An average day as always. You rise early in the morning, get ready, and go to work for the day. Work is a pleasant enough activity, you worked a part time job delivering pizzas on a moped for a small corner parlor, and when that shift was done, you usually went to your second job at a flower store, where the lady running the show paid you to keep her merchandise watered. After the average day was done, you threw in your rags and headed home. And that was the last thing you remembered at least, because after you got home and opened the door? It all goes... blank. There was a shadow waiting for you behind closed doors, and then... sleep; You guessed. You awoke not in the sheets of your bed, not in the air conditioned temperature of your apartment, and not out of these clothes you've been wearing all day long either. But, to the noise of nature, and the shocking sight of the great outdoors! When you picked your head up, you looked around and came to discover a wholly new place you've never seen before in your life.>A deep, lush forest under the arms of a mountaintop. >A bristling blue and misty lake surrounded by trees. >A dense and packed bamboo forest that felt cool. >A field that goes on and on, of sunflowers.
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>>5397042 >A dense and packed bamboo forest that felt cool. I want to kill pandas, hate those useless bastards.
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>>5397042 >A bristling blue and misty lake surrounded by trees. Anonymous
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>>5397042 >A bristling blue and misty lake surrounded by trees. Lady of the lake, let's go.
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>>5397042 >A dense and packed bamboo forest that felt cool. Anonymous
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>>5397042 >>A field that goes on and on, of sunflowers Anonymous
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>>5397042 >A field that goes on and on, of sunflowers. Anonymous
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>>5397042 >A dense and packed bamboo forest that felt cool. Crazy how much stuff you can make out of bamboo.
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>>5397042 >A dense and packed bamboo forest that felt cool. Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6
Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 08 Sep 2022 06:42:31 No. 5397256 Report Quoted By:
>A dense and packed bamboo forest that felt cool. (4 votes) Bamboo. Bamboo stretching seemingly for miles, or so it might look. You didn't know, getting a grasp on the sheer size of the bamboo forest that was your current locale wasn't something that could be accomplished immediately. Rather right now, the bigger concern was getting a grip of this situation. A huge bamboo forest, and it didn't look like there were even many paths of wooden boards to take. It was just wilderness alone, the blowing wind, the clattering of stalks and the onset of confusion and settling dread at many possible scenarios from here on, such as getting attacked by a wild animal, going hungry, or never getting yourself free of this place... You take a deep breath as you steadily rise from your place in the grass, and the piles upon piles of fallen leaves...
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 08 Sep 2022 06:43:36 No. 5397257 Report Taking account of what was currently in your possession, you realize you have only your cellphone, your wallet and it's contents, a pocket knife, a comb for your hair, and the clothes on your back. Khakis, socks and shoes, your baseball cap, and a denim Dickies jacket. You didn't care what anyone thought, you loved that jacket and always lived it up. Though, what you have on hand isn't really much. You weren't sure yet just how well any of it would work for you at the moment. Thankfully, you weren't completely defenseless, having a concealed carry stuffed away inside your jacket's inner pockets where you always keep it. A Glock 19, gen four, police trade in. Small and reliable, nine millimeter. Leastways you knew you weren't getting messed with by like... wolves or anything. You just hoped you didn't run into a bear or something. To be honest, you didn't really know all that much about bamboo forests... somehow you thought you should of, given how much Japanese media you viewed over the internet. What kind of bear, if any, would even be in a place like this? Panda bears? You didn't really want to shoot a panda, they seemed lazy and harmless enough, but who knows? Angering some protective panda mother could be possible. Well, now comes the part where you decide what to do next.>[Write in] >Call out for help. >Head towards higher ground? >Seek a water source, maybe you can follow it... >Just explore around. You're bound to come across something.
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>>5397257 >Seek a water source, maybe you can follow it... First water, then food, then we build bamboo shelter!
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>>5397257 >[Write in] Try our phone, see if we have any reception and then keep track of the battery life.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 08 Sep 2022 10:03:41 No. 5397318 Report Quoted By:
Maybe the cellphone might work? After all, there have been weird stories before, way back, of people disappearing from one place and ending up in another somewhere else in the world. And there was an old hoax about some secret navy and government project teleporting warships and the like. Maybe that's what's happened to you? Only one way to find out. ... Nope, nothing. Not one bar of service, damn. At least the battery held, at around 78% from when you last remember using it. But, without service, you weren't accessing the internet, or making any calls for help to anyone you can. You can kiss that option goodbye. You decide it wouldn't hurt to try this, however. "HELLLOOOO? ANYONE OUT THERE?! HEELLLP!" You put both hands near your mouth and yelled as loud as you could, hoping for anyone to hear. All you get back is the ambience of the bamboo woods. That's no good, it won't do... You shake your head and make sure your shoelaces are tied before walking on. Time to get a leg on, you guess. It can't be hard to find something if you begin taking a look around. Good thing you had an idea of what to look for as well too; A source of water. If you could find a river or maybe a stream, then that might just be a start. You press onward.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 08 Sep 2022 10:04:48 No. 5397319 Report The bamboo forest is pretty intimidating, to be perfectly honest. These endless amounts of stalks surrounding every direction are almost like nature's very own prison bars, keeping you locked in and caged. It felt like there was no escape. Something about this forest... just made it feel futile, like anyone walking their way into here willingly was destined to get lost, for eternity. All you see are bamboo stalks, more bamboo stalks, grass, bamboo stalks, some rocks... sand, more bamboo stalks... water... Water? Wait! Water! Aha! You knew you had the right idea! There it is! Water, a flowing stream of water in the middle of the bamboo forest! Coming through a small assortment of mossy rocks jutting out the ground, from a mini waterfall that wasn't too far up ahead. And a man too. Oh? Another person? Thank god, you didn't think you'd see another human for a long time now, but lo and behold a man kneeling down to drink from the stream. It's just that... he looked a bit, er... rustic? Was he some kind of oriental? "Heh- ... Hello?" He looked up at you and squinted, taking a second to rub his eyes as if in disbelief. From this distance, you could have thought he was doing anything, either staring at you in bewilderment, or sizing you up from afar for any reason. For a moment, you're afraid he won't understand you, in terms of linguistics at least, since the way he looked definitely confirmed you were on foreign soil or something. But, he does speak up. <span class="mu-i">"Hey! You! Come over here, quickly! They'll spot you wandering out in the open like that! Hurry now!"</span> He's calling you forward, off the bat. You take a few steps ahead towards him, but stop. You finally notice it, what looks to be a long and sharp knife carried by his belt. You're not sure you trust this so much now... <span class="mu-i">"What are you waiting for?! Come on! You don't have much time! They'll see you out there! Come over here, behind the bushes! Don't dally!"</span>>Well, you only just met, but can this man be trusted...?
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>>5397319 Sure, why not, we have a glock
Go to him but keep a hand in our coat in case he's rusing us
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 08 Sep 2022 12:20:47 No. 5397383 Report Quoted By:
>Approach with caution. (2 votes) You reckoned that this guy, and you mean, you'd only just seen him and him you for the first too, didn't have much reason to attack you. He looked sort of like some ordinary villager or something. Somebody you'd have expected to see out of Vietnam, Laos or Cambodia. Or maybe the Edo period. You knew a <span class="mu-i">little</span> history. Hand on the gun, you approached him at a moderate pace. <span class="mu-i">"Look out!"</span> You knew you were wary for a reason. Predictably, he makes a move as soon as you're close, but not to hurt you. Rather, he pulls you out of the way as something zips by your head, nearly hitting it had he not acted. <span class="mu-i">"Careful, the Kesaran-Pasaran are extra rowdy, they smell human flesh on us."</span> "Wha- What? What the fu... what- what are those?!" You were visibly distraught. Okay, you're starting to think this is a lot more serious than just teleporting across earth. Last time you checked, planet earth didn't have any known species that could be described as... floating white puffballs with mouths and eyes! (°д°) <span class="mu-i">"Woah! Steady there... they may be small but a Youkai is a Youkai still. But I take it you've never seen them before."</span> "Huh? Yo-...kai? What are you talking about?" <span class="mu-i">"What? You mean to tell me you don't know what a Youkai is...? Hmm... you're not from around 'here', are you?"</span> "I have no idea what's going on, man. No clue where this is, I just sort of... woke up here!" You explained. The guy has a knowing look on his face and he nods. <span class="mu-i">"Well, all I can tell you is that those creatures there, those Youkai, are man-eating beasts. Don't think their pathetic appearance makes them any less ferocious, they'll swarm you like fish to feed and strip the flesh from bone if you get surrounded by them! Come along, this way now."</span> Man-eaters? Really now? You've gotta be... this is absurd. You have trouble taking your eyes off of those things, but this guy in the straw hat is going further up the hill that the waterfall stream extends from, and you certainly didn't want to find out if what he's saying about them eating human flesh is for real. You swallowed nervously as you tailed behind him while he pushed through the bushes and the bamboo. <span class="mu-i">"I think you might be a foreigner. An outsider."</span> "An outsider? What's that mean? What am I 'inside' of?" <span class="mu-i">"You're in the eastern lands now. This region is named Gensoukyou. We don't normally get many of you foreigners here. The Youkai usually prevent that, they scare your kind off. They always react especially violently to your kind."</span> "Oh, well that's great." <span class="mu-i">"No worries about it, you stick close to me, and I'll take care of you. I know my way around, to- through the Youkai."</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 08 Sep 2022 12:21:50 No. 5397384 Report Just your luck right about now. Though, you do squint your eyes a little at his blurt. You don't pay much attention to it. All you want right now is to get far away from those... things! (°д°) <span class="mu-i">"Right along this way. Here, let me help you up."</span> You nod as you move up to a tall rise in the crest of the terrain, extra rocky and above your head. He holds his hands down for your foot to assist you in climbing up. <span class="mu-i">"There we go. Like I said, I'll take care of you! Heheehe!"</span> "What are you- Nnh!" Wait, this wasn't a way up! right over the rocks he's helping you climb... is a fall into a little pit surrounded by such dense bamboo, getting out of there wouldn't be an easy task! You fall right down into it when he shoves your foot to push you over and in! Bastard! He totally duped you! You grunt as you take the fall to the dirt and look to see him smiling down at you. And what's worse, those things! (°д°) -are coming right for you! A dozen or so of them! (°д°) "What's the big idea?!" <span class="mu-i">"Hehehe! Youkai don't scare you foreigners off, they eat you! That's what these Kedama are going to do, and you can't escape now you're in their sights! Hehe! They'll eat everything but the valuables on your person, so when they're good and full, that's more loot for a scavenger like me to take back and sell! Hoo-hoo wee! I'm going to make a killing off Outsider stuff! Your junk's gonna be my treasure!"</span> Bastard! He ducks his head below the rocks as the Youkai lower down in the air toward you! Reflexively, you pulled out your firearm and backed up! But those things... (°д°) (°д°) (°д°) (°д°) They were getting closer... To be honest though? They didn't look like much trouble actually. If anything, they looked kind of silly.>[Write in] >No, don't underestimate them. They flew pretty fast. Better hope they can dodge this bullet. >Conserving ammo is important, you only have one magazine. Better snap a bamboo branch and batter up or something. >Hey, maybe they aren't as bad as he's saying. Try petting one of those fluffy fuckers, they might warm up to you.
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>>5397384 >>5397384 >No, don't underestimate them. They flew pretty fast. Better hope they can dodge this bullet. So this the Touhou quest someone was talking about in the QTG a while ago. Glad to see you went ahead with it QM!
Bullet hell logic demands we dodge and shoot.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 08 Sep 2022 12:42:08 No. 5397399 Report >>5397394 Oh, that wasn't me, I don't think I've ever bothered with the QTG. Cool to hear I wasn't the only one with the idea though.
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>>5397384 >>Hey, maybe they aren't as bad as he's saying. Try petting one of those fluffy fuckers, they might warm up to you. Kedama pet.
>b-but Kedama. Pet.
This is not up for debate.
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>>5397399 Now that's a funny coincidence.
that anon said he tried to hide it was a touhou quest once but people caught up to it, so he was going to try again but focusing on an outsider and the darker parts of Gensoukyou.
Hopefully this mean that petting the cute little buggers is possible.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 08 Sep 2022 13:00:21 No. 5397415 Report >>5397412 Huh, I thought I'd make it a surprise myself but I was sure the name I picked for the quest and myself already gave it away way too easily lol.
Normally outsiders get mulched almost instantly in canon, but fortunately I don't want full on grimsokyo, so I'm coming up with a catch for survivability.
That being said, are you quite possibly changing your vote?
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>>5397415 Yeah sure, let's pet them.
Hopefully Mokou or someone else will appear to save us if it's a mistake.
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>>5397384 >No, don't underestimate them. They flew pretty fast. Better hope they can dodge this bullet. A real American knows that cute is death and shoots anything cuddly that enters his vision.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 08 Sep 2022 14:02:00 No. 5397453 Report Quoted By:
>Hey, maybe they aren't as bad as he's saying. Try petting one of those fluffy fuckers, they might warm up to you. (2 votes) With the way these fluffy critters bopped through the air, blinking at you with their gaping little Cyrillic mouths, you couldn't help but assume they weren't up to half of what that scoundrel who tricked you said they were. If anything, you thought maybe showcasing fearlessness in the face of these puffs will get them to back down from any munching they might try. Smirking slightly with a little scoff, a hand was extended towards the closest of these Kedamas. The creature closed its mouth and stared in an almost shocked way with those beady eyes at you when your fingers were felt rubbing the fluff on whatever constituted the chin. The Kedama vibrated almost like a massage chair in your hand, cozying up with a purr. "Aw, I knew you guys weren't so-" (°д°) *Chomp!* "GAH!" Damn! They do bite! The Kedama on the petting end reluctantly struck out, getting your index and middle fingers on the right hand good! And it was with razor sharp teeth you definitely didn't see until they were ready to attack! That was your good firing hand! This was a terrible mistake! (°д°) *HFFFFFUUUUU!* (°д°) But while that one latched to your fingers was hesitating to gnaw them right off, the rest of the pack struck, and they came quick, swarming like flies over your body. You panicked, feeling teeth trying to punch through your jacket, and tried to get away, but you only succeeded in falling right down in the attack! It was horrible, and the heart in your chest was thumping heart, with true terror gripping you as you yelled out and swatted with your hands at the puff balls, but no strike seemed to get them to sway from their objective. You could feel teeth poking little holes into your legs through the thin khakis, and one of them managed to chew a tear through to your shoulder! You scream again for help, but it doesn't seem like anyone is coming to your rescue... You don't want to die. You d-don't want to die... not like this, not getting eaten by these horrid vermin. Youkai... Yokai... demons, or spirits or something. The stuff of literal legend. Your blood was racing, sweat coming down your forehead through the pain. This was how it was going to be then! You close your eyes...
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 08 Sep 2022 14:03:27 No. 5397456 Report Quoted By:
(°д°) *HFFFFU!* (°д° (°д (° *FFFFU-K!* ( ... You felt something splash on your undershirt. The gnawing stopped. You quickly opened your eyes to take a look and behold the Kedama were no longer trying to make a meal out of you. "HCK!" You flinched. A bamboo tree came down and slammed the ground besides you. In fact, that wasn't the only one. There were more, it seemed like almost all of the large and tall bamboo stalks previously oppressing you within this pit were falling over, chopped clean in half. There was a single Kedama struggling up to take a bite out of your foot. A red slash across its face repels the creature back, and it goes off, shedding tears at the sudden punishment. Breath steadily, get a grip, keep it under control. No idea what's happening now, probably another Youkai heard the noise and came quick, and they're a lot stronger than those Kedama it seems. Just your luck. You take a deep breath and relax back into the dirt, groaning quietly at the wounds received, awaiting whatever was about to attack you next, dreading the possibilities here, that either your death was going to be a quick one, or a painful and slow one. Somehow, you got the feeling that... that, actual demons or whatever... might count themselves sadists too. <span class="mu-i">"Hwoo?"</span> Here it comes- <span class="mu-i">"What a strange human! Are you alright there...?"</span> -it's not coming. Just who is...?
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 08 Sep 2022 14:05:02 No. 5397459 Report You open your eyes, and immediately recoiled at the sight of a woman standing over you! A... a lady, looks like, in a fine dress, and she has... She has dog... ears...?! <span class="mu-i">"Hmm? Well? I did just ask you a question, mister. You don't look so good after facing those puffballs."</span> You're at a complete loss of words for the moment! What the hell was going on here...? <span class="mu-i">"If you're in the Bamboo Forest of the Lost, you're likely to need help getting out of here now, aren't you? Well? Are you fine to walk or not, mister?"</span> A rustling nearby. She's definitely not alone herself, or is that the sound you hear of that rogue who tried to kill you? Why do you smell smoke?>What will you say to... her?
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>>5397459 >Thank you for saving me, I thought I would die. >I'm bleeding a bit and they bit my leg. Are there any doctors nearby? >A man lead me here, saying he wanted these kedama to eat me so he could steal my stuff. I don't know if he stil hiding behind the rocks. Oh shit it's Kagerou, she's nice. And also who I wanted to show up. But the smoke might mean Mokou is nearby too.
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>>5397459 >>5397470 Support.
...We will headpat that, someday.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 08 Sep 2022 15:39:34 No. 5397544 Report Quoted By:
All these questions, all of this is happening all so suddenly, it's disorienting... You managed to find your tongue as you snap out of the cataleptic trance with a few blinks.>"Uh, thh... thanks for saving me, thought I was going to die... I'm bleeding out a bit, they sunk their fangs in my legs. Are there any doctors nearby?" >"O-Oh! Hey! A man lead me here, saying he wanted these Kedama things to eh... to eat me alive so he could steal my stuff! I don't where if he's still hiding behind the rocks! Be careful!" >(3 votes) <span class="mu-i">"Hwoo? Ah, don't worry about him, mister! He's a repeat offender, and now that he's tried it again after his first warning, I don't think Mokou's going to let him here anymore."</span> You heard a wail then. It sounded like that man from before, in fact, just a lot farther off. What a lowlife. So he'd tried screwing over other humans before, all for a little material gain? What a jackass, you'd like to... <span class="mu-s">"-your banditry's encroaching on my guide business, rat! I thought I told you to cut it out the first time! Maybe those nice burns will learn you! I'll be sure to tell all the strays you're fine for eating, so you'd best think twice before you ever come back here AGAIN!"</span> ...but you get the feeling you wouldn't need to, not after that. That was also far off, but oh was it loud enough to hear from here. <span class="mu-i">"Ah, you should rather be thanking her for saving your life, I only helped her find you by smelling you out. Don't worry, she can get you help, one way or another. Oh, by the way, I'm Imaizumi Kagerou, I'm a werewolf, nice to meet you. And no, I don't plan on eating you."</span> Kagerou, is it? Very well, you accept a helping hand from her to get yourself back up to your legs and sat down on a rock, even with how long and sharp her fingernails looked. Easy does it. "W-Well... thanks for helping my helper at least. Who is she, anyway?" <span class="mu-i">"That would be me."</span> "JESUS!" You jumped back, startled from the sudden appearance of the pale girl to your left, one who held flame like it didn't even burn her! Holy... holy crap, how did she get there like that, so fast?! Was she also some kind of mythical creature like the... the literal, admitted werewolf girl? You mean, she looks human enough, except for her steely hair. She raised an eyebrow, and her hands up where you could see them once her flames died down. <span class="mu-i">"No, it's Mokou. Fujiwara no Mokou to be exact. Sorry if I frightened you. You can calm down now, we don't plan on hurting you."</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 08 Sep 2022 15:42:54 No. 5397551 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-i">"Hehee! I told you I sensed something funny out here, Mokou! You didn't believe me though, you said I was just smelling some tasty fish or something flowing through the rivers."</span> <span class="mu-i">"Tch! Don't get so smug about it! Alright, fine, I admit it, you were onto something after all. Can we put it to rest now?!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"Nah ah ah! You owe me a solid now, just as promised, because I was right this time, and you'll have to pay up! Hmhah hah!"</span> The one known as Mokou grit her teeth and scowled while the werewolf standing over you got quite the cheeky grin. But she sniffed the air and her attention was back to you. Coming over, Kagerou reached for your right injured hand and carefully took it. You winced, especially since the wound was still oozing just a little blood, but it wasn't the injury she was concerned about, rolling up your sleeve. "H-?! H-Hey... that wasn't there before! What is..." <span class="mu-i">"Ah... This must be what I sensed. It seems to be fixed in a way that's extra receptive to us Youkai. That's why you couldn't feel it the same as I, Mokou."</span> <span class="mu-i">"I don't get it. Just what am I looking at here, Kagerou?"</span> "I'd... also like to know that." You added, getting Mokou to point her finger at you while eyeing Kagerou intensely. The werewolf seemed a bit nervous, and her ears were flexed down. "<span class="mu-i">It... it must be some sort of marking, like that of property. It's incredibly powerful! Serving as a warning to any Youkai who'd think to devour this Outsider! Laid by a-a g-god, no doubt about it! Not one bit! Hm-Hmwoo..."</span> A god...? What in the world was she talking about? To you, this just looked like some sort of tattoo on your right arm, hidden by your sleeve. An ordinary tattoo, of the Big Dipper? The constellation? You certainly don't remember ever getting such a thing, you've never been one to ink your skin, you always viewed it as taboo. "<span class="mu-i">Laid by a god, huh? That could only mean one thing...</span>" "<span class="mu-i">This human was brought here intentionally! He didn't slip through to Gensokyo by mistake! But whatever for?! J-Just looking at this thing is giving me the chills, Mokou...!</span>" Kagerou whined, stepping back to get behind Mokou, who just stared with nonplussed eyes trying to hide some dribble of concern about the Big Dipper marking etched upon your right forearm. <span class="mu-i">"This is beyond our experience for sure... it's something the Hakurei Miko'd likely have to handle. That's her job, isn't it? Hmpf..."</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 08 Sep 2022 15:44:11 No. 5397553 Report First, you wake up in this confusing place, and then you nearly get mauled to death by floating cotton balls. Now, apparently these supernatural women are telling you that you've been... or at least, alluding to you being the subject of a kidnapping. Performed by a 'god'? What now? What sense did any of this...? Kagerou just nervously smiles at you from behind her Mokou shaped cover, while the pale girl herself sighed and seemed to pull a small, white paper wrapped bud from her pockets to light it with a flame from her fingertips. A cigarette? At least, it looked that way. <span class="mu-i">"Listen up, Outsider-"</span> She said, blowing a little smoke from her mouth. <span class="mu-i">"-I'm not really cut out to help you with whatever this is, or why you're here in Gensokyo now. All I can tell you is that there's a shrine here in this land with someone who usually handles your kind... at least, the ones she's able to get to first. Her shrine is the Hakurei Shrine, and it lies beyond the Village outside this forest. The Bamboo Forest of the Lost has a reputation that you won't survive by yourself, but I happen to be able to get you out. I can guide you to the Village myself, and then it's all on you from there. I'm sure they'll help you, one way or another."</span> Mokou snapped her finger, at the same time as she did knock the ash off of her bud. <span class="mu-i">"However, if you really seek medical help and want to be absolutely sure you're better, then I can take you to a Doctor who lives in this forest. She's certainly a far better option than the healers in the Village. Although, it's the last place I'd wanna be right now, and I can't guarantee you a fight won't break out if you ask me to take you to this Doctor."</span> ...You nodded silently. You understood her clearly. If that's what she's saying, it must be true. <span class="mu-i">"I hate to tell you this, but you really ought to weigh your options here. Sure, if you see this Doctor, you'd be right and fine, but you wouldn't get out of this forest without my help once again, and I'll be expecting a little compensation for my trouble next time you see?"</span> Ah, so that's the way it was. <span class="mu-i">"D-Don't worry, she means well!"</span> Kagerou says, beaming at you. Mokou burned the rest of her cigarette bud to crisp ashes, completely incinerating it. <span class="mu-i">"Well, what's it going to be, Outsider man?"</span>>[Write in] >I'll take my chances in this so-called Village getting assistance... >I'm messed up real bad... I need a Doctor who can help me for sure.
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>>5397553 >>I'm messed up real bad... I need a Doctor who can help me for sure. I can't pass the opportunity to make the lunarians uncomfortable.
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>>5397553 >write in Ask why the Kedama were so compelled to attack us despite this mark we have. Ask them if it's an intelligence thing with youkai.
Then
>I'm messed up real bad... I need a Doctor who can help me for sure. We'll get pranked by Tewi but it's better than getting harassed by fairies on the way.
Also, we're gonna have to deal with Aya eventually....
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>>5397553 >I'm messed up real bad... I need a Doctor who can help me for sure. >And why did those Kedama things mess me up if this mark was supposed to keep me safe? Anonymous
I just remembered which character can spirit people away using doors, is a god, and has the big dipper as their symbol. What scheme is Okina up to this time?
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>>5397869 All I know is that it's time for another hag ass beating.
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>>5397897 >Beating the hag of backdoors' ass I don't know, sounds like she would actually like that.
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>>5397911 Not that kind of ass beating. We're saving that for Yukarin.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 09 Sep 2022 00:40:24 No. 5398018 Report Quoted By:
>I'm messed up real bad... I need a Doctor who can help me for sure. (3 votes) Mokou nodded and beckoned you. <span class="mu-i">"Fine. Then I'll take you to the mansion that lies within this forest, Eientei. You'll get treatment from Yagokoro Eirin there. She's the Doctor I'm speaking of... but fair warning, she and most of Eientei come off like..."</span> Mokou furled her brow then, as if speaking of this place left a bad taste in her mouth. She seemed very disdainful. "...Like what? Tools?" You tried finishing her sentence, only to cause her to blink and rub the back of her head. <span class="mu-i">"If that's how you'd describe a bunch of cocky, snotty fools! Anyway, can you walk?"</span> You nod, and with a grunt, stand up, despite the wounds on your legs. You can walk, if only a bit slowly. Without further word about it, Mokou gestures to come along the way she begins walking, with Kagerou gingerly following behind you as the three of you start the trek. <span class="mu-i">"Hmm, now now, Mokou, I wouldn't say they're all... erm, fools! Reisen is pretty decent at least. Besides, I'm sure the Outsider will get along with them for the most part. It's not like they're overwhelming- h-huh?"</span> You were waving your undamaged hand to catch her attention. "Say, if this... mark or whatever on me is supposed to repel Youkai, then why did those Kedama attack me? Don't you think they could feel it like you do? Sense it, I guess? Does it have something to do with their intelligence?">[Write in] (2 votes) <span class="mu-i">"Hmm... Good question. Somehow, I think while the intended purpose of that ominous brand is to mark you the property of whoever brought you here, and to keep Youkai's grubby hands off of you, at the same time it also makes you a valuable target. Maybe some Youkai might assume you're a fugitive, and that the brand laid by that god is the bounty on your head. They may seek to take you themselves, in search of a reward. But, it also may deceive Youkai into believing your body is housing a power that they'll want to take for themselves! In that case, they'll want to eat you even harder!"</span> You can't help but frown with increasing horror at how much worse it sounds the more it gets talked about! <span class="mu-i">"You have the right idea. Not all Youkai were made equal. Some of them? Are dumb as bricks, even dumber than Fairies, and only came because the mark they sensed could have been leading them to a meal. It's a thing of irony, that mark meant to repel Youkai will likely end up attracting them even more."</span> Mokou suddenly interjected. You gave a deep sigh at that and shook your head. Man, you were neck deep in the shit now, weren't you?
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 09 Sep 2022 00:41:27 No. 5398019 Report Then, there was a rustling in the bushes. Kagerou held her claws up, and Mokou stopped and alighted a fist with flames. (°д°) You were a bit shocked yourself to see that one of the Kedamas survived! (°д°) *FU...* The little thing was hovering closely to the ground. It had a little red cut across the face, looking to be the one that first bit your fingers on your good hand. <span class="mu-i">"Just a second, I'll take care of it."</span> Mokou said. (;д;) The Kedama sprouted tears! In a way, you still felt bad for the creature, even if it attacked you first... <span class="mu-s">Make an important decision to influence your Karma level.</span> <span class="mu-r">Cruelty: 0%</span> <span class="mu-b">Grace: 0%</span> <span class="mu-s">The Crueler you are, the more powerful your Big Dipper becomes, warding off Youkai more easily. The more Graceful you are, the weaker the Big Dipper becomes, increasing your vulnerability. On the spinning wheel of Samsara, the wheel of destiny, your Cruelty and Grace will decide how Karma allows your fate to play out in the grand scheme of things.</span>>Resign the thing to its fate. It had this coming. (Cruelty 1+) >Stop them for a moment. Try to spare the Kedama. (Grace 1+)
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>>5398019 >Stop them for a moment. Try to spare the Kedama. (Grace 1+) Please be the one that was hesitant to bite us, the one we petted.
He was a good boy.
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>>5398019 >Resign the thing to its fate. It had this coming. (Cruelty 1+) EXTERMINATE
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>>5398026 Just checked, the one bit our good hand was the one we were petting. I'm going to have a kedama pet, whether it wants to or not.
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>>5398027 Come on, let's forcefully tame the creature.
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>>5398030 But... but I like the bad routes
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>>5398037 But don't you want Kedama Pet?
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>>5398042 I'm just trying to play it smart. If we ran into the Myouren kooks, they might take offense to us having a Youkai as a "pet". Actually, just about any Youkai might find it offensive and attack us
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>>5398048 Than he is just a pocket friend, not a pet.
And come on, I thought there was no debate
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>>5398054 B-but I changed my mind...
Oh alright fine. Supporting
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 09 Sep 2022 02:21:44 No. 5398145 Report Quoted By:
>Stop them for a moment. Try to spare the Kedama. (Grace 1+) (2 votes) "Hold on a minute..." You say. Mokou and Kagerou both peered at you curiously when you signaled them to stop. They tensed up when you elected to take a step forward then as well, right towards the Kedama. <span class="mu-i">"Have you lost it? What are you...?!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"Wait, Mokou! L-Look!"</span> With your sleeve rolled up and the Big Dipper visibly showing, the Kedama seemed to freeze as you stepped up to it, almost as though it assumed you were about to stomp the life out of it! But no blow ever came, as instead, the Kedama would be picked up and welcomed into your hands. The creature seemed cautious as you held it aloft, but a small smile found its way to your lips as you started fondling it. <span class="mu-i">"You... you can't feel that, Fujiwara, but it seems like... like the mark laid by the god is getting... somewhat harder to sense."</span> <span class="mu-i">"Eh...? Why would that be?"</span> <span class="mu-i">"No idea..."</span> (°д°) (-q-) *Fuuu...* The Kedama relaxed in your hands! Heh, it wasn't so bad after all, even if it did bite you. Really, you wouldn't have freaked out so hard about that had the bite not caused you to get attacked. It was almost like your first dog back home, they were an adopted dog that had no training, it bit your hand at seven years old because it was scared. <span class="mu-i">"...If you plan on keeping that thing, I hope you know you're going to be responsible for it."</span> Mokou sighed. <span class="mu-i">"HmhmHm! It's kind of cute, seeing a human and feral Youkai get along so well like that."</span> Kagerou giggled. <span class="mu-s">Your Karma has increased.</span> <span class="mu-r">Cruelty: 0%</span> <span class="mu-b">Grace: 0.90%</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 09 Sep 2022 02:22:50 No. 5398149 Report Finally, the trip gets moving along faster, with Mokou still taking the lead through the gargantuan Bamboo Forest of the Lost, and you in front of Kagerou in the line, holding your relaxed Kedama. The fluffy white creature was basically almost asleep in your hands. At the pace you're able to walk, with the others keeping around the same speed out of courtesy, you know this trek may take a bit after all. "<span class="mu-i">So... So you're really an Outsider, and have never been to Gensokyo before! I've really wondered just how different Outsider humans like you are from the humans here in Gensokyo, like the ones who live in the village, or Mokou herself. We never really get to learn much about Outsiders before they're gone.</span>" You blinked at that, looking right into the back of Mokou's impressive hair length. "Ah... Sorry, I didn't realize you were human too." "<span class="mu-i">Don't think much about it, you're not the first.</span>" "What's... what's your deal anyway? You're making, like... fire from the palms of your hands! How do you do that?!" <span class="mu-i">"I've picked up a few tricks over my life, is all."</span> <span class="mu-i">"Mokou won't open up about it right away, but she's completely invincible, and an immortal human who can never die!"</span> Kagerou informed you. "I-Immortal...?!" The fiery girl in red pants rolled her eyes as she walked on. <span class="mu-i">"It's true. I've been alive well over a millennium at this point."</span> That sounds, on equal terms to you, incredible, but also disturbing in a way. You happened to count yourself in the batch of people who didn't look at immortality as 'all that'. Not being able to die, sounded pretty scary to be honest. You silently wondered if this meant she was going to be alive forever, even after the sun blows up in billions of years... Might not be the most comfortable topic to explore right now, however, so you keep silent until Kagerou tapped your shoulder. <span class="mu-i">"So, what's life like for you back in the Outside World? Tell me something interesting, I'm really eager to hear it!"</span> You should make some friendly conversation until you get to this 'Eientei'. But about what? You weren't sure what topics these... fantastical people might like to hear. You guess you can tell them anything really.>What will you talk about concerning the Outside World?
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>>5398149 >Well, I worked two menial jobs to make ends meet and then just rested at my apartment until the next day, I'm not exactly a very interesting person. >But what I consider mundane might be actually interesting for you. Back home we got huge cities, with millions of people living right next to each other. There are very tall buildings made of concrete and glass that we call skyscrapers, some have more than a hundred floors, bust most are around 10 or 20. We have electricity that keep the cities lighted during all night, with large billboard and signs everywhere, so many people work or party during the night instead of the day. Most people have some sort of vehicle to be able to get, like a car or bike, but even the ones who don't still use public transportation like buses and trains to move around. They are like carriages that move without horses. >We also have phones, they are devices that let people talk with each other over any distance as long as a special tower is nearby, and have become like small computers over time. I don't know how to describe a computer though, but you can look at the phone I'm carrying if you want, just be careful. >There are also people living in the rural areas, to feed everyone or who want to live away from the chaos of the big city. But even there we have large machines that help us have two harvest per year and let one person take care of multiple acres and tons of food, and have access to all amenities and comforts that cities offer, if only just further away. >There's also large factory that produce all of our goods, they used to be just collection of craftsman producing a single part and passing the rest to the next in line, but nowadays most of it is done by robots with the workers maintaining the machines and checking the quality. Tldr; Describe technology, how cities and rural areas look and let them look at our phone.
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>>5398149 >Well Kag, Mok, back in my world we have these things called nukes... Just because I want to see their reactions, or if they know anything about atomic energy.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 09 Sep 2022 19:00:27 No. 5398711 Report Quoted By:
>Tldr; Describe technology, how cities and rural areas look and let them look at our phone. (2 votes) The basic outlooks of life in the modern world, the highs and perks of the 21st century. Metallurgy, machine power, modern architecture, huge companies and the ever increasing population of humanity on the face of Earth. You wouldn't go into the deep, deep details about everything and be pedantic, there was no need to start telling them about Jeff Bezos and Amazon you supposed. You just began talking about your world. What they call the 'Outside World'. Kagerou and Mokou listened, with some intrigue, especially Kagerou herself. Millions of humans? Buildings tall enough they could reach to the sky? It sounded like fantasy, to her! Although, Mokou was not so surprised herself about how far humans have managed to come in all these years. <span class="mu-i">"Machines...? You mean like... things that move on their own, which you build?"</span> "Yeah. Machines, robots. They're artificial, we make them out of metal, and, ehh... they have wires inside them, and circuitry, made of plastic. They do whatever we program them to." <span class="mu-i">"H-Hwooo... all of this sounds so impressive, but also so... so much to take in at once too! Everything about the Outside World sounds so... automated."</span> Kagerou said with a light wobble to her walk. At least now she knew why Gensokyo was home to things like her, she wouldn't have a chance existing in the world beyond. She was looking at your phone now, holding it carefully with both hands, you had unlocked it and given it to her to see. She didn't really dare touch it, but she was studiously viewing your wallpaper of a beach you'd taken yourself until her hands tapped on something. <span class="mu-i">"E-Ehh...?! I, mm, I did something! What d-did I do?! I hope I didn't mess anything up!"</span> You stopped to see, and grinned a little as you took it from her and held it up at her puzzled expression. She blinked at the distinctive snapping noise your phone made when you pressed the screen. <span class="mu-i">"Hey, I know what is. It's a camera."</span> Mokou said, turning to look at the picture you'd taken of the werewolf, who herself was confounded with a little blush at her own face in high definition. "You have cameras in Gensokyo?" <span class="mu-i">"Well, there's a few annoying pests with wings who do. Reporters..."</span> You found it somewhat worrisome that even a land of myth can't escape the bother that is journalism...
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 09 Sep 2022 19:01:30 No. 5398712 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-i">"Gensokyo isn't so automated, as you might have guessed. The only real technology that anyone seems to possess around here would be in the hands of the Kappa, the river Youkai. They are all into engineering, as they call it, and probably far more advanced than the Human Village. Though, they and Humans aren't the closest, despite what Kappa themselves claim-"</span> Kagerou states. <span class="mu-i">"I just know a little of this through my grassroots network... gossip reaches my ears."</span> <span class="mu-i">"Like she says, the Village of Humans here in Gensokyo might be old-timey by your standards. The most popular labor is physical, the villagers have fields and farms that they attend and work all by hand. In place of the lack of technology you'd find, they at least have mystical arts, diviners, and priests who dabble in Buddhism and Taoism alike."</span> Mokou informed you. You found it good to hear that there were some who had technology more appropriate for your own era in Gensokyo at least, although you are suspicious to hear they are Youkai in the same sentence. It gave you a lot to think upon. <span class="mu-i">"How do humans keep the peace in your world if there are millions of them? Surely... surely with so many humans, there's bound to be lots of disagreements, and it's natural that war can follow in such a case, isn't it...?"</span> That was however, a bit of a random question to be asked by the werewolf. But, you didn't see any harm in telling the truth on the matter.>Well Kag, Mok, back in my world we have these things called nukes... (1 vote) <span class="mu-i">"Nukes...?"</span> "Yeah, nuclear weapons, for nuclear deterrent. You know what a missile is?" <span class="mu-i">"Oh, of course, missiles are commonly found in many kinds of Danmaku in Gensokyo. What about them?"</span> "Well, in the Outside World, we have intercontinental missiles, they carry warheads containing the components needed for a nuclear detonation on impact. These missiles are huge, easily as tall as maybe a hundred men. They can fly across the whole world when launched... and they are so explosive, one is enough to wipe out a city." <span class="mu-i">"TH- THAT SOUNDS AWFUL!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"Tch-! Humans still used swords and blunts when I wandered the earth! Do the people in your Outside World really keep their peace by threat of mutual destruction?! What gives them to right to kill millions like that?!"</span> Mokou questioned you.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 09 Sep 2022 19:02:32 No. 5398714 Report Quoted By:
"It's not like nuclear missiles are just thrown whenever two parties have a disagreement. We call it nuclear deterrent because the existence of the nuclear missile has stopped virtually possibility that invasions with armies against one another will happen. The... Outside World, as you call it, is divided into many nations, not every nation has nuclear weapons either, only the biggest and most powerful. We have a pact called the United Nations in which all come together to keep the peace, that way little nations can't destroy each other, because then the bigger ones will step in. And the bigger can't destroy each other, because nobody wants a nuclear war. Does that make any sense?" That had to be a good enough reason for these Youkai, because that's how it was on planet earth. Uneasy peace of our time. <span class="mu-i">"I guess it makes sense..."</span> Kagerou sighed. Fujiwara no Mokou shrugged. <span class="mu-i">"...Well, it it works."</span> <span class="mu-i">"Lots of nations... and here Gensokyo is mostly divided by clans, or other groups. The village is ran by the elderly chiefs. Most humans just follow the Shrine Maiden who is tasked with Youkai extermination."</span> The werewolf lamented the differences. Mokou does scratch the bottom of her chin. <span class="mu-i">"...I came from Japan. Does Japan still... exist?"</span> "Oh, of course. Japan is one of the top nations of the world today. A new Emperor was crowned in, what was it, a year ago? They have one of the best economies, and most of the greatest technology comes from Japan." You tell her, thinking about how much you missed your Playstation at the moment. You'd rather be playing Elden Ring or Scarlet Nexus right now than being lost in another world, but it is what it is... Wait, isn't this situation you're in a genre in certain anime? <span class="mu-i">"What nation are you from, Outsider?"</span> "I'm from a place called the United States of America, so I'm American. Though, people from Japan would probably call it 'the West'. We're not like Japan, we don't have an Emperor, the population all vote to decide the leader, who we call the president. It's pretty difficult to explain to someone who's never been there, I... erm... I, ouh... erhm hehhh..."
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 09 Sep 2022 19:04:25 No. 5398716 Report You stumbled for a second, the Kedama in your arms floating out of them with surprise. Kagerou moved to catch you by the arm as you put a hand on a bamboo tree and leaned against it. Everything was suddenly beginning to become very dizzy all of a sudden, and you took a deep breath as your skin felt very cold despite your wear. It getting harder to think and find the words. <span class="mu-i">"H-Hey! What's happening with you now? Are you alright?"</span> <span class="mu-i">"It's the blood loss, he's becoming lightheaded. He's going to pass out."</span> You shake your head a bit, though from the way you found yourself acting, it was more like a loss in the muscle to hold you head up, letting it to sway back and forth as you pushed yourself up and tried stepping forward on your hurt feet again. "No... n-no, I'm fine... I.... eurgh..." You closed your eyes and felt yourself fall forward... What came next was a strange feeling in unconsciousness, like something was pinching your skin.>Dream. You need to relax a bit, you've had a rough past hour or so. A little dreaming will help you get things calmer by the time you awaken from it. >Try to wake up and address the feeling. Can't lose consciousness yet, you still don't feel in a safe enough spot to. Something's going on, just what?
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>>5398716 >Try to wake up and address the feeling. Can't lose consciousness yet, you still don't feel in a safe enough spot to. Something's going on, just what? Don't go towards the light!
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>>5398716 >>Dream. You need to relax a bit, you've had a rough past hour or so. A little dreaming will help you get things calmer by the time you awaken from it. Smug baku
Baku smug
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>>5398748 Oh yeah, Doremy.
>>5398738 Changing to
>Dream. You need to relax a bit, you've had a rough past hour or so. A little dreaming will help you get things calmer by the time you awaken from it. So we can see the santa sheep
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Oh, and happy Cirno day everyone.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 09 Sep 2022 23:09:49 No. 5399024 Report Quoted By:
>Dream. You need to relax a bit, you've had a rough past hour or so. A little dreaming will help you get things calmer by the time you awaken from it. (2 votes) In the unconscious mind, the thoughts picking at the brain of yourself soon concluded it best to ignore the nagging, pinching feeling. There was no feeling in the dream body, ejected from the real body, but controlled by the real body. A real eye opener. No, but really! Your studio flat, the apartment you rented. Cozy and decently sized for a studio apartment, affordable. You wake up on your bed, lying down across it, still in the same clothes as before. You'd never changed, it seemed. ... It's night time outside. The hour is around eight, you hear the clock ticking. It leaves you with the question then, was any of 'that' actually real? Or was it just another dream? Another plain old, stinking dream influenced by your escapism and boredom with real life? What was that genre called again? Isekai or something? Yeah, that's what it all seemed like. Man, it was so generic, getting kidnapped by a "god" to another world. Pretty sure you've read a manga on the internet websites about that before. You lean up and yawn, stretching out. There wasn't any wounds on your body. Yeah, it was all just a dream. That Big Dipper probably isn't there eith-... You exclaim; "...Fuck." The Big Dipper is. Shit... it was all real. Just your luck, man! You were a bit happier for a second there thinking it was just all a weird acid trip or something! But no! Damn it! The tattoo thing is still there... that means it happened! Is it still happening? Are you really dreaming right now? Or have you somehow been sent back? Your head bumping into something bubbly that made a squishy noise seemed to confirm the worst; you were still dreaming. And, to add insult to injury, a tail or something protrudes from the bubble and smacks you across the face! And damn, did it feel 'real' enough! <span class="mu-s">"Well, well, well, dozed off now have we? Fufufu~! At least that smack didn't send you back right away. Now, I have a good chance to fill you in."</span> That bubbly thing, there were a whole lot of them floating around the space.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 09 Sep 2022 23:11:19 No. 5399027 Report "Wh-.. Who are you? What... are you? Where am I?" <span class="mu-s">"Hnn? I thought you knew already, but you're deep in a dreaming state inside your own head. You entered REM sleep about fifty one minutes ago, but the dream itself hasn't materialized until only a moment ago. You're projected to the world of dreams now, human."</span> "Okay... but that doesn't answer my other question. Who are 'YOU' supposed to be? And why are you in my head?" <span class="mu-s">"Why, that's simple. I am one who lives in the dream, you might even say I'm a caretaker of the dreaming world. I am a Baku, a supernatural creature who administers here. Otherwise, you might consider me a friend helping you in your time of need."</span> "A friend who slaps me in the face?" <span class="mu-s">"I had to get your attention somehow. Now listen to me, if you want to survive. You may not know it but your life is in greater danger than you could possibly fathom. Gensokyo is a place that is automatically the anathema of your world. Outsiders may as well be cattle. Sooner or later, a Youkai will try to eat you. In fact, the werewolf you encountered, she herself falling under a Youkai classification, thought about eating you the moment she saw you."</span> "...She... didn't act like that at all." <span class="mu-s">"Don't be naive. They themselves told you something along the lines of how Outsiders didn't last long, didn't they? The only reason you lasted so long is because of that human, Fujiwara no Mokou. Had she not been there... you could have counted yourself werewolf chow! That mark on your arm meant to protect you? It won't mean diddly do-dah if you cozy up to the Youkai. That's not how it works, oh no no no no no! Your deeds will change the way it works"</span> You kept quiet, although you were listening. Just, with a suspicious ear at what you're hearing is all. <span class="mu-s">"You see, so long as you're in Gensokyo, you've got to distance yourself from Youkai. They aren't your friend. Now, when you next awake, you're likely to be in Eientei. That place is also full of deadly Youkai, rabbit Youkai to more specific. Because you trusted the werewolf, you've put yourself in danger. If you don't get out as soon as you can, you can kiss yourself goodbye. Do you get me now?"</span> <span class="mu-s">"You've got to violently revolt against the creatures and make your escape. Don't worry, I will guide you for your own sake, it's what the god who laid that mark asked of me. Believe it or not, they aren't your enemy, although they did kidnap you. In fact, they'll even send their servants to assist you soon enough, but you have to escape Eientei. If you find yourself cornered, you better be ready to attack! With whatever you can use!"</span> <span class="mu-s">"Understand?"</span> "..." You squint at the pink blobby thing from which an Ox tail wiggled out of at you.>What will you do? Can you trust this... 'Baku'?
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>>5399027 Grab the tail and PULL IT.
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>>5399027 >Sorry, I may have ignored most of bible studies, but I remember that God makes offer to his chosen ones, instead of kidnapping and forcing them. So you can go tell that fake god to stuff it up their own ass. >I remember that Kagerou just said that the mark got weaker when I didn't kill the Kedama, and that some Youkai think it's a bounty instead of protection. I bet that the demon that brought me here only wants me to cause chaos and them be teared apart while they laught. >No hard feeling with you though, don't shoot the messanger and all that. Might as well appeal to the other side of being american: Jesus.
Should have isekai'd a japanese teenager instead door hag.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 10 Sep 2022 01:46:53 No. 5399286 Report Quoted By:
Reaching up after you give her your skeptical confutation, you grabbed the Ox tail and gave it a <span class="mu-i">yank</span>. "W-oh-OH!" The floor beneath you suddenly falls out like an overfull cardboard box, fitting for the shape of your studio flat. The space in which you fell was a bright and colorful one, full of what looked to be a sea of clouds without end. A dream was malleable after all. Of course, that didn't make it any less terrifying as you fell and fell and fell screaming into the void of this place! <span class="mu-s">"Oh hu hu hu~! Naive, very naive. What did I just say? Your deeds change the way it works. Cozying up will weaken it. And you did cozy up to that floating, puffy Youkai."</span> Now her voice sounds like it's coming from all over! What gives? Where is she at- wait, what is... "Puf!" You break your fall through the cloudy void by landing on a huge and bouncy pink blob, or so it seems. With you laying it, it deforms into an almost jelly beaned shape. Just what was this stuff? It felt warm. <span class="mu-s">"I think it might be worthwhile to tell you, your ideas of divinity in the land you came from differ drastically in Gensokyo, almost like a culture shock. There is no central power, and there are more than one god here as well, but I think you'll come to find that one out on your own. To be honest, I don't even know why the god who kidnapped you did so themselves... I just help them out of mutual benefit, and they did ask me to keep an eye out for you, through your dreams."</span> "How, hgn- considerate." You sarcastically sassed the voice. She just laughs again. That same pink blop from before with the Ox tail wiggling from it descended into your view, tail retracting inside the plushy form, before it suddenly expanded a bit. You saw... a white and puffy end slither out of the interior. Was that a Kedama? No, there's something else, something red. Wait, no, it's a person.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 10 Sep 2022 01:48:37 No. 5399287 Report She seems to 'pop' out of the pop and then plop right right down onto it herself. Another strange looking girl, accompanied by floating objects, swarmed by many of the pink blobs. She has the most damn smug look on her face that you've ever seen anybody else wear in your life. "What...? Are you supposed to be dressed like Santa Claus or something?" <span class="mu-s">"I believe Mrs. Claus is a better comparison... but no. Though I will admit, the fact that so many children dream of father Christmas at the last month of every year has inspired me to wear my cap in the same colors."</span> "How jolly. You called this a 'world of dreams' by the way...?" <span class="mu-s">"That's right. The Dream World contains every dream happening right now, in existence. Whole worlds can be built from thought here, and interacted with through one's 'Dream Self'. When they awaken, the dream expires and their 'Dream Self' is returned to their true body. A Baku such as me has full control over this realm, I can create dreams in people's minds, or change them however I like, because my true form exists in the Dream World, and can leave to become physical or not if I please. In other words, imagination has unlimited power here."</span> "This... this is some Twin Peaks shit... w-who are you?" <span class="mu-s">"Doremy Sweet. I am the Ruler of the Dream World. I won't make any quarrel with you. Like I said, I was asked to offer you some assistance by your kidnapper. The offer still stands. You can come here to contact me any time! You only need to dream hard."</span> She really leaves a bad taste in your mouth... and you get the feeling that despite her name, she isn't actually all that sweet. <span class="mu-s">"Well now, it looks like you're about to awaken. All that prodding is really going to amount, what a shame... Still, you should take my advice, and flee Eientei as soon as you might. Just go on the run. The god who kidnapped you has something planned, and if your goal is return to your own world, then complying will certainly be the fastest way."</span> <span class="mu-s">"Don't have a rude awakening now~!"</span> Doremy twiddles her finger at you, like she was using it to push a dial. The pink blob of pure dream stuff you found yourself situated on began to sag, all lopsided! It was going to overturn and drop you back to the clouds below in this dream void! You tried using your imagination to form a rope or something, extending from the sky to grab on. But, it doesn't seem like it's working, no matter how hard you think. Doremy must be nullifying your imagination in this so-called Dream World!>W-Wait! I have a question before I wake up! [Input] >What a shady figure. She can't be trusted. Time to just awaken and get out of here.
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>>5399287 >What a shady figure. She can't be trusted. Time to just awaken and get out of here. Her smug aura mocks us.
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>>5399287 >What a shady figure. She can't be trusted. Time to just awaken and get out of here. So Doremy is working with the wheelchair bitch. This really mixes things up.....
Add Doremy to the list of 2hus we have to spank for messing with us
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So, Hermit training Yes or nah?
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>>5399319 Nah, too much to bother with all the religious training.
Let's become a wizard instead, at least it's more fun.
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>>5399339 But Hermit training is cool, we could become a lazy superpowered autist like Seiga
Learning magic means having to interact with some stinky witch like Marisa or that shut in Alice
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>>5399352 Ok here's a compromise:
Wizard Hermit with a gun.
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>>5399356 Actually, that reminds me, if we have a gun we could probably get it to be special somehow like how Sumeriko is commonly depicted with a gun
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 10 Sep 2022 05:18:59 No. 5399466 Report Quoted By:
The last thing you see is Doremy waving back down at you with that high and mighty grin of hers as you plummet down into the depths of the dreamscape. Eventually, it comes to a point where you simply shut your eyes, and the feeling of falling vanishes entirely... ...to be replaced with the feeling of the pinching, once more. <span class="mu-i">"Udongein, are you almost finished preparing our guest?"</span> You heard the mature voice of another lady say out loud. <span class="mu-i">"Oh yeah... Y-Yes, one second, sensei! I'll be done quickly!"[/b:lit] Preparing...? You feel yourself laying down on your back, you can feel the cool air against your exposed leg as well! Oh god, was... was that Baku not kidding? She said that whatever you do, you'd have been wise to escape 'Eientei', because of the dangerous 'rabbit Youkai' living there. That's where you were now, weren't you? You, as subtly as possible, crack open one eyelid. "...?" You see through it, a... a girl with shiny purple hair... and above that, the ears of... of a rabbit! Worse thing is, she seemed to notice your return to consciousness and stared right into your barely opened eye herself! Supernatural creatures, they'd always know when you were faking it or not, wouldn't they?! "Sensei, the Outsider is awake." Screw this, you weren't getting eaten today! Both of your eyes open, and you spring up, coming to see...! -coming to see that you were... in a bed, on the floor. In a quiet and nifty little room. There were shelves, cabinets, a few desks, and jars here and there strewn about. As well as bottles, and what looked like medical tools of some questionable frame of age here and there. Some fine arts and posters of the human anatomy hung up on the wall, and through the windows, you could see that it was night time with a star filled sky. "Hey! It's okay, calm down, you shouldn't put yourself under any duress while you're busy healing!" The Rabbit to your side says, putting her hands against your shoulders and gently trying to nudge you back into bed.</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 10 Sep 2022 05:21:36 No. 5399467 Report Quoted By:
The last thing you see is Doremy waving back down at you with that high and mighty grin of hers as you plummet down into the depths of the dreamscape. Eventually, it comes to a point where you simply shut your eyes, and the feeling of falling vanishes entirely... ...to be replaced with the feeling of the pinching, once more. "<span class="mu-i">Udongein, are you almost finished preparing our guest?</span>" You heard the mature voice of another lady say out loud. "<span class="mu-i">Oh yeah... Y-Yes, one second, sensei! I'll be done quickly!"</span> Preparing...? You feel yourself laying down on your back, you can feel the cool air against your exposed leg as well! Oh god, was... was that Baku not kidding? She said that whatever you do, you'd have been wise to escape 'Eientei', because of the dangerous 'rabbit Youkai' living there. That's where you were now, weren't you? You, as subtly as possible, crack open one eyelid. "<span class="mu-i">...?</span>" You see through it, a... a girl with shiny purple hair... and above that, the ears of... of a rabbit! Worse thing is, she seemed to notice your return to consciousness and stared right into your barely opened eye herself! Supernatural creatures, they'd always know when you were faking it or not, wouldn't they?! "<span class="mu-i">Sensei, the Outsider is awake.</span>" Screw this, you weren't getting eaten today! Both of your eyes open, and you spring up, coming to see...! -coming to see that you were... in a bed, on the floor. In a quiet and nifty little room. There were shelves, cabinets, a few desks, and jars here and there strewn about. As well as bottles, and what looked like medical tools of some questionable frame of age here and there. Some fine arts and posters of the human anatomy hung up on the wall, and through the windows, you could see that it was night time with a star filled sky. "<span class="mu-i">Hey! It's okay, calm down, you shouldn't put yourself under any duress while you're busy healing!</span>" The Rabbit to your side says, putting her hands against your shoulders and gently trying to nudge you back into bed.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 10 Sep 2022 05:22:55 No. 5399468 Report A good look at your own body reveals, in what you found quite embarrassing just then, that you had been stripped down to nothing but your undergarments, though you could see why. You were covered in bandage wrappings, from your legs to your arms and body. Your right hand and shoulders were heavily wrapped up too. You sighed and allowed yourself to be pushed back down to the bed. The Rabbit there gave her own sigh of relief <span class="mu-i">"That's better. I just finished all your bandaging after your wounds had been cleaned for dirt. You don't want any of them to come free or loose! Just sit back and relax and allow the medicine to do its work, please! Ahem, all finished, sensei! Did my best!"</span> The Rabbit timidly pulled a cover up over your body as you sat down and got your breathing under control before she stood up and walked off to the side, and you were glad to be covered at least now... So, you also took it that the Baku, Doremy, was probably a massive liar trying to edge you into the route that your kidnapper would prefer, like a piece on a playing board. This Rabbit certainly wasn't eating you alive right now. It looked like what Fujiwara no Mokou had told you was right, you were in the care of a medical professional. "<span class="mu-i">Very good, Reisen. Here, give him this and that will be all.</span>" You heard that same mature voice say. Looking over, you were approached then by the Rabbit, and a, in your opinion at least, rather plumpy woman in red and blue, kneeling down besides you. She wore a hat with a red cross on it, and extended her hands to offer you a tablet, looks like, whilst the Rabbit set a cup of water down near you and nodded before she got up and went towards the door. "<span class="mu-i">Here, take this pill. It's a medicine I made up. Kedama have a very light and tolerable venom to their bite. This pill is designed to purge it from your bloodstream so you won't end up suffering minor headaches from it, or hallucinations. It's safe and effective. Trust me, I'm a Doctor.</span>" "Doctor...? You're the one I heard about." You tell her, accepting the tablet. It was half brown, half white. You nodded at her and took the cup, popping the pill before drinking to get it down. <span class="mu-i">"Hm. Indeed, I'm Yagokoro Eiren, and I run this office of sorts. Although, I normally use the term pharmacist over doctor myself."</span> "So, so I'm all patched up then...? I still feel really sore." <span class="mu-i">"With help from my student, acting as your nurse. You won't have to worry about any chance of infection, we've thoroughly cleaned the wounds and disinfected them. That pill will ensure your only need now is staying hydrated. I suggest getting plenty of rest, it is late at night. I'll check back on you in the morning."</span> She says with a little smile as stands up then and makes her way out.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 10 Sep 2022 05:25:09 No. 5399470 Report "Wait..." You say. She turned and glanced at you curiously. "Uh..m... Thanks, doc." You state, wanting to be courteous despite how tired you felt. She smiled again and bowed slightly. <span class="mu-i">"It was no problem. In fact, it was even a change of the usual pace. I don't get many patients in such critical condition, or Outsiders for that matter. You're lucky you were brought here in the nick of time by Mokou. If you had bled out too much in the forest, you might have even died, especially from contracting a sickness."</span> <span class="mu-i">"By the way, can I please have your name? I need it for my medical records, if you please."</span> Eirin asks you.>[Input name]. >I'd rather not say. How about just put me under... 'Outsider from America' or something.
