Joyous Celebration Side Story

Hilena Campus Festival

Beauty Pageant

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Beauty Pageant - Scene 1
Characters	MC Bloody Mary
MC	Hey, you! Handsome fellow! I can see you have a regal bearing...hey––hey––don’t walk away... Ugh, where are we going to find that many contestants...if we can’t gather enough, they’ll dock our wages...ugh...
The MC cupped his chin in his hands, his face twisted into a tormented expression. At that moment, Bloody Mary––who was searching in all directions for something––appeared in his field of vision.
MC	Hey––hey! Handsome fellow! Handsome!
Bloody Mary	...Are you calling me?
MC	Yes, yes, yes. You, I’m calling you.
Bloody Mary	Do you need something? I’m very busy right now~
MC	Um, that is, would you be interested in joining a––
Bloody Mary	No. If there’s nothing you need, I’m leaving~
MC	Ugh––handsome, don’t go!
Bloody Mary	I’m urgently searching for someone, you see~
MC	Then, that’s perfect!
Bloody Mary	Hm? Perfect? Is Steak with you lot?
MC	Steak? Oh, yeah, sure, of course! Steak! Steak said he’d be back in a bit to watch our competition! Handsome, do you want to enter the competition and give him a nice surprise?
Bloody Mary	Really?
MC	Really, really!
Bloody Mary	Well, I can consider entering. What kind of competition?
MC	It’s...a beauty pageant!
Bloody Mary	A beauty pageant, huh...not bad, I’ll give him a nice surprise, and make him see that Red Wine is clearly inferior to me. Heh heh.
MC	Sure, sure, sure...come on, it’s this way!
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Beauty Pageant - Scene 2
Characters	Strawberry Daifuku Sakuramochi Bonito Rice Raindrop Cake
Strawberry Daifuku	Bonito Rice, Sakuramochi, take a look! Isn't Dorayaki adorable?
Sakuramochi	Heh heh~ He sure is~
Bonito Rice	He sure is... um... Strawberry Daifuku...
Strawberry Daifuku	Sakuramochi, where did Sensei go?
Sakuramochi	Sensei went to buy something for you guys to eat.
Bonito Rice	Um, Strawberry Daifuku...
Strawberry Daifuku	Ooh, we'll have snacks to eat~ That's awesome! Strawberry Daifuku wants a candy apple!
Sakuramochi	Okay~ We'll have a bit of everything! Heh heh~
Bonito Rice	Strawberry Daifuku, listen...
Strawberry Daifuku	Kyaaah-- Dorayaki came out on stage!!! Go, Dorayaki!!!
Bonito Rice looked at Raindrop Cake, a bit apologetically. Raindrop Cake was unconcerned, and dismissively waved his hand.
Bonito Rice	Um... Strawberry Daifuku, could you...
Strawberry Daifuku	Bonito Rice, what do you want to say?
Bonito Rice	Could you get down off of Raindrop Cake's lap? Your Big Brother Raindrop Cake is very tired, you know?
Strawberry Daifuku	Whyyy~ Strawberry Daifuku isn't that heavy~ Besides, I love Raindrop Cake! He smells nice!
Bonito Rice	Uh...
Raindrop Cake	It's fine, she isn't heavy.
Strawberry Daifuku	That's right! Strawberry Daifuku isn't heavy at all~
Raindrop Cake	Mm-hm.
Bonito Rice looked at Raindrop Cake in astonishment. He'd always been gloomy, but now the corners of his mouth were curled into a slight smile. Bonito Rice couldn't stop himself from staring, slackjawed.
Raindrop Cake	What's wrong?
Bonito Rice	Nothing, you seem really happy today.
Raindrop Cake	It's basically because... recently, the skies have been clear.
Bonito Rice	Now that you mention it, the Light Kingdom hasn't seen any snow for the past few days.
No sooner had he said this, when the sky became full of fluttering cherry blossom petals.
Sakuramochi	Happy days ought to have even more smiles~ I like seeing all of you smile. You too, Raindrop Cake~ You look good when you smile.
Bonito Rice	Mm-hm, we think so, too.
Raindrop Cake	......
Strawberry Daifuku	Oh! Raindrop Cake is blushing! He's blushing!
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Beauty Pageant - Scene 3
Characters	Dorayaki Boston Lobster Bloody Mary Hotdog MC Vodka Sweet Tofu
The beauty pageant was about to begin. A man dressed entirely in red suddenly stormed into the backstage area, where people were changing their clothes. Another guy, who was dressed like a rock and roll singer, shrugged helplessly at the MC and rushed to catch up.
Dorayaki	Taiyaki, stop it...... Wh-- who are you?
Boston Lobster	Spicy Gluten, get out here! Bah, not here either!
Bloody Mary	Hm?
Hotdog	Ah~ Has a new friend come to join us?
MC	Ah-- guest, this is the changing room... you can't...
Boston Lobster	Shut up, human. Uh--
The group of people stared at him reproachfully, and the room became uncomfortably quiet. A somewhat cold voice broke the silence.
Vodka	I heard, the winner of this competition also receives the Light Kingdom's finest wine?
MC	Oh, that's right...
Vodka	And this is where I register?
MC	It is, but...
Vodka	Hm? But what?
The MC glanced at Vodka, who was glaring at him, and at the eagle on her shoulder, who also seemed to be regarding him with hostility. He felt his heart sink.
MC	But this is a beauty pageant for men dressed in women's clothing. Miss, you... can't participate...
Vodka	Oh... a beauty pageant? Never mind...
MC	Hm? That's the important part?
Vodka	I thought since the eating contest was over there, the drinking contest would be over here... hic~ Andre, let's go.
Vodka turned to leave, carelessly stomping on someone's foot. In a rare display, the stomped on Boston Lobster did not lose his temper.
Boston Lobster	Fsshh!
Vodka	Ah... sorry.
Seething, Boston Lobster stared at the arrogant Food Soul standing before him, but she didn't recoil in the least under his gaze. When Boston Lobster didn't say anything, Vodka again prepared to leave.
Boston Lobster	Hey! Did I give you permission to go?!?
Vodka	Be silent!
Andre swift and fiercely flew in Boston Lobster's direction, and Boston Lobster's feet were quickly encased in ice.
Boston Lobster	Bah, irritating woman! You're also a Food Soul?
Vodka	You are too? But... That look on your face, hic~ Come find me any time, and we'll have a drink...
Boston Lobster	Tsk, don't be absurd. (Talking to a drunkard is really frustrating.)
The freezing sensation just made Boston Lobster more agitated.
Vodka	You must, hic~ I don't want to cause trouble here, and drinking would be more fun.
Saying this, Vodka left. Sweet Tofu poked his head out from behind Boston Lobster and watched Vodka's retreating form, curiosity piqued. Then he looked at Boston Lobster's somewhat dazed expression and smirked.
Sweet Tofu	Oh dear~ Boston Lobster? Are you daydreaming~ Hee hee hee~ Do you need me to go find out her name for you, before we continue looking for your pincers?
Boston Lobster	Shut up!
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Beauty Pageant - Scene 4
Characters	Macaron Crepe Bloody Mary Pretzel
Macaron	Crepe! Crepe! Take a look at that woman! Her skirt is really pretty! But, that black cloak behind her is really scary...and why does she feel kind of familiar...?
Crepe	Just by looking, you can tell her skirt is high quality...(I hope the discount store has it.)
Bloody Mary	How is this still not over?
Macaron	...Ah! She spoke! No...not “she”, that’s a man!
Crepe	Keep your voice down, Macaron! Everyone’s looking at you!
Macaron	Macaron didn’t mean to, but that pretty man gave her a shock.
Crepe	Hmph, in time, I’ll be even prettier than him!
Pretzel	......
Macaron and Crepe chatted, and left the front of the stage hand in hand. Pretzel, who had been standing behind them the whole time, advanced a step, raising his head to gaze at the Food Soul under the spotlight.
Pretzel	(Even though he’s on the run, he maintains his lofty tome––this really is his typical demeanor. But he didn’t expect me to chase him all the way here.) (Still...since today is a festival, I’ll let him enjoy himself a bit longer, and avoid dampening the other people’s good spirits.)
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Beauty Pageant - Scene 5
Characters	Miso Soup Udon
Miso Soup	Boo, how boring. Such a lovely beauty turned out to be a man. Why don’t they let pretty women enter the competition~
Udon	Hey––Miso Soup! I knew I’d find you here!
Miso Soup	My goodness, a familiar beauty has arrived...But this beauty doesn’t compare to the ones on stage!
Udon	What did you say?!?
Miso Soup	Haha, I was asking you, why you have come seeking this humble monk?
Udon	What do you mean? I didn’t come looking for you, I came to watch the beauty pageant.
Miso Soup	Is that so. This humble monk has already seen enough, I’m leaving. You can wait here for the competition to end.
Udon	Huh? Miso Soup? Hey--how could he leave just like that? It isn’t like him...usually when he sees a beauty, he becomes too weak at the knees to walk. Whatever, it’s his loss--the girls on stage are all so pretty. If I looked as good as them, people would love me even more than they do now!
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Big Eater Contest

