So, now that Serina's been added to the... (Yes? You were saying.) Uh... (Aw, come on Shimohi! Given the kind of game this is, I'd be okay if you called the group of heroines a "harem"!) *sigh* ...But, now that we know Daemon's in this world, I'd rather not use that word. (Because having all women in existance in his "harem" is half of Daemon's goal.) Pretty much. Still, let's go and save this world...
Warning: This game is rated M for mature for Fantasy Violence,
Language, Mild Blood, Partial Nudity, and Sexual Themes. If any of the
following offends you, don't click the link to pass the jump break you
have been warned.
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(Now that we've explored the Gluttony "Labyrinth" for the first time...) Let's hang around the heroines for a bit... (Random Encounter at...!)
'Downtown'
(With...)
Shimo: Ah... Ellie.
Ellie: Huh...? Wh-Whoa... What's the matter, Shimo!? A-Are you out shopping...?
Actually I, more or less, just happened to randomly meet you.
Shimo: Why are you so flustered?
Did I catch you at a bad time?
Ellie: I-I'm not flustered at all.
[sarcasm] Right... [/sarcasm]
Ellie: I'm just taking a stroll through the city. Whew... Thank the Stars I wasn't on duty for the Church...
Shimo: Hm? Did you say something?
Ellie: Nope! If you're shopping, would you like me to help you out? I'm pretty strong!
Shimo: It's okay. It wasn't anything important.
Ellie: I see. I thought this would be my chance to be of some use to you. Oh well. If you do ever need me to carry a lot of stuff for you, please let me know. I'll be right there to help you.
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.
Shimo: Thanks, Ellie. Well, I'll be going now.
Ellie: Please be careful. There are several dangerous places, even in this city.
(Speaking of "dangerous", wasn't the plan to hang with Serina first?) (Yeah, I think Shimo should prepare for being on the receiving end of another pervert revenge mode...again.)
'3rd-Year Class'
Shimo: Serina's a third-year student, so she should be here... But she doesn't seem to be around for lunch...
???: Hey! I can't get inside with you hogging the doorway!
(Sounds like your "Tsundere goddess" is here.)
Shimo: I'll get out of your way. Sorry.
I kind of forgot I was standing in the doorway...
Serina: Hmph... ah...
Shimo: Oh, Serina, it's you.
(Called it!) (What with us being "Star Children" right now, I'm not sure if you can still chalk that up to "demonic knowledge" again.) Nope, just plain "genre savvyness".
Serina: Geez... Why don't you watch where you're standing? Can't even go get some milk with you standing there.
Right, I'll be more mindful of my surroundings in the future.
Serina: Now then, time for lunch!
Shimo: Hold on. I wanted to talk to you.
Serina: But I don't want to talk to you. Now, if you'll excuse me.
Aw man...
Serina: Oh... If it's about you touching my chest, you don't have to worry about it.
Really?
Serina: Because I will never forgive you for that.
Oh... (Ouch! That really sucks...)
Shimo: I'm really sorry. Look, I just wanted to meet you. We're going to need to work together form now on.
Serina: Well, we've met. Now run along. I'll do what needs to be done. When you need me, just come find me. Are you happy now? If I sit here talking any longer, my milk is going to spoil.
Shimo: Thanks. We'll be a great team.
Well, that could've gone better... (But it could've been worse.) I'll count that as progress for now.
Serina: Yeah, yeah. Best team ever... Bye now. A-Ahhh!?
Shimo: Serina, are you alright?
(And, the game once again predicts your dialogue...)
Serina: Ugggh... Ohhhh... I crushed my milk carton...
(Let me guess, you'll want to buy her a replacement milk carton.) ... (I hit the nail on the head, didn't I...) (That's our actual nice guy, Shimo.)
Serina: Ugh! My uniform's soaked! I'm going to reek of milk...
Shimo: Hold still. Let me help you dry off--
(Oh no...) (This is going to end badly...)
Serina: Hey! Wh-Whaddya think you're doing, trying to wipe me down!? Wh-Who do you think you are? Who said I needed your help?
Shimo: But if you don't wipe it off quickly, it'll...
Serina: You're just trying to get a cheap thrill again, huh?
...definitely end up stinking... Wait, what!?
-No, it'll stain.-
-Is that a bad thing to be?-
-You're being too self-conscious.-
The last one reeks too much of gaslighting, besides...
Shimo: No, it'll stain.
Serina: Hmmm? Like I believe you...
*sigh* But it's the truth...