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>>5399468 >and a, in your opinion at least, rather plumpy woman in red and blue Hehehe
>>5399470 Nicholas
I was going to choose the other option but the santa talk with Doremy got me inspired
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>>5399470 Whatever we decide our name to be, our surname needs to be Perry.
We are an american on an isolitionalist edo era fantasy japan, it's too much of an oportunity to pass up.
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>>5399507 Support this for first name.
I just put Nicholas Perry on google and it's Nikocado Avocado name.
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>>5399642 Oh god, you're right
Yeah, switching to Albert too
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Another name could be Robert Perry, to reference Oppenheimer, since we mentioned nukes while talking. We have become death, petter of Yokais.
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>>5399652 Oh, and that would make two references for when America dealt with Japan.
The nukes, and the black ships. Kind on the nose, but there's Yukari and Maribel being walking references to a proto-weaboo.
Albert Perry is still good though.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 10 Sep 2022 21:49:05 No. 5399985 Report Quoted By:
You open your mouth to speak your name for a second, but reflect briefly upon how naming worked in Japan. That girl in the red pants said she was originally from Japan, and this place was called Gensokyo. Didn't they usually say their last names before their first names? Well, you'll give it a shot. "My name is Albert. Perry Albert. If you need my home for any reason, I'm from a place called Manhattan." <span class="mu-i">"Hm. Alright then, it's not like I'll be able to use your home or address for any reason, I do keep track of that for medicine deliveries in Gensokyo. Well, that will be all, Perry Albert. Please, get plenty of rest now."</span> Eirin tells you before she snaps her fingers, making every lantern within the office oust to darken it. You watched her as she closed the door behind herself. An American like you is never going to understand why they make their doors out of paper and thin wooden beams. Didn't they worry about animals trying to tear their way through? That had to be a worry in a place like this, with these Youkai things. But then again, that human girl in the red pants could make fire and kill them easily... you're not sure yet what the Rabbit or the Doctor herself can do. You grabbed the cup of water and drank it all down, setting it to the side before you laid back and shut your eyes to catch some more sleep. You'd try your best not to dream this time.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 10 Sep 2022 21:50:09 No. 5399988 Report Quoted By:
... <span class="mu-s">Night eventually perishes to day.</span> ...
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 10 Sep 2022 21:51:18 No. 5399990 Report Eyes flutter open slowly to the welcome sight of early morning sunlight, it feels warm against the skin. Pushing the cover down as you sit up in the futon you rested in, you rubbed your eyelids and silently thanked the lord or whatever that you didn't have to encounter that smug dream demon again. You'd really liked to have shown her a thing or two. Taking a look around, you notice the doctor's office hasn't really changed. The cup you drank from last night was gone, and to your right you saw something put out for you, folded clothing or the like. Grabbing it and unfolding it, you see it is some kind of kimono. Really, a summer yukata perfect for this weather. It was what you changed into fast to coverup. You were feeling a lot better from yesterday, not nearly as sore now. That medicine you took must have worked a wonder. Now all you wanted to do was see what was up around here, at this place named Eientei. Hmm... <span class="mu-r">Cruelty: 0%</span> <span class="mu-b">Grace: 0.90%</span>>[Write in] >What about your stuff? You'll be needing that before you can set off again. >You could go for some grub, eating wouldn't hurt. Maybe someone can help you. >You wonder where those two who helped you are now. You should probably find out about their whereabouts. >The doctor, you should see her first of all. And where is your Kedama? >Say, these medicines worked wonders. There's more of them in the various jars in here. Surely maybe one or two wouldn't be missed. Besides, it's for your own survival... (Cruelty 1+)
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 10 Sep 2022 21:56:05 No. 5400000 Report I claim this get in the name of Baka.
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>>5399990 >You wonder where those two who helped you are now. You should probably find out about their whereabouts. Gotta find Mokou since she's our ticket to seeing Raymoo and getting to the village.
>>5400000 >almost gets full 9s >fumbles it in true baka spirit lol
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>>5399990 >What about your stuff? You'll be needing that before you can set off again. Have to make sure we got everything.
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>>5399990 >What about your stuff? You'll be needing that before you can set off again. We are going to have to pay Mokou for safe journey to the village. I wonder if she will accept dollars.
>>5400000 So close.
But it's still quint, so it remains worthy of the strongest.
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>>5400029 But I still want to see our Kedama.
I'm going to name him Puffy.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 11 Sep 2022 06:32:05 No. 5400477 Report Quoted By:
>What about your stuff? You'll be needing that before you can set off again. (2 votes) Yeah, you hoped none of it got misplaced or lost along the way on your trip here. You wouldn't feel so safe without your little friend, even with your Big Dipper. Plus, you had to procure a payment for Mokou, and you still weren't sure yet on whether or not she would accept the good ole' US Dollar... Sliding the door aside and stepping out of the office space, you were met with multiple hallways that trailed down the enormous ways of this mansion. The floors were a nice wooden finish, everything here looked pretty extravagant to be honest, almost too much for your city lifer tastes. You were more comfortable with simpler things, though this was still nice. Stepping down the hallway to your left you decided to take, you come upon a window eventually and peer outside to see a clothes line... and it looked like your clothing were drying on it as well! Bingo. <span class="mu-i">"Yah-dah-deh-deh-da-dah! Hmmm hmhm hm!"</span> Huh, someone's humming, or singing right around the corner, of another one of those paper doors leading outside. You peek around to see... that Rabbit girl from earlier... playing with your glock, twirling it around her finger by the trigger. Thank god it was somehow not firing! There were a few other bunnies hopping around themselves, who themselves were white and appeared as actual animals, with one giving the Rabbit girl a doubtful, tired gaze, as if judging her antic. <span class="mu-i">"Gonna solve an incident myself, Tewi'll see. I'll blast anything that gets in my way, Oni, Dragon, or even Kami's, it'll be! Pow-pow! Watch them all fall, the bullet solves everything!"</span> Heh, now that's something you could agree with. But, better cut this short, before she accidentally does shoot a bullet. "Hey?" <span class="mu-i">"Bweh-!"</span> She froze in the middle of her act, twliring the glock into the air. She fumbled on her feet, trying to catch it, somehow failing as it bounced in her hands a few times before she caught it, staring up at you with a red face of embarrassment at what you saw. "Don't you know the golden rule about firearms, lady?" <span class="mu-i">"G-G-guh-Golden rule...?!"</span> "Yeah," You smiled with amusement as you stepped up and took the glock from her, holding it with proper trigger discipline. "-treat all guns as loaded. Especially with these Glocks. Herr Glock doesn't design his pistolas with external safeties." Inside, you breath a sigh of relief as you set the glock down on a nearby table, which also you saw your other possessions upon. Your phone, your wallet, pocket knife, and comb. The Rabbit laughed nervously as she rubbed the back of her head. <span class="mu-i">"S-Sorry! I don't think I've ever seen a proper Human weapon before. F-From the actual planet Earth, that they all call the Outside World here, I-I mean! I'm more accustomed to Lunarian weapons like my own!"</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 11 Sep 2022 06:33:15 No. 5400479 Report Quoted By:
"Lunarian...?" <span class="mu-i">"H-Huh? You don't know what I mean? B-But your planet declared war on the Moon, and-and... and... uhm... n-never mind! That's not important right now!"</span> War? On the Moon? Lu-nar-ians? Like what, a Moon people? Lunatics? What the hell was she talking about? Good lord, what else are you going to find out exists? Hell itself? <span class="mu-i">"U-Uh! That was a sloppy i-introduction! I'm sorry! I'm Reisen Udongein Inaba, I'm Eirin's student. She instructed me to thoroughly clean your garments and make sure nothing gets misplaced. I-I didn't touch anything... well, besides your gun. I-I hope it was satisfactory, I even sowed the torn parts!"</span> A once over your clothes reveals the repairs performed to it. They looked good as new, you had to admit, it was a great job. You smile and give the Rabbit a thumbs up. "Hey, that's great. Thanks, thanks a lot, I really appreciate it." She seems to be incredibly receptive to praise for her work and seems pleasantly relieved with a nod. <span class="mu-i">"Excellent. N-Now, it is morning time. If you'd like breakfast to keep your health up, I'm pretty sure the other Rabbits have pounded mochi by now."</span> "What's that? Sorry, I'm not familiar just yet." <span class="mu-i">"No problem. Mochi are rice cakes, they're plenty good and filling if you want something delicious. Oh, but we also have tea a-and yakitori, cooked by Mokou."</span> "Oh, sounds nice. I'll... think about." You say, still unsure whether or not you were going to get slapped with a hospital check by Eirin since she asked for your name last night. Still unsure whether or not partaking the facilities of this 'Eientei' might increase it or not...
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 11 Sep 2022 06:34:19 No. 5400480 Report You were also left wondering just what was up with this Rabbit girl as well. Reisen, eh? You think you heard Kagerou utter her name along the trip somewhere, and that she was 'pretty nice' or decent or something. She seemed incredibly shy in person to you however. Maybe it's just when she deals with unfamiliar company. She also seemed a bit concerned a second there over whether or not you were going to praise her work. Huh... kind of reminds you of earlier life in school yourself, and constantly trying to gain recognition from professors and teachers by doing better in certain subjects than others. Too bad it didn't really go anywhere. "Do you have any clue where my Kedama is? I was carrying one before I fell unconscious..." You say, having your priorities in check. <span class="mu-i">"Oh, I saw sensei handling it herself. It's a pretty tame Youkai, she's got to still be looking after it. Fujiwara no Mokou is here as well, she said she'd wait in case you needed her expertise."</span> "Was there a werewolf there or here now?" <span class="mu-i">"Oh, you mean Kagerou...? She had to, u-uh... leave. You see, she can't really be out when the moon is up, f-for obvious reasons."</span> Oh, that makes sense. You'd have liked to at least say bye, but it is what it is. "What about this place? What can you tell me about Eientei?" <span class="mu-i">"This mansion is about the only bastion of civilization in the Bamboo forest! It's mostly presided over by the princess, Lady Houraisan Kaguya, and sensei. As well, nearly all the Rabbit Youkai come here. I'm their servant, and guardian as well... and I command the Rabbits alongside Inaba Tewi... who I would recommend well for you to not humor, unless you wanna be tricked and toyed with. She may be a wise and old Rabbit, but she can be a real nuisance as well!"</span> Suddenly, there was a loud noise from behind the mansion walls, as if a pair of semi-trucks had just collided head on. That didn't sound very good... "What..." <span class="mu-i">"Oh, that's how you know Mokou is around. She and lady Kaguya must be fighting again."</span> Reisen says before rolling her eyes. Well... at least the Rabbit has become more casual speaking, as you see. Also, wait a minute... did she say... 'again'?>[Write in] >Um... you know what? Breakfast does sound nice right about now. That Mochi is fresh, yeah? >Before anything else, I want to confirm if I'm indebted to Eirin or not with some bill for the medical care. >Uh, can't just stand around here now, maybe you can put a stop to it somehow? Time to find out! >Tell me something else about Eientei. [Input] >Tell me things about Gensokyo. I need some advice ahead of time to be better safe than sorry. [Input] >So... that whole song back there when you were holding my gun. "Gonna solve an incident myself". What's that about, Reisen?
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>>5400480 >Before anything else, I want to confirm if I'm indebted to Eirin or not with some bill for the medical care. >Um... you know what? Breakfast does sound nice right about now. That Mochi is fresh, yeah? >So... that whole song back there when you were holding my gun. "Gonna solve an incident myself". What's that about, Reisen? Anonymous
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>>5400480 >>So... that whole song back there when you were holding my gun. "Gonna solve an incident myself". What's that about, Reisen? And then when we're done messing with the bnuuy I want to go immediately to
>Uh, can't just stand around here now, maybe you can put a stop to it somehow? Time to find out! Anonymous
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>>5400480 >Um... you know what? Breakfast does sound nice right about now. That Mochi is fresh, yeah? >Well, since you were so enmaured with my little Glock, want to learn more about it? Shooting buddy
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>Um... you know what? Breakfast does sound nice right about now. That Mochi is fresh, yeah? We hongry.
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>>5397042 >A deep, lush forest under the arms of a mountaintop. >A bristling blue and misty lake surrounded by trees. >A dense and packed bamboo forest that felt cool. >A field that goes on and on, of sunflowers. The second I read "misty lake," I knew exactly what this was going to be. I'm very, very happy--been looking for something in this setting for quite some time. Also lmao at sunflowers almost an instant dead end
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>>5400721 Yuuka probably wouldn't instakill the MC unless he stepped on a flower.
Probably.
Maybe because of the mark.
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>>5400725 The worst Yuuka would do is
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>>5400747 I'm not sure what that means and I'm afraid to ask.
My first guess it's a hentai artist that does femdom. Guess 1.5 is that he does vore. Anonymous
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>>5400769 I'll chalk it up as me being half right.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 11 Sep 2022 20:43:15 No. 5400863 Report Quoted By:
>Um... you know what? Breakfast does sound nice right about now. That Mochi is fresh, yeah? (3 votes) <span class="mu-i">"Of course. The Rabbits make it for certain festivals... but honestly speaking, they make it just whenever they feel like having a good snack. This way."</span> With that, you tried your best to ignore the explosive sounds coming from the other side of Eientei. You already witnessed what that girl in the red pants can do... you didn't feel like you wanted to get up close and personal with it either. You merely gulped and looked back, grabbing your wallet and stuffing it into the belt keeping your yukata closed before following Reisen down the halls of Eientei, the little white rabbits you saw around hopping in the mansion interior and along with you both as well. By the time Reisen led you to the dining room, you were surprised when the little white rabbits about suddenly hopped up from your peripherals. Only this time, they weren't actual rabbits anymore, but now in the shape of giggling little girls with rabbit ears in dresses of a variety of warmer colors! Some with hats. <span class="mu-i">"Snack time!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"I'm starved!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"I hope they made lotsa mochi!"</span> "W-Woah!" And there were a few more in this area, you saw them through an open shade just outside the dining hall lifting mallets or something similar to pound a green mush in a thick wooden mortar, in an almost rhythmic way as they hummed along and laughed. That green mush was steaming, and it did look pretty tasty, and smelled that way as well, that was mochi you guessed. This all seemed... charming, in it's own way, even if you were still adjusting to the unreal elements of these creatures. The dining hall itself had a surprisingly relaxed atmosphere. There were a stack of used calendars below the current one on the wall, along with newspapers, and some odd bits and ends here and there. A small statue of a lion or something? A case with some fans on display, and the wooden floor actually had soft carpets. You could get used to this. <span class="mu-i">"Here, have a seat."</span> Reisen offered before she stepped towards the white rabbits and whistled with her fingers. <span class="mu-i">"Hey, we have a guest here, Tewi! He'd like to try some of your rabbits' prized mochi."</span> <span class="mu-i">"La-la-la...? Hmhm, is that so? Coming right up!"</span> You look down at a table barely lifted off the floor, with a blanket built into it? Oh right, they sit on the floor in Japan! This is going to be weary on your used-to-chairs legs... You just try your best to get comfortable sitting with crossed legs on a cushion at the table, struggling a moment to get your legs under the table's blanket thingy...
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 11 Sep 2022 20:44:25 No. 5400866 Report Quoted By:
...And not a second later as you get seated does it take for a gaggle of dishes to suddenly plop down in front of your face on the table! A black square dish with chicken meat skewers that were sizzling and warm, a round bowl with plush and green little rice cakes, and a bowl of warmed rice with red beans mixed in. A pair of chopsticks is offered to you. <span class="mu-i">"A-ha~, then you must be Eirin's latest patient."</span> "Yes, that's me. Oh, thanks for the grub." You say, taking the chopsticks from the small Rabbit with black hair standing next to you. <span class="mu-i">"Nah, nah~! It's just general hospitality to feed guests and visitors to your home, especially when they just got out the hospital, eh stranger?"</span> <span class="mu-i">"Tewi..."</span> Reisen says with a little annoyance as she sits across from you at the kotatsu. <span class="mu-i">"-You know humans can't eat without drink. You don't want him to choke, do you?"</span> <span class="mu-i">"Oh! Pardon me, I almost forgot,"</span> Tewi says with a mischievous smile, revealing a cup she hid behind her back and handing it to you. <span class="mu-i">"-some green tea for you to wash those cakes down with, mister."</span> Inside the cup was a clear liquid. You sip it. "Bleck!" And spit it right back out into the cup, scowling at the foul taste! <span class="mu-i">"Oopsie! Looks like I got the tea confused with the dirty dishwater again! My bad~!"</span> Tewi says, promptly taking the dishwater cup back and replacing it with the actual green tea before she giggled and skipped off back to her fellow Earth Rabbits. Little heckler, how many of Gensokyo's residents were going to prank you like this...?! Never matter. You just sigh and take the chopsticks up, you knew how to handle them from all those times you ordered from your favorite sushi joint. Otaku knowledge came surprisingly in handy, for what little you claimed to have.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 11 Sep 2022 20:45:27 No. 5400868 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-i">"S-Sorry,"</span> Reisen apologized with an embarrassed expression yet again. <span class="mu-i">"-those Earth Rabbits just have no manners sometimes! But at least they only mean it playfully! Anyways, I'm sure you'll enjoy the meal. These mochi are kusa mochi, made with yogomi, these chicken yakitori were cooked by Mokou herself and reheated over a flame, and this rice dish is sekihan. Feel free to dig in!"</span> She really seemed to want to save face after the little prank you endured, so you just smiled and picked one of the delightful green lumps up to bite into. It had a very savory taste to it, it was pretty good! "It's alright, I guess I should be expecting anything at this point. This is a really good meal though! I haven't eaten this good in a month. It is a far cry from reheated pizza night for the umpteenth time." Reisen was satisfied to hear that, beginning to get up herself. <span class="mu-i">"I'm g-glad to hear it! Now if you need anything, I'll be down the hall, just call me if you need something..."</span> "Wait, actually, I did want to ask you something." She blinked to you, and sat back down, curious to hear your question.>So... that whole song back there when you were holding my gun. "Gonna solve an incident myself". What's that about, Reisen? (2 votes) Then came the blush of bashfulness again as she looked away to the floor to avoid direct eye contact. She seemed pretty antisocial, all things considered up to this point. <span class="mu-i">"W-W-Weh-Well, i-it's a bit complex, ehe... I'm n-not really sure how well and Outsider'd get it... N-NOT THAT I'M IMPLYING ANYTHING, OH GOODNESS N-NO!"</span> "H-Hey, it's alright, I'm not offended." You say, raising a hand in the hopes of settling her down. "If it's something you're not comfortable talking about, we don't have t-" Reisen was practically breaking out into a summer heat's worth of sweat as she stammered. "<span class="mu-i">W-Well, see, the thing is! H-Here in Gensokyo, sometimes there's big events a-a-and they're called 'Incidents', and they can be anything! A huge problem for t-the entire r-region, or even a great catastrophe! And there's normally a few people wh-o-o use their powers to solve Incidents, like the Shrine Maidens at Hakurei a-and Moriya! W-Well! I was involved in one once and helped defend Gensokyo! And I-I contributed my part to helping solve it, but Tewi doubted me! She said that... that I didn't do much of anything and it was the Hakurei and Moriya Mikos a-and that Witch who solved it, and that all I-I did was just go shoot some stuff up!</span>" O-Oh...? Well that's...
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 11 Sep 2022 20:46:41 No. 5400872 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-i">"So now here I'm left thinking m-my work wasn't really all that appreciated, despite what sensei and the Princess keep telling me! S-So now I'm hoping another big incident will happen again, and that I can be the first on the case! I wanna... wanna show Tewi that she's just running her mouth! I want them all to see that I, Reisen Udongein Inaba, can be just as good at resolving incidents as the Hakurei Shrine Maiden and her Witch friend are!"</span> As she was finished with her lengthy explanation about her singing, and her self-conscious problem right now, Reisen had a sure enough look on her face, one that spelled out determination as she held her hands close to her chest and pursed her lips into a pouty shape. You were left baffled by all that baggage unpacked all at once and just blinked back at her own red eyes. You did ask, and you suppose you got what you wanted, more or less. Reisen, after a few seconds, suddenly looked surprised at herself for throwing it all out there. Quietly, you heard Tewi giggling again around the corner from where they were pounding mochi. Reisen's ears drooped down a little and she had a single tear of embarrassment welt in her left eyelid before she looked away nervously again. <span class="mu-i">"S-Sorry, I let that get a little o... out of hand...!"</span> Awkward quietness. You raised and took another bite of your kusa mochi and listened to Reisen's breathing. Rubbing your chin, you thought of what to say. In many ways... she once again reminded you of some of your own experiences. You could get wanting to be capable and proven like she wanted to be, you could sympathize with wanting to show jerks like Tewi that even what someone as smug as them says can get disproven easily. "So... Reisen, do you consider it an incident that I'm here in Gensokyo now after I was kidnapped and, er, spirited away I guess?" Her ears twitched. <span class="mu-i">"H-Huh..? What do you mean...?"</span> "Well, if you consider something like what happened with me... to be an, Incident, or sorts, you are right here now, the first person who wants to solve it, close to me." You say with a smile. She stared at you with shock, slowly becoming more aware of what you meant to imply to her.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 11 Sep 2022 20:47:45 No. 5400874 Report Quoted By:
>Well, since you were so enamored with my little Glock, want to learn more about it? (1 vote) Reisen suddenly looked pleased to hear that, as if she had just realized the miracle in front of her now. Suddenly beaming with confidence, Reisen nodded at you rapidly. <span class="mu-i">"Y-Yes! Sure! A-And in return, I'll show you your way around my own weapon!"</span> She said. Reisen reached for her belt, unhooking and then lifting what appeared to be a megaphone of some sort with little rabbit ears on them. <span class="mu-i">"This may not look like much, but it is a powerful energy weapon of high technological design! You won't find much that can hold out against it! I read Eirin's documents. Your name's Albert, right? W-Well, Albert, I swear to help you solve your own Incident! Together, we'll show them all what a Rabbit can do!"</span> <span class="mu-s">Reisen Udongein Inaba joins your party.</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 11 Sep 2022 21:11:13 No. 5400904 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-s">The party is your primary means of defense, as a completely ordinary human in Gensokyo, and an Outsider, no less. As Outsiders are exempt from the Spell Card Rules that govern disputes and their settling in Gensokyo, you will have to rely on willing partners to engage in Danmaku on your behalf, as this is not forbidden. Three is a party, but four is the limit. Anymore than this would be considered a grounds for conflict, or make people think an Incident is brewing, drawing unwanted attention. Be careful not to travel with more than four companions in your party at any given time.</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 11 Sep 2022 21:37:48 No. 5400947 Report Quoted By:
You were glad to have someone willing to help you. Reisen was a welcome addition compared to having to travel alone or do anything all by yourself in a foreign land you weren't familiar with. The Moon Rabbit swears she'll be ready to set out as soon as you are, and would be waiting to depart Eientei together, whenever you were ready to consult Mokou. You were left alone to finish your meal, this breakfast cooked by the residents here. It was swell and you felt energized to have eaten now. All in all, you didn't believe that the bandages on your wounds would be too much of a bother now. Some Earth Rabbits come and clean up your dishes once you finish and you prepare to leave the dining hall to find Mokou. Although, you don't have a problem with that at all, as Fujiwara no Mokou herself suddenly stormed into the kitchen, with a sizzling look about her face. <span class="mu-i">"Oh, there you are. I've been looking for you. I was hoping you were ready to set out soon. I don't want to spend anymore time here than I have to."</span> <span class="mu-i">"Ho ho ho! Eager to get away with your consort so fast, Mokou-tan?"</span> An elegant voice followed the girl in red pants to the dining hall. You saw Mokou visibly grit her teeth. Who entered could only be described as someone with... with unnatural beauty! Even you almost stumbled on your feet when beholding such a lavish lady! <span class="mu-i">"Ah, so this is the strapping gentleman you've secured! Ohohoho! Very <span class="mu-s">sou</span>."</span> "I... ah, thanks...?" <span class="mu-i">"Oh, this is the first time meeting, isn't it. Allow me to introduce myself then..."</span> The lady said, pinching her long skirt as she bowed in a polite fashion slightly. <span class="mu-i">"I am Houraisan Kaguya. I am the Lady of Eientei, and Sinner of Eternity."</span> You didn't know how to react. She was said to be a princess, yes? She was royalty then. You bowed your head slightly. "Ah... N-Nice to meet you too. I'm... Albert." <span class="mu-i">"Fufufu~ How mannered. You've surely obtained a fine one now, Mokou~"</span> Mokou scoffed and clenched a fist. <span class="mu-i">"I told you to cut it out already, Kaguya! It isn't like that, at all!"</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 11 Sep 2022 21:38:51 No. 5400950 Report The Princess smirked and closed both eyes. <span class="mu-i">"Again with the denial, how abrasive... You, Mokou, who spend most of your time alone show up to Eientei's doorstep with a wounded man asking for Eirin to take care of him, and you spend the night awaiting his recuperation... Do you truly expect to deceive me that it is not simply you caring,"</span> Kaguya paused, opening one eye at Mokou; <span class="mu-i">"-for your new lover?"</span> EHHHHHHHHHHHHHH???!!!! You nearly fell back in shock at what she was saying. Mokou looked like she was about to burst into flames, literally too! <span class="mu-i">"I TOLD YOU! I DON'T HAVE A BOYFRIEND! I ONLY FOUND HIM IN THE WOODS GETTING ATTACKED BY YOUKAI! THAT'S ALL!"</span> She yelled, blushing madly at Kaguya's teasing. "H-Hey! You've got the wrong idea for sure! There isn't anything between us, it's like she says, I was just found in..." <span class="mu-i">"Ohhh~?"</span> Kaguya folded the arms behind her back and stepped closer to you. Her pretty face was especially overwhelming from this range! Aw jeez! What've you gotten into now...?! <span class="mu-i">"So, if what Mokou is saying is true, then it's just like I knew... Mokou is not woman enough to get a man for herself after all... how sad..."</span> <span class="mu-i">"H-HEY! WHAT ARE YOU SAYING NOW-?!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"Fufufufu! That's to be expected of you, Mokou, for being such a manly woman. This human is free after all. Well, tell me then, Albert, who's better?"</span> "...H-Huh?! What are you asking me... exactly?" <span class="mu-i">"Who is more beautiful between us? Surely, you must recognize that it is not Mokou, for she is too manly a woman, and that is why she has no partner. I, on the other hand, am a true lady. I could make any man fall for me, easily~ So, do you not admit it's true then? I, Kaguya, am known far and wide as the most beautiful woman in all of Gensokyo. Maybe even the entire universe~"</span> <span class="mu-s">Karma</span> <span class="mu-r">Cruelty: 0%</span> <span class="mu-b">Grace: 0.90%</span>>[Insult Mokou with the truth] I do admit, you are more beautiful than Mokou for sure... (Cruelty 1+) >[Insult Kaguya with a lie] To be p-perfectly honest... I find Mokou pettier. (Cruelty 2+, Grace 1+)
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>>5400950 >"Lady, I'll keep my opinions to myself. If you want to win this cock measuring contest get someone else because I'm not getting involved." Anonymous
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>>5400950 >[Insult Kaguya with a lie] To be p-perfectly honest... I find Mokou pettier. (Cruelty 2+, Grace 1+) Kaguya deserves it.
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>>5400950 >Am I a beauty pagent judge now? I'm not getting involved in this high schooler level of petty competition. Anonymous
>>5400991 >>5401046 Come on bros, write in isn't an option, it isn't a huge karma impact this time to pick or choose
We can't please everyone
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>>5401052 Fine
>[Insult Kaguya with a lie] To be p-perfectly honest... I find Mokou pettier. (Cruelty 2+, Grace 1+) But can instead of a lie just say that we prefer her attitude way more? I doesn't matter if someone is pretty if they act like a rotten egg.
Also she kind of saved our life.
And I believe in tomboy supremacy[/spoilef] Anonymous
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>>5401052 alright then
>>5400950 changing my vote
>>5400991 to support this
>>5401058 Anonymous
>calling Mokou prettier is a lie Giga gay, I find Mokou to be better than Kaguya all around, hmph (other than that bit where she murdered an innocent man to steal the Hourai Elixir but she felt bad about it) My immortal yakitori shopkeep can't be this cute
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>>5401114 To be fair, Kaguya is canonically considered the most beautiful 2hu of them all, so it would be a lie to say she isn't
HOWEVER in my opinion gappy is the prettiest and Kaguya is twat so anything that makes her jealous or angry is what we should always default to
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>>5401122 >gap hag >not Yuugi, with muscles that could snap our mortal spine like a tiny little twig Also don't know how much Reisen will appreciate us dunking on Kaguya considering she's her boss
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>>5401114 It's a reference to the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, where the moon princess Kaguya is so pretty she enchants pretty much everyone.
Zun managed to make her even more of a spoiled brat.
But I agree that Mokou is cuter than her.
Kagerou is even more though Anonymous
>>5401129 Gappy is forever 17 you reprobate
Yuugi is too big, and oni are just dumb brutes
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>>5401134 >oni are just dumb brutes What about Kasen?
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>>5401137 >kasen >oni Huh? All I see is an ordinary hermit there, what are you talking about?
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>>5401129 Hopefully Gun Bun knows that bros goes before (tou)hoes.
Mokou may be a girl, but she is our honorary bro.
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>>5401134 >oni are just dumb brutes The best kind of company. My liver wouldn't last a day, but it'd be worth it.
>>5401130 I'm familiar with the tale, one of the stories my mother read to me during my childhood (though I always preferred Momotaro).
>Kagerou Alright, wolf is good. I can't deny that.
Momiji is better, though. >>5401149 Kaguya and Eirin did pretty much take care of Reisen for decades, so I can't really fault her if she decides to stick with her boss over us.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 12 Sep 2022 02:48:51 No. 5401259 Report Quoted By:
>[Insult Kaguya with a lie] To be p-perfectly honest... I find Mokou pettier. (Cruelty 2+, Grace 1+) (3 votes) You took a moment to think hard on this one. On one hand, this Kaguya, her beauty was so unreal, you felt as though she was throwing you into a state of hypnosis! But, she was just so... spoiled. Definitely a really stuck up, pompous type. True, deep down, you had to admit she was by far the prettiest girl you've ever seen, but at the same time, you didn't want to disparage Mokou for any reason. You could appreciate the tomboyish charm she had to herself. You thought about staying neutral, and giving no straight answer, but you weren't sure how well that would appeal to either lady. As much as Mokou didn't seem to care about your answer, since she was so rustled by Kaguya's teasing, the look she was giving you vaguely hinted at not wanting to be... put down in any regard. And really? After all those powerful booms you heard that apparently came from these two girls fighting, and the fact that now both of them standing before you had no visible wounds or damage at all? You didn't want to leave them hanging. Although you find that Kaguya, as bratty as she is, is the least likely to kick your ass over it. So you answered dishonestly, not to feed into Kaguya's ego, and not to insult Mokou. However, a lie is still a lie, no way to sugarcoat that. <span class="mu-r">Cruelty: 2%</span> <span class="mu-b">Grace: 1%</span> <span class="mu-i">"..."</span> <span class="mu-i">"...!"</span> Instant shock fell over them both. The Earth Rabbits stopped pounding mochi for a split second, and you heard one of them gasp. Of course, Tewi, was among them, just staring with an amused grin at the scene. Mokou's red face looked away towards the wall, as if she was wondering why you'd go and do that, say something so obviously untrue. Even if she did save your life, even she found it farfetched you'd tell a lie like that, just for her. Kaguya herself was speechless, as if it were the first time she'd ever been rejected in any capacity by a man. However, the princess' face soon gained a sly smile as she hid it behind the flap of her sleeve. <span class="mu-i">"Huhuhu~... I see. Well, I suppose everyone is entitled to their own opinion."</span> ...<span class="mu-i">Even</span> if said opinion is wrong, you finished her sentence in your head. <span class="mu-i">"Well now, I do have my answer. I will let it go for now and press the issue no longer... after all, I'm sure you'd enjoy some time alone... with the one you admire."</span> Kaguya says, turning away to exit while snickering! "H-Hey! That's not what I mean ei-...ohhh..." You stop. She was already gone.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 12 Sep 2022 02:49:55 No. 5401262 Report Quoted By:
Mokou had her hands stuffed in her pockets, looking down silently as you turned your head towards her and she met your gaze with a mix of frustration and fluster. <span class="mu-i">"Great... Now she's never going to leave me alone about that one."</span> She coldly stated. "...Sorry..." Mokou rubs the outline of her chin, and a hint of a grin comes up on the edge of her mouth. <span class="mu-i">"Though, I suppose it was worth it to see that snide look on her face get knocked off, she won't forget that for a while."</span> In a way, you could agree! Eat the rich and all that. But also, you internalize concern over the implications of Kaguya "not forgetting" that. And start to worry for your own skin now, especially if she turns out to be one of 'those' kinds of women. The ones who adore kitchen knives, despise competition and don't take getting rejected too well. Uh, subject change! "So, I know you asked for me to pay you for my safe crossing. Do you accept... um... cash?" You say, taking out your wallet and drawing forth some dollars. Of the green stuff, you had about... sixty on hand, two twenty bills and the rest being little $1 Washingtons, because you had a problem with breaking down too much. Mokou raises an eyebrow at the funny choice in payment, must be her first time seeing Outsider currency. But, she's eternal, and naturally doesn't have many problems that include getting hung up on how she's paid, so long as she earns her keep. She nods slowly. <span class="mu-i">"Sure, I'll find a way to make use of it somehow, one way or another."</span> "Great." You say, taking all the dollars you had and folding them, handing them over to her. She stuffed them into her pocket. <span class="mu-i">"By the way, Eirin asked me to give this to you."</span> Mokou handed over a slip from her other pocket. It was... a bill. You expected this much. Now you had to pay a hospital bill, and you were all broke to- (°д°) *FUUU* Oh shit! Your Kedama, from behind! Little fucker scared you good. You settle it down with a pat to the head as it rests on your shoulder. The Kedama is now your shoulder pet. <span class="mu-i">"Don't worry though, Eirin is a patient person. She'll wait as long as it takes for you to be able to come up with enough money to pay her back, so long as you do pay her back. I'm sure you can come up with something eventually if you put your mind to it."</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 12 Sep 2022 02:51:04 No. 5401264 Report Mokou stepped forward and poked you square in the chest with her finger. <span class="mu-i">"Well big guy? We ready yet? Or you have some unfinished business? We'd best set out during the day, we can reach the village before night, and see about getting you to the Hakurei Shrine to get that mark looked at."</span> Yeah, your stuff had to be dry by now, all that you had to do was change and then you could set out towards the Human Village with your tagalongs, Fujiwara no Mokou and Reisen Udongein Inaba. Although, you did remember just how some of the markings on Eirin's outfit, the little white lines, looked suspiciously similar to constellations themselves.>Are you finished with your business in Eientei? Is it time to depart on a journey to the Human Village?
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>>5401264 >Seek out Kagerou to express your thanks, or at least ask Mokou if she can pass on your gratitude once you've reached your destination. Even if she'd snap us up like a bacon snack
hot , she also helped save our life. Gratitude and all that.
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>>5401264 >Yes >Ask Reisen if Eirin wearing constellation is just because they are from the moon or if they know this Big Dipper God, she is her student. know OCC it's Okina, but better to give an excuse for MC.
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>>5401275 Didn't Reisen say she left so she didn't end up going werewolf on anyone since the moon was up?
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>>5401275 I can support asking Mokou to pass of a message of thanks (again) to her, that she was really nice and we wish we could have stayed to talk more
and she is one of the best girls. There are way too many oh god She can add on GrassBook or something.
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Too bad that if you stick around a youkai way too long without keeping your interaction in check, you'll turn into one, and we can't have that because outsider or not, humans transforming to youkai is considered the worst sin in gensokyo Which means the crimson slasher will get us [spoiler unless we somehow got a hourai elixir instead
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>>5401299 New objetive: Get permission from one of the sages first.
Might be very easy or very hard given that one of them is the kidnapper.
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Well, we could always try and become a magician. It'll just take obscene amounts of time, money, and effort... I-I think our best path to safety is finding work in the Human Village and regularly donating to the Hakurei Shrine.
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>>5401311 I have a problem with that because as a male character in Touhou who isn't Rinnosuke or Unzan or Youki we'd basically be walking around covered in paper taped to us that says "Easy pickings", we could even end up becoming a Youkai so trash that a villager kills us
I'd prefer to stay human if the ultimate objective remains escaping Gensokyo somehow, but otherwise I'd prefer we learn magic from either Marisa or Rinnosuke or try to become a hermit or celestial so we get giga stronk. Otherwise, I'd be fine if we drank the elixir and spent the rest of forever with Mokoutan, Kaguyahime and mommy Eirin, you know they've got to be lonely over there in an all female zone all day
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Oh, there is another option, it involves getting bitten by Remilia and hoping our canines grow a little. Only downside is that Flandre gets a reusable exploding human shaped toy and the sun is now our enemy
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>>5401327 We must channel our name and become the Youkai feeding on the fear/desire for open borders, the scourge of the gap.
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>>5401329 With the awe-inspiring power of SPF 100000, we'll
cause another incident survive a brief promenade in the morning outdoors.
>>5401337 Knock knock, said America.
And thus, the Lunarians knew fear.
Speaking of gaps, I'm surprised Yukari hasn't dropped in to say hello yet, considering watching over the Barrier is supposed to be part of her duties. Is Okina doing something to obscure us? Or maybe she's already done something and is just being oblique as ever.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 12 Sep 2022 05:02:56 No. 5401416 Report Quoted By:
You decide that it's time to get on your way. You were eager to see this Human Village yourself. Somehow, you felt that as a Human, you'd better safer in general surrounded by your own kind again. <span class="mu-s">Fujiwara no Mokou joins your party.</span> With your stuff gathered, and a change of clothes back into your own outfit, you were ready to head out. Mokou and Reisen were there to join you. On your way out, Eirin was even nice enough to supply you with a sack that had a long string so you could carry a little extra weight. You are allowed to keep the yukata you wore, which you shove into it. An Earth Rabbit comes by and hands you a couple of mochi wrapped in a paper to take along too. And so, leaving Eientei behind, with a wave of goodbye for luck and safe travels to that doctor, that princess and that one trickster rabbit, you and your traveling companions got on your way through the bamboo forest. You made sure to ask Eirin to give your regards to Kagerou if she comes by Eientei again. The journey progresses... "Hey, Reisen." You say, to spark conversation along the way; "You're from the moon, aren't you?" <span class="mu-i">"Y-Yeah? Why?"</span> "Is your sensei also from the moon?" <span class="mu-i">"...E-Eheh, well, yes. Eirin and Kaguya are both from the moon just like me, in fact. We're all runaways... it's a long story."</span> Interesting. But, you weren't immediately concerned with the history of the moon and its people, just yet. "I noticed Eirin had patterns like constellations herself on her dress. Did she not know anything about this Big Dipper I have? Did you hear anything?" <span class="mu-i">"I brought it up. But, she herself was puzzled about it. She wears the constellations as part of her status, well... the status she had, it was definitely decorative though. All she said is that you were lucky to have your mark. She has no idea which god laid it."</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 12 Sep 2022 05:04:34 No. 5401418 Report Quoted By:
Damn. You hope that wherever you're going for help, they'll know a lot more. <span class="mu-i">"Oh! She did recognize it was magic, which is unusual, especially if it's laid by a god associated with the stars."</span> "Magic...? You mean like, actual magic? Uh... I... I have no idea how I'm supposed to take or process that-" <span class="mu-s">"Don't sweat it, kid! You won't live long enough to find out anyway! Heeheehee!"</span> You stopped all of a sudden on the path you treaded. Mokou tensed up and raised an eyebrow. Reisen drew her gun and peered around with utter confusion at what she was hearing. There was nobody in sight either! Is your group being assailed by someone? Like, a bandit? Or a Youkai who thinks your mark is a bounty and was attracted to it... But, you don't see anyone... Wait, what is 'that'?! There, on the road ahead, a black source of goop bubbled on the road. Damn! And to think, you were just exiting the forest too and were nearly out of there! Slowly, the shape of a figure rises in the pool, but you can't make them out clearly... only that they sound... impish, in your opinion. Well, they <span class="mu-i">were</span> small. Small, and possibly evil. <span class="mu-s">"You're a bothersome little human to find! A real pain in the buttocks! But now I've got you in my sights, and you aren't getting away either! Heheee! Today's my lucky day."</span> <span class="mu-i">"I don't know who you are, but if you want to live longer and have today really be your lucky day, step aside... now."</span> Mokou threatened, not willing to let her client come under any harm. It'd say things about her service. <span class="mu-s">"Tsk! You don't intimidate me, if you step on the Gouyoku Alliance's toes, you're gonna be HISTORY, immortal! Now hand over the human and nobody gets hurt! We can't let him get back to the god who summoned him here! One and only offer!"</span> The figure growled. Okay, you retract the previous thought. They are <span class="mu-i">completely</span> evil. Wonderful! Oh, sarcasm... Mokou sparked flames upon her back, like the wings of a phoenix! Reisen's eyes flashed with a red glare and she held her gun aloft. They were ready for a fight. <span class="mu-s">"Heh! Fine, have it your way, you're just little obstacles in our path! If you want to fight in a spell card duel, then you'll get it! Everyone knows the rules! It's a little contest, see, and if we win, we get the human and the dispute is settled. If you win? Better watch your backs, cause it won't be the last you see of us! Too bad you won't win anyway! Get them, my servants! Fly my pretties, fly! EHEHEHEHE!"</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 12 Sep 2022 05:05:38 No. 5401420 Report The bubbling mass of blackish, tar-like substance suddenly exploded to reveal a trio of luminous spirits in the shape of eagles! <span class="mu-s">The Eagle Spirits of the Gouyoku Alliance attack!</span> <span class="mu-s">Fujiwara no Mokou HP: 6000</span> <span class="mu-s">Reisen Udongein Inaba HP: 5000</span> Your party gets the first attack. <span class="mu-s">Eagle Spirit A HP: 1000</span> <span class="mu-s">Eagle Spirit B HP: 500</span> <span class="mu-s">Eagle Spirit C HP: 500</span> <span class="mu-i">Fujiwara no Mokou's turn.</span>>Roll 1d1000 to launch Danmaku!
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Rolled 15 (1d1000) >>5401420 Nat 1 inbound.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 12 Sep 2022 13:39:08 No. 5401684 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-i">Fujiwara no Mokou's turn.</span> Leaping into the air, the immortal ally had a slip of white and red paper clutched between her two fingers. An ofuda used as the medium from which she launched her Danmaku. <span class="mu-r">不死「火の鳥 ‐鳳翼天翔‐」 - Undying "Fire Bird -Feng Wing Ascension-"</span> <span class="mu-s">Number of Bullets shot: 2627</span> Mokou opened up upon the enemy Eagle Spirits! A barrage of red bullets made of pure energy, glowing like little lights showered them in seconds before they even knew what hit them! <span class="mu-s">Eagle Spirit A HP: 0 Eagle Spirit B HP: 0 Eagle Spirit C HP: 0</span> <span class="mu-s">Bullets hit: 2000</span> <span class="mu-s">Bullets grazed: 627</span> "G-Good god! What's happening!" You say, stumbling back in fear. Reisen grabbed your shoulder quick to steady you; <span class="mu-i">"Calm down! It's fine! T-This is how we settle disputes in Gensokyo... through D-Danmaku! We use things called Spell Cards in order to use our Danmaku. A-All Spell Cards are completely harmless, so you wouldn't have to worry if you got hit! You're not part of the dispute, but rather... the... t-the prize of it, so they likely won't even affect you at all."</span> <span class="mu-i">"Well,"</span> Mokou said, landing in front of you both, her Phoenix wings extinguishing in gusto; <span class="mu-i">"-they could sting a little, maybe even bruise, but she's right that Spell Cards cannot kill. At all."</span> "Y-You sure?! They look... pretty dead to me!" The Eagle Spirits that were sent to attack you. Poor critters, they were all laid out on the ground, completely unmoving. One of them had X's for eyes, and their tongue was hanging free comically. They do squeak a little at the thrashing they just received... <span class="mu-i">"They'll be fine. But they'll sure think twice before ever coming my way again."</span> Mokou snarked, putting her hands back into her pockets as she simply walked past the beaten up Spirits. You did so too, but made sure to go behind Reisen, you didn't want to touch those things at all. Eech... <span class="mu-i">"I-I guess this can serve as your introduction to the Spell Card Rules themselves. Though, since you're just a normal human, you're normally going to be an exception, they won't apply to you... b-but not to worry! Since I'm going to solve this Incident and take the credit, I'll protect you and win any Danmaku struggles waged over you! You can bet on that!" Reisen assured you. Good to know at least...</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 12 Sep 2022 14:14:07 No. 5401704 Report Quoted By:
"So... those guys will probably attack us again. What did they call themselves?"
<span class="mu-i">"Mm? Dunno, I wasn't really listening, just waiting to fight."</span>
<span class="mu-i">"They did call themselves an 'alliance' or something..."</span>
"Like... like a Yakuza clan?"
<span class="mu-i">"Yakuza? You mean organized crime. Hm... wouldn't know much about that myself. Here's hoping that Reimu will know more."</span> Mokou says.
Weird. But what you thought was weirder was that black goop the assailant rose from. It was so slick... like oil. And it smelled like oil too. Something to keep note of, but your group is leaving that one far behind. You were out of the Bamboo Forest of the Lost now.
The Human Village awaited.
<span class="mu-i">"Hey! Open up, you lazes!"</span> Mokou shouted when she approached a tall and sturdy wooden gate to a massive wall that stretched for... for so long!
You saw glimpses of the Village from afar when approaching it the way Mokou led you, and it was huge! A lot huger than the name 'Village' might imply. There had to be at least a couple thousand or more people living here! You could see why Humans chose to congregate in a walled off settlement like this.
On the inside, was a better sight awaiting than you initially anticipated. This Village, it was beautiful!
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The calming image of the Edo Period, or otherwise just a really nice slice of Japanese history. People in colorful kimonos walked without fear in the streets, smiles on their friendly faces, and kids were running freely to play. Chipper merchants and workers worked the streets, selling their wares out in the open and getting to work on projects that required hardy muscle. You even saw priests, and a few armed guards equipped in cuirasses with trusty blades at their sides patrolling the streets. Hey, you could get used to this.
Your only trouble you found so far is that, while you seemed to be able to understand everyone and they understand you when it came to speaking, you couldn't discern the meanings behind written language here. The purposes entailed behind signs fell off of your real quick. You didn't have much of a hope when it came to understanding that right away. Actually, come to think of it, how the hell does anyone understand what you say anyway? You're a damn American stuck in a weeaboo's wonderland... was it the Big Dipper enabling something in you? ...Suddenly, you feel the need to keep it even harder, despite not wanting to follow what Doremy told you before.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 12 Sep 2022 14:15:11 No. 5401705 Report Quoted By:
Reisen slicked her bunny ears back behind her head as an old man approached then. <span class="mu-i">"Reisen! Good to see you! Here to sell your next stock of medicines? I could use something for my aching back, come to think of it."</span> The old Villager said. Reisen politely shook her head. <span class="mu-i">"Ah, no sir, not this time around, Mr. Toyama. I'm just accompanying a... uh, a friend here is all. D-Don't worry! I'm sure I'll get around to it sometime s-soon."</span> The old Villager curiously sized you up, noticing Mokou was with you as well. He nodded, in an almost knowing way, but knowing what? You didn't get it. <span class="mu-i">"All's well, dear. Though, I wouldn't be wrong to assume your destination is the Hakurei Shrine today, yes?"</span> <span class="mu-i">"A-Ah! Of course."</span> <span class="mu-i">"Ohhf. Well, good luck, dear. The gate leading off to the Shrine was locked up. Apparently, some Villagers were out and about to donate when they had to come running back in a hurry. A ghostly flame has been spotted haunting the road leading up, along with some ominous shadows. Some people complained about terrible migraines, and the noise of something impacting trees! I hope the Shrine Maiden can get on it soon, but then again a couple of days ago, she was seen getting a quantity of sake... so who knows how long it will take. Anyway, have a nice day dear."</span> The old Villager said, bowing then. Reisen bowed back as she let the coot go on his way. Well, shit. That was great. If it isn't one problem, it's another. <span class="mu-i">"He's one of the customers I sell Eirin's medicine to, very informative. However, I don't think we'll have to worry much. I believe I might just know what's going on down there. I can handle it."</span> Reisen tells you. <span class="mu-i">"So, you're both good to go then?"</span> Mokou asked. "Should be. Is this where you get off?" She nodded. <span class="mu-i">"Mhm. My job here is done. I guess now would be a good time to find out what I can get for your... green stuff you gave me."</span> "Wait, one thing. I wanted to ask what you can tell me about the Village." <span class="mu-i">"Ah..."</span> The Immortal stepped up a lot closer to your personal space than you would normally be comfortable with then. It almost made you nervous having her nearly touch cheeks with yours. <span class="mu-i">"Just watch out. The Village has a good number of Youkai wandering out here too, they just don't cause a stir. And, if you see a shorter person with a really, -really- big hat that smells of alcohol... keep your distance, you might get hurt otherwise. And really? Don't tell anyone you're an Outsider, or about your mark. Just make up a lie... say you're a Taoist from another land or something. Those Taoists always end up looking weird anyway."</span> You'll keep that in mind. <span class="mu-i">"See you."</span> She said, before walking off on her own. <span class="mu-s">Fujiwara no Mokou leaves your party.</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 12 Sep 2022 14:28:20 No. 5401713 Report <span class="mu-i">"u-Uh! I have some info that you might find useful! I-I don't know the village like the back of my hand, but I do have some details."</span> Reisen tells you as you and her both started along walking down the long and winding streets of this peaceful village. <span class="mu-i">"There's a tofu shop! Tea stores! A-A woodcutter if you need to find work and money. O-OH! And there's some places that specialize in training and being gathering holds for Youkai Exterminators."</span> Reisen quietly thought to herself; <span class="mu-i">'Most of them aren't actually very successful however...'</span> <span class="mu-i">"...And, uh... well, there's a rich family here in the Village too. The Hieda Family, they run the school too, I think... And, there's Geidontei, a bar. I hear they open late for Youkai... never been myself. Plus, there's Suzunaan, it's kind of like a library? They rent books, don't remember if they sell them... Eirin sent me there a few times to get and return books."</span> "That all does sound interesting, but I'm not sure how much of it will actually be useful right now to me, considering all these... modern amenities I have on my person, outside of the fact there's jobs available..." <span class="mu-i">"...Hm, yeah, your... Glock thing...."</span> Reisen goes quiet, just before it hit her; <span class="mu-i">"Oh! Don't tell anyone I told you this, but I have spotted a few Kappa once here in the Village. They know their way around technological trinkets... they might even buy that thing off of you for a healthy sum. Be a shame though, you did promise to show it to me, but easy money is easy money."</span> True, money was very important right now, especially the money of Gensokyo, of which you currently had NONE! <span class="mu-i">"One thing... the Shrine Maiden really, really appreciates donations. It's an easy way to get on her good side."</span> Ah, more incentive. Well, you should probably give her the current heading.>Would you seek out Kappa to sell your very likely useless-at-this-point Glock? >Maybe you could see what Mokou was up to, you were already kinda missing her. >Or, since Reisen is so confident she can handle what's ahead, will you chance it to reach the Hakurei Shrine? >Or will you spend some time in the Human Village?
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>>5401713 >>Or will you spend some time in the Human Village? If we sell or shit, it might be best to it at Kourindou.
Anyway, Keine is Mokou's friend and knows a lot, we could trust her to help us without having to hide our identity or having to pay, so to the school we go!
I also have some questions and feedback.
I noticed that when we got Grace the first time, it went to 0.90%, and the second point made it be 1%, but 2 points in cruelty went directly to 2%. Is Grace meant to be way harder to get and fluctuate, and/or was the second grace point weaker because it was together with Cruelty?
Also the bullets shot were equal to the rolls, so if we eventually get less voters, we are going to be weaker, and if we get stronger. It might be a good idea to set a minimum and a maximum of rolls to be accepted.
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>>5401715 If we got more voter we would get stronger.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 12 Sep 2022 14:44:50 No. 5401732 Report >>5401715 The amount of Cruelty or Grace you accumulate in your Karma is directly dependent on how nasty the actions performed are viewed, which is a point to be careful at because Touhou is demonstrably a very judgmental universe! (I mean seriously, the Celestials stole Heaven all for themselves and the Yama give no fucks. Eiki Shiki even says it's good to terrorize humans for fun.)
Kedama are a minor Youkai, they might as well be mosquitos in terms of how significant they are. Sparing it was kind, but not as kind as say, sparing a human or more important opponent.
The choices you make have varying levels of how good or bad of a boy they'll make you. Murdering someone for example would instantly be very Cruel, saving someone's life would be very Graceful.
I also had an idea to, for when a party member takes a turn, if there aren't enough votes, break their individual turn down into parts to allow for more rolls called for to add into the bag to balance out the strength and weakness. Graze can also add a multiplier.
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>>5401713 >Would you seek out Kappa to sell your very likely useless-at-this-point Glock? I think for our money's worth that Kappa would be a wiser option. Rinnosuke's shop has been beaten up a lot and I don't think he'd appreciate a weapon as much as Kappa, even though he does specialize in magic.
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>>5401732 Thanks QM, knowing is half the battle.
I'll trust you to come up with something good if we start dropping or gaining enough players to unbalance combat.
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Also>yuuma is hunting us FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK WHY HER SHE HAS AN OP ABILITY
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>>5401745 To make Flandre's op ability look even better of course!
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Just a thought, but could we potentially offer to help tutor in something like mathematics at the school for cash? Work as like an assistant teacher or something for Keine. That might give us an in for Akyuu. Even if we don't know the written language, they should still be able to understand Arabic numerals, right? We could also check to see if Suzunaan needs any help with physical labor or something, I suppose. Kosuzu is quite friendly with a few of the movers and shakers in Gensoukyou. Worst comes to worst we can trade a couple of stories for friendship. While I'm spitballing ideas, our best bet at short-term employment is probably heading over to Kourindou and explaining how to actually use things like a PC to Rinnosuke.
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>>5401826 I was thinking of asking for a english/japanese dictionary.
Suzunaan has all kind of weird shit, a book from a Japanese elementary school ending up there might not be too much of a stretch.