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Big Eater Contest - Scene 1
Characters	Cheese MC
Cheese	Hmm, where did Pizza and Cassata run off to?!? I just left for a minute to look at the sugar sculptures…
Cheese puffed up her cheeks and clasped her hands behind her back. Suddenly, an alluring aroma drifted towards her. The tip of her nose twitched as she sniffed the air.
Cheese	That––that smells delicious!!! Buddy! What is that?
MC	Young lady, do you mean this?
Cheese	Mm-hm!
MC	Young lady, you have a good nose! The meat buns we just took out of the pot are the most delicious!
Cheese	They look delicious......gurgle...
MC	Young lady, do you want one?
Cheese	Mm-hm! I do! Can you give me one?
MC	Of course! But we’re using these for our competition...if we’re short one, it’ll be more difficult to count...
Cheese	A competition?
MC	That’s right! We’re having a Big Eater Contest! Hey! Young lady, do you want to come try?
Cheese	A Big Eater Contest? Would that mean I can eat lots and lots of meat buns?
MC	Of course! Young lady, you can eat as many as you want!
Cheese	Really?!? That’s awesome!!! Thanks, buddy!
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Big Eater Contest - Scene 2
Characters	Salty Tofu Sweet Tofu MC
Salty Tofu was wandering around the festival aimlessly. Suddenly, a familiar figure caught his eye. The person looked exactly as he did in Salty Tofu’s memories. Sweet Tofu, who had been staring vacantly at the stage, abruptly turned around. There was a moment of surprise as their eyes locked.
Salty Tofu	......
Sweet Tofu	......
Sweet Tofu was about to pretend that nothing happened and turn back around, when Salty Tofu grabbed his arm.
Salty Tofu	Yo! My dear big brother, where are you going~
Sweet Tofu	Hee hee. My cute little brother, it’s been so long. Have you missed your older brother? Do you cry when you think about me~
Salty Tofu	Big brother, I think about you every day. I think about you until I’m dying to rip your apart bite by bite and swallow you up.
Sweet Tofu	Little brother, how old are you again? You should know better than to eat strange things.
The passersby around them shivered upon hearing the brothers’ conversation. Sweet Tofu suddenly reached out an arm towards a staff member, who was carrying steamed buns up towards the stage. He snatched one of the aromatic meat buns, and stuffed it in Salty Tofu’s mouth.
Salty Tofu	Mmfff...fwah feh heff! Mmff...
Sweet Tofu	Look at the time, and you haven’t eaten lunch.
Salty Tofu	Don’t baby me!
Sweet Tofu	I’m your Big Brother, if I don’t baby you, who will? Was it tasty?
Salty Tofu	...It wasn’t that bad. Mm, got any more?
MC	Th-these are for our competition...I can’t give you any more...
Sweet Tofu	I’m asking you again, Got. Any. More?
MC	Yes! Yes! Take them!
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Big Eater Contest - Scene 3
Characters	Strawberry Daifuku Fondant Cake Sanma Champagne
Strawberry Daifuku	Waaahhhhh––
Fondant Cake	(Eh? Is that a child crying?)
Strawberry Daifuku	Waaahhh, where did Sensei and the others go? Don’t leave Strawberry Daifuku behind...waaaaahhhh...
Fondant Cake followed the sound of the crying, and eventually found Strawberry Daifuku squatting on the ground sniveling. She looked around in all directions, but didn’t see Strawberry Daifuku’s companions.
Fondant Cake	Little one, what are you doing here all alone?
Strawberry Daifuku	Strawberry Daifuku...Strawberry Daifuku was watching them make sugar sculptures, when Sensei and the others disappeared. Waaaahhhh...Strawberry Daifuku was naughty, and now Sensei doesn’t want her anymore...
Fondant Cake	(Uh...”Sensei”...is that this child’s guardian...?) Uh, little one, do you know what Sensei looks like?
Strawberry Daifuku	Sensei, Sensei is a very kind person. And, and, hmm...Sensei always has lots of kitties with him!
Fondant Cake	(Looks like I won’t be able to depend on her...)
Sanma	Strawberry Daifuku–– Strawberry Daifuku, where did you go!?!
Strawberry Daifuku	Sensei!!! That’s Sensei’s voice!
Fondant Cake	Really! You found him!
Strawberry Daifuku	Mm-hm––that really cool looking person is Sensei! Sensei––Strawberry Daifuku is over here!
Sanma heard Strawberry Daifuku’s voice, and quickly pushed his way through the crowd. It was only when he saw Strawberry Daifuku that he paused to breathe.
Sanma	Are you all right, Strawberry Daifuku?
Strawberry Daifuku	I’m all right...I’m sorry Sensei, I worried you.
Sanma rubbed Strawberry Daifuku’s lowered head, then looked at Fondant Cake, who was standing beside her. He bowed to her deeply.
Sanma	I’m Sanma. Thank you for looking after her.
Fondant Cake	Ah! It was nothing. My name is Fondant Cake. I just happened to see that she was alone, so I was a bit concerned, that’s all. I didn’t have a chance to do anything for her, but, you found her, and that’s what matters!
Sanma	Regardless, I still want to thank you.
Fondant Cake	You’re too polite!
Strawberry Daifuku	Miss, if you’re ever in Sakurajima, come play with us!
Sanma	It looks like she really likes you.
Fondant Cake	Then I’ll thank you for your kindness, Sanma-sensei, Strawberry Daifuku.
Sanma	Then, we’ll meet again if fate allows. Strawberry Daifuku, tell the lady good bye.
Strawberry Daifuku	Pretty, kind lady–– good bye!
Fondant Cake	Good bye~
Fondant Cake watched the retreating forms of Sanma and Strawberry Daifuku. Suddenly, a hand clapped her on the shoulder, causing her to jump in alarm.
Fondant Cake	Gyaahhh––! Champagne, what on earth! You frightened me!
Champagne	...You overreacted...I’ve been looking for you all day. What are you doing all the way out here? Let’s go, and try not to get lost again.
Fondant Cake	Why don’t YOU get lost?
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Big Eater Contest - Scene 4
Characters	Cassata Pizza Cheese Whisky
Cassata	Hey––that’s!
Pizza	Cheese––––!!!!! Cheese, you’re here! We were worried half to death!!!
Cheese was currently on stage, shoveling steamed buns into her mouth. When she heard the familiar voice, she was surprised, and a mouthful of steamed bun lodged in her throat. The staff member beside her swiftly handed her a cup of water.
Cheese	You two––––I’ll talk to you in a bit! I’m in the middle of a competition!
Cassata	Competition? What kind of competition?
Pizza	What difference does it make! Go, Cheese!!! You can do it!!!
A man carrying a briefcase quietly walked past the crowd. A gentle smile on his face. Suddenly, he cocked his head and stopped short, as if he’d heard something.
Pizza	Cheese! Keep going! Cheese! You can do it!
Not far away, Pizza was cheering at the top of his lungs for Cheese, who was on stage, nibbling the steamed buns for all she was worth. Seeing this scene, the man couldn’t help laughing. He turned, fixing his sight on Pizza, and Cassata beside him. Pizza was like a sun, radiating brightness wherever he went, and Cassata was always by his side.
Whisky	...It’s been a while. Sadly, this isn’t the time for us to meet.
No one else heard Whisky murmuring to himself. Only Cassata, standing beside Pizza, suddenly tightened his grip on his weapon, and vigilantly spun around, scanning the crowd
Pizza	Hm? Cassata, what’s wrong? Hurry and give Cheese some encouragement!
Cassata	(It was probably my imagination.) It was nothing…Cheese! You can do it
Whisky stood in the shadows, avoiding Cassata’s line of sight. He looked at Pizza and Cassata’s smiling faces, and slowly retreated, concealing himself in the darkness once more.
Whisky	It won’t be long now. We’ll meet again...
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Big Eater Contest - Scene 5
Characters	Cola Hamburger
Cola and Hamburger were wandering around the festival grounds, their arms draped around each other's shoulders. The two prattled aimlessly, and looked left and right, searching the venue for something fund to do.
Cola	Boring! Isn't there a place where we can perform?
Hamburger	You should learn to loosen up once in a while, Cola.
Cola	I know, but... having nothing to do makes me uneasy.
Hamburger	Oh... hey, do you see that up ahead?
Cola gazed in the direction Hamburger was pointing. There was a large, squat table with all sorts of food spread across it. Sightseers were gathered around the table, apparently waiting for something.
Cola	What are they doing?
Hamburger	It looks like a Big... Eater... Contest?
Hamburger looked at the bulletin board beside him, reading the event name and description word by word.
Hamburger	This looks like fun, and didn't you say you were bored? What if we enter this competition?
Cola	Hmm...
Hamburger	Come on. Now that I think about it, ever since we became teammates, we haven't engaged in any friendly competition. This is a rare chance, let's give it a try!
Cola	Hmm... okay!
Having made their decision, the pair went directly to the registration area and prepared to enter the competition. Time flew by, and the first round of competition came to an end.
Cola	Mooaaan----
Hamburger	Hic---- Co... la... you... ate... hic!!! Moooaaaan----
Cola	Moaan? Mo--oooaaaaan!!!
The pair--stuffed with food all the way up the gills--gave up on their attempts to communicate. Holding onto each other for support, they walked towards the festival's makeshift infirmary.
Hamburger	Hic! Hic! Hic--! (Next time I won't eat so much!)
Cola	Mooaannnn-- (Same here!)
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Tamakyo Temple Fair