Serina: From now on, you keep an arm's length away from me...
(Well, that rules out Classmating for now...)
Serina: And I'll keep an eye on you.
Well, if that's what it's going to take for us to be able to work together, I accept.
Shimo: Okay... I'll be careful.
Serina: Good, you understand. Now move it! I need to go change into my P.E. uniform. *sigh* I'm soaked right through to the skin...
Shimo: ......It's going to take a while to earn her trust.
[simultaneous] (Big time!) (Big time!) [/simultaneous] Given that Niyagi needs to reincarnate, I think we should also visit Fuuko...
'2nd-Year Class'
Shimo: Fuuko, are you heading home for the day?
Fuuko: Hm? Oh, no. I was thinking about checking out some of the club activities. I mean, I get all lazy when I'm living alone in a dorm room.
(So, mom doesn't have any roommates? That's sad...)
Fuuko: When I go back to my room, I read some comics, listen to music, then fall asleep.
...!? What kind of comics and music?
Fuuko: I felt like that wasn't a good way to be spending my time... Haha. How are you living on your own? Don't you get all lazy, too?
-Kind of, if I'm not careful.-
-It sucks that we can't go out.-
-Nope. I'm more motivated.-
(*LOL* Like that last option is in any way shape or form true! That first one's more true to you.) Well, here goes nothing...
Shimo: Kind of, if I'm not careful.
Fuuko: You too, huh?
(*sweatdrops* No kidding...)
Fuuko: ...We're pretty alike.
(*gasps* ...There IS hope for you after all!) *sweatdrops* ...
Fuuko: I guess it's kind of rude to compare myself to you. Haha.
Shimo: So, which club are you planning on joining, Fuuko?
Fuuko: Oh, sorry. I got off-track there. I don't really have anything that I'm especially good at, so I don't know. I'm average at everything I do. It's actually kind of depressing sometimes. But, you know, I can't stay like that anymore.
Okay, then, how about something you enjoy doing...?
Fuuko: I mean, I was made an Elite for some reason. To be honest, all the pressure is giving me stomachaches.
That... Sounds more like an ulcer to me...
Fuuko: That doesn't stop me from having three meals a day, though. I still love to eat.
(Wait a minute! Do you recall mom saying something about swimming during those walks back to the dorm?) Indeed...
Shimo: Didn't you say you were good at swimming?
Fuuko: Oh, you remembered.
More like Niyagi remembered, but close enough for government work.
Fuuko: Haha, I'm happy you did. I think I barely mentioned it. But I'm not really that good at it. I've just been doing it since I was a kid.
Actually, something tells me you're better than you think you are...
Fuuko: Swimming is... special to me.
Shimo: What do you mean?
Fuuko: Oh, nothing important. I just have some personal memories about it. It's not really anything worth mentioning. And I can just go swimming on my own, anyway. I was thinking about choosing a club that would help us with the Labyrinths.
Shimo: What about the Aquatics Team? I heard they specialize in fighting underwater.
Fuuko: Underwater monsters... I don't think that's going to be very useful to us, though.
We were told that each of the Labyrinths have their own gimmick, maybe one of them is that it's an underwater dungeon? (Now that's just approaching "crazy-prepared" territory...)
Fuuko: I feel that the Marksmanship Club might be more helpful.
Shimo: But don't you really like swimming? I think you should stick with it, if you do.
Fuuko: I've heard that the Aquatics Team is really strict, though. I don't know if I'll be able to keep up...
-Don't think too much about it.-
-Come on, let's go check it out.-
-We won't know until we try.-
(Given what I've seen you do with Akurei's mother, I think I already know what you're going to say...)
Shimo: Come on, let's go check it out.
(Knew it.) (Hey! You're getting a bit Genre Savvy yourself. Well done, Pansy!)
Fuuko: Hey... wait. Why did you take my hand? Where are we going?
To meet the Aquatics Team, of course... (Later at the...)
'Poolside'
Aquatics Captain: Welcome to the Aquatics Team. So you're the S Rank, huh?
Fuuko: Uh, yes!
Aquatics Captain: Do you have any swimming experience?
Fuuko: I've been swimming since I was little.
Yes! Nice job so far!
Aquatics Captain: I see. Bear in mind, though, fighting underwater is different than swimming. We use Aquatic Magic to allow us to breathe underwater, and grow fins to help us swim.
(Well, Pansy, your mom has an affinity to water magic. I think she'll do just fine.) See, even Akurei's got faith in Fuuko!
