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Age	Unknown
Height	183 cm
Race	??? (as Cassius (Event)) Moondweller (as of Cassius (Yukata))
Hobbies	Pursuit of knowledge, reading and experiments
Special Talents	{{{talentsjp}}}
Likes	Studying the unknown
Dislikes	Sentimental arguments
Cassius (Event)Cassius (Yukata)Cassius (Event SSR)Cassius (Valentine)Cassius (Summer) Character Release 空の世界に住む人々とはどこか意匠の異なった装備を身に着けた、神秘的な雰囲気の男性。 手にした槍のような武器も何やら特別なものらしく、そこにも秘密がありそう・・・？ 彼の正体は、イベント「Second Advent」内にて語られますのでイベントストーリーにてご確認ください！ そんな謎に包まれたカシウスですが、与えられた任務を必ず遂行する優秀な戦士でもあり、バトルではダメージアビリティを駆使して闘う攻撃役として活躍してくれます！ Character Release 続いては、フォッシルの文化に馴染んできたカシウスが、ユカタヴィラを着て火属性Sレアキャラクターとして登場！ 水着バージョンのベアトリクスのような防御力が低い仲間の支援や、同じく水着バージョンのイルザのような攻撃アビリティを豊富に持った仲間と、一緒に編成しやすいキャラになっています。 フォッシルの文化“ユカタヴィラ”はカシウスにどんな変化をもたらすのでしょうか？ Character Release 一度は悲惨な姿で囚われることとなったカシウス。 空の世界への帰還を願う彼は、月の脅威から戻るべき空の世界を守り切ることができるのか。 遂に月の民との闘いは最終局面を迎えます。 バトルにおいては高い頻度で発動できるようになる「敵の強化効果無効化」により、敵が有利になるような状況を防いでくれます。 また同じくダメージアビリティも頻繁に発動できるため、サポートだけでなく敵への攻撃にも一役買ってくれることでしょう。 Character Release 先日開催されましたイベント「カシウスのらぁめん旅行記」で大活躍した「カシウス」が、遂にバレンタインバージョンの水属性SSレアキャラクターとして登場！ カシウスは空と星から遠く離れた異世界にて異形と戦う日々を送っていた寡黙な戦士で、主人公たちと共に月での激闘を経て空へと帰還し、現在は共に旅を続けています。 既に登場している闇属性バージョン・浴衣バージョンでは、手にした槍から繰り出される豊富なダメージアビリティと、それらを即時再使用可能とするアビリティの組み合わせにより、1ターンで怒涛の攻撃力を発揮することが出来るのが特徴でした。 今回のバレンタインバージョンではそれらの戦い方を踏襲しつつ、ダメージアビリティを高頻度で発動できるようになったり、味方全体のサポートを行ったりする要素が備わって、より様々な局面で活躍出来るキャラクターとなっています！ Character Release アウギュステを訪れたカシウスは、夏の風物詩である海の家で振舞われるラーメンに興味津々。 独特の味わいがあると言われる海の家のラーメンを探求する中で、彼は1人の少年と出会います。 浮かれた夏の海にどこか馴染めない様子の少年にかつての自分を重ねつつ、2人でアウギュステを漫遊することになりますが──果たしてカシウスは、海の家のラーメン、その格別さの理由にたどり着けるのでしょうか？

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Age	不明
Height	183cm
Race	？？？ (as Cassius (Event)) 月の民 (as of Cassius (Yukata))
Hobbies	知識の探求、読書や実験
Special Talents	{{{talentsjp}}}
Likes	未知の研究
Dislikes	感情論
Cassius (Event)Cassius (Yukata)Cassius (Event SSR)Cassius (Valentine)Cassius (Summer) Character Release 空の世界に住む人々とはどこか意匠の異なった装備を身に着けた、神秘的な雰囲気の男性。 手にした槍のような武器も何やら特別なものらしく、そこにも秘密がありそう・・・？ 彼の正体は、イベント「Second Advent」内にて語られますのでイベントストーリーにてご確認ください！ そんな謎に包まれたカシウスですが、与えられた任務を必ず遂行する優秀な戦士でもあり、バトルではダメージアビリティを駆使して闘う攻撃役として活躍してくれます！ Character Release 続いては、フォッシルの文化に馴染んできたカシウスが、ユカタヴィラを着て火属性Sレアキャラクターとして登場！ 水着バージョンのベアトリクスのような防御力が低い仲間の支援や、同じく水着バージョンのイルザのような攻撃アビリティを豊富に持った仲間と、一緒に編成しやすいキャラになっています。 フォッシルの文化“ユカタヴィラ”はカシウスにどんな変化をもたらすのでしょうか？ Character Release 一度は悲惨な姿で囚われることとなったカシウス。 空の世界への帰還を願う彼は、月の脅威から戻るべき空の世界を守り切ることができるのか。 遂に月の民との闘いは最終局面を迎えます。 バトルにおいては高い頻度で発動できるようになる「敵の強化効果無効化」により、敵が有利になるような状況を防いでくれます。 また同じくダメージアビリティも頻繁に発動できるため、サポートだけでなく敵への攻撃にも一役買ってくれることでしょう。 Character Release 先日開催されましたイベント「カシウスのらぁめん旅行記」で大活躍した「カシウス」が、遂にバレンタインバージョンの水属性SSレアキャラクターとして登場！ カシウスは空と星から遠く離れた異世界にて異形と戦う日々を送っていた寡黙な戦士で、主人公たちと共に月での激闘を経て空へと帰還し、現在は共に旅を続けています。 既に登場している闇属性バージョン・浴衣バージョンでは、手にした槍から繰り出される豊富なダメージアビリティと、それらを即時再使用可能とするアビリティの組み合わせにより、1ターンで怒涛の攻撃力を発揮することが出来るのが特徴でした。 今回のバレンタインバージョンではそれらの戦い方を踏襲しつつ、ダメージアビリティを高頻度で発動できるようになったり、味方全体のサポートを行ったりする要素が備わって、より様々な局面で活躍出来るキャラクターとなっています！ Character Release アウギュステを訪れたカシウスは、夏の風物詩である海の家で振舞われるラーメンに興味津々。 独特の味わいがあると言われる海の家のラーメンを探求する中で、彼は1人の少年と出会います。 浮かれた夏の海にどこか馴染めない様子の少年にかつての自分を重ねつつ、2人でアウギュステを漫遊することになりますが──果たしてカシウスは、海の家のラーメン、その格別さの理由にたどり着けるのでしょうか？

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Happy Birthday Cutscenes