Pole Climbing

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Pole Climbing Contest - Scene 1
Characters	Taiyaki Dorayaki Pancake
The plum blossom poles towered high above the ground. A crowd of spectators several layers deep had gathered around them. Several beautiful lion dancers were bouncing up and down on top of the poles, drawing bursts of cheering and applause.
Taiyaki	Big Brother, Big Brother, look over there!
Dorayaki	Taiyaki--!!! Don’t run off!
Taiyaki	Ah--big lions--! I’m here!
Dorayaki	Taiayki--??? Taiyaki, where did you go!?!
Taiyaki squeezed through the fast-flowing stream of people, not giving Dorayaki a chance to grab her. Dorayaki anxiously searched the crowd for Taiayki. Suddenly, off in the distance, he saw a boy bending at the waist to wave a candied apple in front of Taiyaki’s face. Alarmed, he rushed over and leapt in front of Taiyaki, spreading his arms and shielding her behind him.
Dorayaki	What are you doing?!?
Pancake	Uh...I...
Dorayaki	Who are you?!? What were you going to do to my little sister?!?
Pancake	She looked like she couldn’t find her companions, and she seemed a bit anxious, so I wanted to comfort her. She’s your sister, huh? I’m glad you found her.
Dorayaki turned his head and glanced at Taiyaki, who was clutching the corner of his coat. Seeing Taiyaki nod at him, he knew he had wrongly accused the boy in front of him, and his face flushed red.
Dorayaki	S––sorry. I thought...you were one of those bad guys who kidnaps children and sells them...
Pancake	It’s fine, it’s fine––you wanted to protect your sister! Siblings are very important! My name us Pancake. Next time, if you have a chance, let’s play together again! Good bye!
Dorayaki	Mm! Thank you! Good bye!
The pair waved goodbye to Pancake. Dorayaki turned his head and looked helplessly at Taiyaki, who had nearly gotten herself lost. Seeing her nervously licking her lips in fear of being scolded, he couldn’t bare to lose his temper with her.
Taiyaki	Big Brother~~ Don’t be angry~
Dorayaki	...Hey, next time, hold onto me. You can’t go running off by yourself!
Taiyaki	Big Brother...
Dorayaki	What’s wrong?
Taiyaki	Where did Sensei and the others go?
Dorayaki	!!!!!
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Pole Climbing Contest - Scene 2
Characters	Stall Owner B-52
B-52 returned to his senses, and realized that at some point, Napoleon, who had been walking in front of him, had vanished without a trace. He was staring blankly into the crowd on all sides, when a figure jumped in front of him and grabbed his hand.
Stall Owner	Hey there, young man! I can see that you’ve been blessed with natural talent and impeccable bone structure. If you enter the plum blossom pole competition, you’re sure to be the dark horse!
B-52	...???
Stall Owner	Er-hem, I only need one glance to know that you’re a fantastic martial artist! Won’t you give this a try? Be the first to reach the red ball at the very top, and you’ll be named champion!
B-52	Champion?
Stall Owner	That’s right! And as champion, you’ll receive vitality wine from the Divine Lord!
B-52	......
Stall Owner	Wait! Don’t go, young man! Are you really going to pass up an opportunity to take part in this thrilling game? The tension of competition and the joy of victory are feelings men spend their whole lives chasing! Simply put, if you miss this chance, you’ll regret it for the rest of your life!
Hearing this, B-52 paused mid-stride and turned his head to look back at the stall owner. The stall owner saw that he had stopped walking, and his face immediately brightened.
B-52	Are you saying that if I enter, I’ll understand what it really means to be alive?
Stall Owner	Huh? Yeah, yeah, yeah! Precisely! This competition will invigorate you! If your heart’s thumping, aren’t you alive?!?
B-52	Then I’ll participate.
Stall Owner	All right––the Plum Blossom Pole Climbing Competition is just missing its final contestant!!! All of you walking by, don’t miss your chance!!!
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Pole Climbing Contest - Scene 3
Characters	Yellow Wine Jiuniang
The festival was noisy, lively, and packed with people. Yellow Wine held Jiuniang’s hand and led her through the crowd.
Yellow Wine	Kiddo, is there anything here that you want to do?
Jiuniang	Ah? Ah! N––no...wow...so many people.
Jiuniang clutched Yellow Wine’s sleeve, worry etched all over her pale face. Her timid appearance was heart-wrenching.
Yellow Wine	Ah––! I’m sorry! Jiuniang, I forgot that you don’t like places with a lot of people. Hmmm––! Walk this way, there aren’t many people over this way.
Yellow Wine cut through the crowd, shielding Jiuniang until they arrived at an open area with less foot traffic.
Yellow Wine	Do you feel a bit better?
Jiuniang	Gasp–– I feel much better, thank you Mr. Yellow Wine. Ah...
As she spoke, Jiuniang appeared as though she’d spotted something. She gazed past Yellow Wine, head tilted in curiosity. Yellow Wine turned around uncertainly, following Jiuniang’s gaze. Behind them, unusual–looking wooden posts were arranged all over one corner of the open area.
Jiuniang	Oh...
Yellow Wine	Kiddo, do you want to check that out?
Jiuniang	Mm...ah? Ah! Yes...what is that?
Yellow Wine	That? They’re called plum blossom poles. They’re a type of post used for practicing boxing. But see how high the platforms are? They’ll probably be used for a dragon dance or a lion dance.
Jiuniang	So that’s...what they are...hmm...and cute little lions are going to jump around on top?
Yellow Wine	... (Cute?) Mm-hm, simply put, it’s several people wearing a costume and dancing on top.
Jiuniang	Um...um, My. Yellow Wine, can you do a lion dance?
Yellow Wine	Sure, I’ve done it before. Do you want to see? But it doesn’t look like there are any supplies here... Wait until we get home. When we get home, I’ll dance for you.
Jiuniang	Okay, it’s settled!
Yellow Wine	Okay!
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Pole Climbing Contest - Scene 4
Characters	Skewer Sichuan Hotpot Pancake Tom Yum
Skewer	Hotpot--be more careful!
Sichuan Hotpot	Hey--hah--! Relax, this is super easy!
Sichuan Hotpot balanced on one foot on top of the plum blossom pole, swaying back and forth due to her excessively heavy costume. Skewer, watching from beneath the platform, was getting nervous.
Skewer	Left! On your left! No! Don’t move!
Sichuan Hotpot	Wah--! Stop confusing me! I almost fell!
Skewer	Someone climbed up on your left, if you jump over there, you’ll crash into them!
Sichuan Hotpot	Easy, easy, in that case, I’ll go this way!
Sichuan Hotpot tread softly, nimbly leapt to another plum blossom pole, and adjusted her posture. She carefully observed the layout of the poles, and after a series of smooth hops, she used a burst of strength to jump up onto a platform.
Sichuan Hotpot	Piece of cake! Skewer, come on up!
Skewer	I’ll wait until you’ve reached the highest platform, and then I’ll think about whether I want to try or not.
Sichuan Hotpot	This couldn’t be easier! Watch me!
Sichuan Hotpot’s head suddenly jerked, Pancake had just climbed up, and was pulling on her two pheasant plumes.
Pancake	Geez! What were you thinking, trying to climb the plum blossom poles in this outfit?!?
Sichuan Hotpot	Aiya. Sorry, sorry. I’m nearly finished climbing up, and then I’ll go straight down. Please be patient!
Pancake	No way, I came for the vitality wine. If you go up first, I won’t get it.
Sichuan Hotpot	I just want to jump around on the platforms, what if I give you the wine when I’m done?
Pancake	That won’t do. I have to get it on my own!
Sichuan Hotpot	(Why’s this ninny being so pigheaded?!?)
Tom Yum	Woah--hey--are you guys jumping or not? If you aren’t going to jump, get out of the way! Oh no--
Behind them, Tom Yum was unsteadily jumping in their direction. He was unable to stop in time and slammed his full weight into Sichuan Hotpot. Sichuan Hotpot was completely off guard. The sudden jolt made her lose her balance and stumble towards Pancake, and all three of them fell off the platform in a jumble. Sichuan Hotpot’s Mahjong tiles also clattered to the ground.
Tom Yum	...We fell.
Sichuan Hotpot	What’s the matter with you, you ninny?!?
Pancake	Uh----get off…you guys are crushing me…
Skewer	...It’s a good thing I didn’t climb up with her. Hey--Hotpot, is everyone okay?
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Pole Climbing Contest - Scene 5
Characters	Milk Tea Long Bao Crab Long Bao
Milk Tea	Tiramisu––Miss Tiramisu–– Oh...there are too many people here, it only took a moment’s distraction for us to get separated.
Long Bao	Slow down, slow down. Crab Long Bao, be more careful! It’s not worth getting hurt just for a jar of wine!
Milk Tea	Hm? What are they doing? Wahh! That person is going to fall!
Long Bao	Oh dear, don’t be nervous miss. He won’t fall.
Milk Tea	Really!
Up on the plum blossom poles, Crab Long Bao was only a step away from the highest platform. All around him, the crowd cheered wildly. Milk Tea watched, and deciding this was something new and interesting, she pulled out a notebook and sidled up beside Long Bao to interview him.
Milk Tea	Hello, would you mind teaching me a little about this event?
Long Bao	These are plum blossom poles. They were originally used for boxing practice, and lion dancers can also dance on top of them. Miss, you’ve never seen them before?
Milk Tea	I saw lion dance once, but that was on level ground.
Long Bao	That’s really a shame. If you have a chance, you should watch. The lions who can climb to the highest platform are really a sight to behold. Wait just a minute–– Crab Long Bao, if you manage to get the wine, I’ll brew some tea for you!
Crab Long Bao	...WOAH--!!
Up on the platform, Crab Long Bao heard Long Bao’s cheer. Startled, he couldn’t help looking at the ground. As he started to jump, his foot slipped, and instead of reaching the highest platform in one leap, he landed on the edge. His entire body tilted backwards and he fell from the plum blossom pole.
Milk Tea	Gyaahhh--!
Long Bao	Well, I did warn you. In life, there are somethings that can’t be avoided. Don’t try to fight fate. But don’t worry, even though you didn’t get the wine, I’ll still brew you some tea. Hey, look out!
As Long Bao was prattling, he also leapt into the air, catching Crab Long Bao as he fell. However, they both would up falling to the ground, with Crab Long Bao sitting right on top of Long Bao’s stomach
Crab Long Bao	Long Bao, are you all right?!? I wouldn’t have fallen to my death. If you’d gotten hurt doing that, what then?
Long Bao	I’m alright. I can still brew you some tea, so relax.
Crab Long Bao	......
Milk Tea	Are the two of you all right?!?
Long Bao	Ah, Miss, You’re here too. We’re all right, we’re both perfectly fine. You came along at a good time. I was planning to brew Crab Long Bao some tea as consolation for not winning the prize. Would you like to come with us? My friends all got separated earlier, so we can have a tea party with just the three of us.
Crab Long Bao	Don't--
Milk Tea	Sure, let’s go together.
Long Bao	Very good, we’ll go together.
Crab Long Bao	...P--please, no!
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Ring Toss