We also have experience being a delivery boy and watering plants, for whatever it's worth.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 12 Sep 2022 22:33:31 No. 5402236 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-s">Rolled 2 (1d2)</span>
>>5401715 >>5401737 Rolling a tiebreaker.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 13 Sep 2022 00:03:03 No. 5402315 Report >Would you seek out Kappa to sell your very likely useless-at-this-point Glock? (Tiebreaker) Well, it would probably be for the best. You doubted there was anything you could kill with it anyways, and so long as Reisen was protecting you, you didn't feel you needed to fight. Maybe you'd wait until you were sure you could handle yourself, but so far as you know, you are outside of whatever rules govern combat in this place. You ask Reisen to take you to see these 'Kappa figures'. She obliges you fast, and in little time, you find yourself being led to parts of the Village lying on the outskirts, in areas that were without the wall. Soon, she leads you to a warehouse. It looked... abandoned. But out of the corner of your eye, you noticed something blue standing out from behind a barrel. <span class="mu-i">"Ahem... Uh, Nitori? You there...?"</span> You feel a lot of blinking eyes staring very shyly at you and the Rabbit who made only enough effort to push her ears back to disguise herself. She sees a hand from behind a crate beckon you both behind the warehouse. You take a cautious look at Reisen, and she nods to you, before you decide to walk back there with her, coming upon a group of shorter girls in blue uniforms managing a store of items in the warehouse that were being hidden there discreetly, away from the sight of the rest of the Village. They used mechanical arms that extended from their backpacks to easily handle the heavy lifting. "<span class="mu-i">What's all this then?</span>" A Kappa with blue twin-tails asked. "<span class="mu-i">It's that Rabbit, the one who sells medicine from Eientei.</span>" A Kappa wearing glasses noted. "<span class="mu-i">And she has an Outsider with her! Hah, he's wearing Dickies!</span>" A Kappa with black hair mocked your fashion sense. "<span class="mu-i">But an Outsider must have things after all, things we Kappa would be interested in.</span>" A Kappa with blond hair pointed out, tipping her hat. The Kappa with blue twin-tails sheepishly stepped up and cleared her throat. <span class="mu-i">"Attention, Human, Rabbit! I am Kawashiro Nitori! I am, usually, the leader of the Kappa who live in Genbu Ravine. We Kappa are the closest thing to a friend Mankind has among Youkai!"</span> A claim yet to be proven, with how boastful she came off. <span class="mu-i">"What business do you have with us Kappa?"</span> "...I was hoping you'd be interested in buying a firearm I had." The Kappa all suddenly sparked with a mighty interest. They were practically squealing like kids at a birthday. <span class="mu-i">"He has a gun!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"I HOPE IT'S A BIG, STRONG SHOOTER!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"Shooting Outsider guns are so fun!"</span> Well now, they'd be right at home in America after all, wouldn't they? Reaching into your jacket, you held the Glock aloft for them to see. They all quieted down and stared at it in silence. ...Did... did they not like it after all?!
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 13 Sep 2022 00:16:27 No. 5402324 Report <span class="mu-i">"AAAAAAAAAAAA!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"AAAAAAAAAAAA!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"AAAAAAAAAAAA!"</span> Aw, Jesus! Don't do that! <span class="mu-i">"A GLOCK NINETEEN, GENERATION FOUR!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"WITH A SMOOTH POLYMER FRAME AND A TALON RUBBER TEXTURED ADHESIVE GRIP!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"YEAH! ONE THAT SHOOTS NINE MILIMETER PARABELLUM! WE COULDN'T POSSIBLY RUN OUT OF THE STUFF!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"AND IT LOOKS RIPE FOR MODIFYING TO FULLY AUTOMATIC ACTION!"</span> "H-How do you all know this stuff?!" <span class="mu-i">"W-Well, they are big techno... buffs. They're one of the few kinds of people in Gensokyo w-who hoard stuff obtained from the Outside World..."</span> Reisen pointed out, a little surprised herself at how receptive they were. Nitori suddenly stepped forward and grabbed your free hand, pulling on it like a child who wanted something so dearly! <span class="mu-i">"Do you have any idea how long we've been waiting for this chance?! We have almost a full collection and growing of Glocks, and for the longest time, we've always been missing the nineteen! You simply have to let us buy it!"</span> "...O-Okay! Well, what's your offer...?" <span class="mu-i">"Two hundred and seventy thousand Yen! Take it or leave it!"</span> Shit, you weren't sure how much that equaled in weight to USD. You didn't have a calculator for converting Yen on hand, and no phone service either... so if you accepted here, you didn't know if you were being swindled or not. "Is that... a whole lot?" You asked Reisen. She paused briefly, as if not immediately knowing an answer herself. Sure, she helped sell for Eirin, but only at the prices she's instructed to. She mostly just went ahead and gave all the money she made to Eirin. <span class="mu-i">"U-Uh, I guess."</span> Fantastic.>Well? Will you accept the Kappa's trade offer or haggle for more.
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>>5402315 >Hah, he's wearing Dickies!" A Kappa with black hair mocked your fashion sense. Says the walking onahole...
>>5402324 >Haggle >Three hundred and you have a deal. If the blue haired onaho- I mean Nitori really wants it, she's got to give the money's worth. Besides I don't want the Kappa after our anus ball if we turn her down and piss her off.
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270k yen is a little under 1.9k USD, isn't it? If I recall correctly the exchange rate was something like 0.08 or 0.07. Looking it up on a currency calculator... Yep, $1893. That seems like a significant overpayment for a glock. That said, we do have a bit of a monopoly, and they really, really, really want it. Hm. I'm tempted to lower the price to 250k-200k, but they do us a favor. Something like... I dunno, help us set up a long-term residence?
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>>5402324 How much did we pay for the Glock 19 gen 4? Cause a yen is 0,0070 dollars, so 270.000 would be 1894,25 dollars. If it's around 500 like google says, we are getting a 3,7885 times profit.
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>>5402364 Yeah but our guy isn't really wise on yen see. I think the lowest I'm willing to go is the base offer. I just think since she's paying so much we could try to smooch out a little more. It shouldn't dent the Kappa pockets too hard.
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>>5402324 You know what, fuck it
>Take the offer, but say you would like a voucher for a favor in the future if we ever go by the Genbu Ravine. >We can talk about guns and Discovery Channel shit when we visit. Anonymous
>>5402343 I think I would mock the cum cap more than their size, but each their own I guess
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>>5402377 Silly anon, Youmu is the dork we mock for having a big sperm around her at all times. Kappa and Fairies are the walking onaholes.
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List of 2hus to get back for messing with us: Okina Doremy Tewi Yuuma We need to think of fitting punishments for each when we foil whatever schemes going on and get Reimu to break their backs
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Adequate punishment indeed!
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>>5402410 >Okina Just continue to refuse her godhood, she is clearly a egotistical cringe demon
>Doremy Give her coal for christmas
>Tewi Randomly stomp the floor. It's how rabbits warn each other of danger.
Lock her in a room with Kagerou when it's a full moon.
Make her fall in her own pitfall.
>Yuuma Airstrike her house and steal her oil.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 13 Sep 2022 09:41:42 No. 5402756 Report Quoted By:
>Accept Nitori-sama's offer. (2 votes) You thought briefly about trying to haggle with the Kappa, but you guessed that in your head, ¥270,000 sounded like a whole lot, and she did say to take it or leave it so you weren't about to push it and maybe offend the Kappa so eager to get your pistol. "I'll take your offer, Kawashiro, however, I'd also like one more thing besides. A voucher, or maybe a coupon, for a future favor if I ever drop by this Genbu Ravine you live in. Think about it, I am an Outsider, and I do know a little about uh, guns and stuff myself. Stuff about the Outside World that might interest you... engineers, or whatever." <span class="mu-i">"Hmmm? I see what you're getting at. Well, that last part all depends entirely on the mood of we Kappa, however I see no harm in this additional little thing. So, we have a deal then?"</span> She asked, holding her hand out for you to shake it. You reached down and took Nitori's hand into a firm shake. Huh, these Kappa weren't so short after all up close, they had to be at least half as tall you were, definitely taller than the Earth Rabbits, and that black goo woman, but not towering. "Deal." <span class="mu-i">"Sweet! Then let me process the transaction."</span> The backpack Nitori wore suddenly flipped open, a pair of mechanical hands handling a leather wallet of a different shape than yours sprang out, counting through the Yen within her wallet both with fingers and out loud as she watched it briefly before one of the hands drew the exact amount and passed you a wad of papery slips, which you promptly stuffed into your own wallet before handing her mechanical hand your Glock. Money well earned.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 13 Sep 2022 09:42:44 No. 5402757 Report <span class="mu-i">"H-Hey, Nitori, I know I don't really talk to you, but can you give me some advice?"</span> Reisen suddenly spoke up. <span class="mu-i">"Eh? Now what could I know that'd be of any use to you, Moon Rabbit? Whatever it is, it might set you back as well, keep in mind."</span> <span class="mu-i">"W-Well, I heard from o-one of my customers that there was trouble on the road leading to the Shrine. A bunch of s-shadows and apparitional fire. Any idea what t-that could be...? I'd hate to run into anymore Youkai Yakuzas... b-but I am positive I know a little about what has to do with that flame!"</span> Nitori appeared puzzled at that last part herself, but the Kappa does think a moment as she taps her chin. <span class="mu-i">"Ah! I know what it is, indeed. Because I'm in a good mood right now, I won't have you buy this information. I'm positive that the nuisances running amok on that road are none other than a Youkai who possesses the power to control Darkness itself, the maneater, Rumia! And that apparition you're talking about... I believe it may be related to a little accident that caused a Kappa in the Ravine to go mad and spill the river into the sky."</span> Reisen nodded. <span class="mu-i">"Rumia? Sounds like trouble. That fire... I'm not sure who it is, but all I can tell you is that, I-I believe they're in cahoots with a certain three Fairies known to tie up in messing with the Villagers!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"Ohh! You mean <span class="mu-s">those three!</span> Ahah! They'll be easy pickings, but I would watch out for that Youkai, especially if you're traveling with this macho-man,"</span> Nitori said with a wink, tapping you against the hip with the back of her hand, nearly making you exclaim something in shock; <span class="mu-i">"-she'll want to take a bite out of him for sure. She has a reputation for devouring humans!"</span> Jeez... Why is everyone here besides you a girl? Well, wait, you take that back. The Village does have plenty of men. Erh, you guess you mean, why is it that everyone who has interacted with you in a serious capacity so far a girl? Damn it, dude! Being surrounded by girls all the time is going to be... harsh, especially since you're one of those guys who frequently experiences the leg jitters. You're doing your best to control yourself for the time being... but eventu- <span class="mu-i">"So-"</span> Reisen crashes your train of thought. Never mind, someone's talking to you, think about it another time! "Yeah?" <span class="mu-i">"I'm ready to take on that hike to the Hakurei Shrine when you are, Albert! S-So... where to next...?"</span> Hmph, some provisions might bode well in the meantime now that you have Yen to purchase in the Village, and that sack Eirin gave you to carry a little extra weight.>Where to next?
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>>5402757 I say we fill up on some dry foods to carry along for the journey, maybe a small tent that can collapse, and then purchase or rent a dictionary from Suzunaan.
Additionally, visit the Youkai exterminators in town to see about buying ourself a weapon.
Let's become the lightrail avenger
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>>5402762 Sounds like a plan.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 13 Sep 2022 11:22:52 No. 5402791 Report Basic inventory sheet for reference.
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>>5402757 >traveling with this macho-man," Nitori said with a wink, tapping you against the hip with the back of her hand, nearly making you exclaim something in shock That's another to the shitlist, gents let us brainstorm how to punish Nitori for messing with us
But also we defo have to visit Genbu Ravine now, for uh, business
>>5402791 I like that our pet Kedama is just apart of the inventory and chilling there
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>>5402757 Kappa bad touch alert, they really can't control themselves trying to go for people's ass, can they?
>>5402762 I like this, but I thought of going to the school to talk to Keine or Akyu too.
But I guess it's better to get a move on
>>5402791 I thought that the moonrunes might mean something, but it just says karma again
>>5402795 Puffy is a good boy
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>>5402791 Emotional support Kedama. The American flag background made me laugh, too.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 14 Sep 2022 00:25:50 No. 5403529 Report Quoted By:
For now, the trip is to head back into the Village proper, and peruse the merchant's quarters, in search of goods that will be useful from here onwards, to you at least. Of course, with just how many things this Village offered, and the sheer amount of storefronts you could see, it might take a while, viewing them by the inventory set out on display alone, totally ignoring the signage. While you were doing this, sticking around the same quarter, you asked Reisen if it wouldn't be too much trouble for her to find out about the price of buying or renting a dictionary textbook from this Suzunaan you heard about. You figured that since dictionaries have historically existed for thousands of years, it wouldn't be too far-fetched to look up one. The Rabbit obliges you, promising to meet back in the next 30 minutes or so in the merchant quarter. You go on browsing several stores then. In terms of what foods you could find... <span class="mu-s">1 pound of Chestnuts - ¥3030</span> Japanese chestnuts. They were big, and looked like they had something tasty inside. You bet you could crack them using a rock or something. <span class="mu-s">1 pound of Daikon - ¥1870</span> These things were dry foods, and easy to carry. They looked sort of a like an anorexic radish. <span class="mu-s">1 pound of Dry Beans - ¥2590</span> Beans. The merchant selling them tells you they work to great effect at exorcising Oni. Whatever that means. <span class="mu-s">1 pound of Strawberries - ¥1440</span> Now there's a familiar sight! Strawberries! You loved it when your grandma used to make Strawberry cakes at a young age! <span class="mu-s">2 pounds of Kombu - ¥2880</span> Dried seaweed confections... not exactly what you had in mind as carry along food, but if it works as trail mix for these Villagers... eh... <span class="mu-s">Sake - ¥6900</span> Hmm. Been a while since you've had anything to drink. And you mean <span class="mu-i">drink</span> drink too, and you've never tried Sake before. It is kind of tempting.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 14 Sep 2022 00:27:00 No. 5403532 Report Quoted By:
Among other things you find while searching out relevant wares... <span class="mu-s">Calligraphy Set - ¥5330</span> Looked pretty useful for writing letters to send, or to use as a personal and unconventional diary for keeping track of things. It came with ink and paper, although you weren't versed in the art of Japanese handwriting. <span class="mu-s">Healing Powder - ¥10000</span> The merchant selling this powder kept in a tight jar claims it is mixed with ingredients collected from an enchanted forest full of magic. He claims this healing medium causes blood to clot faster during hemostasis, almost instantly stopping any bleeding injuries on top of rapidly forming scabs to heal the injury. Remains to be seen how true that is... <span class="mu-s">Airtight Flask - ¥6490</span> A good old flask useful for collecting water in from clean sources, it's a brass canister with a locking lid. <span class="mu-s">Lantern and Oil capsule set - ¥8800</span> A newly made lantern that uses oil to burn continuously, until you run out of oil to keep the lamp burning. The oil comes in a little capsule you can unfasten to pour into a tab on the lantern's bottom. The merchant selling it promises it will be very bright to see in the dark. <span class="mu-s">Tent Tarp with leather latches - ¥20100</span> It's a fine leather tent, it is made to be set up easily using branches and bamboo stalks or to be hung up on trees with the strips hanging off that can be tied or pulled together to secure it. It would be perfect for creating a temporary shelter. Shame it doesn't come with a bedroll. <span class="mu-s">Prayer Beads - ¥7060</span> They're being sold by a priest. He claims the beads can function as a warding medium against Youkai, or to be used to channel Qi through. Sounds like a load of rubbish to you.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 14 Sep 2022 00:28:06 No. 5403534 Report And, among the weapons offered by the town's very own Youkai Exterminators... <span class="mu-s">Uchigatana - ¥50700</span> The Katana. Folded 1000 times. It is a deadly weapon in the hands of a trained swordsman. <span class="mu-s">Nagamaki - ¥71100</span> A longer variant of a katana, looks like. A polesword of some sort if you had to take an accurate guess. It is heavy, but has extra reach. <span class="mu-s">Kanabo - ¥85000</span> This thing... this thing is way too enormous! You don't think you could lift it. It looks grisly however, and downright brutal. But also like it isn't meant to be sold to humans in the first place... <span class="mu-s">Hanbo - ¥35100</span> The cheapest choice overall. A thick wooden polearm of medium length, made to be used by the hands of someone good at fighting up close, or trained in martial arts. It looks like the easiest to carry, bar the Uchigatana. It could slip in a belt or wrap. <span class="mu-s">Chigiriki - ¥44400</span> This thing... is just a flail. But, it is all metal, and didn't look like it could break easily. <span class="mu-s">Kusari-fundo - ¥73500</span> This is lauded as the foremost of the "non-lethal" section, to be put in the hands of guards or police. You know, even though it is solid iron on a chain, and looked like it could give someone a fatal concussion easily if swung right, or even break a bone at the least. You were digging it though...
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 14 Sep 2022 00:29:51 No. 5403535 Report And, after a time, rendezvouz'ing with you back in the merchant square, Reisen returns with a report that the primary worker of Suzunaan, one 'Motoori Kosuzu', has a dictionary in good shape in stock after fishing it out from the back, and that she's currently holding it until you decide whether or not you'll be buying it. The offer this Kosuzu makes is that the book can be rented for ¥9000 a month, or purchased permanently for ¥140000, which is a pretty high price...>Well, Albert? How will you be spending your money today?
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>>5403535 1 pound of Chestnuts - ¥3030
1 pound of Strawberries - ¥1440
1 pound of Dry Beans - ¥2590
The beans are for protection.
Airtight Flask - ¥6490
Lantern and Oil capsule set - ¥8800
Travel essentials
Reisen can help with healing, and the tent doesn't have a bedroll
Hanbo - ¥35100
Bonk
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>>5403535 Is the dictionary Japanese to english, or can we somehow read it?
I'm torn between just renting or buying, depending if we want to go back or stay.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 14 Sep 2022 01:00:57 No. 5403564 Report >>5403558 (While the PC doesn't understand Japanese, the dictionary in general can be used to recognize and understand what written hiragana and katakana say on signs and otherwise with quick referencing and flipping the pages.)
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>>5403564 So since it doesn't help translating words?
Might as well not get it and just ask Reisen what things say.
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>>5403635 I think it might helpful at least to start us learning the language ourselves in the worst case scenario that our mark stops to function in helping us understand things at any time.
Anyways I'm still pondering shopping myself, I'll probably cave in and support
>>5403556 unless I think of something else.
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>>5403534 > 1 pound of Chestnuts - ¥3030 > 1 pound of Daikon - ¥1870 > 1 pound of Dry Beans - ¥2590 > Airtight Flask - ¥6490 >Tent Tarp with leather latches - ¥20100 > Hanbo - ¥35100 Anonymous
>>5403556 >>5403652 I kind of wanna combine these two just because I want the tent, lantern and flask combo with extra food variety. Most places in Gensokyo should have ground soft enough to sleep on anyway. That brings up to paying about 79429 yen.
If we throw in the calligraphy set and rent the book as well we spend 93750 yen, leaving us with 176000 yen still so we have some to spare
Anything else we could throw in or foes that sound good for now?
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>>5403716 If you plan on learning Japanese, might as well buy the book instead of renting it.
Renting is only cheaper if it's less than a month, and there's no way we are learning two alphabets plus common words that quickly, unless the mark also speeds that up.
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>>5403728 No wait, I counted one less zero on the buying price like an idiot.
Definitely rent the book, buying would only be better if it took more than fifteen months.
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>>5403746 So we're decided then?
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>>5403753 Might as well get this show on the road.
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>>5403765 Unless someone wants the katana instead of the stick, for maximum weeb potential of course.
Could be cool to ask Youmu for tips if we find her and all.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 14 Sep 2022 08:41:00 No. 5403936 Report >Multitude of items. (2 votes) You reckon you'll have the lot to stuff in your carry sack since you had enough feasible space, but not not enough that a wafer thin mint would make the sack burst like a balloon. You hand Reisen the amount needed to rent the book from Suzunaan for precisely a month... "Why do you think a book like that is so expensive anyhow...?" <span class="mu-i">"You know how school can be. T-The teachers need material for the pupils to read and all that, I suppose the rental store is exhausted to meet the demands, on top of how many people might already be renting other copies available."</span> It makes sense, this Village is pretty big and does have a lot of people. When Reisen is sent off on her way with the Yen needed to rent the book, you take your time shopping around this quarter of the village, picking up a selection of some snacks and such that you'd think you'd like best. You know what? Given everything you've seen so far, you weren't about to risk being wrong on those beans working as an anti-Oni agent, so you gladly buy some of those too. The lantern can freely hang attached to your belt. Never know when you'll need a flask for water either. The tent you stuff into the sack to cushion the other valuables. The calligraphy set? Might come in handy, who knows. For now, you choose to just use the Hanbo you purchase as a walking stick, you did something similar with a big stick you found on vacation to the Appalachia mountains in 2017 so it felt nostalgic and the quarterstaff was long enough. When Reisen returns with the book, it is decidedly the point at which you believe you're all set for now. This should last you long enough for the trip to see whatever specialist you were in for and back now, and your Rabbit partner in crime was eager to get on her way too, to help solve this Incident so she could receive due credit! Convincing the Villagers that have the gates locked tight to let you and her through takes a good minute, but eventually, the gate guards decide that it isn't their problem if you want to go whisk yourself away to whatever troubles lie ahead. Reisen assures you, she can handle it, whatever it is. You just nod to her with a smile before the two of you set off down a long road of stone...
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 14 Sep 2022 08:42:31 No. 5403938 Report Quoted By:
"Hmm..." You were flipping throughout the pages of the rented textbook as you walked along the road. By the time all your business had concluded following your long travel through the Bamboo Forest, it was now entering dusk as you and Reisen Udongein Inaba neared the Hakurei Shrine. Well, really, you were about half the way there, at least you didn't start this trek when it turned dark. <span class="mu-i">"Having much luck?"</span> The Rabbit asked you, trying to make conversation. "Well, it would be accurate to say I'm pretty lost, hahah. But, I do remember seeing a few of these..." You didn't want to call them 'symbols' out of a petty feeling you'd offend anyone now; "-letters before. At some shop. Had smoke billowing from out the doors, or steam. If I'm right... then I was likely looking at a noodle joint or something." <span class="mu-i">"Oh, you mean the place we passed by on the seventh street in the southern entrance to the Village after Mokou parted ways with us? Yeah! That's a noodle shop, they have great soba there on good deals, it's one of my favorites! 'Utada's Noodles'."</span> You make a mental note to try it out one day, maybe you'll even ask her to take you there. Well, depending on how much longer you'd be in Gensokyo. To be honest, you had no idea whether or not this Hakurei Shrine would be your last stop, going back on how Mokou said the maiden there usually handled your kind. Perhaps she'd send you back to the real world. You got to thinking for a moment about how, if that was so, and in many ways you did hope it was, that you'd... miss this experience overall. Don't get yourself wrong, you! You're terrified, and just want to go back your studio flat and be in fuckin' New York, not Japanese Mythology. But, you'd be lying if you said you didn't enjoy some parts of this magical journey, and your pants would on as much fire as that Immortal was if you said you didn't become fond already of some of the company you've met. Fujiwara no Mokou, she was straightforward and you could respect that, Reisen was helpful and you found her kinda cute as well, and that Kagerou, you'll feel bad that you won't have gotten to say goodbye in person either. But, whatever happens happens at the same time. You won't say you miss the part where glowing animals are out for your neck, or Rabbits are making you drink dishwater for funsies, or that there's a smug bitch waiting to smug at you every time you fall asleep.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 14 Sep 2022 08:43:34 No. 5403939 Report Quoted By:
"Hey, Reisen?" <span class="mu-i">"Huh? Y-Yeah, Albert? What is it?"</span> "So, when we get there... what's going to happen to me?" The Rabbit looked a bit worried herself then, for some reason. As if the realization dawned upon that you might simply just be returned to the Outside World upon arrival, and that there might not be some Incident solving adventure involved after all, completely making her intentions on joining you in the first place meaningless. <span class="mu-i">"We-Well... I suppose it's possible that... that when we arrive, the Shrine Maiden... h-her name is Hakurei Reimu... she might j-"</span> <span class="mu-s">"Kyihihihihihiii~!"</span> "What the f... I don't think we're alone." You say, stopping as you shut your book and stuff it away, gripping the Hanbo in both hands. There on the road just ahead, you saw something strange. A floating fire, just dancing in the air above the stony road! A flame with a bright red light that seemed harsh to even view! Just burning on its own in the air without any support or outside help to keep it fueled! What madness!
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 14 Sep 2022 08:44:37 No. 5403941 Report Quoted By:
...However, Reisen was particularly nonplussed by it as she merely crossed her arms and her Rabbit ears drooped a little in irritation at the sight. <span class="mu-s">"Kyihihihih! Hey! Human! You look a little lost in this dark, having a hard time reading without a good light? Here, you can use mine. Just look at how warm and bright this kind light is! Kyahahaha! Come on, take a look, just a little."</span> A high-pitched voice was heard coming from the flame, which danced a little closer towards you. You were about to stare directly into the light itself, out of curiosity if anything until you found yourself vexed by Reisen putting a hand up over your eyes to block your sight. <span class="mu-i">"Don't. Looking into that little brat's fire is a bad idea, it'll mess with your mind. Let me handle this, I'll be quick and thorough with these troublemakers..."</span> The Moon Rabbit said as she stepped forward, cracking her knuckles and sparking a crimson flash from her eyes. You focused solely on her as she moved to deal with this problem. <span class="mu-i">"Star! Sunny! Luna! I know you're all out there! Come out right this second and stop with the games before I'm forced to have to rat you out."</span> You see the Rabbit say, raising a finger to the air as she walked past the flame, which appeared to lower and reactively move aside from her as the voice emanating from it made nervous little blurts. You had to rub your eyes to believe what you were seeing in the next few seconds, as a trio of figures who were lying low behind the short and sparse stone fences found along the way of the road suddenly... blinked into sight before you. And not only them, but the one wielding the flame, revealed to be on the end of a torch held by...! Wait a second, is that the... American flag...?! <span class="mu-i">"H-Hey, it's her, the one from the Bamboo Forest who misleads people with her optical illusions!"</span> A little girl with slightly amber tinted hair said. <span class="mu-i">"That Rabbit... the one who drove us out to stop our Rabbit hunts..."</span> A light blond haired girl moped. <span class="mu-i">"Yeah, the one whom I can never detect no matter how hard I try!"</span> A girl with a hime cut not unlike Kaguya said. <span class="mu-i">"Awww! She's gone and spoiled our fun times! PLLLSBBBHHHH!"</span> A blond headed girl wearing the Star-Spangled Banner stuck her tongue out and blew. These little girls, they had wings fluttering from behind their backs. Were they... Fairies? "Uh... I'm lost." <span class="mu-i">"I knew it... Well, it isn't hard to explain. These three are Sunny Milk, Luna Child, and Star Sapphire. They're Fairies known to go around pranking people and being general sources of strife. Once upon a time, they used to come to the Bamboo Forest in which they'd play by chasing and catching the Earth Rabbits as part of a game, which terrorized them. I tolerated them for a time, but eventually the complaints from Tewi and the other Rabbits meant I had play bouncer..."</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 14 Sep 2022 08:45:40 No. 5403942 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-i">"Really, you can just call us the Three Fairies of Light for short!"</span> The one known as Star Sapphire said with a giggle as she crossed her arms. <span class="mu-i">"We've been pranking humans on their way to the Shrine all day to see how long we could cut off visitation just to annoy the Maiden! I suppose the fun had to come to a stop eventually..."</span> The one known as Sunny Milk boasted. <span class="mu-i">"Really, we've been doing them a favor. A nasty Youkai has been trying to get to the Shrine all day and they've been hesitant to come near thanks to the torch, and us warding the humans off..."</span> The one named Luna Child remarked, trying to stay as unnoticeable as she could among the crowd. <span class="mu-i">"AND YOU!"</span> Reisen said, leveling an accusatory finger at the patriotic Fairy with the flame, who smugly grinned back at her. <span class="mu-i">"Kyahahaha! Meeeeeeeeee?"</span> <span class="mu-i">"Yeah! You! I didn't think you'd be among them helping with their antics! When I heard that an apparitional flame was causing a disturbance in this area, I thought it could be anything... I didn't expect to see you again!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"Hahahaha! Well, I live in Gensokyo now, didn't'cha know? NOW IT CAN BE LUNATIC TIIIIIIIIIME ALL THE TIIIIIME! KYAHAHAHAHAHA! I wouldn't be Clownpiece if I didn't have my dirty hands involved in the fun myself! HEHEHEHEHEEE!"</span> The Fairy wearing red, white and blue said at the same time as she bounced in the air with her wings, waving that torch of madness around. It seems like Reisen didn't take well the news that this particular Fairy, identifying herself as Clownpiece, now inhabited Gensokyo as well. Honestly, standing there, you felt pretty irrelevant as you watched the Rabbit deal with the Three Fairies of Light and their extra. You didn't know what to make of it either, the last thing you expected was to see a childlike figure with wings rocking your country's flag as fashion sense. And those Kappa made fun of YOU for wearing something that looked strange... "How did you know they were there?" <span class="mu-i">"Hmph! It's my ability over wavelengths. As far as I can tell, these Fairies stick true to their little team name, except for that little Hellion with the torch! They can see anybody coming, bend light to cloak themselves, and even hide all their sound, but I'm immune to it. I can not only see them and hear them, but sneak up undetected and get the drop."</span> <span class="mu-i">"It's true, and it's no fun! You're no fun, your ability stinks!"</span> Sunny says. <span class="mu-i">"You can only see us now because we've dropped the act."</span> Star admits. <span class="mu-i">"Bleeeeeh! You didn't look into my torch and go crazy like I wanted. I guess it's time to just go home then! BUUUUMMMMEEEEER!"</span> Clownpiece obnoxiously hollered.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 14 Sep 2022 09:01:48 No. 5403952 Report Quoted By:
Heh. Maybe the Shrine Maiden will be grateful that you and Reisen sorted this one out and opened traffic to the Shrine back up when you and her get there. It was a Hell of a sight to witness just on the cusp of your destination for sure. You do feel like you're forgetting something... Wait, they mentioned a Youkai trying to reach the Shrine. The Kappa also mentioned a Youkai that they alluded to being bloodthirsty on this same road. "Hey, what about that... that thing, Reisen. Remember? What the Kappa told us." <span class="mu-i">"Y-Yeah... The Youkai named Rumia who controls Darkness. Where could she be at?"</span> <span class="mu-i">"Beats us! With how little light there is to manipulate at this time of day when the sun's setting, they could be anywhere in this shadow."</span> Sunny, who held the power over light, claimed. That set you on edge a little as you started to look around at your surroundings. It had been awfully quiet along the journey for most of the way now, come to think of it, just before you ran into these Fairies. As if on instinct, the Fairies themselves too began taking a quizzical glance around in every direction, with Reisen reaching slowly for her Lunarian firearm as her glowing eyes scanned to her right at the shadows all around. The one named Clownpiece suddenly darted her eyes near your feet. <span class="mu-i">"U-Uh-uh... uh... guh... u-"</span> You got a little shiver then at just whatever that reaction might imply, and readily remembered the oil lantern hanging by your belt. You reached down to light it... ...and felt a small hand suddenly grab your sleeve. "...!" <span class="mu-s">"You look just like the Outsider I was told about. Are you an Outsider Human, mister?"</span> You craned your head around slowly to meet the puzzled gaze of a girl with a red ribbon, who wore a dress that was just as pitch black as the darkness. An oozing shadow dripped off her body, and you saw the ground around your feet were also covered in an unnatural umbral blackness too. It was like she rose up from that darkness on the ground! "A-And... w-what if I am...?" The girl got an excited smile, and you saw just how... predatory her teeth were. Now, you weren't exactly paying attention to how the dentures of everyone you've met so far were shaped, but you were sure this was the only one yet who reminded you of that character Jaws from the Bond flicks, with teeth that looked as razor-y as those...
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 14 Sep 2022 09:03:23 No. 5403954 Report <span class="mu-s">"Some weird lady that looked like a goat told me that there was a tasty Outsider lost around here and that they're fine for eating, and I'm hungry! They told me you'd be heading to the Shrine, so I was going to ask the broom lady there if I could have you to eat, but what luck! I found you on the way. She would have probably told me 'no' anyway, so this works better for me! Those Fairies have been trying to keep me away too, I'd have beat them up myself, but I didn't want to alert the Shrine and have them hide the Outsider if you were already there..."</span> Rumia states. <span class="mu-i">"You're right we have! We've butted heads with you because we were afraid you'd try eating the humans we're out to prank! It's a declaration of war!"</span> Star says to her. Rumia just rolls her eyes and looks back up at you. She'd almost look cute with that hopeful smile of hers, if her intentions for you weren't anything less than something that would end with you deceased. <span class="mu-s">"Whatever. I found you now, mister! I'm very hungry. Can I eat you?"</span> She asks. This didn't look good. You were standing in Rumia's shadows, and afraid she could try pulling you under. You were also in the way of Reisen's shooting range, so she'd end up hitting you if she started engaging in Danmaku now. And to make matters worse, the Fairies were on the defensive, afraid of repercussions from both Reisen and Rumia, they looked just about ready to attack everyone equally with their own Danmaku... This was bad...>What are you going to do!?
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>>5403954 >I'm sorry, but I'm not fine for eating, a god brought me here. The goat lied to you because they don't like he god and wants to get you into trouble. >Hey Clowpiece, why do you wear the flag of my country? Are you an american fairy, from the land of freedom? >I'll let anyone that doesn't try to hurt me pet my Kedama Anonymous
>>5404010 I doubt that Rumia will be put off by the potential threat of a goddess but it's worth a shot. Maybe save the Clownpiece question for when we're in the clear.
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>>5404168 It was an attempt to get her to either not get involved or support us, since her boss Hecatia is all about that freedom.
I also doubt the shadow vore loli is going to be stopped by just saying that we are not free game, but it's all i can think off other than just trying to back away as fast as possible so Reisen can start the danmaku battle.
Because it's Gensokyo, it's inevitable since you got to throw common sense away.
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>>5403954 QUICK, DEPLOY TACTICAL POCKET KEDAMA BITE ATTACK
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Who should we try recruiting next to our party? I'd like to go for Marisa personally, or Clownpiece so we can tell her and Reisen to "get along you two"
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>>5404469 Marisa or Reimu are good to beating the shit out of Okina.
One knows her trick and the other keeps calling her a Yokai instead of a god
Like I plan on doing Unfortunately since Cirno lost her Alolan form, I don't think she would be useful.
But Clowpiece is important, Albert can't be american and ignore the star and stripes, red, white and blue wearing, statue of liberty cosplay fairy. It's illegal.
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Sharp teeth make my knees weak.>Pull her ribbon out of her hair I've always wanted to do this. EraTohoK made me curious.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 15 Sep 2022 03:07:14 No. 5404728 Report Quoted By:
The best thing you could think of doing right about now was slowly diffusing and disentangling this situation somehow... it would be best to try and coerce the Fairies into not going ballistic if Rumia and Reisen were headed towards going apeshit at each other over you.>I'm sorry, but I'm not fine for eating, a god brought me here. The goat lied to you because they don't like he god and wants to get you into trouble. (1 vote) <span class="mu-s">"Pffft! As if I'd believe that! You're an extra easy to sense Human, that goat lady told me you'd be easy to sniff out. She told me it was because you were extra tasty! I'm gonna eat you up!"</span> The Dark Youkai said, tugging on your sleeve. Goodness, for how small she was, she wasn't lacking in strength, one tug on the sleeve covering your Big Dipper arm causing you to stumble back further into her darkness. Stepping into her puddles was like wading through a bog, it was difficult to move... Reisen winced at the sight, unsure of how to act to save you without pushing Rumia to pull you into her Darkness and vanish. The Fairies themselves even seemed to take pity on your current position, though they didn't dare to leave, afraid of what was going to happen. <span class="mu-s">"Aaaahhh~ *CHOMP!*"</span> "GAH!" Rumia suddenly bit your hand! But, she blinked as a blue glow shone from beneath your sleeve. Suddenly, Rumia bounced back with a little of your blood trickling from her fangs, but she didn't unhand your sleeve. <span class="mu-s">"What the...? What is that...? H-Huh...? I guess you weren't lying, mister, a god must have really brought you here, you've got something on you that kinda made it hurt to bite you. My teeth should have took your hand off easily... What gives?"</span> Ah, the mark! It protected you... it serves as a warning and ward to Youkai. Rumia was not able to easily decimate your flesh thanks to the mark using what power had been put into it so far by your actions. But, it did not make you invincible. <span class="mu-s">"Well, whatever! I don't care what no stinking god wants, that goat told me you were extra tasty, so whatever spell you're using must be proof. There's no doubt about it now, I <span class="mu-i">MUST</span> eat you!"</span> Rumia said, suddenly grinning with renewed excitement and malice! Think, Albert, think! How do you get the Fairies out of here so Reisen can whoop this bratty demon's ass?! How can you.. how can you...
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 15 Sep 2022 03:08:59 No. 5404729 Report Quoted By:
>I'll let anyone that doesn't try to hurt me pet my Kedama (1 vote) (°д°) *FUUU?* Oh, hey, the Kedama you tamed, hiding inside your jacket. You were going to call him Fluffy. Man, was he in a bad spo- WAIT! He's been a third wheel so far since you left Eientei, you even forgot to pet him when you reached the Village since then. Well... "Hey... Fairies. I'm in a pretty sticky situation right here... me and Reisen need to sort things out. Why don't you go play elsewhere for now... I'll even let you," You take Fluffy out from your jacket using your free hand; "-play with my pet Kedama and pet him if you do." <span class="mu-s">"What...? You have a pet Youkai...? But Youkai's jobs are to eat Humans. You traitor!"</span> Rumia frowned. <span class="mu-i">"Ah! Wow, a real Kedama! I haven't seen one of those in over a century! I think!"</span> Luna Child exclaimed. (°д°) *FU?* "Go on." You wink. (°д°) *.... FUUUU!* The Kedama suddenly took off from your hand, flying past the Fairies, who all turned towards him with fresh smiles of glee, fluttering their wings as they followed him with a cacophony of giggles. Except for Clownpiece, the jester-like Fairy staring at you with confusion at what you'd done despite being almost knee deep in Rumia's darkness. <span class="mu-i">"Oh well... not my problem!"</span> The jester squeaked, flying off to join her fellow Fairies fast. Sweet. The Three Fairies of Light and Clownpiece were out of the picture! <span class="mu-s">"Aren't you worried about where I've got you? I'm gonna eat you, mister, all that's gonna be left are bones. Why'd you bother doing that?"</span> "So I could do this."
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 15 Sep 2022 03:10:07 No. 5404731 Report Quoted By:
>Pull her ribbon out of her hair. (1 vote) You suddenly grabbed the red ribbon tied to her hair, finding it more papery to the touch than wooly, cottonlike or satin like most other clothing materials were. You yanked on it hard, and Rumia suddenly gasped, letting you go as she reached for her head and gave out a little cry of pain. <span class="mu-s">"AAAH! NOT THE OFUDA! H-HEY! LET ME GO!"</span> "You got it-" You grabbed the paper seal stuck to her head with both hands and pulled as hard as you could, ripping her from her own pool of darkness and throwing the little brat through the air! She landed with a thump against the stone ground and shook her head, wobbling a bit on her feet as she takes her time standing up, briefly dizzy. <span class="mu-s">"Ahk! You're a fighter mister, but your bravery's not going to help you! Now I'm gonna eat you alive for that!"</span> Rumia hissed, angered by what you had done! <span class="mu-i">"YOTTO!" Reisen came fast with a battle cry. The Moon Rabbit leaped over Rumia's head and landed in front of you on her feet with a flip through the air, pointing her gun right at the face of the darkness Youkai, who stumbled back, startled. "You know the rules, Rumia! If you want him, you'll have to get through me first! Unfortunately for your stomach, I can't let you devour the one I'm charging myself with escorting. I'm gonna solve an Incident all by myself, and I can't let you get in the way of that. Prepare your Danmaku if you're ready to lose!" <span class="mu-s">"G... Goh..."</span> Rumia took a step back, staring in shock. However, a malicious grin soon widened upon her face as she took a pose in the shape of a T. <span class="mu-s">"Fine then! I'll beat you! It'll make the meal afterwards all the much better. Battling and turning you into Rabbit stew will work up quite an appetite!"</span> "Then bring it on!" As Reisen and Rumia prepared to engage each other head on, you worked in the meantime to get yourself free from the darkness Rumia had slathered on the ground...</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 15 Sep 2022 03:13:11 No. 5404736 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-s">The Youkai of the Dusk, Rumia, attacks!</span>
<span class="mu-s">- 1ST STAGE BOSS -</span>
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd8IHH4Tz20 ]
<span class="mu-s">Reisen Udongein Inaba HP: 5000</span>
The two combatants stand off, tensely...
<span class="mu-s">Rumia HP: 4000</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 15 Sep 2022 03:15:05 No. 5404739 Report Quoted By:
Rolled 259 (1d300) <span class="mu-i">Rumia's Turn.</span>>Rolling 1d300 to launch Danmaku... <span class="mu-r">闇符「ダークサイドオブザムーン」 Darkness Sign "Dark Side of the Moon"</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 15 Sep 2022 03:19:47 No. 5404744 Report Emanating a magical circle around herself in the shape of a pentagram, Rumia opened up, firing a multitude of red bullets at Reisen! The Moon Rabbit was quick of her feet, trying to dodge as many bullets as she could, but from such a close range being suddenly shot at, she takes many hits! You see her put up her arms as she tanks the bullets of light, which progressively torn through her clothing to leave small bruises against her skin. <span class="mu-s">Reisen Udongein inaba HP: 4741</span> The Moon Rabbit leveled her gun, preparing for a counterattack! <span class="mu-i">Reisen's Turn.</span>>Roll 1d1000 to launch Danmaku, best of 5 rolls!
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Rolled 385 (1d1000) I cant believe you retards sold a gun for a polearm. How is this man American? NEVER give up your strap. Especially when innawoods. ESPECIALLY INNAWOODS WITH CONFIRMED MONSTERS OUT TO EAT YOU.
>>5400000 Sick GET btw
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Rolled 217 (1d1000) >>5404744 GO REISEN
GO REISEN
GO REISEN
GO GO GO GO GO GO
GOOOOOOOOOO
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>>5404750 Muh bonky stick tho
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Rolled 210 (1d1000) >>5404744 Anonymous
Rolled 599 (1d1000) >>5404744 Rolling
>>5404750 We needed the money, and got a nice 3+ times profit. Capitalism, ho!
Although maybe we could have sold the cellphone instead. Oh well, hindsight is 20/20.
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>>5403936 Just noticed the new text on the updated inventory, apparently it translates to "will you become a man, or a slave?"
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>>5404790 Keeping the phone was actually a smart move because we might be able to connect it to a computer if Rinnosuke has one, to keep it charged or otherwise.
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Rolled 79 (1d1000) >>5404744 Do your best, Reisen!
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 15 Sep 2022 08:26:12 No. 5404903 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-i">"Hmph! She may be small, but she's still a Youkai, and a dangerous one too. Definitely stronger than most Fairies for sure, but she's nothing to me! I'm gonna prove myself, you'll see!"</span> <span class="mu-r">散符「真実の月(インビジブルフルムーン)」 Spread Sign "Invisible Full Moon"</span> Reisen's eyes blinked on and off with a crimson glow as she got a running start towards Rumia then, the Dark Youkai staring in awe as the Moon Rabbit leapt high into the air, vaulting up until she was right above Rumia, remaining stationary as she pulled the trigger on her Lunarian firearm, launching her mesmerizing Danmaku patterns out! Reisen's Danmaku were... they were beautiful! Bright orbs were accompanied by torrents of light and energy shots in the shape of actual bullets! Like the ones you loaded into your old Glock. You couldn't help but admire her shell and casing shaped Danmaku the most of all you've seen so far! <span class="mu-i">"Danmaku is a contest in which two opponents, no matter how strong or weak they are in reality, have a chance to beat one another equally! Even a Fairy can stand against a Dragon under the Spell Card Rules and hope to come out on top! You think because you're a Youkai, you'll get away with eating humans and nobody can stop you. Not this time, Rumia!"</span> Coming out in circular and spherical patterns, Rumia panicked, having no chance to dodge so many bullets. She takes a beating! <span class="mu-s">"UUURH!"</span> <span class="mu-s">Number of bullets shot: 1490</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 15 Sep 2022 08:27:27 No. 5404904 Report Quoted By:
Rolled 442 (1d490) >Rolling number of Grazes...
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 15 Sep 2022 08:28:30 No. 5404905 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-s">Bullets hit: 1048</span> <span class="mu-s">Bullets grazed: 442</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 15 Sep 2022 08:34:05 No. 5404909 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-s">Rumia HP: 2952</span> The beating sustained makes Rumia slip. Staggering to stand up, the Youkai who controlled Darkness shook her head and glared at Reisen as the Rabbit landed behind her. <span class="mu-s">"Don't get your head shoved so far up your butt! I'm not going down without a fight! Feel the power of hunger and anger combined!"</span> Does she mean she's... hangry? You'd snicker at the thought if you knew the outcome of this battle didn't decide your fate tonight. Rumia floated upwards, generating an almost perfect sphere of Darkness around herself! <span class="mu-i">Rumia's Turn.</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 15 Sep 2022 08:35:53 No. 5404910 Report Quoted By:
Rolled 172 (1d300) >Rolling 1d300 to launch Danmaku... <span class="mu-r">月符「ムーンライトレイ」 Moon Sign "Moonlight Ray"</span> Rising to the air, Rumia retaliated with a simple pattern of small bullets, but also two bright lasers!
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 15 Sep 2022 08:40:09 No. 5404911 Report Reisen takes a small hit from those lasers, but she keeps on trucking! <span class="mu-i">"Mnnh! You're nothing!"</span> <span class="mu-s">Reisen Udongein Inaba HP: 4569</span> Overall, it seemed like the Moon Rabbit was still going strong. <span class="mu-i">"While it's true that Danmaku is a game where anyone can win, there is still a degree of skill over it one can possess that will help them win easier than their opponent. As well, a deciding factor is also how much punishment one can take compared to the other, and there's no question about it, I'm going to beat you in that regard!"</span> <span class="mu-i">Reisen's Turn.</span>>Roll 1d1000 to launch Danmaku, best of 5 rolls!
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Rolled 328 (1d1000) >>5404911 GANBATTE REISEN!
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Rolled 112 (1d1000) >>5404911 KILL
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Rolled 882 (1d1000) >>5404911 Easy does it.
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>>5404911 QM
Would you begrudge it if we went ahead and rolled again for the other 2 times?
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 15 Sep 2022 10:08:02 No. 5404929 Report >>5404928 Feel free, I'll take the next two rolls from anyone who'd like to.
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Rolled 838 (1d1000) >>5404929 >>5404911 Sure thing
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Rolled 308 (1d1000) >>5404929 Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6
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<span class="mu-r">狂符「幻視調律(ビジョナリチューニング)」 Lunatic Sign "Visionary Tuning"</span> Reisen started up in a speedy run around Rumia, moving at insane speeds that your eye could barely hope to track! Firing off Danmaku of many colors in the shapes of her bullets to pelt Rumia from all around with carefully constructed and woven patterns that punched right through her shell of Darkness she created in an attempt to absorb incoming Danmaku! <span class="mu-s">Number of bullets shot: 2468</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 15 Sep 2022 11:00:43 No. 5404943 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-s">Rolled 13 (1d468)</span> <span class="mu-s">"HURK!"</span>>Rolling number of Grazes...
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 15 Sep 2022 11:03:11 No. 5404944 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-s">Bullets hit: 2455</span> <span class="mu-s">Bullets grazed: 13</span> <span class="mu-s">Rumia HP: 497</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 15 Sep 2022 11:19:18 No. 5404946 Report Quoted By:
Sustaining another powerful wave of Reisen's overwhelming Danmaku, the Youkai of Darkness was blasted back, her Dark shielding splashed to slimy specks and stains about the road. You saw Reisen smash into Rumia with such great force through her Danmaku that the Youkai was launched spiraling backwards to smash into and break through a short stone fence. <span class="mu-s">"W-Woah! Wait, w-wait, wait, wait!"</span> The Youkai, although taking such a big hit, was still walking. She picks herself up, struggling to stand after such a beating. The damage she endured was evident, despite how nonlethal it all was. Reisen was still on guard however, holding her gun at the ready at the Youkai. Her weakening loosened your own entrapment, allowing you to finally pull yourself free of the Darkness blotches littering the ground, which were fading away slowly. <span class="mu-s">"I'm not sure you're being truthful with me!"</span> She whimpered. Reisen merely raised an eyebrow. <span class="mu-s">"You keep spouting some junk about proving yourself this, solving an Incident that... but it's all done to protect this food. I think you're lying to me! That's what he'd want out of settling this."</span> What was she getting at? Was she referring to the terms of the dispute, and their outcome as ruled by the... the rules that govern these quarrels? <span class="mu-i">"...Hmph. I guess you're right. Protecting him is a goal, but there's something else I want even more out of winning this. What I get if I win this dispute, which it seems I am."</span> <span class="mu-s">"Oh yeaaaah? And what's that?!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"I want to EXTERMINATE YOU!"</span> <span class="mu-s">"E-Ehhh...?!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"That's right! You need to learn a good and hard lesson for trifling with me, you whelp! You're a Youkai that shouldn't even be taken seriously, and you're making all kinds of threats you can't back up! I'm going to vaporize you until nothing remains when I win!"</span> Reisen exclaimed with a slight twitch to her left eye. She sounded bloodthirsty now! Rumia blinked for a few seconds, as if needing a minute to process the full extent of what she just heard. Then, going wide-eyed, Rumia whimpers and stumbles back, putting her hands up. <span class="mu-s">"H-How about not? I... I-I surrender! Okay, I admit it, you win! L-Let me go, I'll leave you alone! I swear!"</span> <span class="mu-s">Rumia surrendered.</span> <span class="mu-s">- 1st STAGE BOSS CLEARED -</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 15 Sep 2022 11:27:44 No. 5404948 Report Reisen's boisterous and murderous glare suddenly faded, along with the ominous glow in her eyes. She still kept her gun ready at the trembling Rumia, and looked to you then, as if silently asking for confirmation... Well, you had to review the facts here... This Rumia, this maneating Youkai, she probably has eaten more than one Human herself in the past. She tried real hard to get to you so she could murder you and devour your corpse. She'll likely try it again with any other Outsiders that ever find their way here to Gensokyo again after you in the future! She is a menace. Living proof that evil comes in many forms. Even cute ones... The extermination of this Youkai would probably be viewed as a net gain by... well, everyone? You wanted to assume everyone. You mean, you're an Outsider, and don't want to be eaten, at least not in that way. You were <span class="mu-i">really</span> leaning towards the whole extermination thing, to be frank. <span class="mu-s">Level of Karma</span> <span class="mu-r">Cruelty: 2%</span> <span class="mu-b">Grace: 1%</span>>Reisen won fair and square. Surrender is still a victory. Rumia should be Exterminated. Give her the greenlight! (Cruelty 14+, Grace 15+) >Despite how you feel though, Rumia was clearly outmatched from the beginning. She seems more like a pest than a true killer. You're probably making a mistake but... let's let her off the hook, this time. ( Cruelty 5+, Grace 18+)
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Dumb ass will learn. Gunbunny don’t fuck around.
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>>5404948 >Despite how you feel though, Rumia was clearly outmatched from the beginning. She seems more like a pest than a true killer. You're probably making a mistake but... let's let her off the hook, this time. ( Cruelty 5+, Grace 18+) I will not be a slave.
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>>5404948 >Despite how you feel though, Rumia was clearly outmatched from the beginning. She seems more like a pest than a true killer. You're probably making a mistake but... let's let her off the hook, this time. ( Cruelty 5+, Grace 18+) Let the little shit off the hook. Maybe she’ll realize that there are consequences to her actions now and try to not make herself such a damn nuisance in the future. Also good job writing rooma to actually have a brain and self preservation instinct. It irks me when writers give her the basic dumb ‘sonanoka~’ non character interpretation.
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>>5404948 >Reisen won fair and square. Surrender is still a victory. Rumia should be Exterminated. Give her the greenlight! (Cruelty 14+, Grace 15+) EXTERMINATE
EXTERMINAAAAAAATE
QM used spacezin art of her so we are obligated to destroy her
....I have ptsd, man
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>>5404948 >Despite how you feel though, Rumia was clearly outmatched from the beginning. She seems more like a pest than a true killer. You're probably making a mistake but... let's let her off the hook, this time. ( Cruelty 5+, Grace 18+) How did I vote on this quest only once then completely forget about it, and why did people sell off our glock for a stick which we have no experience with using?
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>>5404957 The only thing I’ve seen spacejin’s Rumia do is spook a couple of dudebros and then crash into a tree like a retard instead of catching and eating them. Or am I reading the wrong doujin?
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Rolled 838 (1d1000) >>5404948 >Despite how you feel though, Rumia was clearly outmatched from the beginning. She seems more like a pest than a true killer. You're probably making a mistake but... let's let her off the hook, this time. ( Cruelty 5+, Grace 18+) There must be some reason Rumia hasn't been killed by now, eating humans must mean run-ins with the local authorities.
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>>5404961 I bet half of them are yuropoors (or god forbid… australians) who are confused and scared by guns and wanted to get rid of it ASAP.
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>>5404964 Now I'm not saying you should but you may want to take a closer look at just what exactly she's munching on in some of his non doujin pieces of her
Then you'll see what I mean
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>>5404961 >why did people sell off our glock for a stick which we have no experience with using Because there were only two votes and the tiebreaker roll decided we were going to see the kappas instead of Keine.
Once there, might as well sell it to not waste an update, and not have the kappas would know we have something they really wanted. I don't want to have our soul ripped out of our ass.
And without a weapon, we would need to replace it with another.
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>>5404970 I hope now we can stop getting people to complain about the gun thing without even reading what happened.
But I doubt it.
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I wouldn't worry about the glock, we can't take part in danmaku fights and being real here, anyone that isn't a weak fairy or another average human or fodder like the puffballs will pretty much body us without even trying anyway Like seriously you have Suika and Yuugi going around throwing punches that level mountains and I don't think a bullet will stop that
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>>5404973 That's true, but a gun packs quite a punch, and plenty of mythological figures hurt yokai with a bow and arrow.
Hopefully the stick has a ward to help bonk them, it was sold by the exterminators afterall.
But I'll be honest and say I don't remember mentions of an organization by that name on the village, only that Reimu, Sanae and Marisa get called that sometimes, so I don't know if they are legit or not.
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>Despite how you feel though, Rumia was clearly outmatched from the beginning. She seems more like a pest than a true killer. You're probably making a mistake but... let's let her off the hook, this time. ( Cruelty 5+, Grace 18+) My essay is done! I can vote again!
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>>5404972 I didn't mean to actually post that and say the gun anons are speedreaders.
I guess the knee jerk reaction to people that disagreed with me
even indirectly or by association since I was the one that didn't want to see the kappas and trying to get myself into pointless arguments on a tibetan throat singing forum is too strong.
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>>5404973 On the tier list of gensokyo, fairies can still be dealt with with the pole, probably kedama as well. But weaker Youkai like Rumia, Mystia, Wriggle, Kagero, the Kappa, Kisume, etc. are all but immune to something as silly and short ranged as a stick, but might be dealt with using a gun. Not to mention all the no name youkai who could be lurking around. So we have given up something that could help level the playing field a bit against the vast majority of gensokyos denizens and the best justification that you can give is that it doesn’t matter because the monsters at the top of the power chart would demolish us anyways.
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>>5404983 I mean, the Kedamas were to going to kill us without Mokou's help because there was more than one attacking us, don't think the gun would have helped there
Plus, we're not sure our gun would have worked against something like the eagle spirits or even been able to touch them anyway, remembering that literal ghosts and shit also inhabit gensokyo
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All me btw.
>>5404950 >>5404956 >>5404964 >>5404967 >>5404983 >phoneposting I know, I know, but work is boring.
Sorry but you didn't get 4 extra readers. just me.
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>>5405368 Reported to the FBI, CIA and Forgotten QM
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>>5405368 It's ok, I forgive you.
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>>5405390 Too late. Apparently the feds are onto me. Goodbye /qst/.
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I am pretty livid that we are sparing the youkai instead of destroying the demon...
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>>5405407 A man chooses and a slave obeys.
And fuck being the wheelchair bitch's slave
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>>5405409 But wait, the order is
>man >slave The karma is
>cruelty >grace So
>man = cruel >slave = graceful So if we want to be a man, we got to kill the loli
Also you saw Rumia fodderize us and bite down, the Big Dipper stopped her from taking our fucking hand off and you guys want to exponentially weaken it
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>>5405407 I like Rumia and want to take her on a journey of self reflection and redemption. Or just bully her into being our bodyguard for the duration of our stay. Who knows, maybe we can get her to level up by fighting strong opponents! In all likelyhood she'll just run away into the woods and avoid us for a while. Reisen means business but for some reason her food chose to spare her instead. Should give her something more philosophical to chew on.