Aquatics Captain: The members of the Aquatics Team are specialists who fight undersea monsters. But I'm sure an S Rank like you will learn the ropes quickly.
Fuuko: D-Do you really think so?
Aquatics Captain: Yes. Also, using Aquatic Magic just feels good. If you're able to master the Shifting spell... You'll be able to swim like a fish.
Fuuko: Like a fish... Really?
Aquatics Captain: Yep. If you're interested at all, we're having practice. Come take a look.
Fuuko: Like a fish... Haha, I wonder if I'll really be able to swim like that...
Shimo: You look like you're having fun, Fuuko.
Fuuko: Oh... Do you think so?
Yes, I'd say, "Go for it!"
Fuuko: If this team really can help me swim like a fish, I want to give it a try. And, this club is training us to fight monsters. That sounds like an Elite thing.
Shimo: Yeah. You've been swimming all your life, right? I'm sure you'll master it quickly.
Fuuko: I hope so... Hey, why don't you join, too? Can you swim at all?
(Barely.) (Barely.) ...Unfortunately, both of them are right.
Shimo: I'm just okay at it. After watching them practice, I don't think I'd keep up. So, I'm sorry, but...
Fuuko: Oh, don't apologize. I just wanted to see if you were interested.
Ah, I see...
Fuuko: I guess it's a little disappointing...
Now, if there's a Kendo club... (Of course...) (Shimo, like Fighter, likes swords.)
Fuuko: I thought you'd be good competition.
Shimo: Sorry. I'll be cheering you on from the sidelines, though. If you need any help, don't hesitate to ask.
Fuuko: Yeah. I'll be sure to go to you if I have any problems. Well, since I have your support, I think I'll give this my best shot. I'm going to stay a little longer and watch them practice. Thanks for coming along with me. I'll see you tomorrow.
(Speaking of which... I think it's time the Pansy gets reincarnated! Right now!) (Of course, I'm going to be a Cleric again.) (If that's what you want...) (Here's this new "MONEY 1500G" card!) (Also, Shimo's BP limit went up. Nice! Also, Pansy, your old form left a Mind Fruit behind.) (And the city just leveled up as well. Amazing!) Fort City Level 6 for the win! (Now we're going to visit, last but not least, Shimo's favorite heroine. My mother, Narika!)
'2nd-Year Class'
Shimo: The Strategy Conference is here at last. It's at the auditorium, right?
Narika: I'm imagining having to get up on stage in front of the whole school... Arrrgh! I can't take it! Shimo, you'll be off to the side as a scribe taking minutes.
Well, I'll do my best at that...
Shimo: Yeah. I have a plan to make you less nervous...
-I'll watch over you.-
-I'll cheer you on.-
-I'll avoid eye contact with you.-
That last one is most definitely the worst option, and the second one sounds like it'd be an interruption. So...
Shimo: I'll watch over you.
(Then again, that sounds like it'd make her problem worse... Why did my mother have to have a version of Shimo's social problems turned up to eleven!?)
Narika: Good. I'm sure I'll be very nervous, and I might look your way now and then. When I do, just give me an encouraging nod, and it should help me calm down.
Yeah, that sounds like a good idea to me.
Shimo: Can do. Just leave it to me. If a nod isn't enough, I'll give you a wink on top.
Narika: Um... That's all right. You don't need to go that far...
Shimo: Haha, maybe not.
Narika: Oh, I see... That was a joke so I would relax. Okay.
Yeah... Let's just go with that... (Awkward...)
Narika: Thank you. I think I feel a little better now. It's almost time. We should get going.
(Later at the...)
'Auditorium'
Council President: Quiet, please. We will now commence the First Strategy Conference. We encourage open yet serious debate on each representative's ideas.
(So... No being the Gadfly's allowed? Boring!)
Council President: All Disciples will select the plan they most agree with and vote at the end.
Male Disciple A: As the representative of the third-years, I'll go first.
(Hey, I just thought of something. Considering this is a text-based Let's Play, you're already "taking minutes" from just what you're doing normally!)
Male Disciple A: My presentation has to do with provisions sent to those on the front lines. The food situation on the front is harsh, due to our limited transportation methods. To establish more efficient supply lines, I propose we form a "Transport Team".
(Sounds reasonable so far...)
Narika: ......
Shimo: Narika seems really nervous... I doubt she's heard anything he's said.
(Oh no! That's bad!)