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Ring Toss - Scene 1
Characters	Toso Qingtuan Laba Congee
Toso’s group of three walked up the road. Toso tottered along at the rear, carrying a half-empty jug of wine. She didn’t expect Qingtuan, who was walking in front of her, to suddenly halt. Oblivious, Toso plowed into her back.
Toso	What’s wrong?
Qingtuan	Ah! It’s--it’s nothing! Keep walking, I still want to buy you some wine for the road.
Laba Congee saw Matcha Rice’s longing expression as she gazed at the dolls that were lined up on the ground. She used her sleeve to conceal a slight smile.
Laba Congee	Oh my, it looks like some people are playing the ring toss over there. Let’s go watch.
Qingtuan	Okay!
Laba Congee shook her head, bemused, as Qingtuan ran to the back of the crowd and stood on her tiptoes to see over them. She grabbed Toso, who was standing beside her in a daze, and followed after Qingtuan.
Qingtuan	Ah...that doll is really cute, I want one too...
Toso	...Shopkeep, give me a few rings.
Toso twirled the exquisite bamboo ring around on her index finger. Meanwhile, Matcha Rice’s expectant gaze remained fixed on a cute ragdoll.
Qingtuan	You’re amazing!
Toso	Meh...anyway, take it and let’s go
Toso examined the doll in her hands disdainfully, and threw it into Qingtuan’s waiting arms. However, Laba Congee could see Toso’s reddening ears concealed behind her long hair. She reached out her arm and gently tugged on Toso’s sleeve, looking up at her with a delighted smile.
Toso	Hm? What is it?
Laba Congee	I want one too~
Toso	...Which one? Tell me!
Laba Congee	It doesn’t matter, as long as it’s from you.
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Ring Toss - Scene 2
Characters	Tanuki Aizen
A small, secluded area at the festival.
Tanuki	B-boss!!! I found out where the Divine Lord’s wine is!
Aizen	Good! Nice work! Hurry and bring my wine back here!
Tanuki	Okay. Boss, sure, Boss! But right now, everyone’s got their eyes on the wine, so grabbing it won’t be dat easy.
Aizen	Idiot! Wait for the winner to walk away with it, then steal it!
Tanuki	Boss, you’re a genius!
Aizen	Of course I am––that’s why I’m the boss! Hahahahaha! The Divine Lord’ wine is all mine! Hahahahaha!!!
Tanuki	B––boss, keep it down! There’s a lotta Food Souls outside!
Aizen	What are you afraid of!?! Do I look like I’m afraid of them?!?
Tanuki	...But last time they drove you into da mountains...
Aizen	What did you say?!?
Tanuki	Nothing, nothing! Boss, you’re wise and mighty! Wise and mighty! Boss, don’t forget your promise!
Aizen	I didn’t forget, you want Amazake to teach you how to brew sakura sake. Get the wine, and I’ll have Amazake teach you!
Tanuki	Okay! I’m goin’!!! (If I can learn that, then I’ll be able to brew sake for Lady Inugami! She’ll be really happy! Hee hee hee––)
Aizen	That’s more like it!
Tanuki	You just watch me!
Aizen	...Where did he pick up that accent?
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Ring Toss - Scene 3
Characters	Green Curry Boston Lobster Gyoza
Green Curry	Brother, please halt.
Boston Lobster	Green Curry?
A small, secluded area at the festival.
Green Curry	Brother, why are you in such a hurry? ...What happened?
Boston Lobster	Spicy Gluten, she...hmph, it’s nothing, nothing worth mentioning. What are you doing here? Did you look at the Divine Lord?
Green Curry	Yes...the Divine Lord doesn’t seem to have any weaknesses. I will take advantage of this opportunity to stay here a bit longer and observe him.
Boston Lobster	Mm, I’ll have someone assist you.
Gyoza	---Look out!
A bamboo ring veered off target, flying straight towards green Curry. Just when it was about to hit him, in the blink of an eye, Green Curry raised his walking stick and used it to hook the ring out of the air.
Green Curry	......
Gyoza	Sorry, sorry! I got careless and used too much force, and the bamboo ring went flying! It didn’t hit you, did it?!? Oh no, your walking stick! It looks really expensive, I didn’t break it did I?
Green Curry	...No, but be more careful next time. I’ll return this to you.
Gyoza	Okay! Actually, do you guys want to come toss some rings? It’s a lot of fun!
Boston Lobster	Hmph! How childish, Green Curry, let’s go.
Green Curry	My apologies, we still have matters to attend to. We’ll take our leave.
Gyoza	That’s too bad...well, I’m going to keep playing. Good bye!
The pair walked to a secluded area, and discussed matters for a while before parting.
Boston Lobster	...I’m going. Be careful out there.
Green Curry	Brother, you as well.
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Ring Toss - Scene 4
Characters	Pastel de Nata Napoleon Cake Stall Owner
Pastel de Nata	How long are you going to follow me? I don’t have any sweets for you right now.
Napoleon Cake	B-52 and the others all split up to play games, leaving me to wander the festival by myself. It was so boring, but luckily I ran into you! Look, aren’t you by yourself too? Why don’t we pair up and walk around the festival together!
Pastel de Nata	...How tedious. If you’re bored, you can go play a game. Don’t come pester me.
Napoleon Cake	Play a game...hey! Good idea! Look, there’s a game right here!
Stall Owner	Young man, come toss the rings! You can pick any target! Put a ring around a target, and you can take it home!
Napoleon Cake	Put a ring around it and I can take it home? Shopkeeper! Give me some rings, I want to toss one around Pastel de Nata, and take him home so he can make sweets for me every day.
Pastel de Nata	......
Napoleon Cake	Hahaha, it was a joke, don’t be angry!
Pastel de Nata	Don’t come near me with that ring.
Napoleon Cake	Fine, fine, hey! Don’t go!
Pastel de Nata	This game is ideal for killing time, there’s no need for me to stay here and keep you company.
Napoleon Cake	A game is only fun if everyone plays! See if there’s anything you want, I’ll help you win it.
Pastel de Nata	...... That pair of gloves.
Napoleon Cake	That pair of white gloves? You’re interested in those? Come, shopkeeper, give me some rings!
Stall Owner	Okay––here!
Napoleon Cake	Hey––! I got it in one throw! Hmph! I’m amazing, right, Pastel de Nata? ...Pastel de Nata?
Stall Owner	Congratulations! Here are your gloves, young man! Is Pastel de Nata the young man who was just with you? He walked off while you were throwing the ring.
Napoleon Cake	Tsk, that guy made a fool out of me! But it hasn’t been long, he couldn’t have gotten far. Hmph, you can’t run away.
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Ring Toss - Scene 5
Characters	Yuxiang Stall Owner Spicy Gluten
Yuxiang	Shopkeeper, give me five more rings.
Stall Owner	Okay--your five rings!
Yuxiang	...... Ah, I missed again.
Spicy Gluten	Why, if it isn't Yuxiang! What a coincidence, hehe~
Yuxiang	I knew you guys wouldn't skip this festival... Hm? Why aren't you with Boston Lobster?
Spicy Gluten	Him? Hehe... he should be searching for his pincers right now~
Yuxiang	... What did you do...?
Spicy Gluten	Just a little festival game~ But I'm surprised to see you playing a game like this. It's not like you.
Yuxiang	That incense burner looks really nice, and Peking Duck's incense burned needs to be replaced. I came to participate in the festival, of course I'm going to abide by the rules of the festival games.
Spicy Gluten	... Are all of those rings next to the incense burner yours? If you continue like this, you'll be playing until next year and you still won't get it! Let me handle this.
Yuxiang	Don't-- hey!
Spicy Gluten	Shopkeeper~
Stall Owner	I'm here, I'm here! What do you need? ... Wh--what are you doing??? L--let me go! Mmphhh--!!!
Spicy Gluten	Shopkeeper~ I need you to help with a little something. Bring that incense burner over here.
Stall Owner	Mmpph---First, let me go! Neck--my neck! You're choking me!
Spicy Gluten	Okay~ But if you dare to run away, you might die--
Stall Owner	I'm bringing it to you!
Yuxiang	Stop! What are you doing?!?
Spicy Gluten	I'm just trying to help you~
Yuxiang	That makes me even more determined to stop you.
Spicy Gluten	Oh dear. I try to help you, and this is how you treat me? I'm hurt~
Stall Owner	You guys, don't fight here! Oh no, my merchandise!
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Lake of Ice Tears Carnival

Arm Wrestling

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Arm Wrestling - Scene 1
Characters	Gingerbread Red Wine Steak Gloriville Resident
When Gingerbread returned with the chocolate-dipped banana, Steak was already seated at the arm wrestling table. Off to the side, a bunch of people were collapsed on the ground, holding their wrists and wailing.
Gingerbread	...What happened to these guys?
Red Wine	I don’t know what madness came over this guy, but he needed to prove he’s the strongest.
Steak	Hahaha, as expected, I’m the strongest!
Red Wine	Can you tell? They’re idiots, just like him.
Gingerbread	There are too many things I want to say, I don’t know where to begin.
Red Wine	Hey, are you done making a scene? If you’re done, let’s go.
Steak	Who’s making a scene!?! I’m proving my strength.
Gingerbread	......
Red Wine	...Idiot.
Steak	Who’s an idiot?!?
Gloriville Resident	Miss, your two companions are about to start fighting, aren’t you nervous?
Gingerbread shrugged her shoulders and stuffed the chocolate banana in her mouth. She wiped the chocolate sauce from the corners of her mouth, her entire face calm.
Gingerbread	I’m used to it.
Gloriville Resident	Ah?!? U-used to it? They’re about to start fighting!
Gingerbread	If people squabble and brawled in front of you 360 days out of the year, you’d get used to it too.
Gloriville Resident	......
Gingerbread	Wow! Red Wine, nice shot!
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Arm Wrestling - Scene 2
Characters	Steak Vodka Red Wine Gingerbread
Steak	Hahahahaha! Who's next?!?
The crowd of people watching Steak--who had successively defended his title for quite some time now--looked at each other hopelessly. Suddenly, a figure from outside the crowd squeezed her way to the front. Vodka was still holding a bottle of liquor, and her face had drunken flush.
Steak	Hey, what's a girl doing here?
Vodka	Hic... why? Do you look down on girls?
Steak	Not at all! Do you want to challenge me too?
Red Wine	Young lady, this man is a barbarian. Be careful not to get injured by him.
Vodka	Hic! Don't worry. I heard that if I win here, I'll receive the Light Kingdom's finest wine!
Steak	So that's why you came.
Vodka	Come! Challenge me!
Vodka belched and unsteadily sat down at the table. She glanced at Steak, a bit confrontationally.
Steak	Fine! Let's get this over with! We'll compete!
As the onlookers cheered, Steak discovered that his female opponent possessed undeniable physical strength. He looked at Vodka in amazement, and his gaze became more intense.
Gingerbread	Eh?!? Why is Steak's expression so severe? He can't be taking this seriously!
Red Wine	That young lady... it looks like she isn't an ordinary person. Look, Steak's hand is turning white.
Gingerbread	Oh! It looks like she's pretty awesome! You go, girl! Don't lose to Steak!
Steak	Hey! Gingerbread, whose side are you on!?!
Gingerbread	Are you serious!?! A big man like you arm wrestling a woman! What's wrong with me cheering her on!?!
Steak	You--!
Gingerbread	You can do it!
Red Wine	Steak, if you lose to this young lady, you'd better not have the nerve to claim you're the best again.
Steak	Red Wine, you bastard--!
Vodka	Look, even your companions hope that I'll win.
Throughout the drawn out confrontation, the ring of onlookers grew larger and larger. Everyone held their breath as they watched the unusually long match.
Steak	Hah--hah--! Huff--I won!
Vodka	You don't look it, but you actually have some skill.
Steak	You flatter me. Young lady, you're also amazing.
Vodka	But I still lost to you. I hope that next time, I'll have a chance to compete with you again! Hic--
Steak	Yes! Any time!
Smiling, Vodka gracefully bid farewell to everyone, and left amidst the crowd's applause. But Gingerbread and Red Wine turned their heads, looking at Steak with mild disgust.
Gingerbread	Glare----
Red Wine	Glare----
Steak	What are those looks for!!!
Gingerbread	A bastard who picks on little girls.
Red Wine	An idiot with no concept of chivalry.
Steak	Hey----
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Arm Wrestling - Scene 3
Characters	Udon Tempura Tom Yum Bamboo Rice
Udon	Woah, there are a lot of people here. What are they all gathered to see? Let us through! Excuse me, please let us through! We can’t see anything!
With great effort, Udon squeezed her way through the mass of people to the front of the crowd.
Tempura	Hennnggg––!!! I won! Hahaha, You’re still too small, you haven’t trained your muscles. You can’t compare yourself to me!
Tom Yum	...If we were comparing our punches I might not lose to you!
Tempura	If you want to compare punches, just wait until the event is over! I’ll take you on any time!
Tom Yum	Okay!
Udon	Tempura!
Tempura	Yo, Udon! Do you want to compete at arm wrestling?
Udon	...Who’d want to challenge a muscle-bound idiot like you!?! Why isn’t Miso Soup with you?
Tempura	Oh, he went over to the stage. He said there were beauties there that he could appreciate.
Udon	How could that guy come all the way here, and only be interested in beauties...
Bamboo Rice	Hey, Miss, are you going to arm wrestle? If you aren’t competing, don’t block the path.
Udon	Aah, sorry. I’ll move aside. (This big guy’s body is all muscle, just like Tempura’s, can Tempura really beat him? Whatever, I’ll go to the stage. Maybe in addition to the beauties, there will be some kind of performance.)  Tempura, I’m going to look for Miso Soup. Good luck!
Tempura	Got it––come on! I’ll force you to admit defeat!
Udon	(...He really didn’t hear what I said.)
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Arm Wrestling - Scene 4
Characters	Beggar's Chicken Bamboo Rice
Beggar's Chicken	This roast chicken tastes pretty good, way better than I could make. You sure you don't want a bite?
Bamboo Rice	You eat it. I don't want to get my hands greasy.
Beggar's Chicken	Tsk, I didn't know that bothered you. You aren't this fastidious when you're in the forest.
Bamboo Rice	Whaaat!?! Look at all these arenas, there's gotta be some places with competitions. If my hands are greasy, I won't be able to grip my sword.
Beggar's Chicken	How can you be thinking about fighting when you're at a festival? Nobody's come here to eat Big Ah and Little Ah. Although they do look delicious.
Bamboo Rice	People rarely come into the mountains, so I haven't had any chances to compete with anyone. This is the perfect opportunity to give my muscles and bones a good workout.
Beggar's Chicken	Ho! Take a look, brother. As luck would have it, there's a place over there that will let you display your skills and prove yourself.
Bamboo Rice	Where, where?
Beggar's Chicken	You see that sign hanging? Arm wrestling! It's right up your alley.
Bamboo Rice	Pssh, arm wrestling is a piece of cake, I'll treat this as a warm up.
Beggar's Chicken	Big Ah, Little Ah--C'mere. Let Bamboo Rice go warm up. The three of us can go eat roast chicken!
Bamboo Rice	Hmph, I'll be right back, you guys wait here!
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Arm Wrestling - Scene 5
Characters	Jiuniang Yellow Wine Escargot
Jiuniang	Mr. Yellow Wine... that person looks really frail... did he also coe to arm wrestle?
Yellow Wine	... From the looks of him, he isn't even awake. Maybe he's sleepwalking.
Jiuniang	Oh? The festival is so noisy. He hasn't woken up from the noise?
Yellow Wine	Don't underestimate a sleepwalker.
Jiuniang	Oh...
Escargot	I... yawn... I want to arm wrestle too, maybe it'll wake me up a bit... Ah! That's right... still need to... find Foie Gras... zzzz...
Yellow Wine	Young man, you're half a sleep, you won't be able to exert your strength. You should find another method of waking up.
Escargot	Hm? I'll... be fine... I can... my power... is huge!
Jiuniang	Or, you could compete with him once, Mr. Yellow Wine... don't use too much force on him...
Yellow Wine	That's beyond my control, in a competition, we must use our full strength... We'll let him try. If he stupidly gets himself hurt, I'm not to blame.
Escargot	Okay... that's fine... thank you... come here.
Yellow Wine	(.. Is he all right?)
Escargot	Mm-hm--yawn... zzzzzzz...
Yellow Wine	... In the end, he fell asleep!
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Tower Jump