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>>5405407 I'm just going by how we would probably think in a similar situation. We know jack shit about this world, other than there are man-eaters and people who kill them, which begs the question why she's still around.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 16 Sep 2022 00:45:29 No. 5405485 Report >>5405368 Forgivable, the board is pretty small anyway. I just appreciate you being honest and not samefagging votes like a kuso person would.
>>5405369 Oh, we're still tattling on Forgotten about this though.
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>>5405485 >he fell for someone falseflagging falseflagging QM just update already. Anon is pretending that he posts on alts
>>5404948 >Reisen won fair and square. Surrender is still a victory. Rumia should be Exterminated. Give her the greenlight! (Cruelty 14+, Grace 15+) Kill her now
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 17 Sep 2022 07:12:31 No. 5406341 Report Quoted By:
>>5406336 Oh no, I've been having a busy weekend is all, that's the reason for the delay. Apologies everyone!
I'm writing right now that I have a free moment of time at last.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 17 Sep 2022 10:19:41 No. 5406396 Report Quoted By:
>Despite how you feel though, Rumia was clearly outmatched from the beginning. She seems more like a pest than a true killer. You're probably making a mistake but... let's let her off the hook, this time. ( Cruelty 5+, Grace 18+) (5 votes) Turning to Reisen, you shake your head at the Rabbit, and she blinks with surprise at your merciful decision, though she didn't let on the doubt that it was a good one lingering in the back of her mind one bit as she lowered her weapon slowly. Rumia stared in disbelief; <span class="mu-s">"H-Huh...? What are you doing that for...? I attacked you both."</span> "Look, I don't want to kill you, even if you bit me and wanted to eat me alive. I just want to get out of this place and go back to my ordinary life. So," You say, approaching Rumia, holding your Hanbo up; "-maybe next time you see an Outsider, how about just let them off the hook, like I'm letting you." You then smack right over the top of her head disciplinary with the quarterstaff. <span class="mu-s">"OOUK!"</span> She rubbed the top of her skull; <span class="mu-s">"Okay! Okay! Geez! I promise I won't misbehave again next time! ...M-Maybe."</span> <span class="mu-s">Level of Karma</span> <span class="mu-r">Cruelty: 6.90%</span> <span class="mu-b">Grace: 19%</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 17 Sep 2022 10:20:43 No. 5406398 Report Quoted By:
There was zero guarantee that Rumia would go on behaving after that point as you watched the Youkai of the Dusk whimper like a scolded child, the hint of a frustrated tear at the corner of her eyes as she skulked off back into the dark of the night and away from the road leading to the Hakurei Shrine. You saw her form another bubble of darkness over herself before she floated away, defeated. You were sure she'd leave humans alone for a while, but eventually she was sure to forget your mercy tonight and resume attacking humans. She might even kill a few. But, you felt clear consciously, that what you did was the right thing. <span class="mu-i">"You sure about this?"</span> Reisen had to ask for clarification. "Hoo boy... yep. I am. I mean... look, I know down on the inside, she's an inhuman monster that craves flesh, but... she still looks like just a regular little child to me. And... well, killing a child wouldn't sit right with me." <span class="mu-i">"Youkai like her can be vastly o-older than you... For example, the Fairies of Light... as Fairies are the incarnations of nature itself, than Luna Child, who represents Moon light, is as old as the day the Moon first started r-reflecting light from the Sun."</span> She explained. "...Still." You say, not even beginning to comprehend how old that must make that Fairy... and it also begged another question that was probably irrelevant in the back of your head... did she pop into existence just like that? Well, dressed like that, you mean? Forget it. <span class="mu-i">"...I appreciate that you have that much mercy in your character."</span> Reisen said shortly after, with a smile. "Heh, I guess it's one redeeming quality of mine. Hey? Thanks for helping me out there. You're pretty strong." You say, returning the praise and acknowledgement. The Rabbit is pleased by that, and blushed a little at the compliment. It made her feel even more sure of herself now. The journey wouldn't be much longer now. The Hakurei Shrine awaited.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 17 Sep 2022 10:23:12 No. 5406399 Report Quoted By:
By the time you and Reisen finally arrived, the Moon was up a little in the sky, not yet the Dusk having turned Night, and it was a calming sight to Reisen. She looked a little beaten up from the scuffle back there, but not too badly. "So, this is it, huh?" <span class="mu-i">"Yes. Welcome to the Hakurei Shrine. I've been here before, they hold festivals... it's nice."</span> You took a minute to take in the full view of the Shrine in its entirety under the moonlight, passing beneath the great red Torii that stood at the front and top of the impressive flight of stairs that lead up to the grounds. There were statues strung about, roofs of a fine and aged red topping perfect and solid brown finished wood. Pinkish petals flowed with the wind through the air from the numerous cherry blossoms that stood tall around the buildings of the shrine. It made you feel at ease to be here at last. "So this is where I'll finally get an expert's opinion? What is the maiden like?" <span class="mu-i">"Oh? Reimu? Well... she can be a nice person overall, sometimes she might seem grumpy, but she doesn't mean anything by it. I'm sure when she hears your case, she'll be more than receiving and willing to help. If she's not out and about tidying up the place, you can assume she's inside taking it easy, she doesn't get many visitors at night."</span> Reisen says, to which you only nodded. The Rabbit does stop for a moment, which makes you stop and look back to her curiously. <span class="mu-i">"I should inform you however, while the Maiden is primarily a Youkai Exterminator, their kind are not unwelcome at the Shrine. In fact, she is even good friends with a number of them."</span> "W-What...?!"
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 17 Sep 2022 10:24:16 No. 5406401 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-i">"It's true! Don't worry though, no harm will befall you while you're at her Shrine! D-During the festivals thrown monthly here to raise money, humans and Youkai from all over Gensokyo will come here and coexist peacefully. You can be a-assured, the Shrine is a safe place for you to be, just like the Village. Besides, I'll be watching your back, so no need to get anxious."</span> She says with a reassuring but nervous smile. You were surprised to hear all this. Really, that wasn't what you were expecting when you came here. But, so long as Reisen is with you, you'll feel alright, you suppose. She's already proven how helpful she can be in her fight with Rumia alone, and that Youkai was far stronger than the Eagle Spirits that assaulted you prior. You had to trust her word as you and her made it up close to the door. You could see light shining from inside, and you heard chatter of more than one voice. You steeled yourself breathing in to banish any hesitance you felt in that moment. <span class="mu-i">"You ready? I'll greet them."</span> "Right. I'll follow your lead." The Rabbit nodded, and stepped up the creaking boards of the Shrine's entrance that signaled her arrival and quieted the voices inside. She stood close to the shoji doors and cleared her throat. <span class="mu-i">"Reimu, you home?"</span> <span class="mu-i">"Yeah?"</span> <span class="mu-i">"May we come in? I have someone here, it's very important, and requires your attention."</span> A silent response came as you heard someone stand from behind the shoji doors and walk over. A second later, the doors slid open to allow you and Reisen into the lit interior of the Shrine's living space. <span class="mu-i">"Come in, I just fixed tea."</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 17 Sep 2022 10:26:25 No. 5406402 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-s">Dusk eventually perishes to Night.</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 17 Sep 2022 10:27:31 No. 5406403 Report Quoted By:
You drew back your cup as you drank warm and delicious tea, setting it on the table gently. It sure helped out a lot to have a beverage after today. You tapped your now, and again, bandaged hand that Rumia bit on the table before you. "...and after that, I arrived at the Village down the road. We ran into a Youkai that wanted to eat me, and now we're here at long last. And I'm all worn out. Thanks for the tea, by the way." The Shrine Maiden nodded. You sat quietly now watching the whispers unfold around the table. Reisen was next to you, sipping her tea calmly. Across from you sat the Miko of the Hakurei Shrine. <span class="mu-s">Hakurei Reimu</span>, as she introduced herself. And accompanying her was a magician that dressed much to the part of a classic Witch, self-proclaimed best friend of the Miko, an ordinary girl introducing herself as <span class="mu-s">Kirisame Marisa</span>. And there was another, a young lady with a much more mature appearance, she had yet to introduce herself, she merely sat there behind the two pondering your story partaking of the tea. She was quite mysteriously, you even think you saw her smile and wave lightly when you looked over, to which you just waved back before focusing your attention back to the Miko. <span class="mu-i">"Can I see this mark you claim was laid on your arm by a god closely?"</span> You obliged Reimu, rolling your sleeve up a little higher as you presented your Big Dipper on the table before the priestess and the magician. They both gave it an intense stare, and Reimu reached forward, tapping it on your arm with her finger, lighting the mark up. <span class="mu-i">"I'm not sure I like the looks of this one... A god kidnapping a human from the Outside and bringing him here without tellin' him? It sure does stink!"</span> Marisa commented. <span class="mu-i">"Hm. Yes, I think I believe I know a little about what you're dealing with here."</span> "Mind elaborating?" <span class="mu-i">"This mark on you is a complex magical seal, directly linked to your free will and conscious. A Mark of Secrecy, if you will, no doubt created by the very same Secret God that we found was responsible once for an Incident that threw the seasons themselves out of alignment. Although, I admit, I sort of forgot her name myself since then, I remember what she was like well. She is very powerful, and even I had trouble defeating her."</span> "Great," You remarked, rubbing the back of your head; "-so what's it mean anyway when you say the mark is tied my, eh... free will and conscious?"
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 17 Sep 2022 10:28:38 No. 5406404 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-i">"Well, it may come as difficult for you to understand, but certain actions you take will allow this Mark to either weaken naturally, or, if what I'm thinking is correct, it will begin stripping you of free will until your mind is eroded, in which case you could become... submissive to the Mark. The god may be trying to use this as a method to enslave you somehow. There's no true way to know what actions you take will effect the Mark significantly, or how it takes hold over you. You can only hope that whatever you do, it won't be to negative effect."</span> "Is there anyway to remove it?!" <span class="mu-i">"Not easily. In fact, with the way this seal is constructed and written into your very own genes itself, attaching itself spiritually to your genome... well... Marisa, you mind?"</span> Marisa gulped as she looked to you with concern. Reimu probably thought you'd take it easier from her lighthearted tone, and vernacular; <span class="mu-i">"What she's basically tryna' say now, is that the spell there is designed ta' plain kill ya' if it gets removed by anyone but the god that went and made it!"</span> You felt your heart sank then, and little defeated as a result. It made you feel... great resentment then at this very prospect you were stuck in. A fuming hatred took your heart over then as you started breathing heavily trying to cope with this. (<span class="mu-r">1+ Cruelty</span>) <span class="mu-s">Level of Karma</span> <span class="mu-r">Cruelty: 7.90%</span> <span class="mu-b">Grace: 19%</span> <span class="mu-i">"H-Hey! Calm down, I-I'm sure there's a way out of this! W-We'll find it, together!"</span> Reisen spoke up then, putting her hand against your back while she rubbed your other arm gently. You felt your breathing smoothen at that, and you began not to tremble so harshly at the news as it broke when the Rabbit gave you her reassurance. However, in the pit of your heart, you still felt it ache over the fact that brute forcing this was no longer an option on the table. You weren't ready to die yet, you were... you were genuinely too young to die! <span class="mu-i">"Like she says! Besides, all this here ya' done brought to our attention, it smells like trouble to me. Reimu, ya' thinkin' what I'm thinking?"</span> Marisa says, turning to her friend who nodded at that. <span class="mu-i">"Yeah, it sounds like we've got an Incident on our hands! At least this time, we could have a decent break since the last one."</span> Reimu sighed. <span class="mu-i">"That's right... it is an Incident, isn't it? Well, it's a g-good thing I'm going to solve it!"</span> Reisen said, putting her thumb to her chest. The other two girls blinked in surprise at that. <span class="mu-i">"Really? You are? But you've never really stuck yer' nose in business like this before!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"Are you suuure you're up to the challenge, Reisen?"</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 17 Sep 2022 10:29:49 No. 5406405 Report The Moon Rabbit had that fiery look in her eyes again as she nodded rapidly at the two; <span class="mu-i">"I-I was the first to catch onto it when Mokou and Kagerou had brought this man to Eientei. I told him e-everything while he was being treated by Lady Kaguya and sensei Eirin's hospitality. I promised to stick with him and got him here, didn't I? S-So I'm sure, I'm gonna be the one who discovered... and helped solved this Incident to the end!"</span> The two traditional Incident solvers exchanged glances, unsure of Reisen's determination. She was really only truly involved when it came to the time the Lunarians attempted to invade, after all. <span class="mu-i">"You know, I might send him back later, through the Hakurei Barrier back to the Outside World where he belongs. I believe that would solve this Incident pretty well."</span> Reimu had to make it known to her. Reisen closed her eyes and huffed. <span class="mu-i">"Regardless, it will b-be known that it was I who helped deliver him on this harsh night. Had I not acted on it myself, then he surely would have perished and none would have been the wiser to the plot of this S-Secret God, it would have simply faded into rumor. The best that will come of this at least... is awareness, that a Secret God is out there trying to cause trouble again, and I'll help you all take her down. That I swear!"</span> Reimu softly and grumpily groaned at that. <span class="mu-i">"Fine, that much I can accept..."</span> Then, she turned to the one who had yet to be named. That lady in the back, who now hid part of her face under a fan as she listened to the conversation, seemingly amused herself. You could only see her amethyst eyes and half of her smile. She was pretty... suspicious in your opinion, you hadn't heard her speak up this whole time. But now, you would. <span class="mu-i">"Say, what's your thoughts on all this? Any ideas for us? I know you know a lot more than you like to let on, so don't tell me you don't!"</span> The lady merely uttered a casual 'hmp' as she relaxed her neck up a little and snapped her fingers into pointing them to the air. Reisen and you were just curious about what she had to say. That Marisa wasn't looking so pleased to have her around however, in fact, the presence of this robed lady seemed to irk the magician, like it rubbed her in wrong ways. <span class="mu-s">"All I can really say on the matter is that if the young man has any hope of removing his Mark of Secrecy, he'll need to uncover the identity of the god who laid it. By finding out who they are, the Mark is sure to break."</span> She states. <span class="mu-s">"There is little more I can say. After all, it isn't really my place to get involved in these kind of things now, is it? Well, it was nice, Reimu. I'll be off now. I may come back to visit some other time, don't wait for me. Hm hm~"</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 17 Sep 2022 10:34:10 No. 5406406 Report Quoted By:
In one instant, the lady was seen waving everyone off as she departed. The next instant, a... you want to call it a 'rip' in the fabric of reality itself opened up, and that strange woman was soon gone right through it. It was freaky for sure, that rip looked to simply just... 'unzip' like a zipper to reveal a chilling background of eyes, and eyes. It had Reisen startled, her ears standing up like she was having deja vu about something. You were... morbidly intrigued yourself. <span class="mu-s">"Blah! Rich comin' from you! As if you don't step in when nobody's expectin' it, you gap hag!"</span> Marisa made a snide comment, sticking her tongue out at the lady who vanished. <span class="mu-s">"Tch. Now I get to look forward to her popping up all of a sudden out of nowhere again. At least she only drinks my tea down, and not all my sake like Suika! Still, don't you find it kind of strange, Marisa? I'm always <span class="mu-i">very concerned</span> when it's business that Yukari won't even stick her nose in..."</span> Reimu said with tumult in her voice. Yukari, is it? Well, at least you know now one way to break your Big Dipper at long last. If all it truly was going to take to finally free yourself of this thing that could eat away at your own ability to think independently was ratting out the god who kidnapped you from your own home and then put it on you, well, you were in. Reisen was in. Now these two were in. You didn't care how powerful this so-called 'secret god' was. Your chances were looking a bit better now. You swore mentally, come Hell or high water, that god was going to learn a harsh lesson, and maybe she'd think twice before kidnapping innocent people to put in these situations again! Right now however, you had to remind yourself, you were tired after all that walking. "So, what now...?" You ask. Reimu yawned, but soon she had a totally bold and even smug look on her face; <span class="mu-i">"If you'd like, you and Reisen can stay the night out in the guest room. I've got to catch some sleep myself. When you rise early in the morning, I guess I'll see about sending you back to the Outside World. You can go home and get your life back, while we handle Gensokyo business in Gensokyo, without it leaking out again. Don't worry, I'll beat that secret god around again a good one or two, and force her to give up whatever she's planning. The Mark will vanish on your arm at a completely random time back in your World when I'm done, you can count on that!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"Yeah! I'd like to have another go at em' myself! I'm gonna blast em' so hard they'll wish they never kidnapped ya' in the first place!"</span> Marisa chimed in. <span class="mu-i">"And me too! I'll take them down, for y-you! I'll prove myself to all of Gensokyo!"</span> Reisen added. "You guys..." You said, shocked at how willing they were to go after this perp behind it. You just shared a smile with them; "Thanks, everyone, a whole lot."
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 17 Sep 2022 10:36:35 No. 5406407 Report Quoted By:
In one instant, the lady was seen waving everyone off as she departed. The next instant, a... you want to call it a 'rip' in the fabric of reality itself opened up, and that strange woman was soon gone right through it. It was freaky for sure, that rip looked to simply just... 'unzip' like a zipper to reveal a chilling background of eyes, and eyes. It had Reisen startled, her ears standing up like she was having deja vu about something. You were... morbidly intrigued yourself. <span class="mu-i">"Blah! Rich comin' from you! As if you don't step in when nobody's expectin' it, you gap hag!"</span> Marisa made a snide comment, sticking her tongue out at the lady who vanished. <span class="mu-i">"Tch. Now I get to look forward to her popping up all of a sudden out of nowhere again. At least she only drinks my tea down, and not all my sake like Suika! Still, don't you find it kind of strange, Marisa? I'm always very concerned when it's business that <span class="mu-s">Yukari</span> won't even stick her nose in..."</span> Reimu said with tumult in her voice. Yukari, is it? Well, at least you know now one way to break your Big Dipper at long last. If all it truly was going to take to finally free yourself of this thing that could eat away at your own ability to think independently was ratting out the god who kidnapped you from your own home and then put it on you, well, you were in. Reisen was in. Now these two were in. You didn't care how powerful this so-called 'secret god' was. Your chances were looking a bit better now. You swore mentally, come Hell or high water, that god was going to learn a harsh lesson, and maybe she'd think twice before kidnapping innocent people to put in these situations again! Right now however, you had to remind yourself, you were tired after all that walking. "So, what now...?" You ask. Reimu yawned, but soon she had a totally bold and even smug look on her face; <span class="mu-i">"If you'd like, you and Reisen can stay the night out in the guest room. I've got to catch some sleep myself. When you rise early in the morning, I guess I'll see about sending you back to the Outside World. You can go home and get your life back, while we handle Gensokyo business in Gensokyo, without it leaking out again. Don't worry, I'll beat that secret god around again a good one or two, and force her to give up whatever she's planning. The Mark will vanish on your arm at a completely random time back in your World when I'm done, you can count on that!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"Yeah! I'd like to have another go at em' myself! I'm gonna blast em' so hard they'll wish they never kidnapped ya' in the first place!"</span> Marisa chimed in. <span class="mu-i">"And me too! I'll take them down, for y-you! I'll prove myself to all of Gensokyo!"</span> Reisen added. "You guys..." You said, shocked at how willing they were to go after this perp behind it. You just shared a smile with them; "Thanks, everyone, a whole lot."
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It was the middle of the night in the Hakurei Shrine. You had changed out of your travel clothes into the yukata you got from Eientei. The Shrine Maiden retreated to her own room for the night, though you could tell her lamp was still on. The magician named Marisa was staying over for the night, still in the front room having tea. Reisen was in the guest room, getting ready to sleep a little herself, and keeping her gun in good condition.
Was it past midnight? Most likely at this point. Well, Albert, this looked like it was it. Tomorrow was your big day. You'd be going home at last, and finally escaping the land known as Gensokyo, this fantastical world of myth cut off from your own. You were going to miss it after all, you decided. But, you understood you belonged back out there in your own World. You weren't going to fight it.
You were glad to know you were going with them ready to kick that secret god's ass. You wished only the best of luck to them. It's a relief they found you before the god herself could, now she'll never get to make you a slave. But, you had to watch your own actions in the Outside World carefully still, Reimu told you so, just in case your actions continued to effect the Big Dipper's influence over you even out there.
She assured you it wouldn't take long for them to find this secret god and kick her ass.
>[Write in] >Well, this is it. Time to get a good slumber in before the sun rises and you return. >Not quite sleepy yet. Let's go out for a walk and enjoy the air outside the Shrine for a little while. Never know what you might find. >Let's go have a little chat with Marisa. You wonder if there's anything magical she can show you before daybreak. >You want to inquire a little more with Reimu. There's still so much you could learn. Be nice to have stuff to think on when you're back in the real world. >Talk with Reisen for a little while. She's been a good friend thus far, trying her best. You should really thank her for what she's done. >Donate. (1+ Grace) Anonymous
>Not quite sleepy yet. Let's go out for a walk and enjoy the air outside the Shrine for a little while. Never know what you might find >Donate Is it retarded walking around outside at night? Yes. But I am curious to see what QM throws out there. Aunn meeting? Suika meeting? Tenshi meeting? Clownpiece? Plenty of youkai to run into. Also, don’t see why we wouldn’t donate at this point considering our situation. If we are going back home then we could drop half of our profits on the gun deal, buy another one when we get back home, and pocket the rest just in case.
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>>5406405 My wife Yukarin......
>>5406411 Support
Just on the off chance we might run into gappy again
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>>5406408 >Donate >Let's go have a little chat with Marisa. You wonder if there's anything magical she can show you before daybreak Talk to my wife, Marisa.
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>>5406436 Your wife stinks
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>>5406408 >Donate. (1+ Grace) >Let's go have a little chat with Marisa. You wonder if there's anything magical she can show you before daybreak. >You want to inquire a little more with Reimu. There's still so much you could learn. Be nice to have stuff to think on when you're back in the real world. Okina really is trying to get us to go down that cruelty route to take over our free will.
I feel vindicated for my choices.
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>>5406439 No she just steals.
She isn't my waifu, but I can agree that mushrooms are cool.
>>5406408 Wait, did Fluffy not come back? I hope he's happy with the three fairies of light, since we are going home.
Yes, I know it will fail Anonymous
>>5406443 Lies, Marisa is always a smelly witch, she doesn't even clean her own house up
She's pretty strong tho and I wanted her on our side for the Master Spark alone
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>>5406868 Well, there's always the one she stole it from, but I don't want to be abused.
Maybe we just need to tell her to rember happy day. Anonymous
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>>5406904 Too late, we thought bamboo was cooler than sunflowers.
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>>5406408 >Not quite sleepy yet. Let's go out for a walk and enjoy the air outside the Shrine for a little while. Never know what you might find >Donate Anonymous
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>Talk with Reisen for a little while. She's been a good friend thus far, trying her best. You should really thank her for what she's done. >Donate. (1+ Grace) >Not quite sleepy yet. Let's go out for a walk and enjoy the air outside the Shrine for a little while. Never know what you might find
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 18 Sep 2022 11:04:53 No. 5407789 Report Quoted By:
>Not quite sleepy yet. Let's go out for a walk and enjoy the air outside the Shrine for a little while. Never know what you might find. (4 votes) You stood up and headed for the shoji doors that would lead you out of the Shrine's main building proper. Reisen, who was staying in the guest room with you, all suited up a night gown turned her head towards you curiously; <span class="mu-i">"Where are you g-going...?"</span> "Don't worry, I'm not leaving, I just wanted to take a little walk and view the Shrine. One last look at Gensokyo before tomorrow. I'll be back in soon." <span class="mu-i">"Alright, don't take too long now. We still have to catch some sleep before tomorrow."</span> The Rabbit nodded before she put a hand to her mouth and yawned. You quietly slipped out of the Shrine and found yourself standing on the side of the wraparound porch that hugged the building from each corner. You breathed out to relax your nerves as you stepped up to the front. This Shrine was a nice place, you had to admit, for old and creaky some of the wooden boards below sounded. You examined a box you found out in the front with some nosiness. Really, it looked more like a chest. It had many openings in the top through the rounded little poles along the lid. You really wondered what it was, and then it hit you. It was a tithing or collection box, wasn't it? Back when you were a little kid growing up, your parents always took you to attend the sermons on Sunday morning. They used to let you be the one to hand out money on the tithing plates carried by the deacons. Religious centers did this, everywhere it seemed. Well, you guess for goodwill alone, you'd donate something to Reimu's Shrine.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 18 Sep 2022 11:06:11 No. 5407790 Report Quoted By:
>Donate. (6 votes) You decide to graciously and generously donate ¥10000 into the box, fishing out the amount from your wallet, which you instinctually kept on your person at all times when you weren't sleeping, even after a change of clothes. Somehow, it makes you feel good to have lent your support in the material form to Reimu through this donation. <span class="mu-s">Level of Karma</span> <span class="mu-r">Cruelty: 7.90%</span> <span class="mu-b">Grace: 20%</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 18 Sep 2022 11:08:25 No. 5407791 Report Quoted By:
You took your time after that walking about the Shrine to see all these exotic sights one last time. Besides, you always wanted to go on a trip to Asia in real life, but being a New Yorker, the chances for that were always slim, every year. You figured that your time in Gensokyo would have to do for scratching that itch for now. All these genuine Shinto statues and the old Japanese architecture, stuff was unique. And standing under the huge red Torii that towered over everything? It was magical. For once you didn't feel at danger in walking around the edge of the woods that surrounded the Shrine, where as normally you were afraid of the woods because of wild animals and such. And you know that sounds funny coming from a city boy like yourself, but summer camp gave you multiple new phobias. And also, your sense of adventure and wanting to see what was behind the Shrine was currently overriding those phobias as well. Besides, it was well lit back there for you to see- <span class="mu-i">"Yeah! Yeah! I swear, that's what I saw, just before the others went after that floating fluff tuft!"</span> ...almost a bit too well lit. You stepped up quietly, knowing that voice well after the last encounter with Rumia. Could it really be? You take a peek around a corner, and see her. Clownpiece! That devilish little Fairy with the torch that was trying to trick you when you couldn't see her. She was behind the Hakurei Shrine, talking at the edge of the woods, trying her best to remain hidden and out of sight. Just what was she up to...? <span class="mu-r">"Intriguing... a human from the mortal world, scattered into this one. Then, it's just like the tip off I received talked about. I suppose I have no choice but to trust them a little better from now on."</span> <span class="mu-i">"Y-Yeah, that Rumia wasn't no kidder, Lady H'! Whaddya' want meeeee to do about it from now on? You have some new orders for me?"</span> <span class="mu-r">"Hmm... Well, I guess you could keep an eye on them from now on while I'm away tending to matters with Hell, my little lampad. After all, I'm sure they won't stay away for very long."</span> There was another voice with Clownpiece. A voice that made you get a shiver down your spine. The voice of a lady who sounded very serious... you didn't know what it was, this voice made you frown, in fright... Just who could that be speaking with Clownpiece at this time of night, this far behind the Hakurei Shrine? Who was this person ordering Clownpiece to survey you? They mentioned 'Hell'. Oh god, you feel your guts clench. Pick up the phone because you fucking called it! You knew it! You just knew you were going to find out that literal Hell itself exists! Oh god, you took all the bible studies at a young age for granted, you were so stupid! But, who is it? Who is this person that wants to keep tabs on you?! Is it the secret god that kidnapped you? Well, they didn't act like it... but, it was worth taking a look. "Here goes nothing..." You whisper to yourself. You peek around the corner.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 18 Sep 2022 11:09:36 No. 5407793 Report ... Aw, what? For real? You were expecting some figure in a cloak. Someone who looked downright evil. Instead, all you see is a weird lady who looked like her only source of fashion and shopping was the Spencers at the mall. She had the strangest t-shirt you'd ever seen on. And for some reason? She was wearing... planets. <span class="mu-i">"Kikikiki! You can count on me, Lady H'! I'll do my best not to let you down!"</span> <span class="mu-r">"That's my girl!"</span> Lowering her hand, the taller lady with the funny shirt patted Clownpiece on the head, making the Fairy giggle warmly at the touch. In the kind of way that struck you as the kind of relationship shared between a mother and her daughter. You didn't really know what to make of thi- Wait a second... that strange lady, she's... looking straight at you from behind the corner, even in the dark of night. You make eye contact for the briefest of seconds before she winks towards you and turns back to Clownpiece to perform some sort of magical trick, spawning from a puff of red dust in her hand a treat for Clownpiece, like candy or something. You retreat and lean against the wall of the Shrine, thinking about what you should do in this situation... Would it be best to go tell the Shrine Maiden? Should you try confronting them yourself to get a better grasp on the discussion? They didn't really look like they'd harm you or anything, to be honest... maybe they even knew something that could help you. ...well...>What will you do, Albert?
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>>5407793 >hecatia already Fuuuuuuuuuck us
Welllll, using deductive reasoning and based off how Reisen reacted to Clownpiece I'm sure our guy can figure iy out that she's her boss and that letting her presence be known will give the others nothing short of a heart attack and then a fight might break out, and I don't want our friends to get broken from that so
>confront them >"I'm not sure about you myself but I prefer people approaching me, not stalking me. So tell me, what have I done to become the center of attention this time?" Anonymous
>>5407793 >Good night, since you are talking about me, I hope you don't mind if I join in >Since you are so curious, how about we start with introductions? I'm Perry Albert, kidnapped american from New York. >So you two are from hell? I swore Clownpiece was also from the land of the free, since she wears my country's flag and carries a torch just like the Statue of Liberty on my hometown. I thought of mentioning that she is clown themed and mention McDonald's too, but what I wrote is autistic enough.
Also everyone knows that Ronald is Flandre When Hecc introduces her as the goddess of hell
>I didn't expect Satan to be a girl that shopped at hot topic. Please don't take soul, I've gone to sunday church let my parents asked me to. >Do any of you know about this fake ass god that kidnapped me? Anonymous
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By the way, here's a reminder to vote on popularity poll.
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>>5407834 >>5407937 Support. Except for the
>fake ass god line. Thats cringe. CRINGE!
She already spotted us and made no move to hide it or nab us while we are on our own, so she probably doesnt have any bad intentions for us. Whatever happens, lets tell Reisen about it and ask for advice.
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>>5408042 I refuse to acknowledge Okina's divinity on principle.
If you prefer we can just take a page from Reimu's book and call the door wheelchair an yokai.
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>>5408078 Im not saying we shouldn't dunk on Okina, im saying that the term 'fake ass' makes us sound like a zoomie nigger.
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>>5408081 Oh shit, just now I realized that I put the ass after the fake. Cultural osmosis is real.
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>>5408101 Yeah, yeah I know, I need to cut down on zoomer memes.
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>>5408042 This desu
It made me think of that word 'deadass' the kiddies throw around today and I gagged on reflex
>>5408081 >zoomie Are you saying that Sumireko is posting in this thread, right now?
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 19 Sep 2022 05:40:56 No. 5408602 Report Quoted By:
...Maybe it wouldn't be for the best if you were to go off tattle telling about this. You had a feeling that would make things unnecessarily worse for little actual reason. Reisen didn't look like she liked that figure 'Clownpiece' so much herself, and you didn't want to get her riled up again after she had already beaten Rumia tonight, it would be a dick move on your part. You think right now, it would be best to simply confront them yourselves and hope you aren't making a mistake. After all, they were interested in you in specific. Here goes nothing... Stepping out from the corner of the building, you approached the two as casually as you could, keeping your hands to your belt as you saw the strange lady look up at you, surprised at the boldness of it all. Clownpiece stared up at her master with confusion and slowly followed the trail of her own gaze until the Fairy turned around and spotted you, nearly choking up on her candy treat as she jumped back, hovering in the air and waving her torch around frantically. <span class="mu-i">"G-n-Mgk! Bah! H-Hey! That's him! That's the guy I was telling you about, w-what's he doing here?!"</span> <span class="mu-r">"Hmhm! Calm down, Piece', it's alright. He was here the whole time, listening to us. I admit, he's a brave little mortal. Let's hear what he has to say."</span> The woman patted her subordinate to calm her down, floating there with her arms crossed. You took this chance to get a better look at her. The planets chained to her choker were not merely colored orbs, but replicas of the Earth, the Moon, and a... redder, more hellish looking planet. They looked so real too, and the blue Earth sat in this woman's crown. Her eyes and hair were blue as well, and you silently wondered if those changed dependent on the globe sitting inside her crown... You cleared your throat.>"I'm not sure about you myself but I prefer people approaching me, not stalking me. Since you are so curious, how about we start with introductions? I'm Perry Albert, kidnapped American from New York. So tell me, what have I done to become the center of attention this time?" (2 votes) <span class="mu-r">"Mmm, nothing much~ Really. I had heard from a certain someone that an event unlike any other was transpiring in Gensokyo this time around. Since your appearance does match up with what I heard, I just thought it'd be interesting to keep track of. You never know how some things spiral downwards in Gensokyo."</span> <span class="mu-i">"That's right! My Lady wanted to see how crraaaaaazy everything was going to get surrounding you! Heehehehe! I heard guys like you plucked right from Earth tend to end up meeting your maker at the hands of some nasty spirit here, but not youuuu! You lasted much longer because some god wants you around!"</span> "Really? And who is this 'certain someone' who tipped you off?" <span class="mu-r">"Just someone with azure hair."</span> Azure? Wasn't that a shade of blue? You couldn't think of someone like that right off hand at the moment.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 19 Sep 2022 05:41:59 No. 5408603 Report Quoted By:
"...So let me get the record straight. You both literally want to spy on me just because you're viewing my life like some sort of... reality television show?" The lady laughed at that. Clownpiece however didn't get it herself, she looked so lost, but the Fairy awkwardly joined in with a little giggle herself, wondering without vocalizing it what television was. <span class="mu-r">"Well, sort of, but there's a little more to it than that. I have Clownpiece view these events that transpire around Gensokyo often in the hopes that she'll be able to find one where she can cause plenty of chaos in."</span> The lady admits. "Huh?! So you are a trouble stirrer, just like I was thinking!" You raised your tone a bit, now reconsidering your choices in not informing the Miko. <span class="mu-r">"Relax, we don't seek to unravel Gensokyo. I merely want my servant to grow from it. She thrives off of madness, after all."</span> <span class="mu-i">"Kikiki! It's true, the more chaos I witness, the stronger my Torch becomes. It's almost like feeding me something other than candy and sweets! I'm sure to become an ace in the hole at this rate!"</span> Ace in the hole? What were they talking about? You didn't quite understand, but you do dial it back a bit. <span class="mu-r">"It isn't a secret, now is it? That we are both from Hell. However, I did not want my Piece' to have to inhabit such a place forever, so I moved her here to experience a new life in Gensokyo. Though Hell is a place of unrestrained freedom, Clownpiece has more potential for growth here. So when the time comes that Hell is in dire straights, she'll come in handy for keeping the peace. I can't always be bothered to handle everything forever, not when there is so much of Hell to watch over. Really, it is a service... to the entire universe."</span> You still didn't quite understand. But you think at this point you are beginning to get a clearer picture painted. You tilted your head a little at her; "What, is this some sort of... 'keeping the afterlife in check' deal?" The lady snapped her finger at you; <span class="mu-r">"Precisely."</span> Oh. Oh shit. This was... a lot higher than your paygrade. But, you get it now. Fine, if that was truly the purpose behind why this strange person wanted to have Clownpiece involve herself in your mess, then you weren't going to try arguing very hard against it. Maybe it was the butterflies in your stomach right now from learning that... Hell is real. And that Hell needed strict policing by strong people, you also weren't going to argue against it either, it sounded about right to you.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 19 Sep 2022 05:43:02 No. 5408604 Report Quoted By:
>"So you two are from hell? I swore Clownpiece was also from the land of the free, since she wears my country's flag and carries a torch just like the Statue of Liberty on my hometown." (2 votes) -You say, trying not to linger too long on the current revelations. <span class="mu-i">"Kikikiii! You mean the stars and stripes? I found the pattern on a flag you humans put on the Moon and I thought it was cool, so I started wearing it everywhere! Those Lunarians suuuure didn't like it one bit! Yehahahahaha!"</span> <span class="mu-r">"You'll have to excuse her, she doesn't know much about the mortal world, she's never even been. Things like America and the big apple are going to come off very unfamiliar."</span> "I see. But wait, if she's wearing it because she saw a flag on the Moon... that means she saw the flag planted by Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong, right?!" That means the Moon landings weren't fake! America really did put humans on the Moon. Was there ever any doubt? <span class="mu-r">"You do know there was more than one flag planted on the Moon by your people, right? I'm sure most of them are faded by now due to the conditions of the Moon, but she did see <span class="mu-i">a</span> flag, sometime before the war we fought on the Moon."</span> War? A war was fought on the Moon, by these two? Reisen did tell you that Earth declared war on the Moon once herself, and that she and her masters from Eientei were from the Moon. No wonder she got so salty when seeing Clownpiece again. You wondered if these wars mentioned were the same, or different wars altogether. Actually, the bigger questions floating around in your head was why Earth, planet freaking Earth would declare war against the Moon and the Lunarians who lived on it. If that all happened, then maybe that Area 51 stuff wasn't just all conspiracy after all. What the actual fuck were the governments behind the United Nations really doing in the shadows? You shake your head. You're not digesting all of this easily. "Okay. Eh... so, if you're from Hell and you're this concerned with looking after it, does that make you... uh... Satan, or something? Didn't think the Devil would have shopped at Hot Topic- O-Oh, uh! Please don't take my soul, by the way, I went to church on Sunday!" You tell her. Of course, that's only half true, you stopped going years ago when you grew up.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 19 Sep 2022 05:45:22 No. 5408605 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">"Hahahaha! That's rich! Don't fret over it, I don't plan to rip the soul right out of your body, though I could if I wanted to~"</span> She says, which you just laughed a bit nervously at; <span class="mu-r">"And to answer your question, I'm not Satan either. He's too busy in the Sheol parts of Hell acting as adversary and arbiter. I myself just watch over most of it, especially the places where the souls of sinners end up at. It's not an easy job, even for a Goddess like me, Hell is infinite in size, and constantly expanding to infinity as well. There's always new Kishin arising here and there, creating their own Otherworlds out of the endless planes of Hell to rule over, hoping for their own shot at letting sinful souls pour into their torture pits so they can assist the grand scheme of the universe in their own fashions. It leads to tribalism between Kishin Chiefs. With demons and Oni at their fingertips, they wage many skirmishes. Hell keeps to its purpose, but it is not without infighting over domains. That's just what you get when you make Hell a place of absolute freedom."</span> "G... G-uh, s-so you're a Goddess too?" You say, trying not to bring up the fact that Satan exists; "Are you really the ruler of Hell?!" <span class="mu-r">"Ruler is a bit of a strong word to use. Manager is more like it. The hereafter is a great system, and I play a very big role in it. I am Hecatia Lapislazuli, the Goddess of Hell."</span> <span class="mu-i">"But not only that, my Goddess is a Goddess of Magic too. She's old, like, really reaaaalllly old! You wouldn't begin to know how!"</span> <span class="mu-r">"Hey! I'm not <span class="mu-i">that</span> old. Really, I'm thinking I look pretty young for an ancient Olympian."</span> "Wait a minute, Olympian? Hecatia... are you saying you're Hecate? From Greek Mythology?!" <span class="mu-r">"Yep! I used to be apart of that pantheon. I'm a whole lot different from eastern gods as a deity that arose in the West, and a lot stronger too."</span> "Looks like all that time I sunk into reading the Greek portal on wiki finally came in handy for something. But wait, your cults should all be long gone by now in the real world, how are you still around, and how'd you become the Goddess of Hell? Hell is... different from the Underworld, isn't it?" <span class="mu-r">"Haven't you ever heard anyone refer to the same place before using both 'Hell' and 'Hades'? Hm, and I stopped that gimmick with my Lampads in the Underworld a long time ago. I have my... hmhm, methods for getting faith today."</span> "Like...?" <span class="mu-r">"Don't tell the Holy Ghost, but I've been sapping off the whole Trinity thing like a bad neighbor does with wifi."</span> Whatever that's supposed to mea- ...-Holy Ghost? Oh God, literally. Literal God exists too. The God from the Bible. How does that even work if all these other mythologies appear to exist...?
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 19 Sep 2022 05:46:30 No. 5408607 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">"I'm sure you'll have lots to think on whenever you get back home. But you do look like you had something else you want to ask us...?"</span> Hecatia chimed in to derail your train of thoughts. "Oh yeah... well, the thing is... the, uh, priestess back there was going to send me back to my own world. I don't know how you expect Clownpiece to follow me around if that's the case." You admit. <span class="mu-r">"Like I said, I'm sure you won't be gone very long somehow."</span> You raised an eyebrow. "And if you're wrong...?" She kept her smile and shrugged; <span class="mu-r">"Then I'll be wrong. I may be nigh-omnipotent, but I'm not omniscient, Albert. If you really do stay home, then crisis averted. Me and Piece' will just wait for the next thing for her to have fun with. But, if something keeps you here...-"</span> <span class="mu-i">"Then I'LL be on the case! Heeheeeheee! And since you already know, then there's no reason to keep it a secret. So, how's it sound? Will you let me tag along for a biiiiit?"</span>" You rubbed the back of your head. Clownpiece pouted for a second and floated closer, bringing her lavender eyes to stare right into your own. Geez, she didn't have much of a concept of personal space, did she?! <span class="mu-i">"Weeellllllllllllllllll?"</span> "I-... I dunno, are you going to try pranking me a lot...?" You say, having had a sour experience with Tewi already. Clownpiece had a devilish grin as she chuckled, not at all being subtle about her mischievous intent; <span class="mu-i">"Maaaaaybeeeeeeee~! So, can I jooooin you?"</span> You sigh. "Sure, I g-" <span class="mu-i">"YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYY!"</span> <span class="mu-r">"Shhh!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"O-Op! Sorry.... yaaaaaaaaaaayyyyy!"</span> <span class="mu-s">Clownpiece joins your party.</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 19 Sep 2022 05:48:30 No. 5408609 Report Man, you really hope that nobody inside heard that. You look down at the jester as she lands in front of you and smiles with glee, knowing that adventure awaits her. Man, what was it with you not being able to say 'no' so long as you know it will make another person happy? You couldn't deny that it brought you some sort of sense of fulfillment to make the Hell Fairy happy now that you learned what her and Hecatia's intentions were. At least she was straight forward, unlike the other asshole secret god. Reaching forward, you startle Clownpiece when she sees you extending a hand, but the Fairy relaxed when you patted her on the head over her jingly hat; <span class="mu-i">"Kikikhi!"</span> "Just try to keep that torch of yours away from my eyesight, okay?" <span class="mu-i">"Don't worry, I won't let the Hell flame drive you insane, even though I think it'd be preeetty funny! Hihihi~!"</span> You yourself were, in a way, morbidly curious about what that would make you do, but you didn't want to find out... well, you really didn't want to find out, especially when you're surrounded by pretty girls all the time. <span class="mu-r">"I'm sure you two will play nice. Thanks for letting her tag along, you're doing me a big favor. I'll have to think of a way to pay you back for this somehow. In the meantime, I'm sure you'll see that Hell is not so bad through Clownpiece."</span> Hecatia says. Actually landing on her feet, the Goddess stepped closer and picked Clownpiece up, eliciting a giggle from the Fairy as she spun her around with a twirl before setting her down and raising a fist to share a fist pump with her servant. Turning to you, the Goddess came closer, and you were suddenly spooked trying to predict what she was going to do. Was she going to tear your soul out and let you see how agonizing it is before shoving it back into your body, just so you're clear that you shouldn't mess with her or go against her wishes? Was she going to show your some horrific true form that looked like the biblical description or Medieval interpretations of a Demons on paintings, eldritch and scaring to the mortal mind?! No, Hecatia suddenly pulled you into a tight hug and you found your face buried in her chest briefly before she let you go, floating backwards into the air with a little wave of her hand. Yeah, it was probably a really good idea to not have that torch trigger you around all these pretty girls... dear YHVH that you just learned existed... <span class="mu-r">"Thanks again! Clownpiece, don't go getting yourself lost from him now. I'll be back to check on you, another time."</span> The Goddess said, the red Hell globe chained to her neck floating up to replace the Earth globe. Her eyes and hair turned bright red. You knew it worked like that! Oh, but before she goes- "Hey, wait, one more thing!" You say, reaching up to her to catch her attention; "What can you tell me about the phony god that kidnapped me, if anything at all?"
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 19 Sep 2022 05:50:34 No. 5408611 Report <span class="mu-r">"She doesn't like Hell, that's for sure. Clownpiece once fought her, during another Incident of her doing that again disturbed Nature itself, all to send a message to me. Beyond that, nothing really happened since. I'd watch your back if you're still in her sight. Take care now~"</span> Hecatia vanished in a bright red flash, leaving you alone with the Hell Fairy, who was- Wait, was she trying to crawl under the Shrine? "Wh... Where are you going?" <span class="mu-i">"Yaaaaawwwwn! I'm tired now, I've been up a while so I'm going to go sleep. I made a little home for myself under the Shrine! It has gnarly spikes, and scary skulls, and FIRE just like Hell! Hihihii! You wanna come tooooo?"</span> "U-Uh, I'm good..." <span class="mu-i">"Then I'll see you next Lunatic time! Goodniiiiiii-hiiiight!"</span> She seemed to just sort of... pop under the Shrine's wooden boards, leaving you alone there behind the Hakurei Shrine in the dead of night. Did she say there was fire under there? No wonder the floor was so warm inside.>What will you do now?
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>>5408611 CLOWNPIECE GET
Also I am disappointed that gappy's chest was not the first one we could motorboat but hot topic-chan will do
>Well, this is it. Time to get a good slumber in before the sun rises and you return. Now would be a good time to sleep unless we want to talk to Reisen now
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>>5408611 Go to bed already.
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Psych ourselves up to face down our sleep demon. Maybe ask one of the girls for advice on how to deal with it.
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>>5408803 Tell the smug snug that she is suposed to look like a tapir instead of a sheep.
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>>5408804 Yes but, how the hell would Albert know that? What do you think he is, some kinda fukkin WEEB?
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>>5408807 Albert spent some time browsing wikipedia on greek mythology, so maybe could have he clicked on a link on see also section that led to the Baku page.
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>>5408905 >Doremy… you magnificent BITCH. I READ YOUR WIKI PAGE! Anonymous
Guys I know how to beat Doremy easily We dream about her wearing a wedding dress and taking our hand so she'll get too embarrassed to want to smug at us and leave.
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>>5409103 But what if it makes her goes on smug overdrive? It could threaten all of dream world!
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>>5409109 You gotta better idea?!
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>>5409147 No.
If Doremy appears and you actually make the write-in instead of just being a joke I'll support it, I'm curious how she will react. She probably has eaten or seen enough romantic dreams to not be affected, but you never know Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6
Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 19 Sep 2022 23:44:21 No. 5409241 Report Seeing as nobody else realized what had transpired behind the Shrine at night, you give the woods surrounding it a few more looks before you shrugged to yourself and decided to turn in for the night. You headed back inside. <span class="mu-i">"Oh, you're back. S-Say... what were those flashy lights out there just a minute ago? Was the Hell Fairy bothering you? Reimu told me she... lives under her Shrine. Pretty tacky, if you ask me..."</span> Reisen asked you. So someone did realize. Most likely because of her ability to shoot or detect wavelengths or whatever it was. <span class="mu-i">"Cause if she was... I can kill her."</span> The Moon Rabbit sternly stated. "O-Oh, no, no no no, that won't be necessary. She was just telling me about... the pranks she does and stuff. Nothing harmful." You put your hands up with a nervous smile to settle the trigger happy bunny down. <span class="mu-i">"Hmm... A-Alright..."</span> She says, before falling back and pulling the cover over herself in her futon. You didn't know how you'd break it to her. The news that Clownpiece would be joining you if the Miko wasn't successful in sending you back to your own world, for any reason that might be, whether it was interference from the Big Dipper or otherwise. Sighing to yourself and eager to see, you decided to follow suite with the Rabbit and crawled into your own futon a few feet away in the guest bedroom, lying back and shutting your eyes. Felt comfier than your own spring mattress, for a bed that was on the floor, somehow...>No dreaming tonight. You really don't wunna... don't wunna see that bistch Doremyy agayin... >Slipping to unsonshiousness, losing kontrul... can't stohmp yoursflf from dreeeming again...
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>>5409241 >No dreaming tonight. You really don't wunna... don't wunna see that bistch Doremyy agayin... Anonymous
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>>5409241 >Slipping to unsonshiousness, losing kontrul... can't stohmp yoursflf from dreeeming again... I can't help it, I wanna see if I can bully the Baku, but I know we'll probably get bullied by the Baku
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>>5409241 >No dreaming tonight. You really don't wunna... don't wunna see that bistch Doremyy agayin... We know that dreams are her domain and that she is allied with the bitch we are currently trying to stick it to, so going back there without a plan is probably a bad idea.
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Modern day religions are real according to Hecatia, which confirms that the faith principle in Touhou works sort of like DND as shinto gods like Amaterasu exist What do you guys think god is like? Cause I had an idea and it isn't a good one but then again he seems to let Gensokyo and Hell be...
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 20 Sep 2022 07:16:11 No. 5409566 Report Quoted By:
>No dreaming tonight. You really don't wunna... don't wunna see that bistch Doremyy agayin... (2 votes) You fight back the lulls of slumbering while dreaming, trying your best to remain in unconsciousness for the duration of your sleep. So long as you focused, you wouldn't have any dreams you could remember. That was usually how it worked, and it helped you avoid running into that annoying Doremy. You let sleep overtake you... ... <span class="mu-s">Night eventually perishes to day.</span> ... You awaken to the feeling of warm sunshine against your face from the windows and shoji doors. It is calm and soothing... but also really hot, sleeping on a warm floor which fire from Clownpiece's hole was heating up did not bode well with the blanket of the futon and sunshine. You toss and turned and kicked the blankets off, eventually somehow ending up resting on your face. But then, you feel something poking you in the back. <span class="mu-i">"Hey... hey, Albert, it's time to wake up now."</span> "Fihve more minutes..." <span class="mu-i">"Mnmm! N-No can do! Reimu made it very clear that I should wake you up now, she's got a busy day ahead of her, and she didn't want anyone else to see you fast asleep. You should get up and change into your other clothes. Today's the day she sends you back, after all."</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 20 Sep 2022 07:17:30 No. 5409567 Report Quoted By:
You grumble and slowly push yourself up, rubbing an eye as you sit upright and stretch your arms with a yawn. You cleared your throat and looked up to meet the gaze of the Moob Rabbit who was kneeling down beside you, already up and at 'em. She looked prepared for today and had her gun packed. She met your gaze with a smile. "So, they're really going to send me back today, huh? This will be my last hours in Gensokyo after all. I was thinking about it on the way here, y'know, before you fought Rumia and all." <span class="mu-i">"And what conclusions have you reached since then...?"</span> "Well, for starters, I'm... I'm gonna miss it. And all you people too. It's been... quite an adventure." <span class="mu-i">"Hm."</span> She nodded; <span class="mu-i">"I'm glad I could help make it a fine time for you, even though it hasn't been too long that I've known you."</span> "Yeah? Why's that? I expected you'd all get over me quick, heh heh." <span class="mu-i">"W-Well, you've given me a one of a kind chance to finally show myself to the rest of Gensokyo and cement my name. After you've been safely returned to the Outside World, I'm going to start at it right away! Thanks to the details you've given me, I'm going to go off and find the trail to that secret god. I'll hunt her down, and I'll show her it isn't nice to cause Incidents intentionally."</span> Reisen says with confidence. <span class="mu-i">"Albert?"</span> She starts, extending a hand to you. "Yeah...?" You respond, reaching up and grasping it firmly. <span class="mu-i">"Thank you."</span> She says with a little blush, pulling to help you to your feet. "Don't mention it." You returned the smile. Reisen beamed with an ear twitching, then turning, she left you to get ready alone in the guest room. You quickly went to work getting your stuff together, changing into your original clothes and packing everything that's been on your person since you arrived in Gensokyo. As for the sack Eirin gave you carrying all your other items you bought in the Village? Well, you decided to leave it in the guest room. You figured, if you really were being sent back, then leave it as a parting gift to the girls, you're sure they can find something to do with all of it. You also guessed it could count as another donation to the Shrine. (<span class="mu-b">Grace 1+</span>) <span class="mu-s">Level of Karma</span> <span class="mu-r">Cruelty: 7.90%</span> <span class="mu-b">Grace: 20.50%</span> Now all ready for your big day, you went to head out the door.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 20 Sep 2022 07:18:34 No. 5409569 Report Quoted By:
The blue sky and luminous sun greeted you. It was pretty bright, almost too bright... <span class="mu-i">*Click!*</span> <span class="mu-i">*Click! Click! Click!*</span> Wait a minute, that wasn't just the sun's brightness, it was the flash, of a camera! <span class="mu-i">"Ah uun! Ah uun! You are disturbing the peace of this shrine! I request you immediately cease and desist, Tengu!"</span> With each flash, there was a blackness in the way, almost like a hand blocking it from blinding you directly! <span class="mu-i">"H-Hey! Quit it! I can't get material for my next big scoop if you keep botching up each of my shots with your paws! Down girl! Down!"</span> You heard another voice complain as you squinted to get a good look at just what was happening... You finally were able to see when the source of the camera flashes grumbled and lowered her device, making adjustments to the buttons and settings. You saw a figure with flapping wings extending from her back trying to catch a bunch of dummy photos of a hand that were currently flowing through the air, disgruntled at all that wasted film. A shorter girl with curly lime hair and what looked to be three horns was saluting in front of you. <span class="mu-i">"Ah-huun! Hello there! I'm Komano Aunn! I'm the noble guardian of this Shrine! I apologize for the inconvenience, this Tengu reporter is just really eager to photograph you. But I think it's rather disrespectful to this place of Shinto worship, so I've been getting in her way so she'll stop being annoying and go away!"</span> The girl giggled at her interference with the reporter and struck a pose with both hands folded, almost like a guard dog or something... "Reporter...? L-Like the paparazzi?!" You questioned. <span class="mu-i">"Ah uun? Papa-whatzi-OOH!"</span> The doglike girl uttered before getting tapped by the Reporter's hips out of the way rudely, making you wince when she comically impacted the porch.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 20 Sep 2022 07:21:41 No. 5409572 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-i">"Oh no, no, no, no! You've got the wrong idea, mister. I'm no mere paparazzi, I'm only the best Tengu reporter in all of Gensokyo. Shameimaru Aya. I run Gensokyo's best source of news and happenings, the Bunbunmaru Newspaper!"</span> "I don't read newspapers." You say blankly. <span class="mu-i">"Ahaha! That's no big deal, however in Gensokyo, the Bunbunmaru Newspaper I write is how all the delicious topics get around! I report the things that people want to read about, I'm sure you'd come to find if you've ever read an issue! And it just so happens that the story of a foreigner Human kidnapped from another land, traveling across our little utopia and defeating a fearsome Youkai is just what this week's paper needs! People are going to eat that up!"</span> "But I didn't-" <span class="mu-i">"But what's more? Who kidnapped you, and why? Is it the start of an intriguing investigation into the unknown, scraping the finer details and patching together evidence left behind to uncover the mystery shrouded truth in a shocking display of pushing the envelope? What does it mean for Gensokyo that a foreigner has appeared with a magic seal to defy Youkai? Will there be more?! Was it Reimu's doing as she searches for someone to be a breadwinner for her?!"</span> <span class="mu-s"><span class="mu-r">"HEY! I HEARD THAT!"</span></span> <span class="mu-i">"Hehehe! Okay, maybe it isn't that deep, but evidently you can see why I'd want to interview you, before you disappear that is. If you're at the Hakurei Shrine it can only mean one thing; you're being sent back to your foreign land. If you could be so kind as to let me have a moment of your time, I'd be eternally grateful!"</span> Aya says. "...Uhm... you've got it all wrong, lady. I didn't defeat that Youkai by myself, it was Reisen who helped escort me this far. On my own, I'm really just a powerless, average guy. I guess I do have this mark to thank for carrying me some of the way." The Crow Tengu blinked. And then she started writing something down on a notepad. It was pulled from her pockets so fast, you didn't even see her put the camera up. Jesus! <span class="mu-i">"Uh-huh... I see... yes, interesting. I suppose that means I'll try interviewing her next. Oh, can I have your portrait for my next issue?"</span> Aya again pulls the camera out and tries directly snapping a photo of your mixed up face. In an instant, Aunn's hand suddenly returned in the way, blocking it. <span class="mu-i">"Hey! What the- how are you so fast?"</span> The Tengu said with shock. <span class="mu-i">"Turn your flash off, interloper!"</span> Aunn tried her best to sound fearsome as she jumped at Aya. The two of them went tumbling backwards across the porch as Aya went on the evasive against a stalwart Aunn who tried her best to seize the camera. You rolled your shoulders and just walked off quickly so you wouldn't be caught up in that if they came back your way, stepping off towards where you saw Reimu and Marisa standing near the great Torii. There were two others with them, along with Reisen, who stared back at you with a smile as you approached them.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 20 Sep 2022 07:22:49 No. 5409573 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-i">"Hehehe! And then, we had another walloping and I finally managed to knock that big great oaf Yuugi off her feet for once! *hic-cup!*"</span> A short and drunken girl with large horns and rattling chains adorning her body told everyone around, recounting some story from last night. <span class="mu-i">"Ah, so that was why there was a tremor felt all the way here at half-moon."</span> Reimu sighed with crossed arms. You must have been in a very deep sleep last night fighting off the urge to dream to have not noticed what they were talking about. <span class="mu-i">"H-Heyyyy, this must be that Outsider you two were talking about! Hy-uch! Mmm, doesn't look like much to me, what a dishy little guy! Hahaah!"</span> The girl with horns said, rowdily stepping up and poking you in the stomach. You felt yourself get moved back a few feet and almost cough at such a hard poke! Her strength was something else! <span class="mu-i">"Hey, you wanna try some of my special sake before they fling you back, little man? *Hiccup!*! I can make it even stronger than the stuff they sell in the Village!"</span> The girl offered with drunken intent. She promptly received a pop on the hand by Reimu, to which she only smiled at before relenting; <span class="mu-i">"Oh no, you know I said you could only do that this festival so long as you brought what I asked for, Suika."</span> <span class="mu-i">"Alright! Alright! Fine, no need to be so tight! An-nnmd! Mm! I brought em', every single one! Feast your eyes!"</span> This 'Suika' said cheerfully as she turned and reached down towards the steps, dragging up a net that contained a ton of watermelons, there must have been dozens of them! To that, Reimu's eyes lit up; <span class="mu-i">"Good... with those, I'll be able to rake in plenty of money making those watermelon treats for the festival, just like Rinnosuke taught me. Go set them in the storage, and don't break it while you're at it!"</span> Festival? You wondered what that was all about. But, you do remember how Reisen mentioned festivals being held at the Hakurei Shrine and that they were, and you quote, 'nice'. Aw man, was that what was going to happen here soon? And you were being sent back, so you'd miss out on it. What a bummer, it sounds like something that'd be cool to attend in this fantasy land. You rubbed the sore spot on your chest where you received the poke from that drunken dwarf Suika at as you looked over to see the other new figure levitating closer. She wore a blue outfit with a pointed hat that featured the embroidery of the sun, or a star, and she carried a staff with the shape of a crescent moon at the top. Really, she looked sort of like a wizard. <span class="mu-g">"You'll have to forgive Suika, she's an Oni and only acting like an Oni would after all. I trust she doesn't mean it if she hurts you, she is one of the most powerful Youkai in all of Gensokyo after all. And drunk, very drunk, almost all the time. It has a certain charm to it, you could say."</span> "Oh, no worries, no offense taken, just a little surprised is all. And you are...?"