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1	✔	Happy birthday, (Captain). This is my first time celebrating the day of someone else's birth. Those around me never cared for such things. Of course I am aware of my own date of birth. Acutely aware in fact. Date of birth and age are essential in determining how much usefulness can be reaped from my remaining years. What? Do you find that point of view strange? How so? I am only stating a fact. So you are saying that adding a year is proof that you are alive and not a countdown toward death. Hmm... That is how you people think. I see. I admit that is a profound notion. Now I cannot get the meaning of birthdays out of my head. I will spend all of today with you in order to investigate what makes this day so meaningful.
2	✔	Congratulations on your birthday, (Captain). I read in a book that your kind celebrates by placing candles on a cake equal in number to the celebrator's age. It's a very interesting practice but with one minor flaw. Consider someone who has lived for a long time. Wouldn't the heat from so many candles melt the cake if it's too small? Therefore I hypothesize that the size of a cake must also increase for each accumulated year. If we were to follow my logic, then my cake would be... Gulp. Heh. That doesn't seem half bad.
3	✔	Today is your birthday, isn't it? I attempted to imitate the habits of fossildwellers and purchase a birthday present, but I was unsuccessful in choosing one. It would only increase the amount of work if the item was deemed unnecessary and required disposing of, resulting in the opposite of the intended effect. Not at all, you say? Heh... I see. You wish to tell me that my intention to present you with a gift makes you happy. I've gradually come to understand your nature to seek value in emotions. However, the fact that I was unable to prepare a gift remains true. Instead, I have secured a sufficient amount of rupies and time to acquire whatever item you might desire. You may, therefore, make your own selection for your present this year. Now, let us depart for town.
4	✔	Happy birthday, (Captain). I referenced your gift selections during last year's shopping trip in order to acquire a gift for you this year. Whether this gift is the most suitable choice remains to be seen, but logically it should be close to the correct parameters. Take it, and this as well. I was told a birthday card was also necessary. Though I cannot understand why. If one has more to say, then why not speak it directly? A keepsake to remember me by? In other words, a birthday present by itself is insufficient then? The gift and the message complement each other to form a physical memento of emotion... Hm... It is clear there are still many concepts in this world that I do not fully comprehend. Heh... Fascinating.
5	✔	Over the long course of our time together, I have come to understand the importance of various emotions. Which led me to draw another conclusion: the things we can't see are stored away in the heart. You and the handy-dandy engineer, in addition to other comrades, have shown me a wealth of experiences which I have saved to my heart. What a complicated organ. No wonder I find it so fascinating. I owe you a debt for helping me decipher these thoughts and feelings. In turn, I wish to give you something that you can file away into your own heart. Therefore I shall continue to walk with you on this long road. Happy birthday, (Captain).