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Tower Jump - Scene 1
Characters	Coffee Chocolate Stall Owner
Coffee pushed up his sunglasses, and raised his head, staring up at the towering amusement equipment. He couldn't help shaking his head.
Coffee	The little cuties these days still love this sort of exhilarating thrill ride...
Chocolate	Coffee, want to go try?
Coffee	Try what?
Chocolate	This sort of exhilarating thrill ride, of course. I think it looks really fun.
Coffee once again raised his head and looked up at the equipment, which seemed to stretch into infinity. He laughed hollowly and shook his head.
Coffee	I'm going back to the coffee house.
Chocolate	We've come all this way, wouldn't it be a shame to miss out?
Coffee	In the one-in-a-million chance that something goes wrong, our fans will be broken hearted.
Stall Owner	Step right up, visitors, and take a leap of faith! Our equipment and staff members are both professional, and our safety equipment is also top-notch, so this is 100% safe!
Chocolate	You see? 100% safe.
Coffee	In that case, why don't you try it first?
Chocolate	Fine, but I want you to accompany me. Shopkeep--
Stall Owner	Hi--! Here I am!
Chocolate	Do you have safety equipment for two people? I want to jump with my friend.
Stall Owner	We do, we do! We have a special set of equipment for lovers to use. Uh, of course, bros can use it too! Together, you can create thrilling memories that stimulate the heart! It's certain to make your feelings for each other even stronger!
Chocolate	Come on, Coffee~ Let's go~
Coffee	Go, go where?!?
Chocolate	Go create thrilling memories that stimulate the heart~
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Tower Jump - Scene 2
Characters	Borscht Spaghetti
Borscht hugged the railing tightly and ventured a glance downward. Up on the platform high in the sky, apart from the railing, there was no other protection standing between her and the ground far below. She felt a wave of vertigo and tightened her grip on the railing, unwilling to let go.
Borscht	Sp-spaghetti, do you really want to jump? It's so high...
Spaghetti	I'm not forcing you to jump, what are you so worried about?
Borscht	Why did you suddenly say you wanted to come jump from here?
Spaghetti	Is it not possible that I suddenly felt the urge to play?
Borscht	Do I look like I believe you?
Spaghetti	Just keep clinging to your railing.
Spaghetti didn't give Borscht any more chances to ask questions. He leapt from the platform.
Spaghetti	(So, what he always used to see, was scenery like this...)
With the help of the staff members, Spaghetti slowly returned to the ground. He watched as Borscht shakily descended from the top of the staircase one step at a time, her hands glued to the railing. He helplessly stretched his arms towards her.
Borscht	――Have you lost your mind today?
Spaghetti	Are you coming down or not? If you're not coming down, I'm leaving.
Borscht	I'm coming, I'm coming!
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Tower Jump - Scene 3
Characters	Canele Stall Owner Gloriville Resident
Canele arrived at the festival site with her church group, only to get separated from them in the crowd. Unable to find the church group, Canele abandoned her efforts, and instead began to casually stroll around the venue. She'd never visited this land before, and to her, everything here was strange and new.
Canele	This really is a special place.
Canele strolled around, spellbound. Wanting to get a view of the more distant scenery, she climbed a staircase. At the time, she didn't realize where she'd really gone.
Stall Owner	Miss, it's your turn to go up.
Canele	Um... um? Uh... excuse me, are you talking to me?
Stall Owner	Yes, miss, don't be nervous, this is going to become one of your most unforgettable memories.
Canele	Ah? Ah... okay...
Utterly naive, Canele didn't try to clarify her situation. She just foggily walked up onto the platform that the staff member was pointing to, and then...
Canele	WOAH----! God! Please bless and protect your follower. Let me avoid disaster... GYAAAH-- God! Please forgive my unfinished, disrespectful prayer... WAAHHH--
Beneath the platform, a passerby waiting in line and the staff member were both completely stupefied.
Gloriville Resident	... Is that person okay?
Stall Owner	Probably? Who knows, there's a first time for everything.
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Tower Jump - Scene 4
Characters	Stall Owner Tom Yum Nasi Lemak
Stall Owner	Hey! Young man! Are you brave enough to try our Tower Jump ride?!?! If you leap down off the platform, it will symbolize your courage!
Tom Yum	What... you have people leap down from all the way up there?
Stall Owner	Haha! We have safety measures! Naturally, we don't let people leap straight down! If anything bad happened to them, we'd be held responsible!
Tom Yum	Okay, I'll play!
Stall Owner	Great--we have another one!
Tom Yum	Waah, this height is a lot scarier than it looked from the ground. Hmmph, even so, I can't be afraid! Have you finished tying on the cord? If so, I'll jump!
Nasi Lemak	Okay~~~
Tom Yum	That voice--AAAHH!!!! Nasi Lemak! You suddenly pushed me--!
Nasi Lemak	You clearly said you weren't afraid. I was just helping you out~ Oh dear~ He's already too far away to hear me~ In that case~ Shopkeeper~ Tie on a cord, I want to jump too~
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Tower Jump - Scene 5
Characters	Beer Eclair
Beer	Oh my, event at my age, I can still play strenuous games once in a while. Mm... but this height is substantial. After I jump, my clothes and hair will be blown all out of order.
Eclair	Hey, what are you mumbling to yourself? Either jump or don't jump. If you're not jumping, get out of the way so I can jump!
Beer	Oh, why are the youth all so impatient? You want to jump too? I see this platform is quite wide, why don't we jump together!
Eclair	... Why are you inviting me? And why is your voice shaking like that?!?
Beer	Haha... or we can jump from here, it makes no difference!
Eclair	I'm not jumping together with you! I'm jumping first! Bye!
Beer	Hey, don't go, wait for me--
Eclair	Waaohhhh---shuahahahaha! So this is what it feels like! What a rush!
Beer	Ohhhhh--as expected, the tower jump is really invigorating! And... electrifying? Young--man---there's an electric current all around you--
Eclair	That's my lightning--haha! When I'm airborne, I discharge more lightning! Hey--take a good look! Don't blink!
Beer	Hm? Oh--what a pretty ring of lightning! Wait! I'm going to fall into it! I'll be electrocuted!
Eclair	This time--you're on your own!
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Moonrise Festival