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 20 Sep 2022 07:23:54 No. 5409576 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-g">"You may call me Mima. I am a Spirit who inhabits these Shrine grounds, and one of the teachers who helped refine Marisa's magical talents."</span> Only now were you noticing her apparent lack of legs. She rather had a pale and almost stereotypical wiggling little tail that her legs under her dress appeared to end with, almost like how ghosts in something classic like Casper or Scooby Doo were portrayed. You thought it was amusing really. <span class="mu-i">"That's right! I'd be lost if it weren't for her foresights!"</span> Marisa declared proudly. <span class="mu-g">"Insights, dear."</span> She gently corrected the magician. "Nice to meet you, Lady Mima. I'm Perry, Albert, from Manhattan." You introduced yourself, raising your left hand for a handshake. <span class="mu-g">"Oh ho ho. What a mannered young man you are,"</span> She commented, reaching out and accepting your handshake with a firmer grip than you anticipated. <span class="mu-g">"-I do hear from Reimu and Marisa that this is to be your final day of seeing Gensokyo for yourself. I'm pleased to hear you managed to survive, rather than fall prey to some ghastly Youkai like so many others have. I assume you're ready to be home and safe from the dangers of this world of the fantastical and magical?"</span> "Well... yeah, I do want to see my family again, and go back to my own home. I do want to settle back down into the life I knew. But at the same time? I am decidedly gonna miss this place, and wish there was a way back. I've really come to appreciate it for what it is, especially with some of the things I've learned here, and some of the friends I've made." You say, glancing over to Reisen, who looked happy to hear that.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 20 Sep 2022 07:24:57 No. 5409578 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-g">"I understand. Yes, it is a once in a lifetime experience for you, isn't it? In a way, I'll sort of regret I didn't get to meet you sooner."</span> "Eh? Why's that, if you don't mind me asking?" <span class="mu-g">"The way you've been laden with with your magical mark, while it is true that is a very powerful magic that directly depends on your own factors, your body has to have been able on its own to have accepted it to begin with. It's a miracle you survived. In fact, I would go on to say that there was even a chance you could have died when it was first written down onto your flesh, and the death would have been ruled as anything else in the Outside World. A heart attack, or some other health problem. Maybe even suicide. What I'm saying is, if you were able to carry this mark, you must have some other potential for sorcery that you just don't know of yet. You would have been a neat student to teach."</span> <span class="mu-i">"W-Wait, really?! Hey, how come ya' never taught me that about sigils and runes, Lady Mima?"</span> Marisa spoke up with surprise herself. <span class="mu-g">"I was never under the impression you'd ever have to be saddled with such a thing. But it is possible, as we can all see. Oh... hmm, now that you mention it, perhaps it would be due for me to teach you more about this in the next lesson actually. I should go see if I have any material on that. Well, enjoy your time, everyone."</span> Mima said, bidding the group farewell as her form collapsed into a fiery and luminous green flame that soared off towards the Shrine right fast.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 20 Sep 2022 07:26:06 No. 5409579 Report Those were some interesting meetups, and, if you somehow don't go back home, you hope that Mima's offer remains open. For now, you should probab- (°д°) *FUUUU!* "Hey! Fluffy! It's you!" (°д°) *FUUUUUUUUU!* Your Kedama! He must have found his way back to the Shrine all by himself after you sent him off last night to distract those Fairies. You wondered if you would ever see him again as you take him into your hands and pet him intensely! The sight of it brings out a giggle in Reisen, and a slightly jealous look from Marisa, who likely wanted one of those herself. He came to see you off! You think... Patting your Kedama down, you pass the puffy Youkai off to Reisen as you zip up your jacket and take a deep breath, stepping up to Reimu then. "So..." <span class="mu-i">"Well then, Albert, it appears it's about time now isn't it? I will send you through the Great Hakurei Barrier and back to the Outside World. You'll be able to return home. Don't worry, we intend to keep our promise. The three of us will find the secret god and put an end to her schemes for a good, long while."</span> You nod quietly to the Miko. <span class="mu-i">"So, if you're ready, we can begin the process and you can be sent home."</span> "I understand." You say. Reimu brings her arms out from behind her back, clutching her gohei in both hands. <span class="mu-i">"If you've really said all your goodbyes, then tell me so now."</span>>This was it. >You will return home to the Outside World, your world. The Real World, and leave Gensokyo at last. >You will escape the land of fantasy, that exists opposite of the land of the real and ideal. >Are you ready? >It's time. Return home. >Wait, I have something I wanted to do first...
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>>5409579 >tfw we pretty much dodged almost all of the flags into the most boring ending Well shit.
>It's time. Return home. Anonymous
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>>5409579 >It's time. Return home. We did it... we protected our smile, and motorboated the welcome hell.
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>>5409579 >It's time. Return home. I doubt it's going to really work.
Also hi Mima, nice to see you escaped being Retconia
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Yeah, Mima is really nice to see since ZUN seems to hate the PC-98hus nowadays
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>>5409695 At least Alice and Yuuka managed to survive, so it was not a complete genocide.
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>mima MY BOOOOOOONES!!!>It's time. Return home. We’re gonna get dropped off in the middle of Japan with no way to communicate with anyone, aren’t we. Unless the Big Dipper translates everything in the outside world and not just in the magically rich land of gensokyo.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 21 Sep 2022 01:23:01 No. 5410267 Report Quoted By:
Taking one look past Reimu at the immense Human Village in the distance, and then another back at Reisen, who you gave a final nod to, you stepped up to Reimu and stood right under the great Torii. "I'm ready." <span class="mu-i">"Very well. Then, first, I want you to take out an object of importance to yourself. It can be anything, so long as it is from the Outside World. It can even be the clothes on your back."</span> She instructed you. You thought about what you should use for a second then, and decided upon your smartphone. It was a piece of high technology from the real world, not something that many here besides the Kappa had access to. You held it aloft in front of Reimu. <span class="mu-i">"Good. Now, focus on it."</span> You blinked her way for a second, and then leveled your gaze to the phone. <span class="mu-i">"Picture... home. Wherever that may be for you."</span> "Okay..." You had an idea. You happened to have an image of your apartment's inside in your phone's gallery. You thought that would be good enough, so with deft fingers you went there quickly and brought it up, and looked longingly back at your own home. And then you closed your eyes... <span class="mu-i">"Whatever you do, don't look back here. If you do, you could get lost in the boundary between our worlds and then it would be impossible to save you. For a moment, it may even feel like you're stranded in space..."</span> It definitely already felt like that. You could feel an invisible wind picking up, but there was none tangible at the Shrine. It was moving your clothes, and freezing your skin. You grit your teeth and clenched your eyelids. <span class="mu-i">"Picture home. And you will be sent back."</span> You weren't letting go of that mental image of home. You were pretty sure you had work in the morning. You didn't know how time worked in between these two worlds. You could even have been gone for a few days in real time and nobody ever knew. You couldn't begin to understand how you would explain that to anyone, you were sure someone would have searched for you by now if you were gone for days in the real world. But you didn't care. You just wanted home. You wanted to go back <span class="mu-s">home.</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 21 Sep 2022 01:24:07 No. 5410268 Report Quoted By:
... <span class="mu-s">The Boundaries split.</span> <span class="mu-s">Your spirit is moved by unseen forces.</span> <span class="mu-s">Taken away from the world of the unreal and transplanted back to the reality that is.</span> ...
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 21 Sep 2022 01:25:14 No. 5410270 Report Quoted By:
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The sounds of a busied city, police sirens blaring in the night, the gentle breeze that enters a window slightly ajar.
Suddenly, you felt a rush of warmth, and opened your eyes.
You gasped.
"Dear god..."
You...
...were home.
Frantic as you were, you went over to the window. Indeed, people were walking out on the streets, cars were coming and going. The television was on, the game console was running, as if it had never been cut off. Oh shit, it was still in the middle of playing Elden Ring from where you last left off. Think it was just at the part where you reach the Volcano Manor?
Wait, shit, what time was it? You looked to your phone. Six, six thirty or so. You had been off work by an hour at least. The clock in the kitchen section and the time on the television all say the same thing. You even start up your PC inquisitively. Six thirty. Now six thirty one.
Somehow, something doesn't seem right. You remembered everything going blank as soon as you opened the door to your apartment. You don't remember actually entering it that fateful day. Unless... unless you did, and were just coming back from taking out the garbage. Isn't that right?
Yeah, the garbage can is all empty.
Shit, your head didn't feel good. You felt a bit nauseous from all this, so you take a seat on the couch.
Man, here you were again, finally back home. And somehow? You weren't as excited as you thought you'd be, or happy about it.
You've returned alright. Returned back to the same old, same old. Ordinary life of an average guy, in an ordinary world. The Big Dipper is still visible on your arm. You guess you can just pass it off as a tattoo you got to anyone who notices, at work or whatever.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 21 Sep 2022 01:26:18 No. 5410272 Report Quoted By:
You had a lot to think over after the experiences you had these past handful of days. Apparently, God and the Devil are real. You weren't sure what to make of that, but you guess you'd better start brushing up on your Bible studies and attending Sunday sermon, because you definitely don't want to go to Hell. You're pretty positive that next time you ever have anything to do with Hell, it won't include getting your face stuffed into some nice tits, but rather having your skin flayed by red imps with pitchforks while you swim in lava... Not a nice thought to look forward to. You were pretty sure you've never done hard drugs before, you know, but just to be sure, you check your apartment over and make sure you didn't have some weed lying anywhere. Yeah, you didn't. That was all real. Real, but unreal. Damn, now you sound like the bong guru that works the shop you get your vape formula from, guy's a total nutter and always spouts some nonsensical deep food for thought like that at you! Hahah! Adjusting back into life after all that... is going to be difficult. You're going to have a hell of a time suppressing the need to tell anyone what you saw. You know nobody is going to believe you, it sounds too far out, and you get the feeling that telling anyone you went to a world chock full of waifus or whatever like that, they're going to question the media you consume and how often you explore escapism. You didn't want people thinking you were insane, even though you know you aren't. It's going to be tough. But, time will fly by.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 21 Sep 2022 01:27:21 No. 5410274 Report Quoted By:
The sun rises, the moon falls. Over and over again. Days past, and eventually progress into a week gone by. You didn't even bother keeping track of time, you just went by your normal routines. Get up for work, get ready, find food along the way and do your job. Get paid what you're owed, swing by the flower shop and take care of that old ladies' goods, get paid for that. Then, go home, slouch about, play video games or watch TV. Maybe goof around on the internet and talk with friends. You went and seen your family. It's probably the most eager you've ever been to see them as well, not since your sister went into the army, and your mom and dad grew old and retired. They appreciated it, a lot. It felt good to explore that bond again for once. They were happy to hear about how you've turned your life around a bit, and have been going to see sermons every Sunday morning. You even bought a bible, you never cared to have one for yourself before. They poked a little fun at your tattoo, mother thought it was some strange horoscope thing, or devilry at first. You had to relax the old wheezer down and explain that really? You just liked space now. A laugh was shared over it. (<span class="mu-b">Grace 5+</span>) <span class="mu-s">Level of Karma</span> <span class="mu-r">Cruelty: 7.90%</span> <span class="mu-b">Grace: 26%</span> It's been tough. But, time will fly by. Day will perish to night. Night will perish to day. As always...
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 21 Sep 2022 01:28:25 No. 5410276 Report But, one day, when you are alone at home and night has fallen, you were merely sitting on your couch, watching television. A creaking noise catches your attention, one you did not make. You noticed at the back of your apartment, the door to a little storage closet that mostly contained a broom and some other essentials, was shining with a strange light. There was no light fixtures in there. The door was hanging open slightly. As if beckoning you closer. It was just like the first time you were kidnapped. Except... somehow, it felt different. Your mind's been on Gensokyo ever since you left it. You thought about the girls, Reisen, Clownpiece, Fujiwara no Mokou, Reimu, Marisa, Mima. You couldn't forget that wonderful place. It was always at the back of your mind. You missed it. And now, this door was hanging open for you...>... >Enter the backdoor. (Continue this story in Eastern Wonderland...) >Close it. (Ends quest. You were not a slave.)
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>>5410276 >... I'm curious what this option means.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 21 Sep 2022 01:49:26 No. 5410304 Report >>5410301 Oh, that isn't an option. Not sure why I put that there. Sorry for the confusion!
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>>5410304 Kek
In that case I'm going with
>>5410276 >Enter the backdoor. (Continue this story in Eastern Wonderland...) Albert will remain a slave for now.
A slave to a bunch of anons Anonymous
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>>5410276 >Enter the backdoor. (Continue this story in Eastern Wonderland...) You know we can't resist
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>>5410276 >Close it. (Ends quest. You were not a slave.) Huh, Albert has a family he cares about and loves him. I feel that is a good enough reason to remain in the real world rather than enter an Eastern Wonderland where they might never know what happened to him if he died. Though the real world seems mundane, there is still plenty of wonder in it, maybe having experienced the fantastical, Albert will seek the wonder in the everyday world now, that memory of fantasy pushing him on.
Pfft Nah, Albert is a slave; through the door!
>Enter the backdoor. (Continue this story in Eastern Wonderland...) I wanna see what happens if either grace or cruelty reaches 100%. Perhaps Albert can even become a hermit and be powerful enough to sever the strings of fate tied to him. Wait a second, I feel like I am describing a Xianxia protagonist, though considering Heaven is filled with celestials who have closed it off to everybody else, becoming an individual defiant to Heaven does not sound so bad. Probably should leave a note for the parents or something to give them some peace of mind though they'll probably think their boy has gone insane.
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We are not leaving eastern wonderland until we have created babby
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>>5410345 I can support the note, maybe say that we went off to visit some friends that live on Japan, and to have one of those instrospection/self discovery journeys.
Also we are taking on Mima's offer to learn magic right?
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>>5410356 In that case might be better to tell them we might end up moving there.
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>>5410368 We just need to decide who to create babby with first
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>>5410361 Guess we could accept Mima's offer, but I also think that becoming a hermit would be pretty neat, though the only one who I can think of that might be willing to teach us that is Kasen, and to be honest, I do not know if she really has the info to become one. But, on the other hand, we might get some gains under her tutelage, which is always good. Seiga would be a possible teacher, but she might turn us into a jiangshi if she liked us enough.
>>5410375 "Albert, when you said you had a kid with a maneater, I was not expecting this. Also, isn't this woman old enough to be your grandmother several times over?"
"I love hags."
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>>5410276 >Enter the backdoor. (Continue this story in Eastern Wonderland...) THE SHOW MUST GO ON.
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>>5410382 >>5410375 I think there is no problem knowing magic, specially since we may be more on the sigils, sealing and stanina side of things by what Mima said.
Which does ties into Kasen since she was very interested in Reimu being good a sealing.
And of course she would know how to teach us the ways of hermits!
Since the chiefs of the Kishin are sent to test them every 500 years, and one of the big four, she probably done it a lot begore settling down. By pure pragmatism she would be the best waifu, she can train us, help us don't slack off, test us herself, and we can seal her arm everytime it starts shit again. Anonymous
>>5410276 Im tempted to
>Close it And restart the whole thing if you are willing. It would be the first time in my memory that anon not only successfully guided a PC out of gensokyo, but also did it without dragging a touhou along riding his dick.
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>>5410390 Has there even been other touhou quests? The only other one I remember was one that a mythical being immigrated, anons chose to be a thunderbird but the quest died mid danmaku tutorial with Sakuya.
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>>5410391 >he doesnt know https://www.thp.moe/storylist There have been many, MANY quests. iirc You Awaken In Gensokyo is the OG.
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>>5410394 Thanks anon, I'll take a look.
I was a /tg/ lurker that got exiled here with the rest, never really interacted with /jp/, touhou generals or other even other questing sites.
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>>5410276 >Enter the backdoor. (Continue this story in Eastern Wonderland...) Honestly didn't expect this to happen. Thought we would just not be able to go back home due to some weird thing stopping us or something like that.
But we're just a regular dude that experienced something greater than us. And now we have a chance to return to a wonderland that calls out to us. This is gonna be interesting
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>>5410388 Normally I'm too biased towards Yukari but...
This man is right, Kasen is really the best, he makes such an irrefutable point that it literally can't be contested
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It would admittedly be quite funny if we could keep Albert entirely platonic and commit such actions as friend-zoning others. Yet, out of all the 2hus to romance, I believe the most tragic would be Akyuu due to her limited lifespan. However, I wonder if we can eventually get a silly hat of our own or steal some from the inhabitants of fantasy land. We also might want to bring some tech items if we want to pawn more stuff off to the kappas to get some money.
>>5410394 I've read some of the stories on that site, and some are pretty interesting though the site's activity is fairly slow, which I find a bit disheartening.
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>>5410276 Seems like everybody is ready to go back in. But for the sake of not being retarded now that we KNOW what’s on the other side to some extent.
>Grab our concealed carry that we totally replaced in the past few months after having been completely justified in our possession of one by the previous adventure and any spare magazines/ammo we can carry >Grab a couple of supplies from the kitchen. Flashlight, a day or so of non perishable food, etc. we are potentially going innawoods again for a couple days so it’s best to be prepared. >if we are paranoid enough to have created a bug out bag or invested in body armor, grab that too. If the mark is gonna make us stand out like a beacon to youkai then we better make ourselves a hard target. It’s a land of fantasy and adventure. Danmaku might be the way of the inhabitants but until we have time to learn magic, the magic of 21st century civilian firepower is the best thing we’ve got to ensure we survive long enough to meet up with a friendly face.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 21 Sep 2022 06:52:45 No. 5410535 Report Quoted By:
>Enter the backdoor. (Continue this story in Eastern Wonderland...) (5 votes) No matter what your instincts were shouting to you, you were quick to rise and approach the door, almost carelessly as it beckoned you onwards. You... you wanted to see it again. You wanted to see <span class="mu-i">them</span> again. Deep down inside, there's always been an urge nagging at the back of your head that you'd open your eyes when you wake up one day and be back there in Gensokyo. Which is funny, you never once felt like you'd open your eyes back to the real world when you were in the land of fantasy. But now, here lies your chance. Were you really going to take it? "..." You had just the clothes on your back once again, too lazy to take them off since you got home from work. You thought quickly, dashing over to your bed's nightstand and drawing from it the new weapon you bought to replace your sold Glock. A Smith & Wesson Model 69. A revolver, real big boy gun, maybe even a little bigger than what was necessary for you. You had a spare loader with full rounds that you stuffed in your pocket too. And a flashlight from the kitchen countertops. Heavy duty, extra bright with a long lasting battery, you weren't about to walk into a mysterious doorway without it. Now, to answer your question? Were you going to take this chance? Hell yes you were. Here comes Albert! You step through the door frame quickly...
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 21 Sep 2022 07:02:36 No. 5410540 Report Quoted By:
You find yourself in... somewhere. It is a strange place, without shadow or light. Yet, you can make yourself out perfectly as though you were surrounded by light in this strange and... almost foggy looking place. A reddish mist overtakes the air, and you feel yourself treading a solid surface, yet there was no ground visible to see. Below your feet was what looked like an endless sea of stars, and in the air above, numerous wooden frames to doors leading yet to other places beyond your imagination dotted the sky. Could this be the lair, or domain of the secret god that kidnapped you? <span class="mu-s">"Welcome, Albert Perry, to the Land of the Back Door."</span> Possibly. Very possibly. You stepped forward cautiously at the tone of a woman's condescending voice... "...It's you, isn't it? You were the one." <span class="mu-s">"That...?"</span> "Spirited me away to Gensokyo." <span class="mu-s">"Very good! I see you've even gotten over the usage of the term 'kidnapped'. After all, I wasn't a very good kidnapper now, was I?"</span> "What do you mean...?" <span class="mu-s">"Well, if I had truly intended to kidnap you for real, then you would have never escaped Gensokyo, I'll have you know. I am a goddess that lays back out of sight, but I'm no sloth. Perhaps you've already heard this, but I am very capable of ending you, or seizing you, or playing with you however I please. And yet, I have done none of those things, have I?"</span> "..." Despite the way you felt about this mysterious lady, she had a point. <span class="mu-s">"So, did you enjoy your time in Gensokyo?"</span> You look up at her, not sure what to feel at the moment. It certainly isn't anger. "Yes." <span class="mu-s">"And you want to visit again, do you not?"</span> "Yes..." <span class="mu-s">"Very well. Then I will let you reach Gensokyo, once more."</span> What? Just like... that? She's going to... let you back into Gensokyo? You... you didn't believe it. That can't truly be why she's opened that backdoor to your home and let you inside this strange dimension. "What's the catch?" <span class="mu-s">"There is none. I am letting you do as you please, and giving you what you ask for. After all, what you do is of your own free will."</span> A door frame rises from the mists in front of you, and opens. Clearly through it, and almost causing you to gasp at the sight, you see... the Hakurei Shrine.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 21 Sep 2022 07:19:07 No. 5410543 Report Quoted By:
You look up at the source of the voice. You see only the outline of a boots kicking back and forth, and a finger tapping the arm of a throne, which had the swaying shape of doors on the back of it. You cannot make her out. The Secret God is completely shrouded in mystery, not even her eyes can be perceived, but if you had to guess, she was likely wearing a smile of some sort. "...funny of you to speak of free will when you put this thing on my arm." You start, putting your gun in your pocket and rolling up your sleeve to reveal the Big Dipper still shining bluely on your arm. "I know what this can do. I don't think I even have to say that I wouldn't appreciate being lobotomized by it very well. I've been watching my actions ever since I got the news. I've been being a 'good boy' every chance I can, more or less." <span class="mu-s">"If that is how you feel, then it can't be helped. I just supposed that you'd like the protection from Youkai. I had been searching long for a human in the Outside that could bear this powerful mark borne of grudge alone."</span> "And why's that?" <span class="mu-s">"I was looking for someone who could help me with some errands. I am in need of assistance, the kind that I can only be assured I can get from someone that is... new. Someone not of Gensokyo."</span> The secret god stated. That one took you aback. Wait a minute... this whole time, she was really just looking for an errand boy? Are you fucking kidding you?! "Why didn't you... just say so from the get go?!" <span class="mu-s">"Come on now. We both know you'd have never trusted me. I felt like you would have done so better if I showed you that I truly meant no harm to you, by letting you see that you could leave anytime you wanted. And that is what you did, because that is what you wanted. You don't want to be forced into a position without your own say in the matter. Therefor, I will leave it up to you."</span> "...Who are you really?"
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 21 Sep 2022 07:20:12 No. 5410545 Report <span class="mu-s">"My name is Okina. Just call me Okina, please... Nice to meet you, hmhmhm..."</span> ...So that is the name of the secret god, or at least a part of it. And yet, your Big Dipper has not been broken by knowing part of her identity. Perhaps it is because you do not know the full extent of who she really is, or perhaps there is something else entirely at play here. You just don't know... yet... <span class="mu-s">"Well then, the door is open. You can go through anytime you like, and be in Gensokyo again. As for me? I will remain here, watching, as I always did."</span> 'Okina' says. "But wait, what is it you wanted me to help you with? That's the real reason you went out of your way to cause all of this, isn't it?" She snickers. You see her float backwards into the uneasy background of the Land of the Backdoor slowly, it looks like she'll vanish into it. <span class="mu-s">"If you truly wish to know, I am right here. Come to me and learn it yourself, of your own free will, Albert."</span> You are left standing there in the middle of the cyclopean space, aimless. To your right, the door to the Hakurei Shrine sits. To your left, you can still barely make her figure out against the reddishness. You didn't know if you could trust anything she says. On one hand, she apparently sent Doremy to assist you via your dreams. On another hand, you heard that she had caused great troubles in this world intentionally before, not just from the Incident solvers, but from another Goddess who was instrumental to the afterlife's overarching system itself. Then again, she was right that she caused you no direct trouble, she was only merely the vector for your entry to the fantasy world. That strange Yakuza you remembered were hunting you, they didn't want you to reach this 'Okina' at any cost. You were vexed.>What will you do?
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>>5410545 >Approach and learn the truth. By stepping through the door back into the fantasy, we have crossed the line in the sand, which determined what a regular joe like us should not do, should not go, and should not say. So let us sneer at this god and ask what makes her think she is worthy of us.
Also, we left without leaving any kind of note for our folks, huh? Albert really had that Gensokyo fever that bad.
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>>5410550 Support.
Considering that the old quest of ‘figure out who branded us and dumped our ass here’ is over we may as well pick up a new one from her.
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>>5410545 >Go through the Hakurei door Anonymous
What if she was just lonely this whole time because everyone likes Yukari and Kasen way more and she just had a hard way of expressing it? Poor Okina, it must be hard being nobodies favorite 2hu...
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>>5410612 If she needs a husbando she should just say it. and stop being a plotting bitch.
Might be difficult with the whole secret god deal though.
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>>5410545 Might as well learn what she wants.
>>5410550 Okina doesn't seem like the kind to fuck around. While I agree that we shouldn't go licking boots, we should probably avoid antagonizing her.
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>>5410605 Well, technically the quest is still up since Albert doesn't fully know who Hakuna Matata is, since she only gave her first name and been cloaked in shadows.
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>>5410627 Sound advice and common sense in the land of fantasy?! You are too dangerous to be left alive!
>>5410613 Though unlikely her true motivation, I'd say we reject her not because she manipulated Albert, put him in a dangerous land, and branded him with a grudge mark but because it would be funny. Though I don't think gods care about consent, I mean, just look at Greek mythology.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 22 Sep 2022 00:55:07 No. 5411257 Report Quoted By:
>Approach and learn the truth. (4 votes) But at the same time? Curious. You stepped off towards Okina. Slowly, as you approach the god in her own little world does the reddish mists begin to subside, giving way for you to make her out better. You can see her light blond hair, the 'horns' of her cap, and the patterns of constellations lining her orange tabard. A drum of some sort floated over one of her hands.This was your kidnapper in full, the mysterious Okina... <span class="mu-s">"Tell me something, have you truly come to enjoy Gensokyo for what it is?"</span> "I said so, didn't I?" Her smile grew a little. <span class="mu-s">"As I'm sure you're aware, Gensokyo is not without its own troubles. What if I told you that all I do is done in the name of keeping the peace and balance of Gensokyo?"</span> "I'd find it hard to believe after what I've been told about you by the Shrine Maiden." <span class="mu-s">"Perhaps, but if I were to use a human term from your world, it's the 'dirty work' nobody else wants to get their hands into. Some are content with how Gensokyo will play out and will do nothing, nothing at all. Most simply prefer to ignore what's walking out in the open to pursue their vision of 'balance'. I can assure you, any Incident I've ever caused has never had a single lasting effect on Gensokyo, in a way you can say it's like nothing ever even changed at all, except some temperatures for a short while, hmhmhm..."</span> "What are you saying?" <span class="mu-s">"Gensokyo is surrounded by threats, Albert. It is up to ones who work in the shadows to keep the balance and finish things on their own terms. Ergo... Me."</span> <span class="mu-s">"As we speak, the detached little world you've come to enjoy so much is being eyed up for grabs by malevolent outside forces that require a swift and strict solution. The Gouyoku Alliance that attempted your murder or capture once is one of them."</span> The Yakuza spirits from before? But who else? The ones from Hell you met? Like Hecatia and Clownpiece? The Hell Goddess and Fairy did mention that Okina didn't particularly like them at all, and in fact strongly implied a sort of animosity between them both. So if what Okina is trying to have you believe here is true, then she's saying that Hell is a primary threat to Gensokyo.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 22 Sep 2022 00:56:54 No. 5411260 Report Quoted By:
If that was the case why did she pick you instead of fucking... some kind of trained exorcist or hardcore catholic priest that wants to crusade or something? Well... God, as in capital G, does exist apparently, maybe it's a thing about minding one's own followers so a war in heaven doesn't start. <span class="mu-s">"I'm not your enemy, and not Gensokyo's enemy either. I'm dealing only in serious business here, Albert. If you really care about Gensokyo like you say, then help me out a little to keep the peace. Just think about it, really just think it over. And when, and if, you're ready to stop playing pretend with the people you've met in Gensokyo on some imaginary hunt for me you've all made up, then you can tell them to settle down and come back to me anytime. Just ask Doremy to patch you through in your dreams. It's that simple."</span> <span class="mu-s">"I know that working to help Gensokyo's balance sounds difficult, but you are the one human I think is truly capable of assisting me with this."</span> You wanted to sneer at her, just to see how she reacts to defiance, but at the same time, fear of what she could do if she lashed out overpowered any resentment you felt for the secret god. So instead, to test the waters, you stepped up and raised your chin. "And what if I refuse? What if I choose to keep trying to hunt you down with my new friends to get even?" <span class="mu-s">"Get even? For what? Letting you have a once in a lifetime chance? Fufufufu~..."</span> Okina took some steps towards you then. Admittedly, in that moment, you felt intimidated by her. Looking up at her, you could tell she had a few inches over you in height. But you guessed that was mostly because of her boots. Still, she was pretty intimidating when she put on that aura she had right now. You flinch a bit as one of her fingers rises to the bottom of your chin.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 22 Sep 2022 00:57:57 No. 5411261 Report <span class="mu-s">"You can do whatever you please, Albert, it's your freedom to choose... freedom to see how self-destructive freedom unrestrained can be. But I will warn you, <span class="mu-i">mortal</span>, making an enemy of me is a mistake you do not want to make. If I had to say it in the way one of you humans living in the real world would, then I'd say it like this...-"</span> Suddenly, Okina grabbed you by the throat! You felt totally paralyzed as she lifted you off your feet with terrifying ease! It was like you were a paperweight in her hands! She brings your eyes closer to her golden ones... <span class="mu-i"><span class="mu-s">"You don't fuck with a god."</span></span> Her arrogance, you almost don't want to challenge it. Smiling, Okina set you back to your feet and grabbed you by the shoulders. You felt her brush your shoulders off before she patted your cheek and turned away, walking back into the mists of her world. The secret god didn't say another thing. She merely stopped just when she was somewhat transparent in your view again and turned around to stare your way. She crossed her arms as that drum floated circles around her head. But you could still make out her smile, it was carved across her feature. Her threat wasn't to be taken lightly. This god meant business, and you were shaken up, and didn't want to find out what it meant to draw her ire. Her silence must have meant she was done, and now giving you the time to think her offer for work over. She was surely going to expect a response. You didn't even have to ask to know that her not getting one back eventually was going to mean you've made her shitlist. The door to Gensokyo was still hanging wide open. Okina was giving you a little wave as you clutched your sore neck. You really didn't think you had anything else to say to Dagoth Ur over there, but you still kind of want to... just because you don't want to be overshadowed by anyone, even if they are stronger.>What will you do?
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>>5411261 >Muster up a defiant glare and stride through the door without a word. Shes said all that needs to be said and we know we've been licked. Theres a certain charisma one can exude by not having to have the last word too. We already know how to give her an answer when we're ready to, no need to give her the satisfaction of seeing us squirm before her any more than this.
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>>5411261 >It's a good thing I don't respect you as one then. Come back with the proposal when you learn manners And then just leave
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>>5411261 Called it. Let's just walk out.
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>>5411301 Thats shit you get away with saying when you have reimu tier firepower backing you up. Those words will ring hollow as fuck after what just transpired. False bravado at this point would just be stupid.
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Somehow I get the feeling we don't want to piss off one of the only people who can challenge and defeat Reimu. We have about every reason to fear her right now. As for Okina's stated reasons, I think she is definitely planning on going after Hecatia somehow. Not sure how smart of her that is considering Heca is >>>> everyone in Gensokyo AND the Moon. But knowing her she must have a plan or ace up her sleeve.
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>>5411322 >>5411332 Fine, I'll change it to just leave.
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>>5411332 Considering that Okina's schtick is to basically be the Bogdanoff copypasta except she actually runs EVERYTHING without anyone realizing, I wouldnt have trouble believing that shes on par with if not beyond Heca. If Hecatia's faith is from stealing YVWH's wifi, then Okina's is from setting up shell companies pretending to be competitors and then syphoning the funds from sycophantic idiots not realizing that their chosen brands they are stanning for are actually the same damn product with a different coat of pain.
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>>5411440 I dunno, if we go by SMT logic then YHVH is the strongest god by virtue of being the most widely worshiped god
Even in Touhou logic this should still be the case considering a full party of Reimers and Remi couldn't hope to touch Yorihime when she was calling on the powers of Shinto gods, and Heca and Junko stomped the Moon
Okina on the other hand beat Reimu by tricking her, and then lost fair and square when fighting her next time at full power
If hecc is siphoning off YHVH directly then that means she's in cahoots with big G, Okina's going to need a really good plan to take her down. That's not even counting that her three bodies aren't the real Heca either.
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>>5411261 >You wanted to sneer at her...instead, to test the waters, you stepped up and raised your chin. Yeah, that's probably smart. Angering a god in their own terrain is not a good id-
>"And what if I refuse? What if I choose to keep trying to hunt you down with my new friends to get even?" Christ, that's somehow even more arrogant and brazen than the sneer could have been.
Let's walk out without sparing a second glance; actions speak louder than words.
We gotta become jacked enough to physically and spiritually suplex the secret god.
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>>5411494 >We gotta become jacked enough to physically and spiritually suplex the secret god. Looks like we're going with the Kasen route then.
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>>5411530 Does Kasen know wrestling moves? I'd honestly vote to become an apprentice to anyone who can teach us how to suplex fantastical creatures, no matter if they're evil, neutral, or good.
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>>5411540 She's an Oni, I would be surprised if she didn't. Anonymous
>>5411530 I will happily vote for a lewd pink route.
I like her lectures on moral philosophy. She seems like one of the few 2hus you could have a serious philosophical conversation with that doesnt end in 'and thats why you should worship me' Anonymous
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>>5412197 >lewd pink route I think the proper term would be Wild in bed and Horny Hermit.
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>>5412197 You know what, now that you mention it, I'll support that route
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>>5412269 should have named ourselves Richard Perry Anonymous
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>>5412335 That first name is too powerful to be in Gensokyo, it would throw everything of balance, cause an incident of itself Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6
Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 23 Sep 2022 02:22:51 No. 5412357 Report No, you decided to keep your mouth shut. You really don't have anything else to say to Okina. You turn away from the secret god and strut towards the door leading to Gensokyo in her dimension. It was going to take you directly to the Hakurei Shrine. You wondered how much time had progressed there since your last time being in Gensokyo? When you returned to the real world, it was on the same day as when you were taken. Time was convoluted between these worlds... No more dallying. You stepped through. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <span class="mu-s">The secret god Okina Matara is plotting something big. For whatever reason, her plan called for the assistance of a normal human. This was where you came in. Though, convincing you to help hasn't exactly gone swimmingly for her, and you remain defiant. Although, deep down, you still think you should at least ponder what she says, if only because the devil's advocate within you says so.</span> <span class="mu-s">There are different ways the history of this Incident can go. Depending on your choices, and who you seek out during your time here, will help decide that.</span> <span class="mu-r"><span class="mu-s">GREAT GOD WARS</span></span> <span class="mu-i">This route will see a full on war break out between two goddesses, and a decisive conclusion to the Incident. If you seek this path, then go to <span class="mu-r">Hecatia Lapislazuli</span> and <span class="mu-r">Clownpiece</span> for guidance.</span> <span class="mu-g"><span class="mu-s">THE SEALED FLAME OF HATRED</span></span> <span class="mu-i">This route will see you work together with the secret god using subterfuge in order to secure drastic benefits for Gensokyo through spiting foreign realms such as Hell and Chireiden. If you seek this path, <span class="mu-g">Matara Okina</span> and <span class="mu-g">Doremy Sweet</span> can show it to you. Perhaps there is something more behind Okina's drive as well...</span> <span class="mu-b"><span class="mu-s">EXTERMINATIONS IN PARADISE</span></span> <span class="mu-i">This route will see you embark on a mission to assist the Incident Resolvers in uncovering the truth behind Okina's doings, as well as attempting to prevent Gensokyo from becoming a battleground between western and eastern deities as a result of their meddling. If you seek to walk this path, <span class="mu-b">Hakurei Reimu</span>, <span class="mu-b">Reisen Udongein Inaba</span> and <span class="mu-b">Mima</span> can show you down it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 23 Sep 2022 02:23:59 No. 5412358 Report Quoted By:
As you pass the frame of the Backdoor leading to the Hakurei Shrine... you suddenly plummet down into some wooden boxes! "WOAH!" You crashed into them. The Backdoor was a bit deceiving, as it showed you the exterior of the Shrine, only to end up throwing you into one of the buildings! Damn that... that... Wait, what was her name again? The secret god, the one you literally just met. How is her name escaping you right now? You... you just had it... "Don't tell me..." She messed with your memories, somehow. That's the only thing you could chalk it up to right now. Had to be, you don't just have a name on your tongue one minute and then lose it the next all too suddenly like that. This god wasn't playing around, she has erased her name from your mind, or maybe you weren't able to take that memory of her name with you outside her realm. Whatever the case, you pick yourself up and grunt as you push the double doors of the building you ended up in open to go outside. And instantly, a wand is leveled at your face. <span class="mu-i">"Alright, what's the big idea?! Breaking into my storage isn't something I'm gonna forgive easil-... h-huh?"</span> "Nice to see you too, Reimu." You nonchalantly say, using the tip of your finger to move the confused Miko's gohei out of your face. <span class="mu-i">"Y-You?! You're back?! But I thought I sent you home! How can you be back so soon?!"</span> She questioned. "Well, first off... how... long has that festival been over with?" <span class="mu-i">"Mm...? You mean... the festival we threw after sending you back? It's been almost several days since then."</span> Your suspicion was correct, time IS convoluted here. Something was really amiss with that. "Long story, or short story?" <span class="mu-i">"Short,"</span> She grumbled with a huff; <span class="mu-i">"-it's been a long day and I just want to sit back and drink sake."</span> "The secret god came to me again, and offered to let me visit. Uhm... it's real fuzzy, but if what she wanted me to believe was right, the reason I was taken is because she wanted my help with something." She raised an eyebrow at you, as if really wondering, 'that's it?'. Reimu sighed. <span class="mu-i">"Well, I guess I'll have to tell Reisen that whenever she gets back. She and Marisa have been hard at work trying to track down this secret god again. I've been busy asking around, but not much turns up."</span> "Where are they now?" <span class="mu-i">"Not in a place humans like you can survive in. Last I remember, they took off a day or two ago to find the way to the Dream World so they could pass into it physically. Me? I'm waiting to hear back from a contact of mine who runs the Kourindou store down from the Village to see what he knows."</span> Oh, a 'he'. How rare.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 23 Sep 2022 02:25:01 No. 5412359 Report <span class="mu-i">"If you're wondering, that stuff you left behind is still in the guest room. I hope you didn't dispose of all the money you scrounged up from those Kappa. You're going to need it if you hope to buy your way through anything here. I'm gonna go have my drink now."</span> Reimu says. "I guess... I'll clean this all up then." You say, looking back to the mess you made landing in her storage house. <span class="mu-i">"Good."</span> She says, relieved at not having to do it herself. The Hakurei Miko walked off back to the main Shrine building, and you tidied up the storage house as quickly as you could. You were back in Gensokyo, and it felt just as nice as the last time you were here. The sun was overhead, there was plenty of day left. You could go anywhere, and do anything you wanted in the land of Fantasy.>What will Albert do next?
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>>5412359 Ask Reimu about where Mima is, time to take her up that offer
Also tell Reimu that the dream world is dangerous because the Baku is on the god's side, so Reisen and Marisa might be in trouble.
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>>5412359 I am very tempted by the GREAT GOD WARS route because I feel that out of all of them, it is the most FUCK YOU route we can do to Okina. Also, isn't Hecatia just Hecate, the god of magic? Could we perhaps get guidance from her as well? Being a greek god, would she be able to teach pankration? I also think she would be one who would find the goal of suplexing the secret god funny enough to support it.
>>5412365 Support, though, maybe with the addition of asking Reimu about knowing anyone who could help us train our mind and body. Also, we might want to see if Clownpiece is also beneath the floorboards in case we want to get in contact with the hell goddess.
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>>5412385 The problem I have with that route is that it seems it would turn Gensokyo into a battleground, and I kind of like the place. Also would most likely force the other sages to pick sides, and draw the attention of the Moryia shrine.
But I can support asking about the completly normal hermit with nothing to hide.
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>>5412390 Oh, and I don't think we need to search for Clowpiece, after the deal we made, she probably will find us very soon.
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>>5412357 >THE SEALED FLAME OF HATRED Very concerning to wonder what the real meaning behind that is...
>>5412385 I also would quite like to see Okina and Heca go at it hard but I know we probably shouldn't because then we'd be no better than Tenshi or Seija would we?
Also support going to find Clownpiece and Mima. Let's get the party together.
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>>5412418 Perhaps THE SEALED FLAME OF HATRED refers to Junko? It would not be inaccurate to call her a being made out of pure fury, and she has the whole fiery tails. Though, that being the connection brings up more questions, such as is she sealed or will be sealed? How would siding with Okina lead to her when Junko is commonly associated with Hecatia? Would Okina try to syncretize/eat Junko? Isn't Okina several gods combined together?
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>>5412390 As much as I love Kanako, Moriya is smalltime compared to Okina and Hecatia. They literally had to retreat to Gensokyo specifically just to have a chance at maintaining faith. Heca and Okina have large followings in the outside world.
Im for going on a training arc and pairing with the incident enthusiasts to stick it to the woman and stop another dumb religious war.
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>>5412446 I doubt its Junko desu, she wouldn't be helping anyone against Hecatia, not after they became bffs squashing the Lunarians together
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 25 Sep 2022 00:02:38 No. 5414746 Report Quoted By:
The first thing that your mind set about was the possibility of the danger that Reisen and Marisa could be in within the Dream World. You were powerless there, even within your own dream. You quickly went to voice this concern, going to the main Shrine building and coming upon the Miko sitting at her table, drinking and all around being lazy. "Say, Reimu, aren't you worried about the others heading off into the Dream realm, or whatever? You did say it's been a day or two since they left." <span class="mu-i">"Mmm... not really. I suppose you might be a bit worried about the Baku with how they can eat and control dreams. Well, don't be. You see, when they enter the Dream World with their physical bodies, all that power the Baku might have? It will fall right off on them because they aren't in their 'dream forms', or bound to a dream of their own."</span> "Really? It just works that way?" <span class="mu-i">"Pretty sure, yeah. Now the ruler of the Dream World, what was her name again? Doremy Sweet, I think? We've beaten her before. She's tough, but not so invincible as she'd have you think."</span> "So they'll be walking up to her doorstep directly and taking the fight to her? After all, that Baku is an ally of the secret god." <span class="mu-i">"Like you told us. If they have to beat what they need to know out of her, they will. Honestly, I'd be more worried for Doremy. Marisa might even kill her, not that killing her would totally get rid of her for good, but a Baku will really find it annoying!"</span> The Miko said in between drinking sake straight from a bottle with blushing cheeks. You guessed for now you would have to take her word for it, but you weren't totally convinced. One way or another, you thought that it wouldn't be as simple as beating Doremy to a pulp until the smug falls right off her face. If she was allied with the secret god whose name escaped you now, then there must be another trick nobody suspected hiding up their sleeves. Though, you didn't want to keep pressing the Miko, her reddish cheeks meant she was clearly getting intoxicated from the alcoholic drink she was having. Well, at least you thought. Was sake really alcoholic like beer and such was? Well, that Oni named Suika offered you some once and she was said to be drunk. Quote on quote, 'very very drunk'.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 25 Sep 2022 00:04:20 No. 5414748 Report Quoted By:
You had about one more question. "So, if I'm looking to train myself in some way, whether with my mind or body, who in Gensokyo can help me?" <span class="mu-i">"Train? You mean as if you intend to become something more than a normal human? I suppose, although I should still tell you, no matter what you do, you are and always will be an Outsider. Therefor, you can never participate under the Spell Card Rules, you understand?"</span> She states bluntly, setting her bottle down for more serious conversation. "I understand. But I know that even if I can't do that whole... danmaku thing you all can, I could still at least make myself more than fodder. If I got into a fight with a hostile human, like say a bandit or robber, I'd need to be able to defend myself. My Outsider weapon can only last so long, and I think the same about my staff thing I bought in the Village. Plus, I'd at least be able to survive weaker Youkai the old fashioned way if I didn't have any help on my side. Like the Kedama that attacked me." Reimu considers what you have to say on the matter for a good minute or two and nods slowly before she rises. <span class="mu-i">"Well, first of-"</span> (°д°) *HFFFFFUU* Your Kedama suddenly flies out of her sleeve. Fluffy crashes right into your chest and makes you stumble back as you struggle to contain the little creature. Geez, he missed you badly! <span class="mu-i">"Gah! So that's where he's been hiding. Grrnnn...!"</span> She grumled. <span class="mu-i">"Anyway, as I was saying... first of all, I do know a few who could mentor you. But I have to make one thing certain right now."</span> Reimu says as she steps a bit closer to you. Her tone was strict and she meant business, even going so far that her blush from the sake she drank totally vanished as though she simply sobered on instict. The Shrine Maiden flicked her fingers, revealing a set of paper seals between her fingers then. Ofuda, holy talismans meant for protection against disaster. Or in the Hakurei Shrine's case, for suppressing and exterminating Youkai. They were but paper, but in her hands they became powerful weapons. You Kedama glanced back at them and went cold, shyly slinking back across your shoulder to hide behind you. <span class="mu-i">"You must not, under any circumstances, attempt to transform into a Youkai."</span> "...I-I see..." You blinked. You raised a hand to your mouth and gave a little cough; "I... wasn't aware that was even possible." <span class="mu-i">"It is. On the same principle that someone who gathers enough reverence for themselves can become a god, humans may also undergo a change to become a Youkai. This is the gravest sin that humans in Gensokyo can commit. You cannot do this, no matter what. If you do... I'll have no choice but to exterminate you myself. It will be hard, because you seem to have really earned a friend in that Rabbit from Eientei, but I will follow my duty as the Hakurei Shrine Maiden."</span> You nod.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 25 Sep 2022 00:05:23 No. 5414749 Report Quoted By:
"Does that happen a lot...?" <span class="mu-i">"Thankfully? No. However, it has happened before. I recall exterminating a Villager who became a Youkai on the spot when I caught him, a man who used dangerous magic."</span> Her blush returns and she flicked her wrist again, and her Ofuda were gone. She then returned to her table and sat down with a sigh. <span class="mu-i">"Now that we're clear... I can tell you some of the people that I believe might be willing to help you in some form."</span> <span class="mu-i">"To the North of the Village, you can find the <span class="mu-r">Scarlet Devil Mansion</span>, home to the vampire Remilia Scarlet. Her gatekeeper, Hong Meiling, is a Youkai who is a master of many forms of martial arts. She guards the Mansion and doesn't allow anyone passage unless under other circumstances, but she enjoys talking to anyone who passes by, and accepting challenges from other aspiring fighters. She may be willing to teach you if you can prove you have what it takes to endure her training. However, be careful not to make yourself seem like a treat, or the vampires may want to eat you... Ahem! Of course, if Remilia knew that my Shrine provided someone worthy enough to lighten up Meiling's day, she might even consider it a treat in another way and come by to donate a huge wad of cash to me aga-... Uh, never mind that part."</span> Hm, okay. This 'Meiling' sounds Chinese, which you'd expect from a master martial artist. Sounds promising. <span class="mu-i">"Behind my Shrine some ways, you can find a pond. A Turtle named <span class="mu-b">Genji</span> lives there, he's very old and knows lots of stories that you might find useful somehow."</span> "Uh, are you implying he talks?" <span class="mu-i">"Of course he talks, why wouldn't he talk?"</span> You didn't bother elaborating that turtles in your world don't talk. <span class="mu-i">"While I wouldn't normally condone supporting rival religious temples... there are other places here besides the Hakurei Shrine. There is the <span class="mu-g">Moriya Shrine</span> based near the peak of Youkai Mountain farther North. The duo of gods that reside there, Suwako Moriya and Yasaka Kanako, would graciously accept a new follower, and might even be willing to impart some skills or large form of payment in return for whatever service you can provide them."</span> "What can they teach me exactly?" Reimu honestly shrugged; <span class="mu-i">"They tend to enjoy pushing their stupid sales schemes and construction projects. Wouldn't an Outsider like you have some know-how about that?'</span> "Uhh..." How do you explain that you're a delivery boy without her getting the wrong idea and trying to suggest you go to some postal office in the Village?
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 25 Sep 2022 00:06:25 No. 5414750 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-i">"Beyond that, they can also bestow blessings, and their Shrine has a Maiden like me who is skilled in exterminations herself. Their blessings may be valuable, if nothing else. They may also be able to help you get in good with the Kappa, since you told me you've bargained with them before. Then, there is the <span class="mu-r">Myouren Temple</span> as well, somewhere not far from the Village. It's where the gathering of Buddhists preside at."</span> "Oh, hey, Buddhism, yeah, I know that. It's like, what, the forth biggest religion in the real world?" <span class="mu-i">"That may be so, but I think you'll find their incarnation of Buddhism could be very different from whatever still exists in the Outside. The head of the Temple, Hijiri Byakuren, surrounds herself with Youkai."</span> "Oh..." <span class="mu-i">"Tch, honestly, I don't even know why I bothered mentioning it. Sure, they could teach you in the ways of the monk there, and you could learn how to expertly use a naginata, but would you really want to surround yourself with that company? The Myouren Temple is a bunch of no good show offs! And I'd even say they're even worse than the Moriya Shrine, when it comes to stealing followers! Bunch of..."</span> You could swear if she wasn't talking, the only sound of the Hakurei Shrine anyone would hear is crickets. It didn't look like many people ever came here, at all. And she did hold that festival lately. Maybe they only came for the festivals. Her donation box was looking pretty barren last time you saw it- <span class="mu-i">"Are you even listening to me?!"</span> "Uh-Uh, yeah, yeah, of course." <span class="mu-i">"Hmmm! Okay, as I was saying. In the Village, you can come into contact with <span class="mu-b">Kamishirasawa</span> <span class="mu-g">Keine.</span>. She's a friend of the person you met in the Bamboo Forest, Fujiwara no Mokou. She works as a school teacher in the Village, and knows a lot of history, maybe as much as, or even more than Genji might, but one thing to note about her is that she will go far out of her to protect humans. I gander there might be an ally there if you could convince her to your side."</span> You happened to be the one who enjoyed history lessons in school a lot more than stuff like math or biology, so this was definitely one of the stronger recommendations. Actually, admitting that might make Moriya one of the stronger recommendations if they could teach you how to be a salesman...