Male Disciple A: ...Matters of funding will be discussed later on. That concludes my presentation.
(That sounds like it could be a problem for his side later on. The "Funding problem" of course.)
Counicl President: Thank you. Next up is the Second-Year Representative, Narika.
Nairka: ......
(Come on, mom! You're up!)
Council President: Narika, it's your turn.
Narika: Oh... Oh, right! Excuse me... Um, let me see. Where did I put my notes...?
(*facepalm*)
Shimo: Calm down, Narika. Look over here.
Narika: Um... Ohhh...
Male Disciple B: What's wrong? Why is she just standing there?
Female Disciple A: Come on, Narika. Keep it together...!
Narika: Ummm, ummm, ummmm...
Shimo: Uh-oh. She's way too nervous. I doubt she can even hear me...
Male Disciple B: Come on! How long is she planning to stall up there? Hurry it up already!
(Sorry mom, but I'm going to have to agree with this dude here. Get on with it!) (That's two dollars to the Jar!)
Female Disciple A: Maybe it was a bad idea asking her to do this.
Shimo: Oh no... The crowd's getting restless. Are these your presentation notes? Here, just let me do it. Do you guys mind if I give the presentation for Narika?
Narika: Shimo!?
(Well, maybe that's going to be the proverbial kick in the ass that'll get mom to actually do her own presentation!) (Monster! Why do you curse in front of your own mother!?)
Council President: I suppose that's our only out. You have my permission.
Shimo: Thanks. Alright, the plan we came up with was to establish an evac squad for the injured.
(One Shimo-lead presentation latter... No, seriously, we didn't think you'd want to read the whole thing here.)
Shimo: ...And that's the end of the presentation.
Council President: Thank you. The two of you may be seated.
Narika: Y-Yes. Excuse me...
Sasami: I must say, I'm disappointed in Narika's performance. To have another stand in...
(Mom... I am disappoint.) (*facepalm* Monster... To think you'd be this cruel to even your own mother...)
Shimo: Is that the first-year representative?
Female Disciple A: She's been standing out lately from the other first-years.
Male Disciple B: Hey, she's kind of cute. Maybe I'll vote for her.
Sasami: Greetings, everyone. Allow me to present to you the first-years' plan.
(Later still...)
Sasami: ...And that concludes my presentation.
Council President: Now that we've heard all the plans, we'll hold a discussion with the three of you.
Sasami: Very well. First off, Narika Shina...
Narika: Y-Yes?
Sasami: About the proposed evacuation squad for the injured... Can you explain your basis for forming three separate squads?
Narika: Um, let's see. I should have the detailed numbers right here... Huh, that's strange...
(Let me guess, mom forgot to bring that particular note...)
Sasami: Is there a problem?
Narika: I'm sorry, I can't seem to find my data.
(*facepalm* I was right...again...)
Female Disciple A: Oh, man. It's all over.
Shimo: ......
Yeah... This doesn't look good...
Council President: All the votes are in, and the winner is... the first-years' plan! As a result, we'll petition to establish a peacekeeping patrol in the Academy.
Wait, what does that have to do with a supply team? (We never really heard what the first-year's plan was 'till now. I'm thinking the supply team plan was from the third-years.) Ah, I see...
Sasami: I'm honored to have fulfilled my duty as the class representative.
Narika: The first-years' plan won by a landslide... All because I was too tongue-tied to say anything during the debate.
Shimo: Don't let it get you down, Narika.
Sasami: Excuse me...
Narika: Yes?
Sasami: I'd heard you were a distinguished S Rank, but they must have exaggerated.
Dude! Narika was the one by my side when I finally took Asmodeus down!
Sasami: You didn't say a single thing during the debate.
Narika: I know...
Sasami: I must say, I'm rather shocked. It wasn't even a challenge.
(Oh! Mom! You'd better get some lotion for that burn!) (Monster! *slaps Akurei*) (...) ...Yeah, that kind of crossed the line there.
Sasami: If this keeps up, we first-years will dominate at the next conference, too. That is all. Excuse me.
Narika: I'm sorry, Shimo...
Don't worry, we'll just do better next time...
Narika: You came out here with me and I was so nervous, I couldn't even say anything.
Shimo: You did your best, Narika.
And that's all we can ask of anyone.
Narika: But you heard that first-year... I'm sorry... I'm going back home. Excuse me.
Wait?! Are you thinking of dropping out of the Academy!? No! Don't do that!
Shimo: She's taking it pretty hard...