Happy New Year Cutscenes
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1	✔	Happy New Year. That is what I hear everyone saying, but why? Ah, so it is a greeting that welcomes in a new year. Does that alone warrant attention? What significance is there to the start of a new year? Hmm... I see. The cause for celebration is all the obstacles you and your comrades overcame during that time frame. Some things cannot be accomplished alone, thus there are situations that necessitate cooperation from friends. Sound reasoning. Happy New Year, (Captain). I will remember to use this greeting again next year. Please do not die before then.
2	✔	If I remember correctly, it is customary to prepare traditional dishes to be consumed on New Year's Day. Black soy beans for warding off evil, herring roe to bring prosperity to one's offspring, mashed sweet potatoes to boost financial fortunes... The fact that each dish comes with its own meaning is most fascinating. Although I am still extremely skeptical that eating food will somehow bring wishes to fruition... But I suppose regularly setting one's expectations is what makes a fossildweller a fossildweller. Living is all about the experiences. I think I shall try a few of those New Year's dishes.
3	✔	(Captain). Tell me, what is the purpose of this line? I am unable to see where it starts even after turning five corners. Could this be a line for ramen? A line for praying at the shrine? What is this shrine that you speak of? What kind of food is praying? Hm. You mean to tell me that all of these people are here to offer their gratitude for the past year, and to make new wishes at a structure called a shrine. I do not understand. I cannot think of any merits in speaking to an architectural structure. But from my experience here in the world of fossildwellers, there must be something extraordinary waiting at the front of this line. The end's that way. Let's get in line, (Captain).
4	✔	(Captain), I have caught wind of a dangerous weapon that only appears in the Sky Realm during the start of a new year. According to the rumors, the weapon is white with viscoelastic properties that allow it to stretch— Ah. Yes. Similar to the white substance you're holding right now. You claim what you're holding is the weapon? I think not. Even I recognize the foodstuff known as mochi. "It's easy to choke on mochi because of its consistency"? I have no words to describe how illogical it is for skydwellers to intentionally put their own lives at risk. No... Perhaps such risk-taking is responsible for the evolution of modern-day cuisine... Hmm, deeply fascinating. If so, then I shall salute those pioneering forebearers while indulging in mochi. (Captain), where is the red bean paste? Preferably the unmashed kind.
5	✔	Happy New Year, (Captain). What do you think would make for a suitable dessert in place of New Year's soba? New Year's maritozzo? New Year's macarons? New Year's crepes? Enticing as those options are, none of them carry the same nuance of bestowing luck as soba does. It's difficult to find the right replacement. Despite a lengthy discussion with Beatrix and Zeta, we were unable to arrive at any optimal answers. Hm... A dessert that foretells good luck... Perhaps the best way to research this topic is to conduct experiments. Very well. Come on, (Captain). Let's go on a dessert-sampling tour.

Valentine's Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	If you are offering me confectionery, then I will not refuse. Hm. Chocolates as you fossildwellers call it. Brown, sugary treats. High in nutritional value and easy to eat. A sensible snack. More importantly, you appear agitated. What is troubling you? This is Valentine's chocolate? Hmm... Then this confection has a ritualistic meaning behind it. And what exactly would that be? Explain. Wait. Where are you going? Why do you run? Humph. Incomprehensible.
2	✔	Giving me chocolates again this year? You have my utmost thanks. ... Actually, that reminds me of what you said last year. Whenever I purchase chocolates for myself, it is a menial activity devoid of any particular emotion. But when I receive them from you in this manner, I feel a warmth spreading throughout my chest. I don't know what this feeling is called, nor why it occurs, but it is surely connected to the fact that the gift is coming from you. Yet I have so little data to go on to understand this feeling. Especially when the opportunity to gather said data comes only once a year. I request that you have chocolates ready for me next year as well, so that I may better myself.
3	✔	I see you have brought me chocolate this year as well. Thank you for continuing to help me collect data. Hm. Whenever I receive chocolate from you, (Captain), I feel a certain warmth in my chest. Occasionally Beatrix gives me bread smothered in jam, but this is a different sensation. Is it because I receive this gift from you only a year? Or is it because the form of the gift is different? I do not have enough data to formulate an answer. Thus, I must insist that you bring me chocolates next year, (Captain). And, for my part, I will endeavor to give you a proper conclusion to this puzzle. I am counting on you.