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 25 Sep 2022 00:07:29 No. 5414751 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-i">"Lastly, there is a Hermit who visits my Shrine from time to time. A friend of mine, <span class="mu-r">Ibaraki Kasen</span>."</span> "A Hermit? Someone who lives alone?" <span class="mu-i">"Huh? Well, I guess most of them do..."</span> "So she's basically a NEET then?" <span class="mu-i">"A... a what?"</span> "Not under education, employment, or training. It's a four letter acronym we use in the real world." Reimu seemed to curve her eyebrows at that; <span class="mu-i">"She is most definitely not a... a "NEET" if that's what you're saying. She's incredibly educated, and highly trained. In fact, she has even shown me things herself before."</span> "What about her employment...?" You snickered. <span class="mu-i">"YOU'RE GETTING OFF TRACK!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"A Hermit in this context is a human who transcends ordinary limits through supernatural abilities gained through monumental religious training. Before you compare it to being a Youkai, and I know that's what you're thinking, let me assure you it is definitely not. Hermits remain completely human, and mortal and fallible. But they are powerful indeed, and can live for millenniums."</span> Woah. Okay, you were suddenly mega-interested. <span class="mu-i">"Hermits can do all kinds of amazing things, though they are not severed from material desires like Buddhists would seek to achieve. Although I will admit, Kasen can be a very critical figure and teacher. If you're ever around when she's visiting my Shrine, you will recognize her by her pink flower she wears on her tabard."</span> That was definitely something to think towards. Living a long time without actually being cursed with immortality like that poor girl Mokou was sounded pretty great to your ears, actually. You think that meeting this Kasen could be worth it, although you aren't fond of hearing that she's very critical. That could mean many things that Reimu isn't letting you in on about this Kasen's personality, probably. Oh, you almost forgot! "Hey, where can I find miss Mima at?" <span class="mu-i">"Oh? Mima should usually be found containing herself in one of the Hokora. Try the one to the far left of the Shrine."</span> Hokora? You had no idea what that was. Maybe it referred to one of the smaller looking 'mini-shrines' dotting the outskirt of the greater Shrine. "Thanks, Reimu." You say, tipping your hat to her. <span class="mu-i">"Mhm."</span> She mouthed off, drinking her sake again.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 25 Sep 2022 00:08:49 No. 5414752 Report Quoted By:
You strut about the Shrine grounds outside after leaving the Miko to it. You searched about the premises carefully, observing the various details of the exterior. You didn't want to offend whichever Kami might be enshrined here, or any spirits that might be attracted to a religious site, but you really wanted to find miss Mima. You decided it wouldn't do any wrong to boldly knock against the wood around here. "Mima? Excuse me, Lady Mima? Are you out there anywhere?" <span class="mu-g">"Hm?"</span> A voice from behind, you turn around to witness the ghostly woman peek her head out of one of the various mini-shrines you saw. Ah, so that's what a 'Hokora' is. She turns to you and puts on an expression of surprise as she fully emerges from the Hokora, ghost-tail wiggling slightly as she lowers to eye level with you, adopting a pleasant smile. <span class="mu-g">"Ah, Albert, so nice to see you again. I wasn't expecting this today. Ah, but how exactly?"</span> "I found a way back in, or rather, I was allowed a way back in. It looks like whatever's gotten me here is far from over." <span class="mu-g">"I see. Well, you're in good hands here at least. I heard you calling for my name. How may I be of service?"</span> "W-Well, ma'am, I was thinking about my options now that I'm back. I remembered what you told me the last time I was here, s-so I was curious if that might still be possible." You stutter nervously to the ghostly lady. Asking for magical lessons appeared to bring on a lot of pressure, surely a lot more intimidating than going to the DMV to learn to drive for the first time, or a job interview. Thankfully, Mima had gained an enthusiastic smile from that and held her scepter with both hands as she nodded. <span class="mu-g">"Of course. I have plenty of time on my hands, dear, and I wouldn't have scouted you like I did if I ever intended to let that offer expire. I would be glad to teach you. The experience of getting to teach someone who has no arcane skills how to wield sorcery from the ground up again would be a refreshment to myself! I can teach you indeed, depending on when you'd like to start."</span> Oh! Good. You breath a sigh of relief and smiled back to Mima, elated to hear that. "W-Well, Lady Mima, what would you suggest staring with for a... total beginner?" She adored how respectful the tone you took with her was and extended a hand. A plethora of glowing runic symbols in her green and ghostly aura flashed into appearance before your eyes, hovering around her hand in circles. There was a waviness that looked uplifting, a small flame, an illusionary flow of water, a bubble, and an eye rune.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 25 Sep 2022 00:09:53 No. 5414754 Report <span class="mu-g">"While I'd normally have someone start off learning how to conjure flowers from their wand, or how to pull an Earth Rabbit from their hat, with the latent potential your mark proved you to possess, I think we could kick it up a notch. I could teach you the power of <span class="mu-s">Levitation</span> for a beginner, how to <span class="mu-s">Conjure Fire</span> to keep yourself warm, the mystical trait of <span class="mu-s">Healing Wounds through Absorption of Water</span>, or how to protect yourself by creating a <span class="mu-s">Forcefield</span>. Something more risky could include a novitiate level of <span class="mu-s">Divination</span>, or how to predict incoming events."</span> <span class="mu-g">"You will not get it in one day, and certainly not all of them within two or three days, but it's a start on a tall ladder to becoming an experienced magician, much like my other part-time student, Marisa. Or, any other magic wielders in these parts, such as Marisa's own father, or the diviners of the Village."</span> <span class="mu-g">"Well, what do you think?"</span> "I think I was wrong to stan Werewolf: The Apocalypse over Mage: The Ascension." <span class="mu-g">"Ahuhuhu... if you say so."</span> Though, something was picking at the back of your mind. Oh, that's right, you'd been trying to reform yourself into a proper Christian back in the real world ever since your first Gensokyo visit, and learning that God exists. There was a verse on magic, wasn't there? <span class="mu-i"><span class="mu-s">Leviticus 19:26 -"Ye shall not eat any thing with the blood: neither shall ye use enchantment, nor observe times."</span></span> The Bible denounced all forms of magic and stated that God forbid them and cursed them as evil. Black Magic, Voodoo, Curses, Enchantments, Charms, Necromancy, Divination, Mediums, Psychics, Fortune Telling, Summoning, Rituals of any sort, Druidism, Elementalism... If you practiced magic and arcane powers with Mima, you wondered if that could count as a sin, and if it would affect your Big Dipper in anyway. The thing threatening to strip your free will, the thing that reacted to your 'good boy' and 'bad boy' actions, as it stood... Out of the corner of your eye, as you are pondering Mima's offer, you see a flash from the trees. That pesky Tengu Aya was there, photographing you from afar...>[Write in] >Take on a magical lesson from Mima. (4 days time.) (+6 Cruelty) >Study your rented dictionary from Suzunaan. (21 days left.) >Seek out the turtle named Genji who lives behind the Shrine. >Seek out Clownpiece for her to accompany you. >Travel to the Human Village. >Travel somewhere else in Gensokyo. (Scarlet Devil Mansion's Gate, Myouren Temple, Youkai Forest Path, Genbu Ravine, Kourindou, Bamboo Forest of the Lost) >Might as well get it over with... go give Aya her interview so she'll leave you alone. >Donate. (1+ Grace) >Reimu seems a bit destitute... perhaps she'd appreciate it if you helped her out with a shopping list in the Village. (9+ Grace)
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>>5414754 >Reimu seems a bit destitute... perhaps she'd appreciate it if you helped her out with a shopping list in the Village. (9+ Grace) >Study your rented dictionary from Suzunaan. (21 days left.) >Ask Reimu to warn you if Kasen visits, you would like to talk to her Anonymous
>>5414754 How many options can be chosen?
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>>5414754 >>Take on a magical lesson from Mima. (4 days time.) (+6 Cruelty) >(+6 Cruelty) aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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Fuck it, even if it is sinful in YHVH's eyes, we need to be able to survive and all can be forgiven, New Testament motherfucker
I say learn Forcefield from her.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 25 Sep 2022 00:30:06 No. 5414774 Report >>5414767 Really, there is no limit so you could try to do everything if you want, but I don't see that hashing out well unless EVERYONE wants the same thing. I mean, it would be tedious to try doing everything in a row wouldn't it? Of course, trying to do more than one thing could craft some neat scenarios too.
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>>5414769 Unfortunately Albert is a proud american, and therefore a protestant, the old testament is too important for him to ignore for the new one.
So he would need to do the jewish way and rulelawyer an angel for YHVH to let him do it.
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>>5414774 Yeah, voting for everything would be ridiculous but being able to vote for more than one thing I like so long as you're cool with it
>>5414754 >Reimu seems a bit destitute... perhaps she'd appreciate it if you helped her out with a shopping list in the Village. (9+ Grace) In which case I also say we could do this after getting our lesson from Mima to balance out our karma and help the poor less fortunate Miko before she starts worshining Shion over the Hakurei God
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>>5414780 Maybe we can just get Hecatia to try putting in a good word for us so we get a little exemption from Cruelty for learning magic? She is the greek goddess of witchcraft herself and if she's leeching off YHVH's wifi she must have some relation to him since he hasn't curbstomped her for doing that yet
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>>5414780 Unless he is one of those rare catholic americans, of course.
Or he could get buff enough that he could wrestle with an angel instead, Jacob did that and got named Israel.
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>>5414783 YHVH is getting faith from all the different abrahamic faith, that mean all sects of judaism, islam, christianity and maybe even more.
I think Hecc is getting away with it because it's either not noticeable among all that paperwork or too much of a bother starting a mega hell war just to patch a leak.
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>>5414754 >Take on a magical lesson from Mima. (4 days time.) (+6 Cruelty) >Study your rented dictionary from Suzunaan. (21 days left.) >Seek out the turtle named Genji who lives behind the Shrine. >Seek out Clownpiece for her to accompany you. >Might as well get it over with... go give Aya her interview so she'll leave you alone. >Ask Reimu to warn you if Kasen visits, you would like to talk to her >Reimu seems a bit destitute... perhaps she'd appreciate it if you helped her out with a shopping list in the Village. (9+ Grace) Though I am tempted to have us travel the SDM to get training from Meiling, attempting to be a disciple of two with physically heavy training sounds like it would run us ragged. Plus, if we can become a disciple of Kasen, she probably has some form of fighting she can teach us.
I say we try learning divination from Mima, as being able to predict incoming events might include when somebody is about to hit us, which we could then dodge. The healing spell interests me still because I wonder if it can be applied to sore muscles, which, if we train hard physically, could be quite the boon. Finally, the fire spell seems like a possible opportunity to seek Mokou for advice on it, and I have a weakness for character interaction. If we want to be really blasphemous, we can try getting magic lessons for Hecc.
Then in the downtime, seek out Genji and Clownpiece, who should be around the Shrine. I think my options would require us to stay a couple nights at the Shrine, so keeping the Hakurei on good terms seems wise. Let us see if we can get the birb off our back.
>>5414785 I like that plan.
>Hermits remain completely human, and mortal and fallible. But they are powerful indeed, and can live for millenniums. Essentially a natural disaster wearing a human face and retaining human prejudices. Though I guess for Kasen, the description may not apply. I wonder if Albert can figure out her secret.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 25 Sep 2022 08:19:48 No. 5415025 Report Quoted By:
Rolled 1 (1d2) >Reimu seems a bit destitute... perhaps she'd appreciate it if you helped her out with a shopping list in the Village. (9+ Grace) (3 votes)>Ask Reimu to warn you if Kasen visits, you would like to talk to her. (2 votes) >Study your rented dictionary from Suzunaan. (21 days left.) (2 votes) >Take on a magical lesson from Mima. (4 days time.) (+6 Cruelty) (2 votes) >Rolling to decide enchantment to learn. 1 - Forcefield 2 - Divination
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 25 Sep 2022 08:20:49 No. 5415026 Report Quoted By:
> (I will calculate the effects of the rest of the votes in due time.)
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Well, despite what your noggin was telling you, despite all the time you spent trying to fit in with the community down at the New York Baptist Conventions, you were adamant you would let nothing distract you. You decided you would be better off safe than sorry. "Lady Mima, I want to learn how to cast magic from you." You say with a resolute glare. <span class="mu-g">"I see. Then, I would be happy to teach you. Tell me, what is it you wish to learn exactly?"</span> "I want to become able to defend myself, Lady Mima, I'd like to learn how to protect myself with a Forcefield spell." You felt your Big Dipper become heavier then briefly. <span class="mu-r">(6+ Cruelty)</span> <span class="mu-g">"Very well, Albert. It can be done. Your first lesson will be learning how to form and sustain a Forcefield. It will not be the strongest of any Forcefield that a sorcerous dabbler here in Gensokyo can create, but it will shield you well. You will grow attuned to your spells as you use them over your life, and they will grow stronger with you. Please, follow me. We can use the guest rooms in the Shrine to practice. I will fetch my tomes to help you as well, you will find no problem reading magical tomes, as the lettering will shift itself to a form you can discern."</span> Nodding and ready, you decide to follow Mima as she began floating off, only to be stopped again in your tracks by her. <span class="mu-g">"Ah, but one more thing."</span> "Y-Yeah...?" <span class="mu-g">"You do not have to be so formal from now on if you like. Please, you can just call me as 'sensei'."</span> She smiles. "Yes, sensei!" You could get used to that.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 25 Sep 2022 09:40:02 No. 5415050 Report For the next four days that perish to night across Gensokyo, you remained in the Hakurei Shrine, studying vigorously in the guest rooms with Mima. In the morning, you rose and bathed at one of the other ponds nearby in the woods, dried your clothes with the sunrise's sunshine, and ate a small meal to get you through each day. Your strawberries, chestnuts and dry beans from the Village went by quickly, though thankfully Reimu was able to accommodate you each day with tea she brews herself. She seemed to carry a lot of tea and sake in her stores, though meals were harder to come by. On the first day, you were instructed to read from a magical tome by sensei Mima. Along the process of learning how to formulate the spell, you were taught what Youjutsu. Spiritual power. There were components to magic that helped enable the use of it that all depended on the person. <span class="mu-s">Temperament</span> of the Soul was important. You had to tap into your spiritual self, your immaterial being to believe that the magic was real. <span class="mu-s">Space.</span> You had to keep track of both Space and <span class="mu-s">Time</span>. The space that magic is, as Mima puts it, "made alive" in is very important as a factor. The volume, mass and width of magic was envisioned by the mind using the soul, if that made any sense. Magic, like all things, naturally took time to work as well. Depending on how you believed it to be, the magic would consume time coming to fruition. You did your best to ensure your magic was timely, and deft. <span class="mu-s">Substance</span>, a subject she covers, regarded the material of the magic. For example, Marisa was able to fly using her broomstick, and she could draw forth light and heat through her medium, her Mini-Hakkero, a device made for magic. But, she could also use her fingertips. It was not dissimilar to how certain sects of Monks focused on Qi. When it came to elementalism, the seasons affected the strengths of the primal elements and magics that controlled them. Fire, Ice, Thunder, Earth, Air, Water, Blood, and even Disease. Your Hanbo stick, though a martial artist's weapon, which you also use as a walking staff, is inscribed with magical architecture on the second day of learning from Mima. They take the shape of runes and sigils not unlike the Big Dipper, mostly on the two ends.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 25 Sep 2022 09:41:05 No. 5415051 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-s">Fortune</span> had to be on your side as well, and was said by Mima to be the most important factor on the second day. She tells you that Marisa is one of the luckiest people in Gensokyo, and that is a large part on why her, an ordinary human, has become so powerful. <span class="mu-s">Ability</span> was the final aspect, it was the raw potential hidden within a soul. As far as you've come by now, you had those grounds covered well, but would not deign to ignore them out of misplaced confidence. On the third day, you are forming the spheres of your weak Forcefield in both hands. Slowly expanding it, revealing more of the magic inscriptions upon the circles of the shape. On the forth day and final day of learning from Mima, you have grown to be able to cover yourself in completely in a bubble of your own making. Your Forcefield is not the best, but it has been grasped. She bade you to refine it, work upon your ability yourself. You must become your own teacher in a way. She tells you with a proud smile at all your hard work and attention to detail that when you are ready for another lesson, she will always be haunting the Shrine. You sought to occupy yourself strenuously in the free time you got between lessons each of those four days. After all, there was no television, no video games, no internet service in Gensokyo in the slightest you knew of. You took to studying your book from Suzunaan that was rented those nights as well. <span class="mu-s">You become more literate in Japanese as a result.</span> <span class="mu-s">(16 days left on your rental.)</span>
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After the next sunrise, when night perishes to day again, it marks your fifth day being back in Gensokyo. You tended to your routine as usual, and stretched to meet the rising sun in the land of Fantasy with a yawn. You found yourself picking at your teeth with your thumb, licking over them. "Man, I could use a toothbrush... and toothpaste." You mumble to yourself. You had a heading for now. Getting dressed, you would exit the Shrine in the morn to meet the sight of Hakurei Reimu sweeping fallen leaves and petals away from her walkway with her broom. She had risen even earlier than you somehow, though that mostly may be owed to how early she slept in before you. "Hello." You throw up a wave to greet her as you walk by. <span class="mu-i">"Oh, hey. Mm? Where are you headed off to so early?"</span> She says, leaning on the broom. "The Village," You inform her, stopping at the base of the steps; "I'm real grateful you let me stay here for nearly a week, but I feel like I should go try to find somewhere to stay on my own. I don't mind crashing at someone else's but I can't live there, y'know?" <span class="mu-i">"So you're off to try finding a home is it? Honestly, I don't mind you staying for the duration of your current trip here, it's not like you've been a burden. Besides, the Shrine doesn't get much attention or business anyway, as you might have seen."</span> <span class="mu-i">'And it would be nice to have a helping hand help me clean up half the time too...' Reimu thought to herself.</span> "Well, I guess either I'll find a new place to set up base at, or I'll just go nomadic, like a gypsy or something. That sounds pretty fun actually... I could make a camp and camp out during the night on the mountains and hills and such." You say to yourself, rubbing your chin at your own idea.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 25 Sep 2022 10:00:37 No. 5415059 Report Quoted By:
"Say, can you do one thing for me? I'd like to be able to know if that Kasen figure you talked about shows up. So maybe if she swings by next time, you could give her a pointer to me? I might stick around the Village, I guess." <span class="mu-i">"Oh, yeah sure. I can actually have Aunn come tell you, I'm sure she wouldn't mind. She guards my Shrine sometimes, yes, but other times she'll even travel fast across Gensokyo to go guard the Moriya Shrine other times. She can find you by scent, and fast too. I'll let somebody know something if Kasen comes by."</span> "Thanks, Reimu. Ah, geez... I feel like I haven't done enough to repay your hospitality..." You say. And really, you felt bad that the poor girl had more tea than actual food. She rather seemed to be nearly impoverished, if she didn't have a roof over her head. But then again, this was a world with no electricity as far as you knew. Having a roof over your head in a period like this meant nothing if you had no source of income or food. <span class="mu-i">"Well, now that you mention it, I have a spare broom aroun-"</span> "How about I pay your way for supplies using my Yen?" <span class="mu-b">(9+ Grace)</span> <span class="mu-i">"-d... Uh... well... Okay, deal! In fact, let me join you! We can shop together, so you know what I'll want."</span> She says, throwing the broom aside and drawing the Gohei that was fastened to the back of her skirt's sash. <span class="mu-s">Hakurei Reimu joins your party.</span> <span class="mu-i">"Since the festival is over and I'm all out of watermelon, my pantry could use a lot of restocking. If you're offering, I won't turn you down. Come on, let's get there fast!"</span> She says, all too eager to go perusing the markets. "Heh... hehe..." You felt a little sweat drop forming on your hairline under your hat. She was going to drain you of your funds by the end of this, wasn't she? You make haste as you get to jogging with her along the road to the Village, your sack tied around your torso and enchanted Hanbo in tow.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 25 Sep 2022 10:24:03 No. 5415065 Report Quoted By:
Of course, the journey, as expected, would come grinding to a halt just as the Village was in sight. And the temperature was felt becoming somewhat colder.
<span class="mu-b"><span class="mu-s">"HALT!"</span></span>
You abruptly paused right in the middle of the road.
"Who in the world is..."
<span class="mu-i">"Shhck! Great, it's <span class="mu-b">her</span> of all people."</span> Reimu grumbled.
"Who...?"
<span class="mu-b">"ME!"</span>
You looked up at the morning sun hanging overhead as it rose even further into the sky. Slowly, a figure who appeared only as a silhouette in the sunlight descended, almost heavenly in look as they came down and landed in front of you and Reimu, who seemed more annoyed than anything.
And they...
They were...
THEY WERE...!
Shorter than you, much shorter.
<span class="mu-b">"Behold! It is I, the STRONGEST in all of Gensokyo! The greatest Fairy there ever was who lived! The one who's going to rule this land in the future and become your undisputed lord!"</span>
<span class="mu-b">"CIRNO!"</span>
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The Fairy, who made such an imposing and illustrious entry pointed up to slightly above your and Reimu's heads, curling her other arm with a fist. Her icy wings stood tall behind her back. She looked like a soul completely devoid of all fear...
"Chi... Chiri-no? ...Who?"
<span class="mu-i">"It's Cirno. She's an Ice Fairy."</span>
Cirno seemed a bit shocked at being taken so lightly, and she spun her arms in circles from the joints, hopping on one foot as she stumbled before regaining her composure and stance, crossing her arms.
<span class="mu-b">"Hey! You better not be underestimating me, or you're going to regret it! I heard from my fellow Fairies that there was a Human who defeated a Youkai on these roads. They sounded pretty tough, and I felt like fighting just because I want to fight! So I've set out to find them, and beat them to a pulp myself, just to show everyone that I am truly the strongest, once again!"</span>
"So you're here to kick my ass?"
<span class="mu-b">"Huh? Your what? Did you mean, kick your butt? No. I'm not here for you, I'm here for the man said to have beaten a Youkai on this road."</span>
"..."
Reimu nudged your shoulder with her elbow. <span class="mu-i">"...Fairies aren't very smart."</span>
"Duly noted."
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sun 25 Sep 2022 10:25:07 No. 5415067 Report <span class="mu-i">"H-Hey! You completely misunderstood what we said!"</span> Suddenly, there were even more Fairies. The Three Fairies of Light flew in behind Cirno, joining her on the road suddenly, and another with green hair and golden rimmed wings. <span class="mu-b">"Ouh...? Dai-chan! Luna-chan! Star-chan! Sunny-chan! Have you all come to witness me pummel the warrior human spotted on these roads you told me about?"</span> <span class="mu-i">"No, we came to clarify!"</span> Star Sapphire spoke up, eyeing you from behind Cirno. <span class="mu-b">"Aha, clarify. Alright! ...What does that mean?"</span> <span class="mu-i">"I-It means you heard something we said but understood it the wrong way!"</span> Luna Child stressed. <span class="mu-i">"We didn't say a man beat a Youkai all by himself on this road. We said we saw a man fighting a Youkai alongside the Rabbit from the Bamboo Forest."</span> Sunny Milk explained. <span class="mu-b">"Soooo... I should beat up that Rabbit instead?"</span> <span class="mu-i">"N-No! Cirno, what I think they're trying to say is that t-the Rabbit beat the Youkai. Y-You probably shouldn't try challenging them... j-just so you won't get hurt."</span> The one known as Dai-chan tried to reason with Cirno. Cirno shook her head and kept her fierce smile. <span class="mu-b">"Pah! I'm not worried! I'll find that Rabbit and rip their ears off! They're probably fake ears anyway!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"W-Well... come to think of it, we all fled before we even saw the fight... we don't actually know if if it was the Rabbit or him who beat the Youkai."</span> Luna Child says, pointing to you. Cirno's gaze turns to you, and she seems to be taken back a bit by that. <span class="mu-b">"Huh? Why are you pointing at him?"</span> <span class="mu-i">"He's the man we saw."</span> Star Sapphire says. Cirno's grin grew bigger as she raised an eyebrow at you. <span class="mu-b">"Oh, is he now...?"</span> The Ice Fairy suddenly took flight, hovering off the ground and up towards you and Reimu, who looked so done with her already as she pinched her nose bridge. <span class="mu-b">"Alright you! I've found you at last! Now I, Cirno, challenge you to a duel! There is no prize, I just wanna tenderize that pretty face of yours until it looks like someone smeared a tomato on it! Except in this case, it won't be tomato paste, but your BLOOD from me dominating you!"</span> <span class="mu-b">"Do you accept?"</span> <span class="mu-i">"You want me to handle this now?"</span> Reimu asks. <span class="mu-b">"HEY, I DIDN'T ISSUE THE CHALLENGE TO YOU!"</span> Cirno barked at her. To be honest, she didn't look that tough. And, you were feeling a bit confident since you learned magic from Mima. You bet you could knock this brat out with a well placed blow from your Hanbo...>What will you do?
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>>5415067 Masaka, Cirno-sama.....!
Game over man, GAME OVER! We can't hope to beat her, she's the strongest.... we'll never win.....
>Accept Cirno's challenge. Just for the hell of it, I wanna see what will happen before Reimu slaughters her for us.
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>>5415067 >Use award-winning acting skills to put on a shocked face and point behind Cirno, saying, "What the hell is that!?" then, when she is turned around to look, we hit her over the head with our stick. I don't entirely understand how we would fight her fairly, considering she can fly and we cannot. The only solution I could think of was using our gun, but shooting a childlike creature does not seem like something Albert would do. If the trick fails, we should cover ourselves in a forcefield and send our Kedama out to attack Cirno's face.
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>>5415067 >I didn't defeat the Youkai personally, I'm not allowed to fight in Danmaku. So Reimu would be the one to be fighting you. >How about another type of challenge? A game of tick-tack-toe, hide-and-seek, riddles or I spy? Since you are the greatest fairy you must be the best one at it too, right? Cirno really is the strongest fairy
other than clownpiece but she is Hecate's protege from hell there's no way we are physically beating her.
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Honestly, Cirno is a glass cannon On one hand, her ice could actually be strong enough to kill us if it hits right On the other? She's still a Fairy even if she's the strongest one, we have a good amount of cruelty so the big dipper will protect us better than it did against Rumia, and now we have Forcefield too, we can probably outlast her attacks until she gives up.
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>>5415362 Yeah, but spell card rules says she can't do that, especially in front of Reimu.
On the other hand, that means we can't kill her, which is tough when she's so frail.
I'm all for stalling.
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>>5415402 We are an outsider, the spell card rules don't count for us.
Plato said that human was a featherless chicken, but Cirno says we are a dry frog.
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>>5415402 >spell card rules >applying to us Anonymous
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>>5415050 >The staff is our medium >not our Gun Damn and here I was hoping we would make a Caster.
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Why not instead of using the hanbo to shoot at the fairy, we use it to dig a tunnel from an angle? From there, we can force her to come to us on foot, ambushing her once she walks into the dark!
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>>5415091 Support. We cant danmaku so we cant fight fair. I want to bonk the baka so she becomes a reoccurring obstacle out for revenge.
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I don't think we can really do anything besides the forcefield for now, can we? We'd have to sink time into learning explosion magic like Marisa has if we want to be able to shoot stuff.
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>>5415483 Can't our gun dig a man-sized foxhole into the ground with its magical ammo? We can stack cover and just make it an absolute pain for her to actually hit us.
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>>5415486 Since when did we have magical ammo??? We only have an ordinary revolver
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>>5415486 Derp, I confused it for the hanbo. From what I remember about how danmaku works in relation to materials, even if it's too weak to do more than bruise someone, it always rips through metal and stone like no one's business.
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>>5415497 Yeah but we don't know if we can into danmaku since we are outside the rules that govern it.
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>>5415502 I mean, the projectiles themselves have a ton of utility outside of hitting people with them. You can use them to break through metal locks or dig holes with ease.
If we can't fly, then we must bend the earth we stand on to our will!
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>>5415505 Here's the issue I have with your plan, I don't think Albert ever learned how to shoot a danmaku bullet.
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>>5415608 Only Danmaku Albert’s got on him right now is 5 rounds of .44 magnum. That’ll deal with the fairy right quick but I can’t imagine it would be good for his psyche.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 26 Sep 2022 08:36:59 No. 5416009 Report Quoted By:
Raising a hand and brushing aside Reimu's offer, you caught the Miko off guard as you stepped forward towards the haughty Ice Fairy with a smirk more towards the left side of your mouth. "So, you just want a little contest, is that right? No killing involved, just a fight, that could end with bruises and injuries?" <span class="mu-i">"Albert, what are you saying now...?"</span> <span class="mu-b">"That's right, a little battle for the sake of battling! If you die, that's on you really! But if you wanna keep your life and walk away unscathed, you can forfeit now and admit that I'm far stronger than you."</span> Cirno explained, throwing little punches at the air in anticipation of a fight. "I accept." <span class="mu-i">"...?!"</span> The Shrine Maiden and the other Fairies alike seemed shocked that you were actually challenging Cirno. For the Fairies, it was worry that someone was going to get hurt really bad for no good reason other than bullheadedness, and what good would a Fairy like Cirno be for pranking if she was going around with a limp? Really, it just seemed like it was going to only make the relationship shared between Humans and Fairies, an already sour one, even worse. For Reimu, it was disbelief you were actually going to feed Cirno's ego, and maybe even get yourself killed as well. But you had a plan. <span class="mu-b">"Hahahaha! Very well! Then if you accept my challenge to a duel, let's begin! KYAAAHHH!"</span> <span class="mu-i"><span class="mu-b">アイスキック - Ice Kick</span></span> The wings of the Ice Fairy slinked back a bit, and a sudden freezing sensation across the air billowed forth as she took flight, growing ice around her feet into a blocky shape before she suddenly dove forward at a blinding speed, smashing right into you with her foot! The ice generated shattered on contact, adding force behind her blow! "K-GHUUUH!" You felt the strike involuntarily cause you to spew saliva to the air as you went backwards, taken off your feet for a split second by the momentum as you fell to your back, quickly clutching your chest... or lower. She might have hit you right in the groin with that kick. Yeah, she definitely hit you right in the groin. God, why man...?! "H-Hey! Chill out...! Chill the fuck out for a second!" You said, waving your hand as you propped yourself up on your Hanbo, recovering faster than you imagined you could. <span class="mu-b">"Chill? I am chill!"</span> Cirno said, landing to bounce back and forth on her feet, still holding her dukes up like a boxer. "No! I mean cool it... N-No, I mean... Agh! Just wait a damn second! You didn't give me time to prepare myself!" Reimu had facepalmed from where she observed the action, the Fairy audience wincing at the brutal attack. Cirno just seemed confused. <span class="mu-b">"Wha-...? Time to prepare yourself? Ehhh? I thought you would be a strong opponent, since you defeated a Youkai probably! You seriously need time to get ready for a fight to the death? What Youkai was lenient enough to let you have prep time without just going straight for your throat?"</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 26 Sep 2022 08:38:03 No. 5416010 Report Quoted By:
You coughed as you got back to your feet then. That attack she used on you... it wasn't a Spell Card, was it? There wasn't any Danmaku coming out, so you guessed it must not be. If that was what a tiny Fairy like her was capable of, you didn't even want to know what anyone else could do outside the Spell Card system. You were a bit glad to have a Forcefield, more glad than before. You took the Hanbo up in both hands and stood with feet slightly parted from each other, pacing a few steps closer to the Ice Fairy as she resumed her combat stance, smirk unfaltering as you were now gritting your teeth, agitated by her after all. <span class="mu-b">"Ready now, you lunkhead?"</span> She taunted. "Yeah...">Use award-winning acting skills to put on a shocked face and point behind Cirno, saying, "What the hell is that!?" then, when she is turned around to look, we hit her over the head with our stick. (2 votes) You held your ground, locking eyes with the brat, only a mere seven feet between set you both apart. Neither you nor her made a sudden move. Except, your eyes were wandering off to her left, you let your scowl slowly recede. Cirno seemed to take notice of this after a few seconds and it caught her attention when you just looked off to the side and away from her. <span class="mu-b">"Hey? What's the big idea? Are you getting distracted during a fight? Hah! You must not be a very bright-"</span> "What the Hell is that?!" You said, pointing to the air. All the Fairies turned their attention that way in unison, with Cirno's focus flying there as she under the impression that there was some greater danger nearby. Reimu however, knew what you were up to and totally expected this sort of dirty maneuver. "HAH!" You rushed forward and swatted Cirno across the top of her head with the full length of your Hanbo! <span class="mu-b">"AAAAGH!"</span> Had her hair not been in the way, you were sure you'd have seen a comical red lump swell on her head. She fell to her knees and rolled across the stone paved road. Reimu was considering breaking it up now, the Three Fairies of Light could only sigh, they knew Cirno was only going to get herself hurt. The green haired 'Dai-chan' seemed to be worrying over the fight continuing with an audible gasp. <span class="mu-b">"OW! OW! OW! OW! OW! OW-HOOOWWW!"</span> She had a tear in her eyes. Some part of you felt really bad for having to use such an underhanded tactic against her. She basically looked almost like a child in your eyes... <span class="mu-r">(2+ Cruelty)</span> But then again, she was being a real pain in the ass with her little burst of megalomania! You were also kind of glad you taught her a lesson. <span class="mu-b">(2+ Grace)</span> "So, feel like fighting anymore?" You say, believing the blow to have taken the wind out of her for sure. <span class="mu-b">"Hmph!"</span> Nope. She hops up to her feet.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 26 Sep 2022 08:39:13 No. 5416011 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-b">冷凍光線 - Freezing Lasers</span> "FORCEFIELD!" You exclaim, raising your Hanbo. You erected a barrier quickly, blocking an incoming beam of pure frost! It freezes along the border of your magical construct, building up around the spherical shape. It was like a statue of ice forming around it. "Hey... that's kind of cool..." You say, absentmindedly. <span class="mu-b">"THIS ONE'S EVEN COOLER!"</span> <span class="mu-b">真夏のスノーマン - Midsummer Snowman</span> You saw Cirno roll a ball of snow across the ground. Hah! What was a little ball of snow going to... "Nuts..." Well, it grows larger suddenly as it rolls. Much, MUCH larger, until it's more like a snowball the size of a boulder rolling towards you rapidly. "...!" You closed your eyes and held the Hanbo fast as you braced for impact. The huge snowball rammed right into your shield, and there was a massive shattering of the ice that built up along it. The immense force ejected snow in every direction as the ball exploded, and your barrier suddenly deformed and morphed under the wait, to your suspense. "No... noooo... no, no, NO!" It failed, you couldn't keep it up. A flood of snow smacks you right in the face. You get taken down to the ground and almost completely buried in it, coughing as you caught some in your mouth. You were lying on your back with a foot of snow on top of you, your head and hands almost perfectly sticking out of it like you been buried at the beach. Triumphantly, Cirno landed on top of where your chest was, adding not that much more weight as she crossed her arms with a smile. <span class="mu-b">"Hah! Your puny little magic spell wasn't a match! It looks like you can't keep up with me."</span> "K-Kah! Ahhh... alright, fine, you win! I can't beat you, now will you get off...?" <span class="mu-b">"Not so fast, you have to tap out first so it's offici- Ach!"</span> Cirno received a swift pop to the back of her head by Reimu's Gohei, the Miko now ending the fight; <span class="mu-i">"That's enough, Cirno! Knock it off already before someone seriously gets injured!"</span> <span class="mu-b">"Ahh! Alright, alright! I'll stop, I swear!"</span> She said. She was an idiot for sure, but she wasn't about to challenge Reimu. Growling a bit, the Miko waved her hand, eliciting some form of shockwave to come forth, blowing the snow off of you and clearing the way for you to get up, you held onto your hat and pushed yourself up, teeth chattering slightly from how cold it was. Over yonder, the Three Fairies were giggling at your expense, and 'Dai-chan' was relieved the fight stopped. However, the arrogant Ice Fairy was not done making a butt of herself there, staring down at you curiously as she rubbed the top of her head. Then, eyes went wide as if a light bulb appeared above her head and lit up.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 26 Sep 2022 08:41:06 No. 5416014 Report Grinning, Cirno bent over closer to your ear; <span class="mu-b">"Now that we established that I am in fact the strongest and have humiliated you in combat, I can see there's clearly one thing you're in dire need of, Outsider! Uh... you are an Outsider, right? I think Star mentioned hearing that from the Youkai you beat, and at that festival..."</span> "And what's that...?" You groaned the words words out, still winded from the beating. <span class="mu-b">"Protection! Luckily for you, I, the Strongest Fairy in all of Gensokyo, seek to become a real inspiring leader when I'm one day in charge of this place! Someone everyone will look up to! Especially you humans! So I propose a little deal, if you agree to become my minion who does whatever I command of you, I'll protect you since you're too weak to defend yourself! Think about it, your chances of survival will increase dramatically! Or was it 'drastically'...?"</span> "Are you fuc... Are you kidding me?!" How far up her... was her head?! 'Beating' you must have really gone to this Fairy's head that quickly. It was unreal... just like this world! <span class="mu-i">"I thought I told you to knock it off, what are you up to now?"</span> <span class="mu-b">"Hey! It's not what you think! Besides, it's a good deal! I get slave labor and he gets to live! It's very fair, take it from the Fairy."</span> Cirno argued. <span class="mu-i">"He doesn't have to worry about that because I'm currently keeping him safe from Youkai! He's traveling with me, for goodness sake..."</span> Reimu insisted. <span class="mu-b">"But will you be able to do it forty five, twenty thirty, around the clock?"</span> She raised an eyebrow. <span class="mu-i">"You mean, twenty four seven, three sixty five?"</span> <span class="mu-b">"Hah! So you admit it then!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"Oahhh! That's it, you! Come here!"</span> <span class="mu-b">"Waah!"</span> Cirno ran on her feet as Reimu tried grabbing at her for some more discipline. The Three Fairies of Light kept their distance with fear of being on the receiving end themselves, but 'Dai-chan' flew forward and grabbed the back of Reimu's skirt, trying to slow her down, pleading not to hurt Cirno anymore, but only uselessly as she was dragged along by Reimu easily. It was like trying to lasso a speeding train. <span class="mu-s">Level of Karma</span> <span class="mu-r">15.20%</span> <span class="mu-b">29%</span>>Accept Cirno's offer, reluctantly... thus feeding her already massive ego even more! (Cirno joins your party.) (9+ Cruelty) >Decline. You already had one chaotic Fairy willing to follow you, you couldn't take two of them! Reimu, give her a spanking! (5+ Grace)
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>>5416014 >Decline. You already had one chaotic Fairy willing to follow you, you couldn't take two of them! Reimu, give her a spanking! (5+ Grace) The madman actually accepted a challenge from the strongest!? Truly, Albert's arrogance knows no bounds. He has eyes yet cannot see Youkai mountain!
Though I am dearly tempted by the idea of assembling a fairy horde to direct at Okina, I think Albert would start going insane if we made him slave labor to Cirno and resign himself to losing common sense in Gensokyo. It would also be horribly funny that instead of becoming subordinate to Okina, we end up under a damned fairy. If I continue down this thought train, I think I'll end up changing my vote because of how out of the left field the subordinate decision would be for everyone observing Albert, including himself.
We need training on using our stick effectively or enough strength to knock out a fairy. Perhaps we should have asked Cirno a riddle to make her bluescreen though it was also possible she would have just proceeded with the fight anyways.
Would it be possible for Albert to constantly maintain a forcefield around himself, or would that require too much conscious thought to be effective?
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>>5416019 Yeeep that went about the way I thought it would, although I am glad we clocked her a good one and gave her something to remember us by, a bruised head
Also I think serving her to get her on board would be pretty funny too considering the history fairies already share with Okina but I'm totally sure if we should yet myself so I'm abstaining from voting right away
As for our forcefield failing, it put up a good struggle at least but like we were told by Mima (I think?) we need to get experience and train ourselves by using it to make it more powerful, I'm sure we can catch up to the barrier Marisa blocked the big log thrown by Kanako with if we keep at it! Or we might get crushed by the next huge thing thrown our way! God help us if we run into Tenshi hahaaaa.....
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Damn bratty Cirno, she is in need of correction...
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>>5416019 Also I'll support this vote for now, not surr how useful Cirno would actually be as part of our party
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>>5416019 Also I'll support this vote for now, not sure how useful Cirno would actually be as part of our party
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>>5416014 >Decline. You already had one chaotic Fairy willing to follow you, you couldn't take two of them! Reimu, give her a spanking! (5+ Grace) I said this would happen.
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>>5416014 >Decline. You already had one chaotic Fairy willing to follow you, you couldn't take two of them! Reimu, give her a spanking! (5+ Grace) >Make a declaration to Cirno that we will never become her subordinate, and one day we will be strong enough to challenge her title as the strongest with our own power! Reoccurring mini boss battle route GO!
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>>5416271 >Make a declaration to Cirno that we will never become her subordinate, and one day we will be strong enough to challenge her title as the strongest with our own power! I could get behind this one as well, I can see this leading to hijinks with Cirno showing up unexpectedly at the wrong place at the wrong time just to fight us.
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A somewhat relevant image.
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>>5416681 Seeing Okina's robe from the back made me think of Goku.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 27 Sep 2022 11:17:38 No. 5417339 Report Quoted By:
>Decline. You already had one chaotic Fairy willing to follow you, you couldn't take two of them! Reimu, give her a spanking! (5+ Grace) (3 votes) <span class="mu-b">"EEP!"</span> Cirno cried out with tears welling in the sides of her eyes with she was suddenly popped then in her back by an orb spawned from thin air by Reimu, a black and white Yin-Yang she sent flying right at the Fairy using her Gohei. <span class="mu-b">"S-So, what's your answer...?!"</span> She said, running by you as Reimu lobbed another Yin-Yang her way, narrowly Cirno was able to dodge it. "I'll pass." <span class="mu-b">"Tch! Well fine, but don't come crying back to me when you realize how dumb your answer is, i-idiot! Owch!"</span> You shook your head and stood up, raising an arm at Reimu to slow her down when she was about to shower Cirno with more Yin-Yang orbs. <span class="mu-i">"Hmph."</span> She dispelled them.>Make a declaration to Cirno that we will never become her subordinate, and one day we will be strong enough to challenge her title as the strongest with our own power! (2 votes) "Hey, you! You better keep in mind, I'm not gonna forget what you did to me! You made an enemy today, and I, Albert, swear this much, I'm going to get better, a LOT better and then next time we fight I'm going to beat you for sure! We'll see who's 'strongest' then, you rugrat!" You say, putting on the best 'angry' voice you could while shaking a fist at the Ice Fairy as she retreated alongside Daiyousei. <span class="mu-b">"Hah!"</span> Cirno laughed; <span class="mu-b">"Is that right? Well I'm looking forward to it! I'll beat you again, any time at any place! You'll see!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"That's enough fighting for today. Go play elsewhere now, we have somewhere to be. And don't get anyone more hurt playing around! I mean it!."</span> Reimu said, shooing the Fairies with a gesture.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 27 Sep 2022 11:18:41 No. 5417340 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-i">"Let's go tip the cow lady at the river!"</span> Luna Child threw her finger up. The rest of the Fairies hastily agreed with a cheer and you saw the lot of them take off in flight away from you and Reimu in the opposite direction. The Shrine Maiden sighed as she started back into her walk with you, turning to give you a tired expression. <span class="mu-i">"Do you really intend to get caught up fighting her again? I didn't think you were this vindictive..."</span> "Well... she seemed pretty happy to win, and the others must have been pretty entertained watching her take my lights out. I guess if I really do get better to the point I wouldn't have to worry about someone on her level... I might just conveniently still 'lose' anyway, since she's the 'strongest'. We'll see." You say with a chuckle. Reimu chuckled herself and smiled at that; <span class="mu-i">"Ah, so that's your aim. Ever the people-pleaser I suppose. But I wouldn't count on it, after all, she might just forget you in a day or two anyway. She's a typical Fairy idiot after all."</span> "A funny one." All things considered, you didn't truly see the giggling little winged ones as a true menace. Though, Reimu explains along the rest of the way what Fairies really are; the embodiments of nature. They enjoy playing and pranking others, they're a mischievous sort, not very bright a lot of the time and prone to getting into trouble. However, they were picked on a lot by the rest of Gensokyo's inhabitants, with Humans resenting them over some pranks getting Humans killed before and Youkai viewing them as weak fodders and pests. The relation shared between Humans with Fairies was stained, and Reimu even tells you the Villagers encourage beating Fairies up, to the point they view beating one up just because you feel like it as completely normal. That didn't sit so right with you. You didn't feel like that Cirno should be killed for what she did to you, because despite how she talked about massacring you, she only asked you to tap out and submit after all. You learn new things every day. But right now, your mind was mostly on one thing, getting warmed up after that experience.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 27 Sep 2022 11:19:57 No. 5417343 Report Quoted By:
And the Village was near at last. You and Reimu took to the streets and quickly headed off the way of the market commons. In particular, it was more off towards the southern end of the Village. You wanted to go to the seventh street, to the noodle shop you remembered there from your previous trip alongside Reisen. The one she said to sell soba, and you were curious to try it. <span class="mu-i">"So you want to stop for a bite? Alright, but I'm going to need quite a load of things by the time we're done here. I hope your bag has plenty of space."</span> "Whatever you want, I'll carry it, no sweat off my back." <span class="mu-i">"Thanks!"</span> But, just as you and her were about to enter the shop, something caught her eye that made her hesitate and you looked to see yourself. <span class="mu-i">"Come one, come all! My wares are freshly forged, hot off the anvil! All top quality for sure!"</span> A girl with blue hair on the sidelines of the streets, her stock seeming to be very popular. She had a carpet rolled out putting the metalworks on display. Among them, useful things such as utensils, locks, nails, and parts to tools like the heads of a hammer and scythe for crops. She sold to Villagers of all kinds, and even the metal bits of weapons to would be Youkai Exterminators. Perhaps her most interesting feature was her heterochromia. She had one eye blue, the other red, and spared a wave over to Reimu as she sat on top of a stool, hiding something she grasped by a pole under a big burlap tarp. "Friend of yours?" <span class="mu-i">"Eh, I wouldn't say that, she isn't exactly popular for what she really likes to do beyond blacksmithing. She's Tatara Kogasa, a Tsukumogami. She's an umbrella that animated after being discarded, and sometimes scurries around the Shrines."</span> "...She's a 'what'...?" <span class="mu-i">"A Karakasa Obake, a Youkai Umbrella. Ah, I guess this is your first time encountering one of these. Tsukumogami are Youkai that arise from ordinary objects that lose their purpose or face abandonment. Kogasa isn't a threatening Youkai, though you shouldn't tell her that unless you plan on making her cry. She tries scaring people to feed on spirit, but she also earns a keep by being a pretty good blacksmith. In fact..."</span> You only followed when Reimu headed towards Kogasa, who stood up to greet her. <span class="mu-i">"Reimu!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"Kogasa, selling a fine selection I see."</span> <span class="mu-i">"Yes! Yes! I spent a lot of time forging to build up a greater stock so I can rake a lot of money!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"What's the occasion? You don't covet money often."</span> Kogasa stared blankly with her mouth agape, averting her gaze to the ground. She looked like she'd seen a ghost- Or, well, you guessed things like her were kind of like ghosts already weren't they? <span class="mu-i">"...Kogasa, what did you do?"</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 27 Sep 2022 11:21:08 No. 5417344 Report Quoted By:
The Tsukumogami rubbed the back of her head. <span class="mu-i">"Hehehe... h-hehe... I... I mucked up the cemetery near Myouren Temple trying to scare some old couple. W-e-Well, they weren't very scared... and the old coot threw firecrackers at me."</span> Reimu seemed a bit surprised at that, but didn't implore further. Kogasa already looked to be on the edge of bursting out crying and shivering in fear. <span class="mu-i">"W-Well, anyway, the firecrackers ended up setting some trees on fires, and it spread to the Temple."</span> <span class="mu-i">"You're joking..."</span> Reimu said, surprised something like that could have happened. But as you could tell, she also seemed very amused with the occurrence, as she smirked slightly at it. <span class="mu-i">"I was confronted by Byakuren-s-sama... she didn't seem infuriated, but she did tell me I would have to pay a fee for the damages I caused! So I'm t-trying to w-work it up as f-fast as I... as I can b-b-b-b-before the Temple gets impatient or something and sends one of their assassins after me...!"</span> Kogasa spit it out, breathing heavily. "Assassins...?" <span class="mu-i">"Y-Yeah! Not many know it, but Byakuren-sama has assassins who do her bidding and take out the trash. I saw one once, they beat me up badly! They had multicolored wings but they didn't finish me off. I took that as my warning so I want to satisfy Byakuren-sama before she sends one with killing intent!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"Okay, okay. Knock it down a notch. Ahem... I'm glad you're here actually. You see, I also had an accident myself."</span> Reimu started. <span class="mu-i">"It's the needles, isn't it?"</span> The umbrella correctly guessed. <span class="mu-i">"Yeah.. I... sort of lost them practicing my throwing because Genjii distracted me, hahah..."</span> Kogasa shook her head then, which shocked Reimu. <span class="mu-i">"Wha-?"</span> Kogasa reached under the burlap tarp covering the thing attached to a pole she carried. You guessed that might have been the umbrella part of her, which is why she deemed fit to hide it. You couldn't imagine how that umbrella looked underneath, because you saw a big tongue or something slightly distend from it to put a folded blue wrapping into Kogasa's hand, which she held up to reveal were indeed a set of many shiny and pointy needles, which Reimu desired greatly. <span class="mu-i">"I thought you might come for more one day, but I refuse to give them to you unless you pay up for real this time!"</span> Kogasa said, suddenly putting on a firmer demeanor, which didn't please Reimu all too much. "...What's she mean by that?" You spoke up, ever the questionnaire. Reimu didn't know how to say it, and she was a bit nervous then to admit it, so Kogasa did so for her. <span class="mu-i">"I offered to give Reimu her last set of throwing needles to use in her arsenal, but when I asked her to pay up, she didn't because her pockets were dry. Since she already had the needles, she decided that instead of giving me yen, she'd throw them at me instead! The rudeness of it! The very audacity, to throw the needles forged for her at the very smith who made them!"</span> "Reimu..."
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 27 Sep 2022 11:22:11 No. 5417347 Report <span class="mu-i">"Look, I didn't mean anything but it, it's just that as the Hakurei Shrine's Miko, I don't take too kindly to Youkai making demands of me!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"Unless they happen to merely be asking for tea, right? Maybe I should have asked you to pay me with tea mixture seeing how you have more of that than you do actual money! Kukukuku!"</span> Kogasa laughed, sticking her tongue out until she shied away from Reimu growling; <span class="mu-i">"A-Anyway! I can't part with these needles without getting something out of it... so let's say, mmm... ninety thousand yen!"</span> ¥90,000!? <span class="mu-i">"Ninety thousand?! You think that's a fair price for some needles?!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"For these? Of course! After all, you won't find anyone else who can make them, I'm the greatest blacksmith in Gensokyo for sure! And I know you need them, you simply won't leave this Village without them. Besides, you never approach me anyways, and if you're doing it now then I know you really want them~"</span> Kogasa says, thinking she has Reimu on the ropes. <span class="mu-i">"You know, I could always just hunt you down and take them by force."</span> Reimu suggests, pretty callously too. <span class="mu-i">"Y-You wouldn't! Not in the middle of broad daylight, in the center of the street with everyone watching! You c-can't just go making a scene like that!"</span> Kogasa claims, back on the brink of terror. Reimu smiled a bit sadistically; <span class="mu-i">"Why not? I'm the Shrine Maiden who handles Youkai affairs. All I'd have to do is proclaim your wares were cursed and reveal you for a Youkai, then I could say I have to 'confiscate' them for purification. And I'd get my needles anyway!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"B-But! But... I-I need the money to pay Bya-buh-buhyrakuren w-withff!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"That's not my problem, I didn't go torching the Buddhist Temple, as much as I'd like to."</span> Reimu says. Kogasa has to look away to wipe some tears from her face before any of the other customers noticed. Nobody else had taken notice of the whole conversation either because the Villagers were waiting respectfully for the Miko to conclude her business first. Was this how Reimu usually treated Youkai? The ones that offend her at least? Geez... you were glad she was on your side. Of course, this didn't seem like any business of yours, which is why you currently held your tongue, but you did feel a little bad for Kogasa. Assassins sounded like nasty business, although you were aware that Reimu was nonplussed by the claim of potential assassins, as though she didn't believe it, or knew something neither you nor Kogasa did. You didn't feel like doing anything here would impact your Big Dipper. You could simply let Reimu handle it herself.>What will you do? Nothing's always an option...
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>Ask the umbrella to guide us to the Kappa in the village, stating we have something to pawn off to them that could cover the price and then some. Time to visit humanity's best friends and pawn off the phone we have. I do not think we will get much use out of it here. Should have brought salt with us to sell when we came through the door.>I didn't go torching the Buddhist Temple, as much as I'd like to Ah, Futo.>Kogasa has to look away to wipe some tears from her face before any of the other customers noticed. Don't bully the umbrella; she's already sad enough.
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>>5417347 >bullying the umbrella Oh HELL NO
THAT IS ABSOLUTELY ONE HUNDRED BILLION % N O T A L L O W E D
I'M SORRY REIMU I LIKE YOU BUT I DON'T FUCKING THINK SO SISTER
>Offer to pay the full price Kogasa's asking. We have enough money, fuck it, we already knew we were going to get drained the moment we had Reimu tag along, I say we go ahead and use it. We can think of ways to recover and get more cash later. Right now we need to make Kogasa
our contingency plan wife in case the lewd pink route with Kasen doesn't work out happy.
Also because I think pawning off our shit to Kappa is a bad idea, just because there's no internet doesn't make our phone useless when it has shit like an in built calculator app, notepad and camera and shit. It's just as useful as our gun if you think about it
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>>5417347 >Reimu, by the love god almighty either pay the living umbrela or don't go without the needles. A priest that goes around bullying and stealing is one that people don't take seriously. >There are plenty of those types back home, and they always end up with empty chruches and called charlatans behind their backs. People would show up for the holyday events, but only the rare diehard followers would actually go everyday. >>5417359 If you are going to kappaland, buy cucumbers first
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>>5417395 Fuck, I was still rewriting when I hit post
>Reimu, by the love god almighty either pay her or go without the needles. A priest that goes around bullying and stealing is one that people don't take seriously. >I don't know about how things are here, but back home those types of pastor end up with empty churches and called charlatans behind their backs. People would show up for the holidays, but only the most diehard followers would actually regularly visit or pay their tithes. Anonymous
>>5417359 I like the idea of pawning the phone, but maybe not to solve this particular problem. And let’s not assume that it’s going to be that valuable to them. We don’t know what they will pay until we ask.
>>5417359 Paying full price cuts our resources really short for what is ostensibly a charity case, let’s negotiate her down or offer her another option instead.
>>5417395 Support for giving reimu advice on how not to be a shithead as a religious leader.
>Kogasa, your problem is that you need to earn money to pay back the temple but are worried that they’ll send an assassin after you if you don’t do it quick like right? >How about you give us a discount on those needles, and in exchange Reimu let’s you hang around her shrine when you aren’t making money until you’ve payed it off? It sounds like that place is one of the safest places to be if you’re worried about being attacked by Youkai. >If she’s really the best person to make you more needles then its in your interest to keep her alive Reimu. Are you willing to let her stick around for a while? To be a merchant you must be willing to cut deals and leverage more than just money. Influence, mutual protection pacts, future services, all things are on the table.
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>>5417409 Support for lecturing the shrine maiden; we will end up turning into another Kasen before too long.
How many cucumbers should we buy?
>>5417440 Consider this by bringing the three groups together: the kappa, the shrine maiden, and the umbrella; it will present us with the most opportunities as a merchant to make inroads with the tech supplier and a skilled blacksmith. We garner goodwill from the shrine maiden and the blacksmith by paying for the cost. Unless the umbrella is already partnered with the kappa, tech people like them will always need some form of skilled metal worker. Hence, securing a method of employment for the umbrella in case she ever burns down the temple again. Additionally, by going out of our way for such a blacksmith, we might be able to get discounts or special deals for any tools we need if we purchase from her.
Moreover, I am pretty sure the shrine maiden does not want more Youkai around her shrine, and she is always in some financial trouble, so I do not see her ever paying. Both parties right now need some financial help.
>>5417391 A true red-blooded American does not seek love from the umbrella or the totally normal hermit but from one who can blow us away, Mimi-chan. How can one resist such a smile combined with explosions and high-grade military equipment?
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>>5417709 Mima is so old she needs the wheel chair more than Okina, have some self respect in your choice in hags man! At least pick one like Yukari who is actually forever 17 years old!
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>>5417771 You dummy! I speak not of the ghost but of the sentient ICBM. It's bad enough we are learning from a witch in YHVH's eyes, but to romance one would surely put us on the shit list.
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>>5417782 Do ghosts count as necrophilia?
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>>5417788 Then it's extra bad.
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>>5417709 Good point. I rescind my write-in vote. Let’s try and get both of them together in the same room as some of the kappa and see if we can work out a deal.
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Are we sure we wanna mess with the Kappa again? Pretty sure they'll just want to buy our new gun and if we refuse, they'll probably get pissed and want to take our anus ball instead.
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>>5417913 Not with reimu around they wont. Also they wont know we have it if we dont pull it out. Thats how CC works.
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>>5417929 Knowing them they'll probably have a metal detector or something.