(All's well that ends well, I guess. Now, we need a replacement for Thanatos...) (Well, why not have a female Grappler replace a male one?) And I've got the perfect name for her! Medaka! (And... Shimo once again proves himself to be an Otaku.)
'CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW ARRIVAL'
Medaka: Hey there! You can count on me!
(Hey! Little sis, thanks for the "FAMILY LOVE UP" card! And, Thanatos, dude; I'm sad this has to be done, but, it's time for us to say goodbye...)
'Are you sure you want the child to become independent?'
-YES-
-NO-
Yes, I'm sure...
Thanatos: Alright! I'm gonna do my best in the city!
'Your child has become independent. On the way out, Thanatos gave you Life Fruit x1.'
(Aw, the city level didn't go up this time...) (But, at least it's close to level 7.) Now, to check out the new items in the shop... (We've got "Detox Stones", which cures poison of course.) ("Maiden's Slap", which cures panic for some reason....) (It's because of "get a hold of yourself man!" Next is the "Paraneedle", which cures paralysis.) ("Chatter Herb" says it cures Seal, but it also says it "Makes event he quite talkative.") (Wish we had mom eat some of that before the conference. Next is the "Savage Drum" which boosts attack by 500 for 5 turns.) Which reminds me of something... (What are you doing?) "Oh the hyper-cattle's humming..." ("And the Martian’s savage drumming...") "...are as beautiful as comet bugs in jars! Yo I'm... From Earth! But I right the outlaw wrongs on Mars!" ("Yes, he rights the outlaw wrongs on Mars!") (No! You're going to stop singing the theme song to "Sparks Nevada: Marshal on Mars"! Back to business... There's also "Toning Tonic" that boosts defense by five hundred for five turns; "Banned in sports" for obvious reasons.) I'll take five of everything new except for the drum and the tonic, assuming of course I can afford it all... (Nope, unless we sell some stuff.) How about four of the above then? (That'll be just enough, but I'm not sure we're going to need four of all that just yet.) Okay, two of all the above.
'Are you going to buy everything selected?'
-YES-
-NO-
(The total cost will be 3200G.) Yes. And that'll be it.
Clerk: Thank you. Please come again.
(So, now we only have 3636G left...) (It seems that interesting Independent Star Child has some new stock. Let's check it out!) Let's see... I'm going to get 7 Dry Fruit Tarts! (Well, Shimo's kind of cheap in this department... Sort of. That'll cost us 3500G.) Which is why I'm not getting the more expensive gifts right now. (Well, if you were to sell all the extra items we've accumulated...) (Like...?) (These 13 extra potions and these 3 mana stones, we'd get 1500G back!) (...Just leave the accounting stuff to me.) But we're still selling anyway... Dang it! We still don't have enough for a Stuffed Kitten! (I'm going to assume they meant "Kitten Plushie.") And... That's all we can do. See ya latter.
Eager Star Child: Bye-bye, Daddy! Say hello to Mommies!
As for Labyrinth work, maybe I can bring Fuuko with me for doing some clean up work back in the Lust Labyrinth... (For training purposes?) For training purposes. (Yeah! Let's go!)
Lust Labyrinth- 1st Return Trip
(Hurray! We finished the "Growing on Me" Quest!) (Also, my mom's had enough training to catch up with my previous mother. Let's call it a day.)
'Escape from the Labyrinth?'
-YES-
-NO-
Of course we will!
Results
Glow Gathered: 4124
Loot: Mana Stone x8, Child's Clothes+ x1, Potion x3, Trial Battlesuit+ x1, Trial Battlesuit++ x1, Basic Sword+ x1, Leather Clothes+ x1, Twin Swords+ x2, Toy Wand+ x1, Toy Wand++ x2, Basic Sabre x1, Toy Wand II x1, Bond Powder x1, Potion+ x1
Items Used: Potion x1
Shimo's at Lv. 17
Fuuko's at Lv. 11
Niyagi's at Lv. 13
Patty's at Lv. 10 (MAX)
Kurama's at Lv. 15
Akurei's at Lv. 17
Medaka's at Lv. 13
Anna's at Lv. 16 (MAX)
Lenne's at Lv. 19
Noiz's at Lv. 18
Flonne's at Lv. 16
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In the next post... (Patty's finally going to retire.) (Bringing an end to the first team of Star Children in this game.) Along with more bonding events and dungeon crawling! (And... You should know what has to be done below.)
Monty Python Reference Jar
Akurei: $57
Shimohi: $32
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