Shooting Gallery

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Shooting Gallery - Scene 1
Characters	Stall Owner Champagne
Champagne strolled leisurely down the festival's main street. He saw a booth stacked with a large number of exquisite dolls. Placed in front of the booth were several lovely toy guns.
Stall Owner	Hey, you! Mister! Want to give this a try?!? You can have all of the dolls you knock down from the top of the display case!
Champagne	Really? All of them?
Stall Owner	Mmmm-hm! Just knock them onto the ground from the display case, and they're yours! Mister, want to come try?!?
Champagne	Not bad, Fondant Cake, do you want--huh? Where'd she--?
Champagne turned his head and looked behind him, but didn't see the person who was supposed to be there. His mouth twitched unhappily.
Champagne	Whatever, who needs her.
Stall Owner	Mister, want to come play?!?
Champagne	I just need to knock those dolls from the countertop onto the ground, and you'll give them to me, right?
Stall Owner	Right, right, right.
At that, Champagne grabbed a gun and casually started shooting at the stall.
Champagne	Well, give them to me.
Stall Owner	Eh?
The stall owner looked at the fallen dolls, and his heart skipped a beat.
Stall Owner	(Did I call out to the wrong person?)
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Shooting Gallery - Scene 2
Characters	Borscht Spaghetti
Spaghetti stood in the middle of the festival’s main street, stroking his chin as if lost in thought.
Borscht	Spaghetti? What are you thinking?
Spaghetti	Creation Day really is a nice day...
Borscht	(What is this guy really thinking...) All right, stop thinking so much. We till have to see our client's wishes. We lost enough time getting into the Light Kingdom, so let's go settle this matter quickly.
Spaghetti	That's only a small task. Actually, this festival is really interesting. Nearly every person on the entire continent is here, you can take advantage of this opportunity to gather more intelligence.
Borscht	It's Tierra's Creation Day, of course everyone's celebrating together... gather intelligence, what are you really thinking?
Spaghetti	Those "wishes" aren't exclusive to Nevras. Borscht, how would you feel about opening a branch shop in the Light Kingdom?
Borscht	... Don't talk nonsense. Where do we have the extra manpower to watch the shop?
Spaghetti	If we don't have enough manpower, we can recruit again. And we still don't know what happened to that B-52 guy.
Borscht	Let's go. The customer is waiting anxiously!
Spaghetti	Why are you in such a hurry? Hey, there's a shooting arcade. Want me to win you a couple of dolls to take home?
Borscht	I don't want any, let's go--!
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Shooting Gallery - Scene 3
Characters	Black Tea Little Girl Napoleon Cake Champagne
Milk and Black Tea strolled leisurely around the festival grounds together, sightseeing without any particular destination. It was at this time that the faint sound of crying caught their attention. Following the sound, they found a little girl hiding in a corner and sobbing. Deeply concerned, Black Tea walked up to her.
Black Tea	Are you all right?
Little Girl	Waaahhhh... waahh... M--miss... who are you?
Black Tea	I'm Black Tea. What happened, why are you crying?
Little Girl	I wanted to give my little brother a toy, but... but I couldn't hit it once.
Black Tea	A toy?
Little Girl	It's that big bear at the shooting arcade. My brother got sick, and he couldn't come play at the festival, so I wanted to give him that big bear. But I tried over and over, and I couldn't hit it.
Black Tea	I understand, let me help you.
Little Girl	Eh? Miss... you'll help me?
Black Tea	You said it was a shooting arcade? Take me there.
Little Girl	But...
Black Tea	I can help you get the big bear, trust me.
Having said this, Black Tea helped the little girl to her feet, and went with her to the front of the shooting arcade. Under the stall owner's startled gaze, she used a single shot to knock the farthest bear from its perch onto the ground.
Black Tea	Here, the big bear you wanted.
Little Girl	Wow! Thanks, miss!
Black Tea	Go on. I wish your little brother a speedy recovery.
Little Girl	Thank you!!! Thank you, Miss!!!
Black Tea was following the little girl with her eyes as she left, when her ears suddenly rang with the voices of two unfamiliar men.
Napoleon Cake	Oh, so it's you, huh. Are you up for a competition?
Champagne	Sure.
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Shooting Gallery - Scene 4
Characters	Napoleon Cake B-52 Stall Owner Champagne
Napoleon Cake	Oh! B-52, where did you run off to just now?
B-52	... I thought I saw Spaghetti, so I went after him. But afterwards, you'd disappeared.
Napoleon Cake	Spaghetti? Here? How did I not see him? This is such a lively festival, even if Spaghetti was here, it wouldnt be unusual. It never hurts to be vigilant. I'll leave this reconnaissance mission to you, B-52.
B-52	... Roger.
Bang! Bang-bang! The sound of continuous gunfire grabbed Napoleon Cake's attention.
Napoleon Cake	Shots? Come on, let's go look!
Napoleon Cake pushed up the brim of his hat, and somewhat excitedly ran to the front of the shooting arcade.
Napoleon Cake	Shooting, huh? I'm an expert. Shopkeeper! Bring me a gun! Now I'll show you how it's done!
Stall Owner	Ex- expert?!? Not another one, I'm already running a deficit...
Napoleon Cake	Another one?
Champagne	He means me.
Napoleon Cake	Oh, so it's you, huh. Are you up for a competition?
Champagne	Sure.
B-52	(Ah, that person is...) Napoleon...
Having heard what Napoleon Cake said, B-52 was diligently scouting the area. He saw a familiar figure. He stared at the Food Souls who were engaged in shooting. The continuous sound of gunfire drowned out his soft cries. He thought, if he was just scouting, then it would make no difference if he waited until after he had confirmation to return and inform Napoleon Cake. With that, he left on his own. Napoleon Cake fired several shots, each shot knocking down a doll from the highest shelf. He was completely unaware of B-52's departure.
Napoleon Cake	Hmph, not bad. Just wait, I'll beat you!
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Shooting Gallery - Scene 5
Characters	Eclair Stall Owner Brownie
Eclair	"100 shots, 100 hits"...? Ha! This will be a piece of cake! I'm just worried your stall doesn't have 100 dolls!
Stall Owner	I dare to open this stall, so now I have to live up to my word! If you can hit 100 targets in 100 shots! I'll give you every prize I have!
Eclair	Shopkeeper, you can't break your promise!
Stall Owner	I'll definitely do as I said!
Brownie	Eclair, you don't normally use a gun. You should take a few practice shots first, to check your marksmanship.
Eclair	Hmph, who said I'm going to use a gun? My lightning is accurate!
Having said this, light began to leap from Eclair's fingertips. As he pointed towards a doll, lightning swiftly shot out, and the scorched doll fell to the ground before anyone had time to react.
Stall Owner	That... that... that's against the rules! You have to use the gun! The gun!!! No! You're too dangerous! You're banned from playing!
Eclair	What did you say?!?
Stall Owner	I said... I said, you can't do that!
Eclair	If I can't, I can't! I don't care about your stupid game, anyway! Hmph, I'm going!
Stall Owner	You'd better go! Hmph! Geez, my doll...
Brownie	I'm sorry, shopkeeper. It's my fault for not watching him closely... We can repay you.
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Goldfish Scoop

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Goldfish Scoop - Scene 1
Characters	Hawthorne Ball Peking Duck Stall Owner Plum Juice Yuxiang
Peking Duck was beside the goldfish scooping pond, a small paper fishing net pinched between his fingers, solemnly watching the goldfish in the pond.
Hawthorne Ball	Yeah--!
Peking Duck	Fuu-- I scooped it. Hawthorne Ball, your gold fish.
Stall Owner	My guest, why not scoop a few more? Goldfish are prettier when you raise a few of them together.
Peking Duck stroked his chin, and began to seriously ponder this.
Plum Juice	With our recent financial situation... it would be better if we didn't raise any more animals.
Peking Duck	Oh dear. We rarely attend festivals. Let's enjoy ourselves.
Yuxiang	Plum Juice, write this one off. This is a special occasion.
Plum Juice	... Ah.
Hawthorne Ball	Yay-- Mister, you promised!!! I still want two red ones!
Peking Duck	Hmm, what if when we get back, we look for someone to repair the pond? This will also give the children a place to swim...
Plum Juice	Pe--king--Duck--if you add to our expenses again, I'm taking it out of your tobacco money.
Peking Duck	... Oh... Nah... J- Just forget about it, Hawthorne Ball.
Hawthorne Ball	Huh?!!!!!!
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Goldfish Scoop - Scene 2
Characters	Milt Stall Owner Caviar
Without really meaning to, Milt had come to a stop beside the little goldfish pond. She absently stared at a milky white goldfish, which seemed out of place next to the other colorful fish in the water.
Milt	......
Stall Owner	Hey, pretty girl, do you want that goldfish?
Milt	... Mm-hm.
But without waiting for the shopkeeper to finish speaking, Caviar, who had been standing behind Milt, reached out and grabbed two fishing nets. He sat down beside the pond.
Caviar	Is it this one?
Milt	Mm-hm, I also want the black one that's next to it.
Caviar	Okay.
Milt squatted down beside Caviar with her chin propped in her hands. From time to time she extended her arm and pointed at one of the fish in the pond as it swam by. But often, Caviar scooped the fish she wanted out of the water without waiting for her to point.
Milt	How did you know I wanted those? Did your void god tell you?
Caviar	Not entirely...
Milt	Then how did you know?
Caviar	I witnessed this event in another timeline.
Milt	... You're talking about those again.
Caviar	Do you not like it?
Milt	Hee hee hee, you guess~
Caviar	Mm, thankfull the void god led me to that timeline, so I know what you like.
Milt	... You're such a dummy.
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Goldfish Scoop - Scene 3
Characters	Sandwich Stall Owner Toast
Sandwich held a heavy wallet in his palm, looking a bit satisfied as he judged its weight. Fully satisfied, he stroked his chin.
Sandwich	Heh heh, I wouldn’t have guessed Toast was this wealthy. Hey! Goldfish! That’s right, didn’t he say he wanted to raise some goldfish for the shop? I’ll bring a few back for him, then he won’t be so angry.
Stall Owner	Hey! Young man, do you want to scoop some goldfish too?!?
Sandwich	Yup, yup, give me a few nets!
Toast quickly spotted Sandwich hiding behind the shopkeeper. He glared daggers at Sandwich, who was behind the shopkeeper, desperately trying to make himself look small. His glasses were flooded with a cold light.
Toast	(Where did that punk sandwich run off to?!? Those were my profits for today! When I get my hands on him, I’ll kill him!)
Stall Owner	Uh...customer?
Sandwich	Let me hide, let me hide!
Toast quickly spotted Sandwich hiding behind the shopkeeper. He glared daggers at Sandwich, who was behind the shopkeeper, desperately trying to make himself look small. His glasses were flooded with a cold light.
Toast	Sand––wich––!
Sandwich	I’m not here I’m not here I’m not here...
Toast	I already saw you! Get out here!
Sandwich	...Ahaha, Toast! Nice––nice bumping into you!
Toast	The money?
Sandwich	......
Toast	The money? Don’t tell me you already spent it?!?
Sandwich	Nonono, how could I?
Toast	Why do you need money this time?
Sandwich	I just thought...I’d go make some money, and buy you guys a gift...
Toast	Then why are you here, scooping goldfish?
Sandwich	Didn’t you say a few days ago that the shop was too drab, and you wanted to raise some goldfish? I wanted to bring some back for you.
Toast hadn’t expected this answer, and seeing Sandwich’s crumpled face, he was momentarily stunned. He couldn’t help lifting a hand and smoothing out his soft blonde hair.
Toast	...All right, I’ll loan you a bit this time. But you have to be punctual in paying me back.
Sandwich	What? Toast, I knew you were the best!!!
Toast	Don’t come any closer, you can’t butter me up.
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Goldfish Scoop - Scene 4
Characters	Tangyuan Zongzi Moon Cake
Tangyuan	The red one! That red one! Zongzi, slow down! Be more careful!
Zongzi	... I know. I can catch it.
Tangyuan	You--can--do--it--! ... Ah, you missed again.
Zongzi	... I'm sorry. Using paper to scoop fish is more difficult than I'd imagined.
Tangyuan	Don't worry, don't worry! Tangyuan had trouble too! Let's try again!
Zongzi	Okay.
Zongzi grabbed a new net, and carefully scooped a goldfish. Because he was absorbed in his task, Zongzi didn't notice that Moon Cake was sneaking up on him until she suddenly pounced on his back.
Zongzi	This time, we'll succeed...
Moon Cake	Hehe... Zongzi!
Zongzi	The goldfish!
As Zongzi was about to scoop the goldfish, the sudden extra weight on his back caused him to lose his balance and fall forward. The paper net didn't scoop the goldfish, instead, the handle of the net hit the goldfish dead on, and the forward momentum sent it flying.
Tangyuan	Leave this to Tangyuan! I'll catch it!
Zongzi	Look out! There are people behind you!
Tangyuan	I've almost... got... it--ah!
Tangyuan's gaze was fixed on the flying goldfish, and she continued to backup with her arms outstretched. Just as she was about to catch the goldfish, she crashed into the person behind her. In an instant, she lost her balance, and tumbled to the ground.
Tangyuan	Ow, ow, ow... aahh! The goldfish is still in my hand! Zongzi, look! We caught it!
Zongzi	... Thank goodness.
Moon Cake	You caught a goldfish~ Congratulations~ It looks like I came at the right time~
Zongzi	... Yes, precisely the right time.
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Goldfish Scoop - Scene 5
Characters	Foie Gras Stall Owner Spaghetti
Foie Gras	How pitiful. Bird in cages, fish in ponds. Your fate is similar to mine...
Stall Owner	Uh... miss, you've been sitting there all day... do you want to scoop a goldfish?
Foie Gras	Shopkeeper, can you set them free?
Stall Owner	Set them free? No, impossible. I need these goldfish for my business! You can't take them away unless you scoop them up!
Foie Gras	Really... oppressed in a pond, so their beauty can be enjoyed by others, how pitiful...
Spaghetti	Then, I'll make your wish come true, miss. Shopkeep, bring a net.
Stall Owner	Okay--take this one.
Foie Gras	... Why do you want to help me?
Spaghetti	Just now, I overheard you sighing, miss, and it filled my heart with pity. Before, were you like the fish in this pond? Tsk, the net broke, shopkeep, bring me another.
Foie Gras	... That has nothing to do with you.
Spaghetti	Heh heh... I'm helping you out, miss. Are you going to keep refusing me?
Foie Gras	I didn't ask you to help me.
Spaghetti	I just can't stand to see a woman as beautiful as you, a ta joyous festival like this, with pain blossoming in her heart. That's all. I scooped one.
Foie Gras	Flowery words and flattery... if you can win them back their freedom, then I'll tell you.
Spaghetti	(Tsk! What a nuisance. But, she has hatred in her eyes and wears shackles on her legs. Perhaps she's a pawn that I can manipulate...)
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Fireworks Show