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>>5417913 That's what the cucumbers are for, if they don't behave they don't get it.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 28 Sep 2022 11:51:13 No. 5418463 Report Quoted By:
However, you decided to speak up, just a little. If you took issue with what you heard about how Fairies were treated in this world, you were taking issue with how Kogasa was being treated by Reimu at the moment as well. Sure, the girl had made an honest mistake, but she didn't deserve to get pushed even further off the deep end because of it.>"Reimu, by the love of God almighty, either pay her or go without the needles. A priestess that goes around bullying and stealing is one that people don't take seriously. I don't know about how things are here, but back home those types of pastors end up with empty churches and called charlatans behind their backs. People would show up for the holidays, but only the most diehard followers would actually regularly visit or pay their tithes." (2 votes) <span class="mu-i">"...!"</span> Reimu cocked her eyes at you deciding to give her that lecture all of a sudden, and even Kogasa seemed shocked, or even impressed with it despite not knowing who you were. Reimu looked like she wanted to talk back to your assertion, maybe even dispute it, but she says nothing in retaliation and sighs as she reflects upon recent Incidents that concerned her image... And besides, with Aya still likely following the two of you, she didn't want that bird getting any wrong ideas or material to blow far out of proportion. <span class="mu-i">"In a way, you might be right. I guess I'll simply go without the needles, I admit I don't have the money to pay for it, and not really the heart either to ask you, since you're already going to pay for other things. I guess I'll have to look harder to find my old set, maybe they'll turn up eventually..."</span> You got to thinking then...>Ask the umbrella to guide us to the Kappa in the village, stating we have something to pawn off to them that could cover the price and then some. (2 votes) <span class="mu-i">"H-Huh...? The Kappa...? I haven't seen any of them lately. I'd like to think they're all back in Genbu Ravine at the moment."</span> Kogasa tells you. "Wait, really? Shoot. How do you know, exactly?" <span class="mu-i">"Well, see, the Kappa tend to use someplace here in the Village for their own ends. The others know about it, er... other Youkai I talk with. If the Kappa were around, we'd know. There's one that always comes to Geidontei when the Kappa are in town, but they haven't been around in a few days. One of the other Youkai like Sekibanki or Kagerou would say so if there was Kappa around."</span> That really put a wrench in your plans for the time being. Though, you guessed that just meant you'd have to postpone it for whenever you inevitably visited this Genbu Ravine. You'd been a bit interested in the idea ever since you heard about it, and learned what Kappa are all about. ...Wait, did she mention Kagerou, the werewolf you saw when you first arrived in Gensokyo? It'd be nice to meet her again. Though, that'd require going to this Geidontei, the Youkai bar that opens only at night... and that idea rubbed you wrong.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 28 Sep 2022 11:52:15 No. 5418465 Report Quoted By:
For now, you were left in a tough spot. You really thought about trying to get some business venture up and running here in Gensokyo to help sustain yourself for a while, and the Kappa could play a good part of that. But also, involving this blacksmith umbrella in some form would also be beneficial. She could profit from it, it's the idea of scratching each other's backs. Not right now though. You were already going to lose some by agreeing to shop for Reimu. Guess you'd better give in and cough up the money. Approaching Kogasa with your wallet taken out, you fish out ¥93253 and hand it over to cover the price, not having enough split bills at the moment. You are left with ¥72997. "I guess it won't be any trouble to pay for the needles then." <span class="mu-i">"Wait, you don't have to if you don't want to."</span> Reimu says, assuring no pressure upon the decision. "Yeah, but she seems like she's in a rough rut, I'd like to help out." Kogasa's eyes glimmered as she took your money, this time on the verge of tears of a different sort. Tears of joy. The large amount of Yen would go a long ways helping her pay off her debts owed to Byakuren. <span class="mu-i">"You are most kind! Most kind indeed, huma- ...Ahem, customer! Thank you, thank you very much!"</span> Kogasa said, handing you the wrapped column of throwing needles. To which you immediately handed them off to Reimu yourself, and she took them with a slow nod. Kogasa waved you off as you and Reimu left her bargaining mat; <span class="mu-i">"Please, come again! I'll make it worthwhile for a valued customer! Hehe! I'm really getting the hang of this merchant stuff!"</span> Reimu held a needle out, observing the shiny, silvery fighting implement with a covetous glare before she stuffed the lot of them up her sleeve, making them disappear from sight. She walked alongside you with eyes veered off to the sides, and you leaned forward a bit from where you walked to gaze at her curiously.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 28 Sep 2022 11:53:20 No. 5418467 Report Quoted By:
"What's up with that look?" <span class="mu-i">"..."</span> She didn't respond at first, brushing a lock of hair aside as she thinks about how she was currently, actually in debt to some others in Gensokyo, much like Kogasa was and far more unwilling to admit it. In particular, Ibaraki Kasen, the very Hermit you want to meet, although Reimu tries sweeping it under the rug. ...She also now realizes that as you buy her things, the potential to give Shameimaru Aya vindication might arise. She remembered what that Tengu suggested the day she attempted to interview you directly. That Reimu had summoned you to be a breadwinner. That Crow was just rotten enough she'd honestly try publishing some newspaper article about this made up story! And the worst part is, Reimu beating the feathers off her wouldn't help much in belaying it! Reimu seemed to be nervous for once. <span class="mu-i">"Oh, ah... it's just that, I was wondering how I could owe you one back for what you did for me, is all. I know I don't have... much, in reality..."</span> "Hey, don't sweat it. We're friends, right? Friends help each other sometimes, out of the good will of their heart. Or at least, that's what I was taught growing up. Don't think too hard about it, it's my treat. But if you really wanna owe me back, keep me safe if the need ever arises. That's good enough for me." You say, casually strolling with both of your hands curved behind your head. <span class="mu-i">"You've got a real good samaritan angle about you then. Hm, I like it. You need security? I'm your Miko then, Albert! Nothing in Gensokyo's getting past me."</span> "Mn, I'm surprised you even know what being a 'good samaritan' means." <span class="mu-i">"I heard it from Rinnosuke myself. He knows about the Outside World you come from, maybe the most out of anybody in Gensokyo."</span> "...Well, how you about you tell me more in here?" You and her had arrived back to the soba noodle shop. You offered her the 'ladies' first' entry to the place before stopping in yourself. Greeted by the old kind lady running the corner shop, you and Reimu are quickly seated in little time. She orders for you, each bowl costing about ¥1300. A reasonable price, for the red bowls you both receive are quite large, very much larger than what you expected the portion to be. This is enough buckwheat noodles with additives and soup to feed you for two days. <span class="mu-i">"Let's dig in!"</span> Reimu says with chopsticks raised, grateful as this seemed to be the best meal she's had in a while.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 28 Sep 2022 11:55:02 No. 5418469 Report <span class="mu-s">[ Relationship Status ]</span> <span class="mu-s">As you continue to interact with the residents of Gensokyo, you will, over time, develop friendships, rivalries and bonds with those who find you amiable. This can reflect as bonuses to go along the way as well. When you have become especially favored by someone, they will offer you more than what you'll find initially, and for party members this can even lead to strengthening them in their bid to act effectively as a member of a cohesive unit. There are also thoughts and feelings about you that people you meet will have.</span> <span class="mu-s">Make your choice wisely in whoever you choose to maximize at 100%, for you only get to maximize a single contact and cannot reverse the effects of maximizing a status.</span> <span class="mu-i">All your contacts and their statuses and feelings; ...</span> <span class="mu-b">Hakurei Reimu (28%) (Is glad she doesn't owe you back with lucre, and wants to make good on protecting you) Kirisame Marisa (11%) (Doesn't know as much about you as she'd like to right now) Mima (29%) (Has high expectations for your apprenticeship) Kawashiro Nitori (34%) (Was looking forward to buying more firearms off you) Fujiwara no Mokou (23%) (Is convinced you made it home by now) Reisen Udongein Inaba (40%) (Is determined to make her mark for the chance you gave her) Inaba Tewi (0%) (Wishes there were more humans around to mess with as easily as you at Eientei) Houraisan Kaguya (0%) (Deep down, honestly felt insulted by you calling Mokou prettier but has been getting over it) Yagokoro Eirin (4%) (Wishes she could have known more about the Big Dipper) Imaizumi Kagerou (17%) (Still admires you sparing Fluffy to this day) Ibuki Suika (0%) (No thoughts) Komano Aunn (3%) (She saw you donate, she appreciates the respect to the Shrine's functions) Shameimaru Aya (1%) (Wants to interview you very much) Tatara Kogasa (30%) (She was made very happy by your investment) Three Fairies of Light (9%) (Very curious and suspicious of you, and want to play 'tear the hair' with Fluffy again) Clownpiece (20%) (She feels a bit let down because she thinks you really left and was hoping to see what exploits you could take her on) Hecatia Lapislazuli (21%) (She's silently waiting until you regroup with her subordinate) Rumia (-13%) (She's bummed out she couldn't eat you) Cirno (9%) (She's in a training montage for her next face off with you, although she'll forget about you by tomorrow) Yakumo Yukari (0%) (She's watching) Doremy Sweet (4%) (She's silently frustrated at your refusal to listen, or is she amused? It's hard to tell) Toutetsu Yuuma (-70%) (Kill the human, just like master said to) Matara Okina (18%) (She has not given up yet, and is still anticipating you coming around to help her after all)</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 28 Sep 2022 11:56:06 No. 5418471 Report "Hmp... Y'know, there's something about this... feels more, ehh, genuine I guess?" Reimu slurped up her noodles and blinked, tilting her head. "Oh, I mean... so, we have noodle shops in the real world of course. And we can also buy instant noodles from stores too, like ramen and some such. But, I mean, these are noodles cooked by someone using only the things of this... century, period. You know? I guess what I'm trying to say is that this is like traveling back in time for me, to eat at a restaurant in the past that isn't anything like restaurants in the future- or should I say present...? I... eh, it's hard to explain." Reimu shakes her head. <span class="mu-i">"No, no. I get what you mean, and it does make sense to me you'd feel like that. I can't imagine how much the Outside World has changed from how the state of the world was when Gensokyo still existed in the Outside World during the time period it was in around the creation of the Great Hakurei Barrier."</span> "Wait, you mean Gensokyo was once part of the actual real world? Huh... I heard from Mokou that she was from Japan. I just assumed that Gensokyo was like... how do you say it? Some kind of alternate dimension, or universe. Or a realm." <span class="mu-i">"Well, it is, no longer anchored to the Outside World. The Great Hakurei Barrier's creation and formation to make Gensokyo consolidated it. It was probably part of Japan once, a really long time ago. If you think that Japan is what Gensokyo might be in the future."</span> "Not just think, but Japan really is what Gensokyo is in the future. Or, Gensokyo is Japan's past. All the things I've seen so far? Kimonos, katanas... Youkai, the language? It's all clearly Japanese." You shrugged and picked half of the boiled egg out of your bowl, munching on it and enjoying this unique meal. Unique to you at least.>[Write in] >Make small talk with Reimu while you eat. You can ask her anything, and get to know each other better. >Finish up the meal and take care of Reimu's shopping list. There's things you want to do and time's of the essence. >Consider pawning some eligible items from your sack for some quick cash. (Lantern, Pocket Knife, Baseball Cap, Calligraphy Set; ¥40300) >Ponder your options for where you'll be staying at during the night here in Gensokyo...
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>>5418471 >Make small talk with Reimu while you eat. You can ask her anything, and get to know each other better. >So how and why did you become priest? I don't know how it works here, or even in other religions, but you seem to be too young to have gone through school and then ministry like it's done back home. >Do you get along with your family? I've used to be distant with mine, but I reconnected with them after my first journey here. Kind of feel bad abandoning then again without even saying goodbye. >What do you do for fun in the shrine? DO you have any hobbies? What kind of things you Like? >What are your duties as a miko? Other than keep the shrine clean and exterminate yokai? What god is the one you preach to? >Ok, your turn, ask me anything you want This should cover all the bases of getting to know each other
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>>5418469 >Houraisan Kaguya (0%) (Deep down, honestly felt insulted by you calling Mokou prettier Pic
>Shameimaru Aya (1%) (Wants to interview you very much) This is going to be a problem with her following us around at this rate
>Clownpiece (20%) (She feels a bit let down because she thinks you really left and was hoping to see what exploits you could take her on) We need to find her first chance we get and take her out for adventure ASAP, can't have our clown daughteru feeling let down
>Yakumo Yukari (0%) (She's watching) Concern
BIG concern about ceiling Yukari
>Toutetsu Yuuma (-70%) (Kill the human, just like master said to) Oh that does make sense, since after being killed by Flan she ended up reviving without many memories of what she was doing in her game and ended up making deals with Okina after so it doesn't surprise me Okina has enslaved/recruited her
>>5418471 >[Write in] I say if possible, we try catching Aya's attention and invite her in for her interview in the shop and clear some things up so hopefully the newspaper she'll publish eventually won't be completely untruthful, just to try cutting the sensationalism down as much as possible
I'd like to knock this out and get the Tengu off our back
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>>5418486 Oh, and ask more about Rinnosuke and Kourindou, it's not the first time we have heard the names.
Having a friend to talk about the Outside World, without the fear of soul ass stealing, should scratch that homesickness.
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>>5418492 There's no hope for truth coming from Aya, she'll twist things to make it more sensationalist no matter what you say.
Best bet is to try and find Hatate to give the interview first, since she at least tries.
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>>5418492 But I agree on finding Clownpiece, I thoguht she would have done it on her own. I don't want to go down the God War route, but we made a promise.
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>Imaizumi Kagerou (17%) (Still admires you sparing Fluffy to this day) She's still precious
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>>5418501 >find hatate Good fucking luck, she's a neet in the tengu village which is so xenophobic they'd kill us on sight if we tried entering just for being human
The only way that could play out if is Hatate found us first using her spiritography or by chance
With Reimu here at least we have the benefit that she could threaten or scare Aya into compliance. Besides I don't think Aya has it in her to be crazily dishonest if we just please her by wanting to be interviewed
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>>5418504 That's true, perhaps letting Aya interview us would lead to Hatate getting up from her lazy ass, and then we can clean up any rumors Bunbunmaru publishes, since she's her rival and all that.
She's definitely going to imply we are Reimu's boyfriend no matter what we do, I'm certain of it Anonymous
>>5418486 Support, though I would add this as well:
>Do you know where I can find hospitality? >If you see Clownpiece, can you direct her to me? >Considering youkai are out to eat me in this land, do you have any charms or talismans that could help defend me? >Who should I avoid pissing off? >Do you happen to know where I can find an angel? I ask for no particular reason. Perhaps approach the family question a bit delicately with the shrine maiden. I think Albert is a smart enough cookie to realize that a young girl seemingly alone in a land filled with monsters implies that the parents may not have met a peaceful end.
>Make your choice wisely in whoever you choose to maximize at 100%, for you only get to maximize a single contact and cannot reverse the effects of maximizing a status. Get everyone at 99% and just leave Gensokyo.
Though the whole percentage of affection makes me wonder what exactly benchmarks of 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, 90%, and 100% represent? Acquaintance, a friend, a good friend, a trusted friend, a great friend, a best friend, and a friend who one would entirely trust, who would have one's back and understands a person in their entirety? Do these benchmarks mean different things for different people? Because I would think that for some reaching the earlier benchmarks would mean an already pretty amicable relationship, while for others, even getting 50%, they still might be a bit cold due to their dispositions.
>Reisen Udongein Inaba (40%) Albert left quite the impression, huh?
Since we helped support the umbrella, a member of the Buddhists, I would not be surprised if they would welcome us warmly in a couple of days if we went to the temple. Word of a good deed can sometimes be more beneficial than the deed itself.
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>>5418975 We have show to be welcoming to yokai, we spared fluffy and the t-poser.
If 100% is irreversible and one available for one person, I think it's when it's time for wedding bells
I had no idea how to approach the family question more tactfully, I tried to make it seem Albert was sharing about his family and just asked since it was on topic.
>Do you happen to know where I can find an angel? If Mima is around, then PC-98 is real. So Sariel might be squatting in Makai. Anonymous
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>>5418975 Kogasa isn't affiliated with the Buddhists, or anyone really for that matter. She just kind of squats around Myouren. Although I'm sure Byakuren herself will warm up to us really fast if she knows we've been treating Youkai good.
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>>5418981 I think Albert would be more likely to ask
>Are there any angels in Gensokyo? rather than ask for direction to one. Hes worried about having the big G's wrath come down on him, not seeking it out.
>>5418975 I think asking innocently about family is fine We know whats up due to metagame, but Albert has no real clue beyond her living alone at the shrine, and there could be any number of reasons for that in a land of fantasy. For all he knows, her main family lives in the village and have a tradition of sending the eldest daughter to care for the shrine or something.
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Also>Kaguya is still tilted that we said mokou was prettier El oh el>Rumia (-13%) (She's bummed out she couldn't eat you) Did this start out really low like with Toutetsu due to Rumia's natural hostility to humans and come up due to our actions or did it start at 0% and go down?
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>>5419095 Which he better be, Sariel is the angel of death, I'm pretty sure he watched Prince of Egypt when he was a kid.
Seriously, that movie had no right being that good Anonymous
Yeah, umm I think we should wait until we have a formidable party before trying to brave Makai.
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>>5419095 Fair enough.
We do not immediately have to be on wrestling terms with the angel. I would not be surprised if Albert just wanted to see what an angel would look like with his eyes and maybe talk with the angel.
Though, on the issue of incurring big G's wrath, I don't know if wrestling Sairel would do so because despite being known as the angel of death, Sariel is also known as a fallen angel because he was a funny guy that led angels to get human wives and lead men astray. If we keep that in mind, it makes sense why he is in Makai, the literal demon world, instead of chilling in heaven.
I might be mixing up the archangel Sariel with the fallen watcher Sariel (Sahariel), though, because they have similar names.
I am inclined to believe that it is the archangel in Makai due to the wing count instead of the fallen watcher, but why the heck is there just an archangel squatting in Makai?
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>>5419160 Well that anon seems to want to do the plan of debating and/or wrestling an angel to get perniasion from God to do magic as a boon.
And Albert is denitely not ready to do that yet, so I think he is trying set up things for the future.
Anyway, I still wnat to ask about the angel, if only to know if everything from PC-98 is canon. Because Yumeko might be around and we can learn how to make a magic gun. Or even get a tank like Rika.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 29 Sep 2022 13:35:45 No. 5419492 Report Quoted By:
>Make small talk with Reimu while you eat. You can ask her anything, and get to know each other better. (2 votes) "So Reimu, tell me a little about yourself. How and why did you become a priestess? I don't know how it works here, or even in other religions, but you seem to be too young to have gone through school and then ministry like it's done back home. <span class="mu-i">"Eh? Well, the term 'ministry', I'm not sure what way you're using it. The Miko is a role befitting a young, virgin girl. We are trained early to know how to perform the duties of a priestess. The Hakurei Shrine in specific has a line of succession, and I'm the current Miko of my generation that started with the beginning of Gensokyo. A-And I can assure you, I do in f-fact perform my duties to the best of my ability!"</span> Something about the way that last part came out seemed really funny. Maybe it had to do with you noticing how lazy she seems over the days you trained with Mima at the shrine. You don't question her of it though, you already gave her a lecture in the way that seemed most appropriate and didn't want to bring on further agitation. "Wait, you're a virgin?" <span class="mu-i">"How about another question."</span> The inner man wanted to chuckle. That tact of you kept it in check. "Any family? Do you get along with your family? I've used to be distant with mine, but I reconnected with them after my first journey here. Kind of feel bad abandoning then again without even saying goodbye." <span class="mu-i">"Well, you likely won't have to worry much about that, time in Gensokyo does not translate well to worlds beyond. You could be here for a year, but not actually be gone very long from the real world. However, your aging will not slow down as a result. Anyways, I do have a grandpa and grandma, two grandpas if we go counting Genjii. They live in the Village and mind themselves. It's... been a while since I visited them."</span> "What about your mother or father? How are they?" Reimu was raising some soba to her mouth, but stopped midway when you said that. So did you, as she just stared blankly at the soup. Was that a question you shouldn't have brought up...? <span class="mu-i">"...Ahem..."</span> She breaks the silence; <span class="mu-i">"I pay my respects, is all."</span> You... you didn't like the implication behind that. Reimu simply went back to eating, and so did you, until you broke to look up again. "Sorry." You mutter. <span class="mu-i">"It's fine."</span> She quietly muttered back. You took a soup spoon and drank from the bowl. You didn't want the feel to turn sour. You decided to change the conversation and keep discussing her life with her. "What do you typically do for fun in the Shrine? Do you have any hobbies? What kind of things you like?" <span class="mu-i">"Ah? Well, the Shrine isn't a place I'd say is good for having 'fun' at. I don't like it when any damage befalls it, and in Gensokyo, I have to admit that damages typically come as a result of people having fun or goofing off. Like the Fairies themselves."</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 29 Sep 2022 13:36:48 No. 5419493 Report Quoted By:
"It seems like most days there are uneventful for you." <span class="mu-i">"N... Not true! I do have things I like to do. I practice a lot to keep myself in top shape. Hm! Meiling's not the only person who knows martial arts, I've trained in it myself too. If things really get boring, I'll keep myself entertained by reading, visiting the Village, or exterminating rowdy Youkais."</span> "I only see you sweeping most of the time when I was studying with Mima. What do you read?" Reimu just had a somewhat uneasy face, as if not wanting to fess up to how boring her average day really was. You pretty clearly saw that she mostly just wants to sit around, laze and drink tea. <span class="mu-i">"Weellll... uh, I read a poem a few days ago."</span> She says with a confident smile. "What was it about?" <span class="mu-i">"Uh, it was a haiku, about... tigers."</span> You raised an eyebrow; "Hey, I might not be the most knowledgeable, but aren't haiku's short? Like, really short? You must not have read much." Reimu opened her mouth to speak, but she slowly just rolled her shoulders and went back to eating. You had her there, so she silently admitted it to not go through the trouble of having to vocalize it and truly hurt her pride. "What does a Miko do then? Besides the cleaning and extermination." <span class="mu-i">"Ah, well, my duties are many,"</span> Reimu says with a pronounced grin; <span class="mu-i">"-I perform ritualistic cleansings, exorcisms, sacred rites and possessions. I have many tools for my job, boxes to contain prayer beads, a catalpa bow... Oh! I also am trained to perform Kagura, a ceremonial dance, although I haven't gotten it down pat just yet."</span> You wondered just how often she really did any of these things, especially for these Village people. "And what about the Hakurei Shrine's god? What god... or kami, is the one you preach to?" <span class="mu-i">"..."</span> Her eyes went to the side. <span class="mu-i">"Don't let this be so known..." Suddenly, she was whispering as soon as she was sure nobody else would hear. "I don't have much I actually know about the Hakurei God, beyond the fact it is enshrined there. I don't know his or her name, I'm not able to use the blessings of this god and have to defer to the blessings of other gods. The one thing I care enough to keep in mind anymore is that my Yin-Yang Orb are the only way the god can apparently enact it's will. I've been told by Hijiri Byakuren before that I should focus more on my Shrine itself than extermination... but why would I listen to her? She's a Youkai lover." "So wait... you told me Moriya has two gods, and that they do lots of different things. I haven't seen or heard from any god at your Shrine. It seems to just be you, Mima, that dog girl, and your friend Marisa. Also that horned girl." "The god doesn't have a physical form, because... I cannot provide it faith. My god is really mad with me because of this. All gods need faith, there's no other way to it."</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 29 Sep 2022 13:37:49 No. 5419494 Report Quoted By:
This was quite concerning to you. But then again, you could see it yourself. Reimu had typically allowed Youkai she looked to be on friendly terms with around her Shrine. Like that Suika, or that lady with the gaps. Reisen even told you before her festivals attracted both humans and Youkai. If Reimu was a self proclaimed Youkai exterminator, then her god must have also been a god whose sphere was extermination or the like. It was making sense to you, and you weren't sure how to handle knowing any of this. At the least, Reimu certainly seemed like she still held to her job, since she threatened Kogasa and the umbrella said Reimu mercilessly attacked her before. You were sure you could depend on her to protect you at least. "So, a few more questions." <span class="mu-i">"Sure."</span> "Many places I can find hospitality?" You inquire; "Or, at least, any way I could get access to things that can help me defend myself from Youkai? I know I have my forcefield and mark, but I just want to be prepared." Reimu flips her finger up, showing off a white and red Ofuda. The paper talismans she used for various means. <span class="mu-i">"Although I'm not sure it would be the best idea, I could give you a few Ofuda inscribed with the names of gods. They can harm, or even seal Youkai if used right. It's just..."</span> You didn't want to say you looked worried, but you gave her a desperate look. "Just...?" Reimu placed three of the things down on the table. <span class="mu-i">"You may go through much trouble trying to use it like I can. Your throwing... more or less."</span> You scraped up the three charms into your hand. You could indeed feel spiritual power in them, potent stuff, now that you knew how to recognize that as per Mima's lessons. You carefully slid the Ofuda into your jacket's inner pockets, intending to keep them within quick reach. "I'll figure something out." You say, bowing your head a bit. Reimu raised her bowl to her mouth and began greedily slurping down the remainder of the contents, you followed suit, until both bowls were cleared. Reimu sighed, pleased with the meal as she patted her exposed midriff. That hit the spot. <span class="mu-i">"So what's this about hospitality anyway? Does this have to do with what you mentioned back at the Shrine? About going somewhere else to stay?"</span> "I guess it could. I know you offered me staying at the Shrine again, but I wanted to look at all the options, just so I know if there's something else I might want to do." <span class="mu-i">"Hm. Well, there are inns here you can pay to stay at for a night in the Village of course. Though, we aren't done shopping yet. If money becomes a problem, we could go talk with Kamishirasawa Keine. I'm sure we could try working something out with her. She has a small home for herself she could let you stay at."</span> You would think about that one. You haven't met Keine yet, but she was a friend of Mokou's. You were cool with Mokou, maybe Keine can be cool with you too. Now, at this point, you feel like you're just talking semantical things.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 29 Sep 2022 13:39:15 No. 5419495 Report Quoted By:
"Anyone I should avoid pissing off?" Reimu seemed surprised at that, but she had a plain answer. <span class="mu-i">"What? Everyone, generally speaking. You don't go out of your way to make enemies, do you? You can't please everyone, but those you especially displease, you can only wait and see for yourself. You should just keep as you've been keeping."</span> "Yeah, good point. I don't know, I'm just trying to absorb as much knowledge as I can." <span class="mu-i">"Understandable."</span> "Hey, if you see Clownpiece as well, could you direct her to me like you said you would with Kasen?" <span class="mu-i">"Hold on now, Clownpiece? Whatever do you want to be approached by her for? And, if you stay in the Village, I can't let her go anywhere near it. Her torch will cause a mass of problems! What business do you have with that little Hell stirer...?!"</span> "Oh, I met her on my way to the Shrine! I, uh... let her play with Fluffy." (-д-) *FUUUUU!* "Yeah, uh... hey, it wasn't that bad, was it?" (°д°) *FGHHRRRRRRR!!!!* "Ow! Hey, no biting. I'll make it up to you, I swear!" (-д-) *Fu...* You stuffed the Kedama back into your jacket and smiled nervously at Reimu. "Well, I promised Clownpiece I'd play with her again." <span class="mu-i">"I wouldn't do that, if I were you. Like I said however, Clownpiece isn't allowed to come near the Village, letting Star, Sunny and Milk do that is bad enough. If you must see that little... that little monkey! Well, you'll have to do it at the Shrine, since she lives there. But! No playing at the Shrine! Got it?"</span> You give her a thumbs up.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 29 Sep 2022 13:40:17 No. 5419498 Report Quoted By:
No more dallying here. Reimu tells you the shop owner will take care of the bowls and stands up, you following suit. You waved the noodle chef lady off and thanked her again as you left out the shop with Reimu, on your way to continue the shopping. You conceded to Reimu's terms about meeting Clownpiece at least. Once you headed back to the Shrine, you guessed you could get the Hell Fairy there. But, not unless you didn't plan on coming back to the Village to stay the night. "Hey, can I ask you something... stranger?" <span class="mu-i">"What is it?"</span> "Have you ever... have you ever seen an 'Angel'? Are there any in Gensokyo? Angels are creatures that exist in religions in the Outside World today. The religion I'm apart of has Angels all throughout the... the different interpretations of the lore, I guess." <span class="mu-i">"One. I'm not still totally sure what an Angel is myself however, but I've seen one that claimed to be an Angel before."</span> "Wait, really?" You said, with the most honest shock about your voice you've had in a long while. <span class="mu-i">"She called herself the 'Angel of Death', I don't remember her name. I fought her a very long time ago, in a realm called Makai. I don't plan on telling you where this land exists, going there is something I cannot allow, only that it is full of beings called Demons."</span> Huh, Demons. She used that distinction. But in your eyes, what was really so different about Youkai and Demons after all? Or Onis. Just any of these wicked spirits in general? It was definitely some East vs. West, clash of the cultures you didn't care much to get bogged down in addressing. It would be a headache, not worth bothering with for the time being. "Well, I guess I'm just really surprised you had an answer. And that you fought an Angel too... Angels are like... the good guys in my religion." <span class="mu-i">"Well, it's not like I provoked her or attacked first."</span> <span class="mu-i">"Oh, you know, I just thought of something. Since you've dealt with Kappa before, and wanted to in order to help Kogasa, you could try seeking out Tenkyuu Chimata. She's a god who governs the marketplace. I think you'd like her if you are planning on going big into Gensokyo's currency. She could have useful advice for you. In fact, I'd recommend her over the Moriya Shrine's gods."</span> "What's she look like?" <span class="mu-i">"Like someone drank a rainbow and vomited it out. You'll know her when you see her. Only problem is finding her... nobody seems to have an idea where she sticks around at since the Incident involving her ended a while back."</span> Helpful. <span class="mu-i">"Though, I'm sure what we're about to do is going to provide her with a lot of faith. Ready?"</span> Reimu says, gesturing to the marketplace surrounding you both. "A promise is a promise... even if it sucks you dry." You say, last part under your breath of course.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 29 Sep 2022 13:41:36 No. 5419499 Report The shopping didn't take long, in all honestly. It seemed that when it came to purchasing food for her warehouse, Reimu mostly preferred to stock up on rice, spices and a few other ingredients by the pounds. But she also purchased quite a lot of a confection known as Dango. Sweet dumplings as she described it, by the box full. You weren't really in a position to argue with her. After all, she gives you two boxes of Dango herself to take with you on the road. Really just looked like colorful balls on a stick to you and nothing much more special. But like always, there had to be something more to it that made it very desirable. Some fruits and vegetables are also stocked up on, and Reimu bought some meat kept safe in a paper box too. Chicken mostly. And you didn't learn until later after the fact that the purchases had been all wrapped up that she slipped a few beauty products into there, personal stuff. Well, you said you would do it! Albert takes no issue here. You leave the Village with pockets that feel lighter. <span class="mu-i">Much lighter</span>. You spent a total of 65000 Yen, coming back far shorter than you were. Only about 5000 Yen or so left. But at least Reimu seems happy. Of course, there were far too many wares. She was buying to restock an entire warehouse! To help make the struggle of carrying all these things easier, a Villager graciously provided a cart to carry it all in. You were pushing it though, all the way back to Hakurei Shrine. You were in for the long haul. Along the way, Reimu decided it was her turn to ask you things. <span class="mu-i">"So?"</span> "Soooo..." <span class="mu-i">"How was life for you? If you want me to spill my secrets, it's only fair I get to hear yours back, isn't it?"</span> "Well, what do you want to know?" <span class="mu-i">"Hmm..."</span> <span class="mu-i">"How about... what you grew up wanting to do in life?"</span> <span class="mu-i">"Tell me about this Outsider religion of yours?"</span> <span class="mu-i">"Do you know what a computer is?"</span> Ah, simple questions. But, she was inquiring about your childhood aspects. To tell the truth, you never got to do what you wanted to do, or were looking forward to one day being able to do when you grew up. Every kid who wished to be an astronaut ended up working at Rally's or laboring in some difficult position at a warehouse or factory where overtime was either taken when asked or you got laid off, because money was money but workers were easy to come by..>[Write in] >Tell her about your dream to become to a policeman and join the law enforcement. >Tell her about your dream to get a job as a business administrator and work economics. >Tell her about your dream to go to the frontier and live in the wilderness as a rural man. >Tell her you had nothing special in mind. You hopped jobs a lot searching for something you could stick with.
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>>5419499 >Tell her how you wanted to be an archaeologist, to go around the world discovering old relics and ancient people Since it seems that it's about Albert's childhood dream, might as well make him an Indiana Jones fan. Also it fits with his passing interest on greek mythology and gives us the chance to justify our metagaming a bit
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>>5419499 >Tell her about your dream to become an astronaut and the first person to walk on Mars. Shoot for the stars! A bittersweet dream, I will admit, but one worth having. Also, the first mammal in space was a rhesus macaque named Albert II. And I can not think of any better example of the indomitable human spirit; as Neil Armstrong said, "We're going to the moon because it's in the nature of the human being."
On a side note, the inventory image says we have a grace of 28.90%, is that correct?
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Thu 29 Sep 2022 14:38:32 No. 5419527 Report >>5419521 Thank you for pointing that out. This should be the correct number following dealing with Cirno, as there was no Karma gains or penalties from Kogasa's interaction and the Grace from shopping for Reimu was already gained.
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>>5419506 Support for this but I also want him to do
>Tell her about your dream to become to a policeman and join the law enforcement. too alongside it. Two dreams because it would make sense seeing as he grew up a city boy, and a city boy in fucking n*w y*rk at that.
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>>5419532 Wouldn't that mean that he hates the police though? Or is that a more recent thing and wouldn't have affected Albert?
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>>5419536 Albert's childhood to be specific.
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>>5419536 I pick it because as it stands Albert is really taken with Incident resolvers and we seem to be gravitating towards the EXTERMINATIONS IN PARADISE route to avoid the other two routes for obvious reasons. I think Albert could have a strong sense of duty and so he might have wanted to be a police to keep the order in such a big place as n*w y*rk but never got the chance and ended up delivering pizzas instead. I think Reimu might find it interesting and that way at least we could get in good better with her and the girls as a dedicated human helper. You know, besides Marisa.
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Also as much as I'd like to meet Keine, anyone else all for just bunking at the shrine again?
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>>5419545 Fair enough.
I still prefer the pure Indiana Jones childish dream, but I can respect and understand your mixed choice
>>5419546 Since we are already bringing this all to the Shrine anyway, might be better depending on the what hour we arrive and how long the trip takes.
We got to plan how we are going to deal with Clowpiece's ban on the village once she follow us though. Do we just keep her outside if we go to visit in the future?
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>>5419551 Actually, maybe police profession is a bad idea, we could run into trouble from Yukari by that if we started trying to help out other Outsiders in Gensokyo if we ever stick around as a feature. And she wouldn't like us interfering with dinner plans.
I'm gonna recsind my point.
>>5419532 Ignore this, just switching to support
>>5419506 As for Clownpiece, we could try disguising her. Or, we just hide her torch. She already managed to actually be inside the village before causing trouble without ever actually being seen in VFIS.
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>>5419527 QM, isn't the cruelty also supposed to change due to us hitting the baka over the head?
>>5419545 That is honestly a good interpterion of Albert so far. However, I still wish to maintain his dream of exploring the unknown. Honestly, I could see all three dreams meshing quite well together, a love of the past, a desire to help people in the present, and a longing for a bright future, but that altogether seems a bit much.
>>5419546 I would also want to bunk at the shrine again, we have to meet up with Clownpiece, and I want to talk with the turtle.
>>5419551 Yeah, we will have to leave the fairy outside, but we would probably need another companion to ensure she does not get into trouble.
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Random thought, but does Albert no longer dream since that means encountering his sleep paralysis demon?
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>>5419884 Albert's been binging Local 58 to dodge the Doremy
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>>5419532 >>5419564 Im actually gonna defend your write in against you because I think that these two dreams flow into eachother perfectly. Wanting to be Indy as a kid speaks to the childhood desire to have an adventure and be a hero. You go to a far off land, explore and rediscover things nobody has seen in generations, beat the bad guy with your quick wits and tools, and preserve the beautiful things you have found while saving the day.
As you grow older you realize that this dream is unrealistic, Archeologists aren't nearly that romantic or adventurous but you still have a desire to be the hero that helps and defends people. The closest thing one can get to that as a profession is Military, Policeman or Firefighter, and as a kid living in the city you either love the police or hate them.
Albert easily could have pivoted his dreams as he grew up, and then stalled on them as one does when figuring out how to function in adult life.
If all this is true, then Gensokyo is the land of adventure that he dreamed of as a kid. The place he thought was unrealistic and beyond his grasp. A place where he can rediscover myths and legends that nobody has seen in hundreds of years, where all he has to help him get out of danger are his wits and his friends. He had a taste of what its like to be Indy the first time he got dropped in. Theres no way he could resist going back once he realized what he was missing. The part of him that wishes to be an adventurer draws him to gensokyo. The part of him that wants to help people and maintain the culture and good parts of society cause him to try and spare whoever he can. Both dreams feed this and work well together.
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>>5419957 That's a surprisingly good analysis anon, I did think later on that my write-in would also turn Gensokyo into a paradise for Albert since it's the living past and is choke full of mysteries and deepest lore, but it didn't pass through my mind the adventure part of the indy childhood dream.
Of course, Albert could also have given up on the cop dream afterwards because it also isn't really about being a hero like he wanted, but way more about paperwork and doing their patrols, just to see the crook they caught walk free two weeks later.
So he ended up a man without a goal, finding some minimal wage jobs just to live day by day.
For all the lies Door Bitch said, she did end up saying the truth that she gave Abert what he always wanted.
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>>5419969 Right, the jaded man who has given up on his dreams being presented with a land of fantasy? Danger be damned, who wouldnt run towards that.
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Also, we should plan on getting one of these now.
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>>5420002 If we're gonna become a Touhou, we need to have a nice hat after all, and Baseball caps just dont have the right flair.
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>>5419957 This character analysis convinced me. I am changing my vote,
>>5419521 , to the cop and archaeologist mix dream.
>>5420002 If Albert is going to become Indy, we are going to need a whip.
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>>5419957 My nigger you've talked me into it, I've got no choice but to concede.
Archeologist constable it is.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 30 Sep 2022 11:38:19 No. 5420283 Report Quoted By:
"Woah, slow down there." <span class="mu-i">"Ah! I didn't ask you to slow down!"</span> "...Alright, fair enough. I'll give you that one." You tell her, looking up to the midday sky. and letting your eyes wander amongst the clouds. Where to begin? Where to begin at with your tale? "How old are you, Reimu?" <span class="mu-i">"Mm? I'm in my twenties, why do you ask?"</span> "About the same here. I was born in the year nineteen ninety eight, so I'm twenty four. I had a... fun childhood. Everything was so carefree back then, every day was just clashing toys with friends, watching cartoons and eating whatever I wanted because I was spoiled rotten by ma and pa. We had a nice apartment in the big city, pa brought in everything because he owned a company that handles HVAC. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning. In the real world, we all have air conditioners, it lets us control the temperature inside our homes and buildings, with just some buttons on a thermostat attached to the wall." <span class="mu-i">"Wha-? What?! You mean... you can cool things down or heat things up by pressing a button? During the summer and the winter?"</span> "Yeah. It just costs a lot of money because of the power usage. In the real world, you must work to live. You can only afford to live by paying for it. Every house has electricity and power and water. But the power and water is all controlled by companies under the government's purview. If you don't pay the bills they charge you for supplying you with electricity or water, they can cut it off and you'd go without. I mean, unless you 'lived off the grid', went back to a rustic lifestyle with no power. Or dig your own well, but that's hard." <span class="mu-i">"That sounds like oppression to me. It sounds like a company is a marketplace guild trying to control a resource and embargo those who don't pay up! It's like the time some Villagers tried setting up a conglomerate to control resources and steer the Village's economy out of the hands of the elders and chief! And the people, the farmers and laborers most importantly! And the resource was alcoholic drinks. It made Suika very unhappy..."</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 30 Sep 2022 11:39:21 No. 5420285 Report Quoted By:
"Well, sort of, but I wouldn't go saying it's a zaibatsu. That's more or less what you mean, isn't it? Companies can be both great and small. Companies can give people lots of jobs, but in the process companies can also consolidate and start driving out self-employment. In the twenty first century, where most governments by now stick by the principles of liberty, democracy and freedom, and people's individual rights, the governments relinquish degrees of control over people and resources, that it becomes free and decentralized. Not that governments don't simply just make their control subtle now... this is especially true in the United States where I come from. Giant corporations and companies worth multi-billions of dollars that hugely impact worldwide economies... they have so much power they can sway governments, get away with things that people might view as wrong and at that point, people become a resource too. And companies can become "people"." Reimu must have thought that sounded horrible, judging by the way she was looking at you. You wholly expected that kind of reaction. You were sure you could tell anyone who lived before the year 1900 what the world one hundred years after would be like and you would be met with ghastly stares, and the knowledge would be treated as a horror story. And for people like Reimu who lived in an era still far, far behind the year 1900, you knew explaining life in the real world in the modern day would be as describing some nightmare. You didn't want her to get too much of a wrong idea however, that's just the way it was thanks to the directions that humans have taken. "Companies still get held accountable, they aren't invincible. If there's ever going to be a day where the richer humans and their groups overpower actual governments and start cutting up the Earth like slices of a pie to take claim to, we haven't reached it yet, and I'd reckon we're still far away from a total dystopia. Life can still be good in the real world, just different, vastly different from here. I mean, sure, there's maneating monsters, but you really take it easy in Gensokyo, compared to Manhattan, heheh. But, I'm getting off track, aren't I?" You take a minute to adjust your hands, turning the cart you had around to pull it instead of push in order to ease your weary muscles. Reimu kept quiet, still not sure what to make of your explanation of the hard parts of life that came with covering the costs of living. You guessed you should have told her about how money didn't grow on trees as an analogy, but you were bored of that one yourself. You'd rather use something like, Leprechauns and pots'o'gold at the end of rainbows aren't real. ... Wait, shit, this is fantasy land, she'd probably tell you they were. You shake your head.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 30 Sep 2022 11:40:43 No. 5420287 Report Quoted By:
"I went to school like every kid does, I learned, though I found it hard to really enjoy the subjects they taught. Math was hard, I hated writing in cursive, I did good with English and grammar, biology was kind of fun and disgusting. You know what part I really liked? History. History always caught my attention. I was a big fan of reading about World War Two-" <span class="mu-i">"World... war?! Two...?!"</span> "Dahhh! There were many neat parts of history I enjoyed. I loved to learn about ancient civilizations and how they rose and fell over thousands of years. The Roman Empire, ancient China... the Aztecs and Inca. France, England, the Anglos, Saxons, Normans, Cumans, Mongols, Slavs, Norse and well... I just enjoyed all that human history that came from antiquity to the middle periods, to the industrial revolutions and such. Hey, doesn't that kind of make me like..." <span class="mu-i">"Keine. Yes, she's the history teacher in the Village. She's the one person I'd trust to know the most about Gensokyo's history, other than old Genjii. Heh, you're really starting to sound like her now."</span> "Does she talk a lot about mythology?" <span class="mu-i">"Can you really call it mythology here?"</span> Point taken, quite punctually too. "I've always enjoyed mythology. I love reading about how say, Zeus, the king of Olympus could reach down from the heavens with a chain, and even with all the other gods and titans latched onto it, he could still hold it strong, and even lift it just to show the world how mighty he was. I always wanted to be an archeologist, it would have meant getting closer to old human heritage sights, getting to see the lands and places where those things once stood, up close. I wanted to study old cities, wanted to see what there was to find out in the whole wide world. I thought that maybe I'd even find something said to exist only in stories. Like a Leprechaun or something." <span class="mu-i">"The Outside World has those too?"</span> God damnit! You fucking knew it! Did they also happen to be with this 'Chimata' you heard about...? <span class="mu-i">"So did you ever get to do it?"</span> Reimu asked you; <span class="mu-i">"Did you ever get to see the rest of your world?"</span> You looked to the side and exhaled deeply, compressing your cheeks a bit as your eyes wandered. You slowly shook your head. "No. Never really left my state. You get to realize as you grow up, just how much of a pipe dream going on journeys really is. Being... a heroic kind of guy, braving dangers and stuff. The world today, it's moved past that." <span class="mu-i">"What do you mean?"</span> "It's a time now where there aren't any heroes. There's no emperors, there's no knights in shining armor, no wizards and vagabonds. You don't just get up and go. You have to be able to afford to go." <span class="mu-i">"Geez... everything in the Outside World really is dependent on money, isn't it?"</span> Reimu says, suddenly experiencing a newfound joy to have been born in Gensokyo.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 30 Sep 2022 11:41:45 No. 5420288 Report Quoted By:
"Yeah. Nothing's simple. These Villagers? They could go anywhere they wanted. All they need's some good sandals for walking, maybe a stick, and food to tide them over. But they can get up and go any time they want. In the real world, everything needs to be planned. Most of the time, anything can come up to stop your plans. I wasn't getting out there across the seas when I grew up. I wasn't going to the levant and Iraq to see what's left of Babylon and the Philistines. But, I still wanted to do good by people, still wanted to do right." <span class="mu-i">"Then where did you go?"</span> "I wanted to be a police officer then. Everyone graduating, they have to find the 'realistic' thing they'll do after school and college. I wanted to be an officer of the law. I wanted to keep the peace. You know how chaotic it is in the big city, when millions of humans have to live together? Even thousands can cause so much trouble for each other. We are mean creatures, us humans. But, I didn't get to do that either." Reimu stared ahead, seeing the great Torii of her Shrine tall against the blue sky at the top of her steps approaching fast; <span class="mu-i">"Did you really get to do anything you wanted? Why couldn't you become a guard? I assume that's what you mean by all you've told me."</span> "My parents didn't want me to. That was most of the reason." She raised an eyebrow. <span class="mu-i">"I don't get it. Why wouldn't your own parents be supportive of what you've chosen as a role in life? I... I guess I can't really say I know where you're coming from. I was raised for my role, it's not like I got to pick it out myself. But, I still wanted to do it! It appealed to me, to be in charge of the Shrine, and my... my parents supported me from day one."</span> "I wasn't born in the kind of country where you follow the family business, or where you get handpicked or assigned something in life. In America where we value freedom all too much, they throw you out and tell you to find something on your own. People liked the idea, they thought it sounded great, to have that much freedom you could do whatever you wanted. Well, it isn't that great. It's disorienting. Sometimes, I wish something was there for me to grow up into. Finding something on your own is hard. I work as a pizza delivery boy. I deliver food people order to their doorstep, and get little tips for it. I also take care of plants for an old flower selling lady, at least she appreciates the help. There aren't many choices, really, and if you want to 'do whatever you want', you have to train for it and go through school again. Surprise surprise, school costs money too. Freedom ain't free, they said. I wasn't eligible to get paid to go to school either, and I didn't want to join the army and go to some war in the countries I wanted to visit on peaceful terms."
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 30 Sep 2022 11:43:46 No. 5420290 Report Quoted By:
You coughed, all this talking about sensitive subjects was getting to you. It was reviving your insecurities and problems with the modern world. The things you'd get laughed at for having, 'first world problems'. The thing you would get told wasn't as bad as you thought it was because you had an apartment and could buy electronics. Well, you did, thanks to money sent from the old people. If you were totally on your own, you wouldn't be able to make rent when its due. You were stuck in the mud, not being able to live out the convictions you gained as you aged. "Ma and Pa didn't want me being an officer. In a city like New York, rife with gang violence and shootings, they were afraid I would end up dying somehow. Maybe some dopehead high on narcotics trying to rob a children's playground would pull a gun or knife on me. But then, even if that didn't happen, there's problems with the system too. Crooks get a slap on the wrist and go free instead of to imprisonment. They would probably go out and do the same shit again. It disgusted me. And in Manhattan? It's gotten so bad... they'd ask me to lock up an innocent for defending himself. That's a deep end I don't want to go off on." You shake your head. "Life now is alright. I'm not gonna pretend it isn't. I'm just still 'getting there', y'know? I was trying to get a better job still. I was getting interviewed in a bank once, haven't heard back from them... pa is always offering me to come work with his gig. I might just have to, doing on my own isn't looking too hot. And that's a little about myself. So, what do you think? Oh..." Your foot hit the bottom steps of the Hakurei Shrine. You hadn't even noticed, too busy talking with Reimu. Well, at least you were there now. The Shrine Maiden stepped forward and sat down on the steps. You gently set the cart to its feet and came over and joined her after the long walk. Your feet were a little sore. <span class="mu-i">"I think you and me both have problems. The kind that aren't good to bottle up. The kind that, talking about them makes you feel just a little better about it. Even if it isn't much."</span> "Yeah..." <span class="mu-i">"You just want a sense of duty, don't you?"</span> You nodded. "And to feel like I have somewhere I belong." <span class="mu-i">"I get that..."</span> She sighed, resting her chin on the back of her two hands. <span class="mu-i">"Even though I'm the Miko of this big Shrine, sometimes it feels like I'm missing something. I think I wouldn't have to tell you. I think you already know yourself, since you've been looking at it these past few days. A-And I'm hard to admit it, because I'm just a very stubborn girl! Hard-headed as Marisa would have said. You know, it does feel bad when I think about how my god is... really mad with me, and there's not much I can do about it because I just don't care enough to."</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 30 Sep 2022 11:44:54 No. 5420292 Report Quoted By:
"I always got the feeling my parents felt like that, even if they'd rather tell me otherwise and act like it. I admit, they're still helping me, even as an adult. It made things a little distanced, but I've been getting back in touch with them. They liked it that I'd been trying to devote myself." <span class="mu-i">"Does talking about this kind of stuff... ever make you feel... pathetic?"</span> You were startled a bit then, not by her choice of wording, but by her accuracy in wording. To that, you only nodded your head. "It does. But, I'll get over it. Things will get better." You rose from being seated on the steps, taking a look up, and now dawning it upon yourself the difficulty that would come in getting the wheeled cart up the flight. "Can I tell you something else?" You say, looking back down at her. <span class="mu-i">"Does it have to do with Gensokyo?"</span> Smart girl. "Yeah. I bet you already saw this coming, but given the dreams I told you about of mine, Gensokyo is like... a new aperture. It's like what I always wanted. To see the world. Well, even if it isn't my world, it's still a world. And, I want to see it. I want to see as much as I can, Reimu!" She nodded her head and smiled lightly at that expression, rising from the steps herself. <span class="mu-i">"You know, you may linger for as long as you want, but in the end, there's always going to be those who seek to send you back, or claim your life. Knowing this still, do you truly wish to explore Gensokyo?"</span> "I do. And... I want to help you guys too, like you've helped me! I... I want to do my part, and pull my weight, whenever I can!" You tell her earnestly. <span class="mu-i">"Aren't you doing enough of that yourself already?"</span> She says, glancing to the cart you carried. "Hahah! You know what I mean, Reimu." <span class="mu-g">"There's something else nagging at your thoughts, student."</span> "Huh...?!"
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 30 Sep 2022 11:45:58 No. 5420294 Report Quoted By:
As if entering to a ghostly hum, your very own teacher herself emerged slowly, and you were shocked to find Mima appear from your outer coat pocket as a green flame before she slowly revealed her true form before you. Reimu acted like she seemed a bit surprised herself, but the Miko had her suspicions. <span class="mu-g">"Excuse me, I mean no trespass by it. I had, before you left, decided to haunt the inside of one of your pockets, unknowingly being with you both during the entire endeavor. I do so to learn more about my students. Although, I will not do so again without consent, that I promise! With a little bit of know how on what I'm dealing with... I can only begin to teach you better as a result. I believe in teachers getting to know their students better."</span> "That's fine... just caught me off guard there, is all." Your heart was beating pretty fast. She did scare you good suddenly popping out like that. Looked like she honored the ghost part of her after all. But now, you didn't know how to say this next part, and with Mima cluing Reimu in, you felt like you had to admit it now. You put your hands in your pockets awkwardly as you balanced on opposite ends of your feet back and forth. "...You guys... probably won't like to hear this but... well, you know how I said that the secret god who brought me here wanted my help?" Reimu tilted her head, Mima was curious. "...Well, without her intervention, I wouldn't have gotten to be in Gensokyo. I... I feel like I'm indebted, even though I know I shouldn't be. You guys did tell me she ran amok, and caused problems. That part, I didn't like, obviously. She seems... scary, to be honest. I'm afraid of what happens if I don't follow through with what she asked me. She told me that if I really wanted to help Gensokyo, I'd help her. I don't want to seem like a traitor-" Reimu shook her head. <span class="mu-i">"Don't. Really. Don't, it's easy to see why you'd feel that way, and I don't have any grief with you for it. Because I trust you know better. No matter what happens, I'll be there for you, just like Reisen wanted to be."</span> Reimu raised her hand at you. You didn't know in what way, initially. But, it looked like a handshake. You swallowed your nervousness down and reached up, taking her hand. <span class="mu-i">"You can always count on the Hakurei Shrine. Friend!"</span> <span class="mu-g">"Don't be afraid, Albert. You only feel that way because you have a good heart. You want to see the best in people. It's good Karma, naturally speaking. Don't ever give yourself up and run contrary, because then it wouldn't be Albert, would it?"</span> The classic reassurance. So cheesy. But oh so melting. You smiled back, genuinely as you held Reimu's hand close. "You guys, thanks. I needed to hear that. Thanks, as always!" <span class="mu-i">"Like you told me, we're friends. Friends help each other. Now, let's get this thing up the stairs. I'll help you push."</span> "Right."
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I swear, I got the inventory right this time ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 30 Sep 2022 11:47:17 No. 5420297 Report Up the stairs you went, working with Reimu to lug the cart back to her storehouse to be unloaded. Mima returned to her studies. It was quite a trip today to the Human Village and back, and by the time you finish, Reimu is already promising to prepare tea later, and suggests that maybe you and her can share the large quantity of dango purchased. You might just have to take her up on that. She tells you something interesting as well. She says that tomorrow, she's going to head up to the Dream World in physical form herself. Marisa and Reisen had been gone a while, and Reimu thinks it's about time that she went to check up on their status, and ensure that Doremy hadn't gotten the best of them some way. You want to come with her, but again she reminds you that the way to the Dream World, at least the way that leads one's physical self to it, is no place you can survive it. She amounts it to flying into space. You are disheartened, but you have to accept what she says. Although, she can't forbid you from joining them via your own Dreaming. (<span class="mu-b"><span class="mu-s">EXTERMINATIONS IN PARADISE</span></span>) It is a little past midday now at the Hakurei Shrine. There is still time left in the day. Mima tells you she's off to rest, for soon she planned to go visit a place known as 'Chireiden' in order to inquire about getting the help of a 'mind reader' for your case with the secret god. She tells you that you could come with, but that the place may be treacherous to reach. If possible, she tells you to try getting into contact with the Hell Goddess through the Hell Fairy, Clownpiece, to see what she knows. Though, you had already heard it before yourself, and relucted to tell anyone of your meeting with Hecatia. However, you could try, if you didn't join Mima. (<span class="mu-r"><span class="mu-s">GREAT GOD WARS</span></span>, <span class="mu-b"><span class="mu-s">EXTERMINATIONS IN PARADISE</span></span>) You of course are also informed to beware doors from now on. You could never know when one would be a Backdoor... unless you purposely sought it out. (<span class="mu-g"><span class="mu-s">THE SEALED FLAME OF HATRED</span></span>) You stand outside the Hakurei Shrine, admiring the weather. ...You now have it occur to you, you never answered Reimu's other questions. Talking about life, and your insecurities you had to confront took up the whole conversation. But, there was always next time. Night will approach soon, and you could wait it out before making a decision tomorrow.>It seems you are advancing to the next chapter of your story in Eastern Wonderland... >What will you do now?
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 30 Sep 2022 11:52:30 No. 5420304 Report Quoted By:
>>5419565 >QM, isn't the cruelty also supposed to change due to us hitting the baka over the head? Yes and I glossed that part over but fixed it.
Look at me, now I'm the baka.
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>>5420297 Poor Reimu is going to die a virgin.
>Find Clownpiece We need to reunite with our red blooded American Fairy daughteru.
Alright so which way is it boys? I know we should probably stick with Exterminations buuuuuuuuuuut Great God Wars be looking pretty tasty bros
Should we cause some havoc against our better judgment or stick with Reimers and slap Doremy's shit?
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>>5420297 >Find clowpiece Albert keeps his promises
>Try to pay back Fluffy for the fairies torture We have been negleting the little guy, and I thought they would have gone easier on him
>If Kasen visits, talk to her If it wasn't bad enough if her and Eiki, now there's Albert around to lecture people
>>5420319 This moment with Reimu and Mima was too heart warming for me to not keep on going the extermation route.
Also I really wnat to visit Keine now and have a nerd-off
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>>5420351 Also, we should bring Clownpiece with us either to Chireiden or the Dream world, just tell Reimu and Mima to wait a bit while we recruit her
I want to keep true to our promises, but don't want to go down the God War route.
And before I forget
>>5420297 >Tell Reimu and Mima what Hecatia told you already for God's sake Let's not be an anime protagonist, this is Touhou, we are free from that burden
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>>5420297 >Find Clownpiece Little Liberty
>Figure out where one can get a hat I want da fedora
>Seek out the turtle to learn more about this land Knowing now that Albert has a love of history, it makes sense to me that he would seek out the old turtle who could tell tales of this land. Moreover, we can also ask about Makai, as despite the shrine maiden's brief words about the land being full of demons, I can see this as provoking curiosity, especially about how there is an 'Angel of Death.' Also, it's a giant turtle that can talk. So why would one not check it out?
>Try to pay back Fluffy for the fairies' torture Poor Fluffy.
>>5420319 The Great God War also tempts me, and I would also think of it as an excellent way to provide growth for the American Fairy. Though on what Albert is supposed to do now, I dunno. Albert is still a minor player in comparison to others. Perhaps, more training in magic; I don't know if we are going to see horned hermit anytime soon, so we might need to travel to the Scarlet Devil Mansion to get physical training under the gate guardian. We could try meeting with Keine and Akyuu, both historians; we can nerd-off with them. Or even with Chimata to hash out the deals with the Kappa. We are a bit short on funds.
I am actually curious about what Okina's plan is, considering the name of the associated route, but if we placed Albert in front of her again, I would try to get him to sneer at her, which would end up with him getting lifted from the throat again. Could we talk to the sleep paralysis demon? Though she works with the secret god, she could also be a helpful source of information or give us some idea of what the hidden god is doing. I also would want to see if the Christmas hat can come off.
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>>5420297 >Find Clowpiece >Try and help the exterminators I also want to see if we can find out more about Okina's masterplan from the sleeper, since I'm curious.
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>QM took my character analysis and turned it into a whole heart to heart between Reimu and Albert Holy Fucking Based.