Fortune Teller

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Fortune Teller - Scene 1
Characters	Wonton Huangshan Maofeng Tea
Unsure of when he'd become separated from the others, Wonton reached out a hand and poked the Ton Spirit at his side.
Wonton	Why did you randomly run over here, hm? Take a look, this is all your fault, we've been separated from the others! (Oh... where are Tortoise Jelly and the others? What place would be the most fun? Geez...)
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	Young man, come here.
Wonton	Hm...? Are you calling me?
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	That's right, I'm calling you. Come, come! I'll divine your fortune!
Wonton looked at the tube of divination sticks on Huangshan Maofeng's desk, somewhat curious, and sat down opposite Huangshan Maofeng. But he hadn't been sitting long when he bagen to feel tired. He weakly leaned over the table.
Wonton	What do you want to divine?
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	Don't you have some things you want to ask me?
Wonton	......
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	Go east, and you'll meet with misfortune. If you want to accomplish your heart's desires, you must go west.
Wonton	... Misfortune?
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	That's right. The misfortune enters from the mouth. That's as much as I can divine.
Wonton	(... Come to think of it, Long Bao was just saying he wanted to brew tea for everyone. And wasn't he in the east? Hmmm--)
As he considered this, Wonton couldn't help raising his opinion of the priest-like fellow. He straightened at the waist, no longer lackadaisical as he was a moment ago, and an interested expression crossed his face.
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	What's wrong?
Wonton	Nothing, I just think you're talented, priest. It's a shame I don't have any offering to give you...
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	This was but a minor thing. If it pleases the young lord, simply tell the first person who asks you for directions to come find me. That will be payment enough.
Wonton	... The first person who asks me for directions?
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	Mm. He should be holding a jar of wine in his hand.
Wonton	Okay. Thank you, priest. If I run into that person, I won't betray your trust.
Huangshan Maofeng waved at Wonton. Smiling, he rested his chin in his hands and watched as Wonton left.
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	Soon, I'll have some good wine~
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Fortune Teller - Scene 2
Characters	Sweet & Sour Fish Cloud Tea Huangshan Maofeng Tea
Cloud Tea strolled along the riverbank, Sweet & Sour Fish swimming beside her. Cloud Tea, who floated like a goddess, and Sweet & Sour Fish, a refined beauty, attracted stares, but the pair didn't seem to notice.
Sweet & Sour Fish	I'm sorry, Cloud. This festival rarely occurs, and you're being forced to accompany a girl on a stroll by the lake.
Cloud Tea	There's no harm. The mortal world is noisy, I have no interest in it.
Sweet & Sour Fish	Even though you say that... that wasn't a girl's intended meaning... A girl wants to let Cloud experience the lively atmosphere...
Cloud Tea	...... I already know what you're thinking. The outside world is unimportant. This is better.
Sweet & Sour Fish	Ah... a girl understands... Cloud, if you feel happy, it's fine.
Just then, a soft chant, like a wave of otherworldly mist, drew their attention. A man with an unusually refined appearance was seated beside a stone table. His hands were formed into knives, and he was rapping them on the table while he recited something from memory in a low voice. Behind him stood a flag, with the words "fortune telling" written on it. Immediately afterwards, the man opened both eyes, and stated blankly at Cloud Tea and Sweet & Sour Fish.
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	Young women, would you like to have your fortunes told?
Sweet & Sour Fish	Uh... fortunes?
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	Yes, fortune telling. Be it wealth, love, or life, I can see it all.
Sweet & Sour Fish	Oh... Forget it. Cloud, let's go.
Cloud Tea	There's no harm, we were just in search of entertainment.
Sweet & Sour Fish	Then... all right... Can you divine our fortunes for us?
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	Wait one moment.
No sooner had he finished talking, when Huangshan Maofeng suddenly began to shake the bamboo tube in front of his face. After two of three breaths, a wooden stick with words written all over it fell out.
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	If you go with the flow, you won't be battered by the waves. Although you won't find wealth, you won't find disaster either. It's a good fortune.
Cloud Tea	Oh... I am grateful, priest, for your auspicious blessing.
Sweet & Sour Fish	... Thank you, priest. (Why does it feel like he's a fraud...)
Collecting his fee, Huangshan Maofeng smiled and followed the pair with his eyes as they walked into the distance. Under the table, Huangshan Maofeng's unseen left hand was tucked inside his sleeve, idly fondling a copper coin. Huangshan Maofeng waited until the pair were far away, then withdrew the could, held it up in the sunlight and gently stoked it. Somewhat inexplicably, he let out a sigh of emotion.
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	They're truly a pair of unlucky people.
As he said this, Huangshan Maofeng appeared to suddenly remember something. He knitted his brows, and in a flash, his demeanor changed. His original saintly transcendence vanished completely, and he suddenly looked extremely cynical.
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	Geez, why are you overthinking things? I've got money for booze, time to close up shop~ I'll come out again a bit later.
On top of the stone table, the copper coin, imprinted on front and back with two white flowers, shined slightly under the rays of the sun.
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Fortune Teller - Scene 3
Characters	Huangshan Maofeng Tea Osmanthus Cake
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	BELCH~ The flavor of this Gloriville wine really is a bit strange. No matter. In a while I’ll buy a few flasks of unfiltered sake to rinse my mouth. Hm...let me see, are there any other marks...uh, I mean, fated encounters~
Huangshan Maofeng sat beside the stone table, maintaining his divine, priestly stature, but also shrewdly observing his surroundings. It was at this time that a pure white, slender arm suddenly appeared, and started impatiently slapping the top of the table. A familiar voice rang in Huangshan Meofeng’s ears. It was clearly a sweet, gentle voice, but in his ears, it was like a clap of thunder.
Osmanthus Cake	Immortal priest, I need a divination.
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	Wh...what do you want to...to see...?
Gazing at the girl before him, Huangshan Maofeng’s face drained of color, and he found himself fumbling for words.
Osmanthus Cake	I want you to show me a person.
As she spoke, Osmanthus Cake shifted from speaking warmly and affectionately to gnashing her teeth
Osmanthus Cake	Someone without one iota of responsibility, a conman who spends all day currying favor, a dropout, a bum... WHERE! COULD! THAT! MAN! BE!?!
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	Y..young lady, don’t lose your temper, this humble monk will perform the divination for you...
Huangshan Maofeng’s initial thought was to retain his cool demeanor and try to defuse the situation. Never thinking that Osmanthus Cake would take one look at his insincere smile, and fly into an utterly uncontrollable rage. She took the scroll she was carrying and smacked him right in the face.
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	Ow! OW! Don’t...don’t hit my head! It hurrtttsss! Be ladylike! Osmanthus Cake, be ladylike!
Osmanthus Cake	You have the nerve to keep talking?!?!?
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	N––n––no! I was wrong! I was wrong!!!
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Fortune Teller - Scene 4
Characters	B-52 Brownie Huangshan Maofeng Tea
Two people who--judging by their appearance--definitely weren't Light Kingdom residents, were in front of Huangshan Maofeng's divination booth. They were huddled together and whispering, seemingly discussing some matter of utmost importance.
B-52	... Divination is simply an experience in science and probability, there's absolutely no purpose in doing something like this. If you wanted, I could also do some calculations and give you a "divination".
Brownie	I don't want to divine anything either, I just think all of these Light Kingdom booths are interesting.
B-52	...... Interesting?
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	Hi. My two guests, have you decided what you want to ask?
Brownie	Apologies for making you wait so long. We'd like... you to divine our fortunes.
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	Shall I divine both your fortunes? Or, whose fortune?
Brownie	Do him.
B-52	...?
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	No problem! However... this humble monk spies on heavenly secrets, and there's a risk that the misfortune from other people's lives will be transferred to his own body. So, I need...
Brownie	You "need"?
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	I need... need a few items to ward off disasters.
Brownie	So divination can attract disasters... in that case, we won't add to your burden, sir!
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	Hey! Wait! (Ugh, they aren't Light Kingdom residents, and I'm not adapating. I need to explain things more clearly next time. No worries, I already have food and drink, I should have some fun as well.) Hey, actually, I don't need anything. Have that young man practice meowing like a cat a few times, and that will be enough.
B-52	That's illogical.
Brownie	What??? What kind of demand is that?
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	Haha. You're from a distant land, so perhaps you don't know this, but cats have the wonderful effect of dispelling disasters and driving away evil spirits due to their abundance of Yang energy. If you learn to mimic a cat, you too will be able to expel bad luck. It would be best if he did this; it will imbue his life-force with the element of fire and ward of demons, moreover, I'll be able to divine his fortune...
Brownie	The Light Kingdom's occult practices truly are mysterious... B-52, do you want to try doing as the gentleman said?
B-52	... It's really a hassle.
Brownie	If you're embarrassed, I can practice meowing with you.
B-52	...... Meow.
Brownie	Sir, do you think that was good enough? Sir?
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	Oh... he must do it a few more times, and with a bit more spirit. (This total lack of emotion, is he a robot?)
B-52	...... Meow, meow.
Brownie	Fufufu... er-ahem! You were much more energetic that time.
B-52	... Was that sufficient?
Huangshan Maofeng Tea	Yes, yes, that was fine. Now, allow this humble monk to divine your fortune!
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Fortune Teller - Scene 5
Characters	Tiramisu Cold Rice Shrimp
Tiramisu	“Holy divination”...Milk Tea, look, here’s a fortune telling booth. Would you like to...hm? Milk Tea? Ah…Milk Tea disappeared. When did we get separated? ...It’s no use, I have to go find her. ...Ahh!
Cold Rice Shrimp	Kya! I’m...I’m sorry, I ran into you...
Tiramisu	It’s all right. Here, you dropped this.
Cold Rice Shrimp	Thank you...um, have you seen my mommy?
Tiramisu	Mommy? What does your mommy look like? I can help you find her.
Cold Rice Shrimp	Mommy? ...Mommy just looks like Mommy...
Tiramisu	That’s...stop crying...that’s better. Let’s look around here together. I’m sure you’ll recognize your mommy when you see her.
Cold Rice Shrimp	...Mm-hm. Thank you.
Tiramisu	If you really want to thank me, just smile––look, you’re so much prettier this way, and your mommy will also be relieved when she sees you.
Cold Rice Shrimp	...Mm-hm!
Tiramisu	(I’ll need to hold off on searching for Milk Tea...she should be fine on her own.)
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Fireworks Show