Kogasa? Kasen? Reisen? Kagerou? All fantastic girls in their own right whomst are deserving of happy ends. But as of right now, Im on the Reimu ship boys. I *really* like this version of her and think that she has had the best chemistry with /ourguy/ out of anyone so far.
Going to see Akyuu, Keine and Genji sounds like great fun that we should definitely do at some point when the opportunity presents itself, but joining the resident incident specialists in the dream world seems to be time sensitive and I want to get on that.
>>5420377 Support. Lets talk to Mima about what Heca said, then find Clownpiece and see if we can get her in on the action in the dream world with us.
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>>5420898 You know I admit that no matter how much every other 2hu catches my eye, no matter how much you might like them or lust for them, no matter how much you gush for them in the end it alwayd comes back to Reimu. That lazy, morally questionable, poor miko will always be the true 2hu love of our lives in the end
Still, I want to look at the other opyions before we make a concrete decision on who to 100%, we haven't even net Kasen yet! And Mokou, Heca and Mima are all always nice options too. Though I do agree I enjoyed Reimu's characterization here, like we're getting to see the side of her she always hides in the games and manga even though Reimu does feel like that about wanting a purpose...
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>>5420898 >>5421111 We haven't even met green Reimu yet!
Also nice quads
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>>5420898 In a crow's eye view, Aya is writing down notes furiously somewhere out of sight.
Good characterization is a hell of a drug. I am especially fond of what it did for Albert tho. We have to spend some time with the other 2hus to see if anything can triumph this character interaction. On the subject of time, would there be a time dilation between being in the dream world and the fantasy land? I ask because I wonder if we can descend with Mima while spending nights dreaming to aid the incident specialists. I also do not know how much help we can be in the dreamland compared to the incident specialists. Do we even know how to fly? Eh, it might not matter since it will be the dream world. I'll admit to wanting to travel with Mima because she may teach us another spell.
>>5421111 >we haven't even net Kasen yet! And Mokou, Heca and Mima are all always nice options too. This man has a type.
Ya know those ofudas we got? I know paper is hard to throw, but could we wrap them at the end of our stick and then use that to beat our enemies?
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 01 Oct 2022 09:19:35 No. 5421235 Report Quoted By:
For whatever remained of the day, you didn't have it in you to keep secrets. No, not when secrets in general have been antagonizing you of late. Lady Mima was soon to return to haunting her Hokora. You weren't about to question how a ghost could 'rest', or sleep. You didn't know whether or not it was sleeping like a living being would, to rest bones on a bed and regain energy spent, or if it was sleeping in the manner most commonly associated with the dead. Being at peace and all that. "Lady Mima?" You say, coming up from behind and poking her ghost tail. <span class="mu-g">"Oh~!"</span> She jumped somewhat with a blush over her face, tail wriggling. <span class="mu-g">"A-Ah, Albert! You caught me by surprise there. My tail is sensitive, you know! And what did we discuss before, student?"</span> "Ah, oh, right. Sorry. Ahem... Teacher, I wanted to tell you, I've actually... already talked with the Goddess of Hell before." Mima's blush faded, and she went wide eyed. <span class="mu-g">"Truly then? Why didn't you speak up before about it? And what did she tell you?"</span> You twiddled your fingers together, a bit embarrassed. Fessing up to people because you hesitated has always embarrassed you before, and still does. "S-Sorry... I just didn't know how anyone was gonna react is all. I wasn't sure if it was a bad thing then, but I mean... she seemed nice enough. Nicer than the secret god at least. I met her and Clownpiece on the night before I was sent back home for the first time. She told me she expressed interest in this Incident and wanted Clownpiece to follow me." <span class="mu-g">"Interesting... did she tell you why? Or is Clownpiece keeping tabs for Hecatia...?"</span> "Well, the way she put it, getting Clownpiece thrown into things is a way for her to grow. I... I promised Clownpiece I'd let her come along. Hecatia also told me that Hell had beef with the secret god. She fought Clownpiece or something, to... to send a message, I think? She said the secret god caused an Incident just to do this." Mima nodded, an expression of some concern over her face. <span class="mu-g">"Yes, yes... I believe I remember the Incident you refer to. Yes... Reimu did tell me when I asked, that it was the same culprit as the Four Seasons Incident. The Secret God. She was using her power over lifeforce to turn Fairies, the embodiments of nature itself, into Stone Cherries. The Hell Goddess offered to take them once, explaining that they'd cause danger to Gensokyo's surface, but Reimu did not allow her and instead gathered them herself. Only for them all to be inexplicably restored back to Fairies. We never heard from Clownpiece anything more related to it after that. We never guessed the secret god did it merely to contend with Hell."</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 01 Oct 2022 09:20:37 No. 5421237 Report Quoted By:
"Didn't anyone think to ask?" You shrugged. Mima shakes her head. <span class="mu-g">"Didn't seem to be any reason to press it with the Incident officially over."</span> "The secret god wanted my help to do things she claimed were concerning the protection of 'Gensokyo' from outside forces." <span class="mu-g">"Perhaps it was a bad idea not to learn anything more then. It seems she is opposing Hell once more. That is something we cannot allow to happen. If Gensokyo were to draw Hell's ire, or offend Lady Hecatia is some way, the damage will be far too great. That secret god is foolish... nobody in Gensokyo, not even the Dragon God could oppose the ruler of Hell and her wrath. As much as allowing Hecatia to beat her into submission could be..."</span> "Sounds like this Shrine has a lot of work cut out for it..." You lowered your head. <span class="mu-g">"Agreed. Most of the time, I'm never around to experience these things myself. I keep myself relegated to this Shrine, mostly, as my student then could always handle herself in a pinch. But, lately, now that I've taken on a new beginner, and that this current Incident is related entirely to you, I've felt the push I needed to want to get involved myself for once. Which is why I am off next sunrise to seek the assistance of Komeiji Satori, the mistress of Chireiden. I will have to travel to the Underworld to meet her. She has the power of the Third Eye, being a Satori Youkai, she can read minds and people like open books. There has never been anyone known to resist her mind reading. She has helped in an Incident before, I believe she will help again to settle any grievances between realms that the secret god is causing. With her power being used on you, we will be able to uncover the secret god's identity again from your mind. It may help with being able to track her down."</span> "How can that be if I've forgotten her name?" <span class="mu-g">"We'll have to find out. If my thesis is correct, then you while your tongue has forgotten the name of that god, your memories of meeting her may linger. Lately, it seems as though both Reimu and Marisa themselves can't recall her name. This is a step I deem necessary."</span> "I understand now. Thanks, teach." Mima smiled and pinched her skirt, bowing in midair at you. Slowly, she receded backwards, floating into the Hokora she possessed until she was contained with the seal of the object. She appeared to be in her 'rest' mode now, and you did not want to disturb her anymore. You're sure she'll relay anything to Reimu later and bring her up to speed now that she wishes to be involved. For now, you decided to seek out Clownpiece. You remembered the spot where she slipped to her little... home underneath the Shrine. You headed off that way.
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<span class="mu-i">"SPLAAAAASH!"</span> And suddenly, you felt water from above. A whole lot of water falling onto you. "Pbbffts! Aww! What the Hell...?! Oh come on!" You decry the act, annoyed at suddenly getting your clothes wet! <span class="mu-i">"KIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIH~! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"</span> You look up, and see the little jester standing on the side of the roof, holding a bucket. A now emptied bucket of which all the contents had been used on you. Clownpiece was giggling like a little shit about it! An adorable little shit... <span class="mu-i">"GOT YOU GOOD!"</span> She said, pointing down at you. But she started blinking; <span class="mu-i">"Huh? Heeeyyyy! Wait a minute... it's you! The human I'm supposed to follow! Lady Hecatia was right, you wouldn't be gone forever!"</span> "Y-" <span class="mu-i">"ALBERT-KUUUUN!"</span> "GUHF-!" You stumbled back a bit as Clownpiece shot down in flight to deliver a tight hug, latching right onto you like a lion pouncing a zebra in the African plains. She took you around for a disorienting spin three or so times through the air before you slipped and fell to your rear on the grass near a tree. Clownpiece held on tight, laughing joyfully before she hopped back and threw her arms up to cheer. <span class="mu-i">"Hm! Hm! Hm! Hm! Hm! Lady H' is nobodies fool! She's always right, I think! Ehehehe, if I'd known it was you I might not have doused you like a thirsty plant. But only 'might not' have."</span> She said, drawing her trademark torch from behind her back and wobbling back on forth on her feet in a dance-like motion; <span class="mu-i">"Now that you're here, we can plaaaaaay!"</span> "Can I at least get dry clothes first...?" <span class="mu-i">"Oh, wait a second... that's right, Lady H' gave me a new mission. She said you could help me with it!"</span>
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"Oh... really? She did?" <span class="mu-i">"Yeah, yeah! She wanted me to investigate some 'Vampires' that live somewhere secluded here in Gensokyo!"</span> Vampires? Oh dear. Come to think of it, while Reimu mentioned 'a' Vampire named Remilia Scarlet once, she also used the specific wording of 'Vampires' as well. There was more than one. Should you tell Clownpiece that...? Yeah, you'll tell her, you guess. "I was told about a, uhh... "Scarlet Devil Mansion" place north of the Village, which has... Vampires." Clownpiece's eyes lit up. <span class="mu-i">"Then that must be where I should go! Lady H' wants me to learn about these Vampires and report back to her! Serious business! She says it has to do with being able to deal with a menace in Hell that's screwing the place up! You wanna help me! You wannaaaaa go on a mission?!"</span> "I-Is there a rush or something...?! Heheh... uh, eh... Vampires sound pretty dangerous, d-don't you think?!" You say, nervously. Clownpiece pokes her bottom lip and thinks about it... and then shakes her head. <span class="mu-i">"Nuh uh! Lady H' said I should get onto it! Time's of the essence and she needs those juicy results! We can't procrastinate now! I mean... we could play, and maybe just procrastinate until tomorrow, but no longer! Doing something you should of done today the next and slacking off today instead sounds nice and all, but we can't be Reimus right now! We got to move like we're stepping on hot coals! Or like we just spotted a tasty, unguarded pie left to cool on a window sill, asking to be stolen away and eaten!"</span> You sigh. How were you going to handle this now...? Clownpiece actually seemed serious, for how much of a jokester she liked to be, eager to please her Goddess. And, after talking with Mima earlier, pleasing Hecatia did sound favorable to Gensokyo's safety.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Sat 01 Oct 2022 09:24:16 No. 5421240 Report >Ask Clownpiece to please hold off for a little while longer, you had plans tomorrow and promised to help her when you could. For now, let's go play with the Fairy around the Shrine. Maybe even go see this 'Genjii' you'd heard about, you were interested in knowing what you could learn from him. >Agree to help Clownpiece for now. If the secret god intended to oppose Hell, then having Hell a step ahead of the game will put them on a winning curve to stopping her plans. Next stop, the Scarlet Devil Mansion. (GREAT GOD WARS) >Agree to help Clownpiece for now, but only on the condition that you and her would be back at the Shrine before it was too late in the night. (GREAT GOD WARS, EXTERMINATIONS IN PARADISE) >Tell her you have something else in mind. Tell her she could come with you and Mima tomorrow where it was planned to reveal the secret god for who she was, and that Clownpiece could relay whatever she discovers to her boss in turn. (EXTERMINATIONS IN PARADISE) >Agree to help Clownpiece another time. You wanted to tire her out right now with a game of Hide and Seek and then have some Dango for now and chill with Reimu. You wanted to be able to sleep tomorrow to see if there was anything you could do to help Reimu, Marisa and Reisen in the Dream World. Maybe if you slept tonight, you could scout it out and warn Reimu of any traps... (EXTERMINATIONS IN PARADISE) >Agree to help Clownpiece tomorrow. For now, you wanted to sleep well tonight. You were tired after all... (THE SEALED FLAME OF HATRED)
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>>5421240 Oof, tough choice, especially when I wish I could do it all but I know we have to consider the time Albert has.
>Agree to help Clownpiece for now, but only on the condition that you and her would be back at the Shrine before it was too late in the night. (GREAT GOD WARS, EXTERMINATIONS IN PARADISE) This way at least it seems like we'll be able to do Clownpiece's quest and then be back in time to do some Baku slapping with Reimu or travel with Mima.
Though the fact that scouting out the Dream World is an option kind of makes me worried for Reimu's safety since Marisa and Reisen have BOTH been gone there for a long while. I think I'm more willing to miss out on doing Mima's quest here if that's the case.
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>>5421240 >Agree to help Clownpiece another time. You wanted to tire her out right now with a game of Hide and Seek and then have some Dango for now and chill with Reimu. You wanted to be able to sleep tomorrow to see if there was anything you could do to help Reimu, Marisa and Reisen in the Dream World. Maybe if you slept tonight, you could scout it out and warn Reimu of any traps... (EXTERMINATIONS IN PARADISE) I’m biased and I don’t care.
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>>5421240 >>Ask Clownpiece to please hold off for a little while longer, you had plans tomorrow and promised to help her when you could. For now, let's go play with the Fairy around the Shrine. Maybe even go see this 'Genjii' you'd heard about, you were interested in knowing what you could learn from him. >Tell her you have something else in mind. Tell her she could come with you and Mima tomorrow where it was planned to reveal the secret god for who she was, and that Clownpiece could relay whatever she discovers to her boss in turn. (EXTERMINATIONS IN PARADISE) I want to meet Satori.
What a shit name, imagine if you Albert was called Human Perry.
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>>5421306 Actually, maybe a mix of
>Agree to help Clownpiece for now, but only on the condition that you and her would be back at the Shrine before it was too late in the night. (GREAT GOD WARS, EXTERMINATIONS IN PARADISE) >Agree to help Clownpiece another time. You wanted to tire her out right now with a game of Hide and Seek and then have some Dango for now and chill with Reimu. You wanted to be able to sleep tomorrow to see if there was anything you could do to help Reimu, Marisa and Reisen in the Dream World. Maybe if you slept tonight, you could scout it out and warn Reimu of any traps... (EXTERMINATIONS IN PARADISE) >Tell her you have something else in mind. Tell her she could come with you and Mima tomorrow where it was planned to reveal the secret god for who she was, and that Clownpiece could relay whatever she discovers to her boss in turn. (EXTERMINATIONS IN PARADISE) Ask Mima to wait until we get back to start her trip to old hell
Remilia is going to be wake now that it's later on the day, so better chances to talk with the lady of the house.
Maybe we can sleep there as a guest so we can scout the dream world, and hurry back in the morning to warn Reimu of whatever we find, and join Mima.
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>>5421310 But I still prefer the my first vote, this is an attempt at a compromise
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>>5421267 On second thought I don't feel like letting Sakuya realize we're an outsider so she gets any big ideas about capturing us to slaughter for Remilia's lunch later
Or just encountering Flan in any way shape or form
Supporting this for now.
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>>5421315 Well shit, now my compromise is useless.
I still want to talk to Genji and go with Mima together with Clowpiece.
So how about we dream scout tonight and do that tomorrow?
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>>5421319 Unless I'm wrong I'm pretty sure Mima intends to bring Satori out her NEET dungeon and to us actually, hence why she only offered us to come after telling us. So I'm sure we'll get to meet Satori anyway which is why I'm willing to skip Mima's quest. Only shame about it is that we probably won't get to meet the dumb raven with big tiddies I love so much.
Really I'd just prefer we stick with one concrete choice and then see what comes after. We may get to do Clownpiece's quest anyway after we help Reimu.
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>>5421324 Rereading the updates where she talked about it, that may be the case.
>>5421306 >>5421310 So I'm changing my vote to
>Ask Clownpiece to please hold off for a little while longer, you had plans tomorrow and promised to help her when you could. For now, let's go play with the Fairy around the Shrine. Maybe even go see this 'Genjii' you'd heard about, you were interested in knowing what you could learn from him. >Agree to help Clownpiece another time. You wanted to tire her out right now with a game of Hide and Seek and then have some Dango for now and chill with Reimu. You wanted to be able to sleep tomorrow to see if there was anything you could do to help Reimu, Marisa and Reisen in the Dream World. Maybe if you slept tonight, you could scout it out and warn Reimu of any traps... (EXTERMINATIONS IN PARADISE) Talking with grandpa turtle is non-negotiable
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>>5421330 Support, O turtle what is thy wisdom? what do ya'll think are the chances of something going wrong with the scouting done tonight.
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>>5421482 We are going to Doremy's home turf after Reisen and Marisa disappeared and before Reimu, so I say we have the chance of a lot going wrong.
Do you think that maiking a shitty dreamcatcher before going to sleep could help us dealing with the dream demon?
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>>5421306 We could have called him Guy Perry and it would have worked.
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So, uh, we're sure that Albert doesn't have any thoughts he wouldn't like Satori to see right?
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>>5421670 Albert has been having an internal monologue that all the girls are hot (except the fairies and rumia, they are just cute) for a while now, but I'm sure Satori is used to these kind of thoughts.
He'll just have to bear with the embarrassment like it's a family reunion and mom gets the baby photos.
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>>5421509 Perhaps, I would think that the quality or symbols inscribed into a dreamcatcher would help greatly while there. The shrine maiden might know some characters for a dreamcatcher; furthermore, the turtle might have advice.
>>5421672 There will be no such thoughts of wömen (men of Wö) in Albert's mind. Instead, when looking in, the mind reader shall see a burning desire for fitness so he can suplex a god and a mad desire to literally come to grips with death.
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>>5421716 Albert's most likely is geeking out in his internal monologue.
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>>5421716 Unfortunately he has not started his ascetic training with Kasen yet
>>5402757 >Being surrounded by girls all the time is going to be... harsh, especially since you're one of those guys who frequently experiences the leg jitters. You're doing your best to control yourself for the time being... but eventu- We really need to get him to hit the gym.
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Poor Albert isn't helped by how he got his face shoved into the Welcome Hell and Reimu shamelessly exposes her midriff all the time...
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The final test of the ascetic training is saying no to the hermit.
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NNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH SEX SEX SEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEXXXXXXX SEX WITH REIMU SEX WITH THE POOR MIKO SEX SEX SEEEEEEEX SEX WITH REIMU'S BREASTS SEX WITH REIMU'S ARMPITS SEX WITH REIMU'S THIGHS SEX WITH REIMU'S PUSSY SEX WITH REIMU'S MOUTH SEEEEEEEXXX AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN LICKING REIMU'S SWEAT COVERED ABS CLEAN AND THEN CUMMING ON HER MIDRIFF PUTTING A BABY INTO REIMU VIA SEX SEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEX
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>>5422459 I'm calling Eiki, stay where you are.
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>>5422459 I think it would be fair to suggest you buy a bible
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 03 Oct 2022 13:27:24 No. 5423340 Report Quoted By:
"Look, I had a, eh... rough rut today. I'm kind of tired, plus I had other plans and all so... uh, can't we hold off, just a little bit longer?" You ask Clownpiece, giving her your most convincing placid face. <span class="mu-i">"Awww...! Fine, if you have tooooooo..."</span> She said, with drooping arms. She didn't take rejection well. "Hey, if it makes you feel any better, then just like you said, why don't we go play for now?" <span class="mu-i">"Yeah! Yeah!"</span> She suddenly experienced a mood swing, in the good kind of way; <span class="mu-i">"What do you want to play?!"</span> "How about... eh... hide and seek?" You suggest. It seemed to make her shudder for a moment, the thought of attempting hide and seek without the Three Fairies of Light at her side to conceal her. But then again, that was cheating, wasn't it? Hecatia sent her to this world to improve upon herself, since her Goddess viewed Gensokyo as an amazing place full of potential. Clownpiece accepted to play hide and seek with you fast then. So, even with clothes that had been soaked by her prank, you and her went off into the surrounding forest outside the Shrine, taking care not to stray too far from the sacred grounds, and counting till twenty, just to give the other a good head start. At first, she was hard to find, in the daylight that was still left, and she kept using her flight to her advantage, getting up high in the trees in places you could only point out. But when it began to get darker, you started to find her more easily. "There you are!" You said, pointing up to a tree, having been actually put into a competitive mood by this silly childlike game by the frustrations you felt in being unable to find her easily at a time. <span class="mu-i">"Drat! Again! How do you keep finding meeeeee!?"</span> She whined, dropping down from a branch. You caught her with both hands. Thinking on it, you and her must have been playing this game for almost a few hours now at this point, haven't you? Geez, and she still didn't seem to be so tired out as you thought you'd make her. "You still haven't figured it out yet?" Clownpiece was puzzled, but slowly, her gaze drifted to her own Madness torch and she gasped. <span class="mu-i">"How did I not catch that...?! Ughh! This is so humiliating!"</span> <span class="mu-i">"...One more time?"</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 03 Oct 2022 13:28:26 No. 5423342 Report Quoted By:
"Not right now. I won fair and... well, we were about tied on finding each other at this point now, weren't we? Besides, if you want to be able to do the mission, you have to get some rest, it's getting late." <span class="mu-i">"Awww! Alright... c-can I have some of your dango then? You said you were going to break into it later, a while ago!"</span> "Sure, why not? I don't see the harm in it." You say, keeping your eyes on her and away from that insidious torch. That drew a smile from Clownpiece, and she cheered as you held her up above you head and spun around a little. <span class="mu-i">"YEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAH! HIHIHIHIHI! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"</span> Her arms were outstretched as you spun her, legs left to the air. You couldn't help but smile yourself at how gleeful she was towards play and sweets. It reminded you of yourself as a kid. Looked like you were taking her around for the 'airplane' as you spun her. Your dad used to do that with you when you were a little lad yourself, it hit real close to home. You wondered briefly if this was what it felt like to have a kid, seeing as you didn't have any and likely wouldn't for a long time. <span class="mu-g">"Hmmmfhhmurhmrrh... Actually, the Fairy found you precisely one time more than you did."</span> You stopped spinning, nearly tripping and falling as you held onto her tight and turned about to see where a new voice had suddenly come from. Clownpiece was just as confused as you were, blinking at her surroundings. There wasn't much around, save for a sizable pond near which a tortoise was laying.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 03 Oct 2022 13:29:36 No. 5423343 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-i">"H-Huh...? Whooooo was that? Are you saying that I... won?"</span> <span class="mu-g">"Quite."</span> Wait a minute, that tortoise... he had a long white tail, a slim beard and bushy eyebrows above tired-out eyes that he stared at you and Clownpiece with. He was the one who just spoke. <span class="mu-i">"Kiyahahahaha! I knew it!"</span> She cheered, wiggling out from your hands and floating into the air to pump her fist victoriously. "Oh yeah... yeah! I know you, Reimu told me about you. Your name is Genjii, isn't it?" The turtle nodded slowly. <span class="mu-g">"Yes, that's me. I am Genjii, a turtle who can fly. I have lived for a very, verrrry long time. Perhaps even longer than Miss Mima has- doh, well, maybe not... my memory can get a bit hazy, she's probably older than me. But, I at least still remember more than she does, that much I can give myself, after the past thousand or so years. Oh, now where was I? Right... I am the Miko's... mmmmnnnn, pet. Though, only she's ever used that word, hahaha."</span>" <span class="mu-i">"W-Wow... you mean to tell me Reimu has a magical turtle pet? Why did she never tell me? O-Oh! Ooh! Can... can IIIIII...?" Genjii raised an eyebrow at the silently excited Clownpiece, then he closed both eyes and rose to his feet, the old turtle looking to put on the best thing he can do for a smile across his snout. <span class="mu-g">"Mmmnnn, I really ought to stretch these old bones in another way than flying. Come aboard, little Fairy! Just take care not to tug on my beard, hahaha!"</span> The kind turtle insisted. Clownpiece's eyes were like stars. "YAAAAAAAY! KYIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHI!" She giggled, flying over and plopping down on Genjii's large shell; "This. Is. Amaziiiiiiiiing~! Giddy up! Giddy up up UP~!" <span class="mu-g">"Oh dear... hrumpph!"</span> The turtle began walking forward. You were still quite amazed just watching him. You'd already heard about Genjii, but actually seeing him talk is something else. He's the largest turtle, or tortoise or... you know... you've ever seen! "Woah..."</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Mon 03 Oct 2022 13:30:40 No. 5423345 Report You started walking alongside the turtle as he passed a tree, nimble still for his size and age. Clownpiece was looking fulfilled in having gotten to ride on his back. "So, you're a real old geezer aren't you? Reimu told me you knew a lot of things, especially about Gensokyo, and old stories." <span class="mu-g">"Oh yes! I know things I learned centuries ago like the back of my ha- ...Er, foot. Mmn, I do wish Reimu would come sit and listen more often like she used to when she was a little Miko who had not yet become a Miko. The last time I saw her, she was throwing needles at a target near my pond, and I must have startled her asking for a nice serving of sake to wet my taste buds with. Ohhhh... she did lose those needles somewhere. Oh, I hope she doesn't blame me for that..."</span> "Don't worry, I bought her more." <span class="mu-g">"Really now? Well isn't that nice. Mnn? Say, I haven't seen your face before. I thought you were some kind of Youkai, because of that silly outfit you're wearing. Youkai tend to dress weirdly. I guess you are just a normal human then, right?"</span> <span class="mu-i">"He's as mundane as they come! Kyahahaha!"</span> "Eheh... y-yeah, like she says." <span class="mu-g">"Impressive! You have a lot of guts to be walking about at almost pitch black dark with me then. Why, there could be Youkai around now who might try to make a grab for y-... hmmm, well, no, I suppose not. If you've went and given Reimu your money, she'd kill them as soon as they even lay eyes on you now, wouldn't she?"</span> "She did say she would protect me. Plus, I got Clownpiece to watch my back too, right?" <span class="mu-i">"U-Uh! Oh yeah, I would neeeeveeeer forget to!"</span> She says, almost too distracted poking at Genjii's waving tail as she turned opposite on top of his shell. "So, you want people who'll listen to your stories, is that right old man?" Genjii just mumbled. 'Mhm', and kept on walking. You noticed he was going in a circle around his pond after finally paying attention to the surroundings. "What's some things you can tell me then?" Genjii opened his mouth to speak, but he mumbled again, like his mind was going a bit blank. <span class="mu-g">"Hmmm... well, why don't you give me an idea of what you find interesting then? Pick a subject, any subject. I'm sure I can recall something from way back when."</span>>What do you want to know about?
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>>5423345 >How about some ancient history of this shrine? Reimu hasn't been able to tell me much. >Maybe what she was up to when she was younger? She did say she fought an angel in a place full of demons, and that's more of a western thing >I heard something about not even a Dragon God being able to stand against Hecatia? Who is he, and if he is apparently the most powerful native, why is Gensokyo so decentralized? If ancient chinese stories go by, dragon gods tend to empire build Anonymous
>>5423370 Support, but with some additions:
>I seek to better myself. Do you have any stories relating to such a goal? >I have heard mention of a hermit named Ibaraki Kasen. Do you know anything about her? Have you met any hermits before? >Has this land been contested between a god of the west and a god of the east before? >Do you know the name of this shrine's god? The turtle is great. We got to get him some sake for being nice to Clownpiece.
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>>5422459 Satori reading our mind be like:
>>5423370 Support.
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>>5423599 Turtles like being brushed since their shell still have nerve endings and they can't scratch it by themselves.
So it's a way to thank him if he doesn't thinks that it's demeaning.
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>>5423370 >>5423599 Support both. I like these questions.
Across dozens of games and hundreds of fanfics/doujins, I think this is the first time ive ever seen someone even attempt to give Genji a character so well done on that. He seems to be a cool old guy.
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>>5423599 Almost forgot, one more thing to add:
>I seek to scout the world of dreams, but I have reason to believe its ruler is hostile to me. Do you have any advice for traveling the dreamy land? Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6
Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 04 Oct 2022 10:03:17 No. 5424200 Report Quoted By:
>How about some ancient history of this shrine? Reimu hasn't been able to tell me much. <span class="mu-g">"Oooh, now there's a subject I'd know about. This Shrine was first built innn... what was it? The Kamakura period? Basically, I'm saying it is very old, son. At least before twelve hundred. You know how many years ago that was?"</span> "Twelve hundred? Okay, let's see..." You say, doing your best to apply your lacking mathematical skills, counting silently using your fingers; "...that's like... eight hundred years ago!" <span class="mu-g">"Ah, right. Centuries it was. Older than eight hundred years, maybe by a tad or so. Heh, and yet, it isn't the oldest thing you could find in Gensokyo. I myself was already ancient by the time this Shrine was first erected, heh heh heh!"</span> Genjii bragged. <span class="mu-i">"Hah! That's nothing! I'm as old as Hell itself! At least, that's what my parents told me before I become Lady H's minion!"</span> Clownpiece interjected. Genjii rolled his eyes. <span class="mu-g">"That's not fair. Some Fairies are as old as light itself is as a feature of the universe. You Fairies ought not to care so much about your age, otherwise people are going to label you 'gram grams'!"</span> Clownpiece's expression sunk, and she stuck her tongue out in disgust. <span class="mu-i">"Uh! Blegh! Alright, point taken! I don't want to be a senior citizen!"</span> Your eyes were wild and fool at the exchange! Jesus Christ, you really were dealing with ancient history here. Even Clownpiece was older than you could have imagined! <span class="mu-g">"Mmmnn, now where was I? Oh, right, the history of the Hakurei Shrine. Mmm, its Mikos have always distinguished themselves for their dedication to the role of the Shrine Maiden. For as long as I could remember, the Hakurei Shrine's God was a god who blessed humans with the... EXTERMINATION OF YOUKAI! Born from the desires of the first humans who harbored a wish to kill the supernatural and that which isn't human. Their faith supplied the god well. The last time I could remember that god being fully materialized was... ehhh... the previous Miko, before Reimu. Her mother. Why, she was a far more respected Miko than Reimu is today. Ahh, the dilapidation of this Shrine's greatness is a sad sight, but I suppose all things come to an end after long enoughhffff."</span> The turtle said, slurring his words a bit as he chattered his snout. Wait, her mother? Her mother was the previous Maiden. And Reimu implied that she, along with her father were both... Well, you could chalk that up to making sense. If it was a generation of successors for as long as Genji said for this Shrine to have existed, there's bound to be a familial succession in the mix somewhere. Could be recent, could have even started with the Shrine's beginning.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 04 Oct 2022 10:04:19 No. 5424201 Report Quoted By:
>Maybe what she was up to when she was younger? She did say she fought an angel in a place full of demons, and that's more of a western thing. <span class="mu-g">"Angel...? Demons...? Ah! You must mean Makai, the Demon World. Yes, that place is sealed up to prevent the Demons from spilling out. However, it is still accessible from a door that lies further east, behind the Shrine, beyond my pond here in a dank, smelly cave. The Demon Sara guards the pass to Makai, she'll beat a human like you up for appr-. Ooo, don't tell Reimu I said that, she might get mad because she does not want people entering or disturbing Makai. A few years back, she had to go in there and teach the Demons a harsh lesson in humility."</span> "What for?" <span class="mu-g">"They're Demons. Do you really need much more of a reason? Those Demons are rowdy. Makai is a dark and scary place. Makai is even worse than Hell!"</span> Not something you thought you'd ever hear someone say. <span class="mu-g">"Ah, I guess for her, it was becausssseee, they wrrrrecked her Shrine. Not the first time someone's demolished this place. I always did think it was funny how every time it's been rebuilt, it always ends up the same exact way, with no heating for the winter. Mmmnn, come to think of it, most of the times the Shrine's been destroyed were after Reimu became the Miko... tsk tsk."</span> Clownpiece holds a hand to her mouth and her cheeks bloat to contain laughter. She'd thank Genjii for the ammunition he just gave her to make fun of Reimu with, but she was currently preventing obnoxious snickering. <span class="mu-g">"Hmmm... Angel? Angeelllll... There was a story of a prophet who rose from the dead in the west once. I believe the stories of Angels came from there as well. Sariel, the Angel of Death, she did not speak much according to Reimu. They clashed when Reimu was still a teenager. I believe that Angel's reasoning for inhabiting Makai was a self-imposed exile, for being 'fallen from the heavens'. Whatever you could make of that. Shinki once asked Reimu to help banish Sariel from Makai, although she refused."</span> "Who's Shinki?" <span class="mu-g">"A Goddess, she created Makai and the Demons there. It's like one big family of Demons. Shinki had no religion among humans, nor could she benefit from faith. She is a strange sort of god, one who already had power without needing faith. But she is stagnate, and cannot grow since she does not benefit from being believed in. She sort of sticks to her own little corner in Makai."</span> Strange, but also intriguing.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 04 Oct 2022 10:05:22 No. 5424202 Report Quoted By:
>Do you know the name of this shrine's god? Genjii stopped dead in his tracks then, and opened a single eye with which he stared up at you with. Clownpiece wobbled with a 'woah', putting both hands on his shell to keep herself on as the turtle winced and opened his mouth, looking down at the ground below. He seemed to sweat a bit. <span class="mu-g">"Well, nyessss... I do know the Hakurei God's name. How could I... h-hold on, just a minute... give this old brain a good second to recallll himmmnnnn..."</span> Genjii moaned and turned towards his pond then, coming close to the edge and laying down flat on his belly, retracting his legs back into his shell as best as he could as he stared down blankly into the water. You gave him time and didn't pressure him as you came and sat down on the grass on the other side of the pond, quietly waiting for you answer. Clownpiece too was curious about his change in demeanor, sliding off his shell as she floated over near you. Then it hit you. If Genjii really knew the name, then Reimu would have asked him herself by now, wouldn't she have? Then again, she did admit she didn't care enough to. But maybe Genjii is just taking a little longer than usual in his old, wizened age... <span class="mu-g">"Ahhhh! Of course! The God worshiped here is Susanoo!"</span> Susanoo-no-Mikoto? The storm god who struck down Yamata-no-Orochi! You knew that much at least! Hey, that's way past cool! Genjii dunked his beard and mouth into the pond, slurping down water briefly before he raised his head, and his eyelids ticked. <span class="mu-g">"Wait... no, no, it wasn't Susanoo. It couldn't be Susanoo, he wouldn't be enshrined in the Yin-Yang Orbs here. Though he has slain Youkai, it is not what he charges himself with as a Kami."</span> Aww...
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 04 Oct 2022 10:06:25 No. 5424204 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-g">"Hmmmnnnnfffmuhmm... I do not... remember. That god's name is long lost, I suppose. He was out of commission before the sealing of Gensokyo from the rest of the world back in the Meiji era. Lost his form that long ago from a lack of faith. I guess there was not much reason to provide him with faith, Gensokyo did not become infested with Youkai until the sealing, and this place became a world for that which the rest of Earth has forgotten. Really, it is a bit sad to think about... no demand to meet... name forgotten, faith lost... no need for the blessings of Youkai Extermination for a long while. I cannot remember the Hakurei God, and which of Susanoo's sons he was. I gander there might be at least one person who knows in Gensokyo, but I don't know who."</span> <span class="mu-g">"Of course, that has not stopped the Yin-Yang Orbs that god is enshrined within from ever the potent tool that Reimu can dice Youkai up with. Mmm, dice them up like sliced apricots... mnnn, nch! Mnn! Apricots... oh what I wouldn't give for some nice apricots right about now... mnnmmm..."</span> Genjii was now... drooling, and he licked his chops as his mind was focused solely on his favorite kind of fruit. You and Clownpiece glanced at one another while he was stuck in this trance. You raised a hand to your mouth and coughed. "Ahem, so..." <span class="mu-g">"Oh!"</span> Genjii exclaimed, suddenly snapping out of it; <span class="mu-g">"Or was the Hakurei God the Dragon? I should really have kept better track of these things."</span> Actually, you were about to ask something about a 'Dragon'.>I heard something about not even a 'Dragon God' being able to stand against Hecatia? Who is he, and if he is apparently the most powerful native, why is Gensokyo so decentralized? If ancient Chinese stories go by, Dragon Gods tend to empire build <span class="mu-g">"Hecatia? Ehhh...? Never heard that name before in my life. I couldn't begin to say I know anything about it..."</span> Clownpiece jumped up then, raising both hands. <span class="mu-i">"You silly snapper! Lady H' is the name of my Goddess! She's the strongest there is in the whole world! Kihhahahaha! She's the Goddess of HEEEEEEELLLLL! She's one of the few of the big ones from the old world to survive an Earth full of humans who don't believe in them anymore! She dodged becoming mythology, even Zeus and Hades faded into children's story books!"</span> Clownpiece boasted. <span class="mu-g">"Goddess of Hell? Hmm... I thought Hell was ruled by the Yama. I'll have to ask Miss Mima about this sometimes, there are things even I'm not the most up to date on..."</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 04 Oct 2022 10:07:27 No. 5424206 Report Quoted By:
"Well, she isn't wrong, even I've met her Goddess. But I'm more interested in hearing about this Dragon." <span class="mu-g">"The Dragon God, now that is a subject that must be treated with utmost respect, for the Dragon is the highest being in all of Gensokyo, with humans and Youkai alike worshiping it. He is a great and massive golden serpent that can eat the sky itself. Ryūjin, some call it. Ahhh, but it is also the most elusive kind of Kami, nobody knows where it lives and where it goes. Personally, I've always come to think that old stinking Dragon just saunters off wherever he pleases. He doesn't have much business with Gensokyo anymore. The last time he was ever said to have been sighted, was during Gensokyo's sealing, along with the three Sages."</span> "So wait, Gensokyo was divided from the real world in the Meiji... era, you said? Correct? So that means this Dragon God is the one who made Gensokyo then." <span class="mu-g">"Mnnn... I'mmmmm not sure. No, nooo... that was the Sages' doing."</span> "So who are these Sages then?" <span class="mu-g">"Three great Youkai. They are the ones who created the Barrier itself and split Gensokyo from Japan. At the dawn of this sealed world, the Sages made a pledge of peace to the Dragon God. I suppose the Dragon God, being a God who is never in a single place, watches over the stability of different worlds. His role might have been ensuring the creation of Gensokyo would not be a damaging process to the Earth or heavens. He knows that the Earth is forgetting the old. Out with the old, in with the new. I'd gander the Dragon had to approve of that doing, so the old has somewhere to go when it is 'retireeedd'. Mnnnmmmm... the Sages themselves went off somewhere after that, nobody knows where."</span> Well then, that was even more mysterious figures to know about, ones you'd likely never find out the identity of yourself either, if Genjii doesn't know. Hmph, thinking about it, you wondered the more you pondered about the purpose of Gensokyo how long it would take before more recent things that have been forgotten will end up here. Like flip phones and stretch armstrong. Damn, maybe the Beatles will end up here one day. It was an amusing thought. You saw Genjii yawning now, old coot must have been getting tired after stretching his legs.>Has this land been contested between a god of the west and a god of the east before? "I only ask because it looks like one of the gods here in Gensokyo is making jabs at the Western goddess that my Fairy friend here serves." <span class="mu-g">"Hmmnnn..."</span> Genjii just shakes his head, and his long neck retreated about halfway into his shell then. You took that as your sign to speed it up with the questions you had for him.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Tue 04 Oct 2022 10:08:32 No. 5424207 Report >I have heard mention of a hermit named Ibaraki Kasen. Do you know anything about her? Have you met any hermits before? <span class="mu-g">"Ohmmnyess, Miss Kasssen."</span> He slurred before yawning again, shutting his eyes. <span class="mu-g">"Nehh... hurgh, phhewf. Ah, Miss... er, Miss Kasen was a nice lady. She brought me apricots and shared her Manjū and... ahnf, she gave me sake behind Reimu's back. Aaaaahhnnn... she coomanded thjose aminals too... sweet old Hermit, sheweht olfg... mnhnmm..."</span>>I seek to better myself. Do you have any stories relating to such a goal? Genjii snored in response. The old turtle coot had tired himself out completely throughout his talks with you and Clownpiece. The Hell Fairy herself came over and leaned against your shoulder. <span class="mu-i">"I don't think he's getting back up for a while, Albert-kun. You know how slow turtles can be. Waking him up will be like trying to get someone out a food coma! Kyahahaha! I'd draw on his face with marker, but he already had a funny beard and eyebrows doesn't he?"</span> "Well, I'm sure we made his day already. It's getting late." You say, looking up at the now starry sky. You yawned yourself a little and rubbed an eye, putting a hand on the grass before standing up. At least your clothes had mostly dried naturally by now. <span class="mu-i">"Is it Dango time?!"</span> "Sure, let's go get some." <span class="mu-i">"YAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!"</span> Clownpiece vociferated. You didn't even chastise her either, it wasn't enough to wake the slumbering turtle. You let her latch onto your big like you were giving her a piggyback ride as you started walking back off the way of the Shrine. But you found yourself being stopped when Clownpiece suddenly tugged on your ear. "Ow! Hey! Stop! What are you..." She was only pointing off in the dark woods around. You saw a distant white flash. Aya... <span class="mu-i">"Hmpf! That Crow's gonna be a real pest to our mission, Boss number two! And anything you go out doing! I say we teach her a lesson."</span> "What? A lesson? But how? She can fly, and she's always keeping her distance. We can't catch her, and that torch of yours gives us away." <span class="mu-i">"Hihihihihi!"</span> She snickered with a devilish grin; <span class="mu-i">"Not if we get Star, Sunny and Luna to help us! They should be back from whatever games they were playing with Cirno today. I know where they live at! It's just around the Shrine! With their help, we could become completely invisible and catch that Tengu off guard! Then we could prank her anyway we want! Think about it, if we capture that dumb crow and hogtie her, she'll only be able to squeal like a pig while we smash her precious camera! No more news stories to put you in with the pictures!"</span> "...Hm...">Not tonight Piece', it's too late to go fooling around. Plus, you were actually kind of interested in getting interviewed by Aya eventually. >Well, when she puts it like that, it does sound pretty entertaining, and it'd show that reporter your life was not for her personal gain.
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>>5424207 >Well, when she puts it like that, it does sound pretty entertaining, and it'd show that reporter your life was not for her personal gain. A chance to dab on Ayayaya? Don't mind if I do!
Anonymous
>>5424207 >Not tonight Piece', it's too late to go fooling around. Plus, Fluffy is traumatized by the three fairies. We need to pay him back. Maybe we should have asked what Kedamas like. Maybe Byakuren wil know.
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>>5424207 >hogtied ayaya This concept fills me with urges that I hope Albert is too good a man to give into…
>Well, when she puts it like that, it does sound pretty entertaining, and it'd show that reporter your life was not for her personal gain. Aya needs to be dabbed on any chance you get.
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>>5424250 Support, bringing Fluffy closer to the three fairies might tempt them into pulling on his fur again. Moreover, I think it's funnier to avoid interactions with Aya, so the desire to interview grows stronger. It seems cruel to smash her camera, tho I am glad to see Clownpiece is taking hints from the mob. I hope we will see the turtle in the dreamland.
>However, it is still accessible from a door that lies further east, behind the Shrine, beyond my pond here in a dank, smelly cave. The Demon Sara guards the pass to Makai, she'll beat a human like you up for appr-. I wonder when we should try to get into Makai, the angel being confirmed as a fallen one seems intriguing, but I don't think there is any chance we can defeat the demon guard at the moment or survive the toxic miasma in the realm, interestingly enough, the miasma supposedly makes learning magic easier and strengthens magic. Probably much later, when Albert has become stronger and more arrogant.
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>>5424476 Yeah, Sariel is weird, seem to be a mix between the coptic archangel that is one of the primordial powers who is "one of the [seven] holy angels [who watch], who is set over the spirits, who sin in the spirit".
Which could mean that she is watching over the demons and sinners in hell , the fallen watcher who taught humans about the moon
and probably some magic too , and fell becuase he was horny and kept making nephilims, plus this gnostic lad
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saureil who is an angel of death.
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>>5424500 >fell becuase he was horny and kept making nephilims lol. Imagine falling because you are too much of a horny bastard and couldn't stop touching God's creations inappropriately. Wonder if wrestling would trigger anything, though the fallen one here could have fallen for another reason other than loving humans a bit too much.
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>>5424500 >fell becuase he was horny and kept making nephilims lol. Imagine falling because you are too much of a horny bastard and couldn't stop touching God's creations inappropriately. Wonder if wrestling would trigger anything, though the fallen one here could have fallen for another reason other than loving humans a bit too much.
Anonymous
Looks like we've arrived at an impasse between bullying the tengu and not bullying the tengu gents.....
Anonymous
>>5424772 Fluffy needs to be protected, we can think of a way to bully ayayaya later without putting him at risk.
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>>5424774 We could just... not let the fairies have him? Besides the fact they probably won't be interested anyway if we give them a crow to bully.
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Let the fairies bully the crow and watch from afar then. Or just do the interview while they put their plan into action and enjoy the fireworks. We are a bystander. We have nothing to do with this, No siree.
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>>5424207 >Not tonight Piece', it's too late to go fooling around. Plus, you were actually kind of interested in getting interviewed by Aya eventually. Switching my vote to this so we can get on the dream senquences. Now that I think of it, Aya isn't hardy herself that we couldn't find some way to take her down a peg on our own.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 05 Oct 2022 12:05:42 No. 5425080 Report Quoted By:
>Not tonight Piece', it's too late to go fooling around. Plus, Fluffy is traumatized by the Three Fairies, and you were actually kind of interested in getting interviewed by Aya eventually.. (3 votes) <span class="mu-i">"Awww! Alright! Maybe next time. So, can we go stuff our cheeks until our bellies ache now?"</span> You turned in for the night. There was a long road ahead of you, and you need rest. But more importantly, you needed to get a step ahead of the opposition, and that could only come this night by doing one thing; Dreaming, as much as the activity had become taboo for you lately. You and Clownpiece were both happy to join Hakurei Reimu in the hearth of her Shrine, and she herself was happy to see you were actually okay after spending time playing with the Hell Fairy. She had to remark about how it seemed that you could get along with almost everyone you meet, even the real rascals of the bunch. You saw it too. You were sure you could even become friends with Cirno, as much as the blood feud between you and her had grown in just one interaction. It's cause for a laugh to be shared among you, the Shrine Maiden and the Hell Fairy as you all sit on the edge of her Shrine's wraparound, indulging in warm tea and the delicacy that is Dango. Before long, everyone is tired as the night settles in, with stomachs full of Dango. Clownpiece was so tired, the Hell Fairy fell asleep right there on the floor in the living room, Reimu making sure to take her madness torch and, while looking away from it, placing it in something like a sconce to keep it from spreading fire. She shushes you with her finger as you head into the guest room. You knew what she was off to do during the day, so you had to ask her... was she going to be okay in the Dream World? The Miko just smiles confidently and reassures you that no matter what comes her way, she would get over it. And she'd bring Marisa and Reisen back for sure. You nod softly at her reassurance. You didn't tell her yourself that you planned on dreaming, but you swore you'd wake up in time to be able to tell her before she left. To your surprise, Reimu gave you a quick hug to your shoulders and sent you off to bed before going to hers. You lay back on the futon in your yukata, and shut your eyes, going off to dreaming... - CUT - <span class="mu-s">...Perishable Night goes on...</span> - CUT -
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 05 Oct 2022 12:06:44 No. 5425082 Report <span class="mu-s">[ Relationship Status ]</span> All your contacts and their statuses;... <span class="mu-b">Hakurei Reimu (46%)</span> <span class="mu-g">Kirisame Marisa (11%)</span> <span class="mu-b">Mima (32%)</span> <span class="mu-b">Kawashiro Nitori (34%)</span> <span class="mu-g">Fujiwara no Mokou (23%)</span> <span class="mu-b">Reisen Udongein Inaba (40%)</span> <span class="mu-g">Inaba Tewi (0%)</span> <span class="mu-g">Houraisan Kaguya (0%)</span> <span class="mu-g">Yagokoro Eirin (4%)</span> <span class="mu-g">Imaizumi Kagerou (17%)</span> <span class="mu-g">Ibuki Suika (0%)</span> <span class="mu-g">Komano Aunn (3%)</span> <span class="mu-g">Shameimaru Aya (1%)</span> <span class="mu-b">Tatara Kogasa (30%)</span> <span class="mu-g">Three Fairies of Light (9%)</span> <span class="mu-b">Clownpiece (32%)</span> <span class="mu-g">Hecatia Lapislazuli (21%)</span> <span class="mu-r">Rumia (-13%)</span> <span class="mu-g">Cirno (9%)</span> <span class="mu-g">Yakumo Yukari (0%)</span> <span class="mu-g">Doremy Sweet (4%)</span> <span class="mu-r">Toutetsu Yuuma (-70%)</span> <span class="mu-g">Matara Okina (18%)</span> <span class="mu-g">Genjii (9%)</span> <span class="mu-s">Level of Karma</span> <span class="mu-r">15.20%</span> <span class="mu-b">34.80%</span>
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Wed 05 Oct 2022 12:10:14 No. 5425084 Report <span class="mu-i">Thread archived.</span>
https://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive.html?searchall=unthinkable+fantasy+migration <span class="mu-i">New thread begins soon as we enter the second stage.</span>
<span class="mu-i">Just gotta handle a few things first! In the meantime, I'd be happy to hear how you've been liking the quest so far!</span>
<span class="mu-i">Thanks to everyone who played and follows, being able to explore the wonderful world of Touhou has been a fun experience to write for. Also I get to thinking sometimes, what if I did it while drunk just like ZUN would?</span>
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>>5425082 Huh, Reimu overtook Reisen as I was expecting, but not by much.
How did Albert impress the bnuuy so much that even after the trip and that heart to heart she is still so close?
He must have learned well from the Indy movies to be such a ladykiller
>>5425084 I really like it, the characters have been really well developed and all of their interactions show their personalities
And I don't think your liver could handle trying to match Zun's powerlevel
Anonymous
>>5425084 Literally my favorite quest right now, I've been having all kinds of fun reading the situations we get our little new yorker into.
I have high hopes for whatever plots you got in mind, so drinking like ZUN would be a bad idea. Otherwise you'll just forget it all like he does in real life lmao
I hope we can meet Tenshi one day, she'd be a fun character to deal with. Hoping we can meet Kasen soon enough too.
Also it's actually a good thing we waited on Clownpiece's quest, since by then we'll have Marisa with us and nobody will be more willing to help us and Clownpiece go mess around with the SDM than her.
Also it might be cool if we could meet Keiki and maybe get her to make some haniwa for us
So... what does everyone think about maybe trying to recruit
Flan so she doesn't make us go squish instead if we ever come across her?
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>>5425084 Initial mystery was well done, transition into the new mystery was great, the fact that gensokyo has been equal parts dangerous and friendly has been great, characters have been getting better as time gos on. Its a good story.
Anonymous
On the topic of drinking, if ever the characters get deep into drink in a conversation or scene, you should down a shot for every 500 words or so while writing it.
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>>5425469 As long as we don't drink too much and embarrass ourselves.
Anonymous
>>5425082 Huh, color coding: blue = friend, green = acquaintance, and red = hostile. Nitori considers Albert a friend despite the only interaction being selling her a gun, which is amusing. This may be guessing, but 30% seems to be a benchmark for changing from acquaintance to friend.
>>5425084 I've found this a pretty interesting quest so far, and it is the first one I've voted on this site. How do I spoiler stuff? Reading your interpretation of Gensokyo and its characters within has been entertaining. The mystery you've added also made the central struggle of this quest makes tension that prevents the quest from feeling draggy. Though I will admit, I don't quite understand how the dice rolls for the Danmaku work beside a high number good and a low number terrible.
>>5425185 Albert needs more crazy blondes in his life.
>>5425473 Would staring at the madness torch and drinking too much mix into an unholy abomination of inhibitions removed, or would it just lead to Albert puking and passing out?
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>>5425585 High numb good low numb bad makes sense to me. It's just like Marisa says that danmaku is supposed to be all flashy.
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>>5425585 Write (spoiler)what you want to spoiler(/spoiler), but with [ ] instead of ( ).
Or you can selected tge text ypu wnat to spoiler and press control+s to automatically do it.
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If we ever get around to talking with Sariel, I think our opening line should be this: Did it hurt? When you fell from heaven?
Anonymous
>>5426434 lmao. Sick line, but unless we are A: looking for a fight and B: reasonably sure that we are stronger than she is at that point, I dont think we should say it.
Anonymous
>>5426452 It could be posed as a sincere question.
Though the idea of Albert saying this pickup line on Sariel, an angel who fell because of lust, with a shit-eating grin, is very tantalizing.
Anonymous
>>5426682 Considering that Sariel seems to be a mixture of the three angels with similar names, she could have fallen for a different reason.
But if she did fall for the same reason as the watcher, would that make her some kind of coomer milf?
Anonymous
>>5426900 >tfw albert goes to makai and uses his sass on sariel and she says he needs rape correction Anonymous
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>>5427230 B̵̢̥̬̰̆̐̀̚r̷͕͔̦̣͑a̶̢̡͓͖̺̫̬̎̑̌̎̇ţ̴̨͓̤̩͐̓͛̀̐̾̚t̶̢̼̠̣͠y̴̡̱̥̯̟͚̦̔̈́ ̴̡̤̂̑͝A̶̩̣̩̼͓̱̿l̵͎̠̙͎̖͌̿b̸̨̧̯̤̑͋͊̊͐̽̾e̷̠̹̞͒̆͛̑r̶͈͊͊t̸̟̤̘̠̪͗̋̉̈̓̉̎ ̷͇̯̗͍͎̤͊̒n̸̡͇̺̥̪̾̊̀͗̍͑͝ͅͅe̶̟͉̝̞̩̕ͅé̶̘̦͌̇̕ḑ̶̝̞͍̞̹́s̶̢̖͕͈͕͈͓̃ ̸͉̺̞̟̉͑̚͝ç̵̭̮͈̘̾̔͊̚ͅơ̶̧͍̝̘̺̝̫̂̓̉͑̾r̴͎̟͇͑̍̐͐̈̎ř̶̨͕͖̤͉͖̔̑̌̈e̵̙̓͐̇̑c̵̡̠̗͇͈̺̣̊t̸̜͑ḯ̷̹̰̗̀͐͐͝o̷̥͆͛̋n̷̜̣͚̜̈́͑ͅ
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To deviate from the struggle snuggle with a fallen angel. Do we think Albert is a big enough history buff that if he went to Kourindou, he would recognize the special sword there? Though I suppose the sword, having never been publicly revealed due to its divinity and Shinto tradition in the real world and the only thing we have is an artist's impression of it, the sword could look entirely different and thus not be recognized by Albert.
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>>5427577 Another question is if he is going to ask Miko why she isn't a man.
Anonymous
>>5427577 I dont know, he might be a history buff in general but he seems to be pretty western focused. He doesnt have a lot of experience with Japanese culture specifically which he definitely would have if he knew a lot about their history. After talking to Keine about her spellcard? Hell yeah he would recognize it. But I dont think he would right now.
>>5427791 Same with Miko. Hes here to learn new things about this land's history, he doesnt know a lot about it right now.
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>>5427982 Yeah, he didn't know a lot about things here in Gensokyo, and the only way to make it make sense without making his interest in history a retcon was that he was focused on the west, and only vaguely knew about the east.
And him knowing about Hecatia form wikipedia instead of a book, well his main interest was while he was still a child, after that it became more of a hobby. Not many books on greek mythology touch on the titans in depths other than they were a thing.
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We really need to get Albert an education in the history and folklore of this land. It also makes sense that he would not know the myths since history deals more with grounded affairs.
If only he was a massive weeb instead of a normal lad. Though Albert did recognize the name of the storm god, who first got the sword from slaying an eight-headed serpent, I wonder if that was due to wiki trawling as well:
>Susanoo-no-Mikoto? The storm god who struck down Yamata-no-Orochi! You knew that much at least! Hey, that's way past cool! >>5428342 For the sake of his soul, Albert must never say this to her or out loud with Clownpiece in earshot.
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>>5428379 I mean, if you only know a few things from Japan, Susano-o, Oorochi, and Amaterasu are probably gonna be on the list of things you’ve heard of.
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>>5428379 If anything Heca herself would probably laugh at a profane joke like that
And then tease us about it
Anonymous
>>5428379 So we should to visit Keine and Akyuu soon?
Anonymous
>>5428427 Hell yea, Albert loves history; therefore, meeting people who can be considered a living record, a primary source, and who haven't eaten humans is great! Also, cause I know fuck all about Japanese folklore. Though, I don't think Albert knows at this point that Akyuu is a serial reincarnator or that she even exists. Perhaps we can even get our hands on a Gensokyo Chronicle.
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>>5428475 Kosuzu might be of help with her ability to read anything, and Rinnosuke is also a good potential nerd friend.
We are going to end up making some sort of book club at this rate Anonymous
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Sorry for the extended wait, new thread soon. Will try for tomorrow-ish.
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Fortune Telling QM !7xl9vObeK6 ID:w+jXruqZ Fri 14 Oct 2022 04:58:03 No. 5433491 Report Quoted By:
New thread! Proceed to the next stage where smug awaits!
>>5433485