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Fireworks Show - Scene 1
Characters	Wonton Tortoise Jelly Toso Laba Congee Qingtuan
As the sun set, a large number of people were sitting scattered across the lawn. Tortoise Jelly also spread the table cloth he was carrying out on the ground, and quietly waited for everyone from the Carefree Hut to gather again.
Wonton	Walk west... ah! Tortoise Jelly!
Tortoise Jelly	Wonton, you're here. Have you seen the others?
Wonton	No. Tortoise Jelly, let me tell you, I ran into a really talented priest. I did as he said, and sure enough, I found you.
Tortoise Jelly	A really talented priest?
Wonton	That's right, he said if I walked west, I would encounter good fortune.
The pair started chatting happily, then a familiar voice rang out.
Toso	Tortoise Jelly, Wonton. You're here too.
Wonton	Oh, Toso! You guys came here to play too, what a coincidence!
Toso	Mm-hm, I've been traveling with Laba Congee and the others. We heard there was a festival here, and came to have a look. I didn't think we would run into you guys.
Laba Congee	Hello.
Qingtuan	Hi there~ You guys must be the friends that Toso's always telling us about!
Toso	I-- I don't always!
Qingtuan	Always~
Tortoise Jelly	All right, all right. It's rare that we all gather together, wouldn't it be better if we all sat down? I hear there's going to be a fireworks display soon.
Toso	Hmm...
Tortoise Jelly	Toso, what have you been up to lately? You haven't been hurt again?
Toso	No, no. Why do you talk so much?
Laba Congee	She's blushing?
Qingtuan	She's blushing!
Toso	... You two!!!
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Fireworks Show - Scene 2
Characters	Boston Lobster Peking Duck Yuxiang Spicy Gluten
Peking Duck twirled his pipe in his hand, scanning in all directions for the perfect spot. He'd just discovered an excellent spot, but before he could have Yuxiang spread the tablecloth from the Bamboo Mist Pawnshop, a somewhat loud but unquestionably familiar voice rang out.
Boston Lobster	It's here. And a spot like this was difficult to find.
Peking Duck	... What are you doing here?
Boston Lobster	... What are you doing here?!?
Peking Duck	I'm partial to this spot. Go someplace else.
Boston Lobster	Is the name "Bamboo Mist" written on this spot?
Although they were at daggers drawn, the hostility between the pair didn't affect their companions. Yuxiang and Spicy Gluten were already chatting animatedly. Sweet Tofu had also poked his head out from behind Boston Lobster's back and was saying hello to Pancake and Hawthorne Ball.
Yuxiang	Spicy Gluten, we meet again. How did it go, did you play to your heart's content?
Spicy Gluten	Haha, I had a lot of fun. You guys?
Yuxiang	Tierra's Creation Day truly is a day worth writing about. And I saw a lot of things that I wouldn't normally see. The day was fruitful.
Boston Lobster	Hey! Spicy Gluten!
Spicy Gluten	Hm?
Boston Lobster	Why are you on such good terms with Bamboo Mist?!?
Spicy Gluten	Why do you care? They aren't humans.
Boston Lobster	......
Peking Duck	Feh--
Boston Lobster	What are you laughing about!?!
Peking Duck	Nothing.
Boston Lobster	You--!
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Fireworks Show - Scene 3
Characters	Donut
Having finished arranging the festival booths in the Gloriville area, Donut politely declined an invitation from one of the nuns in the church group, and strolled through the crowded festival area by herself.
Donut	Gasp--there shouldn't be anyone I know around here.
Donut stretched languidly, puckering her lips into a rarely-seen adorable expression. She looked upwards at the Donette floating by her side, and prodded it lightly.
Donut	Always conducting myself in a manner befitting a holy woman... is exhausting. Now I can finally relax for a bit. Mmmm... I say that, but I ought to do something... It's been too long since I've been by myself. Actually, I don't know what to do...
As Donut was worrying, the Donette floating by her side made a funny face. Donut saw the Donette's expression, and comprehending, she followed its gaze and looked behind her. A girl in an ocean blue skirt sped past her, dragging a red haired girl by the hand. Donut was immediately transfixed by the pretty skirt, which rippled like water, and by the other girl's lovely yukata.
Donut	Wow, how pretty!
Entranced by the two ladies, Donut unconsciously followed after them. When she recovered her consciousness, she'd already arrived at a completely unfamiliar place.
Donut	Ah! Oh no... where... Do you remember the way back?
Flustered, Donut questioned the Donettes that were floating beside her, but only received a negative response.
Donut	This is troublesome. ... Ah! What's that?!?
But Donut didn't have time to worry for very long. She easily shifted her attention to the costumed girls who were milling about beside her, as well as the roadside booths selling all sorts of sweets.
Donut	Those look delicious!
At that moment, a "whoosh" sound rang in Donut's ears. She unconsciously lifted her head in the direction of the sound. Countless fireworks were blossoming in the night sky. The tiny dots of flame blossomed into lovely patterns, then gradually dissipated.
Donut	Wow! How beautiful...
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Fireworks Show - Scene 4
Characters	Sanma Sukiyaki
Sanma	... The children disappeared again.
Sukiyaki	Sanma-sensei, they aren't children anymore. Relax.
Sanma	... Don't call me that, it's weird.
Sukiyaki smoothly unfolded his fan, covered half his face, and started to laugh softly.
Sukiyaki	It's rare that we can leave Sakurajima, and you've been worrying all day. Why not take advantage of the fact that the children aren't here right now? Just relax and enjoy the fireworks. It's already been... many years since you've seen them.
Sanma	......
Whooshhhh-- The night sky was quickly brightened by the array of fireworks.
Sukiyaki	Sanma, can you see what that is?
Sanma	They're... fireworks...
Sanma raised his head and fixedly admired the fireworks, not noticing the item that Sukiyaki had taken out. By the time he reacted, a mask with a cat's face drawn on it was sitting on top of his head.
Sanma	Eh?
Sukiyaki	Today I gave those little imps from the private school some masks I'd bought, and as it happens, there was one extra.
Sanma	... Thank you. You shouldn't have gone through the expense.
Sukiyaki	Don't be so formal with me. (He looks good in it, but he doesn't like to hear that sort of thing, so I won't force him to listen.)
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Fireworks Show - Scene 5
Characters	Pineapple Cake Eggette
Pineapple Cake	Flip it from the bottom! Flip it from the bottom! Use your little finger to hook the top!
Eggette	Huh? Hook which string?
Pineapple Cake	The top! The one on top! You hooked the wrong one!
Eggette	Ah... it fell apart again.
Pineapple Cake	I give up, I'm not playing cat's cradle with you anymore! Every we build a complex figure, you hook the wrong string! Hmph!
Eggette	I'm... I'm sorry...
Pineapple Cake	Hey! Don't give me that look! I-- I wasn't blaming you, I also mess it up a lot! Don't be like that! Smile~
Eggette	Hmm...
Pineapple Cake	Come on! Don't be depressed, we'll try it again!
Eggette	Okay... oh... don't rub... my cheeks, Pineapple Cake!
Pineapple Cake	Heh heh, you've perked up a bit. You have your magic, and this is my magic!
Pineapple Cake	Wow--Eggette, quick, look! The fireworks have started!
Eggette	How pretty! Pineapple Cake, look! That yellow one exploded into the shape of a chick!
Pineapple Cake	And that new one looks like a pineapple!
Eggette	And that one's a heart shape!
Pineapple Cake	They're really nice... I want to watch fireworks with Master Attendant.
Eggette	Don't worry, next time, Master Attendant will definitely have time to come watch with us!
Pineapple Cake	Mm-hm! I think so too!
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