4	✔	I see the chocolate gift in your hand, (Captain). My research continues from last year, and I promised I would share with you the results I have gathered. Ever since the previous Valentine's Day, I have been observing those that give gifts and the items that are given. Put in another way, does the act of receiving chocolates itself carry meaningful significance, or does it only have meaning when you are the one giving them? Unfortunately the long-awaited conclusion is inconclusive. I had the idea to record my reactions when I receive chocolates from others today. ... But strangely, immediately after devising that plan, I felt discomfort in my chest, and my thoughts became muddled. I felt that sensation just now too. It is a noise in my head that is unprecedented and inexplicable. When I see you giving other crew members chocolate... ... I experience the same symptoms, whenever I witness other receiving chocolates from you. This year's research was supposed to bring about an answer, but instead it raises new questions. The mystery behind this circuitous gift exchange is more frustrating than I thought. Help me to quickly clear up this mystery, (Captain), so that next year I may finally arrive at a suitable conclusion. I await further chocolates from you next year, Captain.
5	✔	Thank you, (Captain), for this year's gift. This roundabout cycle of gift-exchanging no longer confuses me. I remember the first time when you gave me a gift. I sensed an unexplainable noise in my chest. However, with each passing year, that disconcerting noise morphed into a feeling of comfort. I finally understand what that noise is. I look forward to another round of circuitous gifting next year as well. And it must be between you and me. Receiving gifts from anyone else does not trigger the same palpitations in my chest. Thank you again, (Captain). Happy Valentine's Day.

White Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	After receiving a gift on Valentine's Day, it is customary to return the favor on White Day. This gift is in accordance with said custom. Take it. Although it does not change how illogical the entire affair is. Instead of giving a gift in order to receive a gift, the sensible thing to do would be to purchase the desired object yourself from the outset. You are smiling. Does receiving confectionery from me make you that happy? I do not understand. Though gifts may be identical in nature, emotions change at the point of delivery. Curiously I do not view this concept unfavorably, regardless of how little sense it makes. Hehe. Fascinating. Understood. From now on I will participate in future confectionery gift exchanges.
2	✔	(Captain). I was unable to arrange a gift in time for today. Sorry. My original plan was to follow your example and make sweets by hand, but I did not know how to cook. Therefore I propose we cook together. What do you think? Once I learn how to cook, I can then gift you my own creation. It makes sense to kill two birds with one stone. Though you are free to refuse if it does not satisfy you... Hm, I see from your smile that I didn't even have to ask. Very well. Let us wash our hands and get right to it.
3	✔	I have prepared a thank you gift to express gratitude for Valentine's Day. This box contains the same gift as last year's, but I increased the flavor parameters via repeated trial and error. During the research process, I gained weight, and pimples appeared on my cheeks. However, I believe the results were worth it. It bears mentioning that, while I did put in great effort to prepare you this gift, one could exchange rupies for a dessert of equal merit. I thought I would mimic you and prepare the gift by hand, but it is still unclear to me why this method produces more joy. Oh, it makes you happy because I spent much time for you? So one might say that the value of the gift is not in the gift itself, but in the method done to obtain the gift. I admit, it is an illogical mode of thinking but intriguing nonetheless. I shall handmake you a gift next year, just to be sure.
4	✔	(Captain), this gift is to say thank you for Valentine's Day. You are very observant. This dessert is indeed store-bought, but that does not diminish its quality. Actually I did prepare a handmade item just as I had the previous year, but there was an accident. That is to say, the final product was successfully completed. However... Beatrix put an end to my attempt to offer it to you. It was not due to an issue with taste. In fact, it tastes even better than my previous work. You want it anyway since I worked hard to make it? Hm... If that is what you want, then I do not see a problem. I actually brought it with me with the intention of consuming it myself. I'm glad I had the foresight to do so. What I made is a recreation of the Mont Blanc I saw in a pastry shop. Its swirling, layered strands grabbed my attention. You see it too, don't you? It looks like my— Heh, that was a joke. It has passed Beatrix's taste inspection. You may ingest without worry.
5	✔	Here, (Captain). This is a personal creation I deem worthy to give. I spent countless hours researching ways to capture this ultimate sweetness. Even Beatrix and Isaac expressed their approval. However, your batch includes a component no other has ever tasted. It is difficult to convey in words what I am trying to say. In short, I wanted you to consume a product of the highest caliber. May you enjoy them, (Captain).
Gift		Tasty Macaroons

Trick or Treat Cutscenes
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1	✔	Has something affected everyone's mental state? They are all wearing costumes and repeating the same actions. Ah, so a festivity known as Halloween is underway. There is never a dull moment around you people. And now you hand me a mask to wear and join you? Hmm... There is no better way to learn about other customs than active participation. But I would not even know where to start with Halloween. Where we go and what we do, I will leave that to you, (Captain).
2	✔	I want to consult with you about a more effective method for carrying out deception, (Captain). In order to acquire many treats, one must have many tricks at their disposal, correct? I still find this all highly illogical, but understanding fossildweller culture necessitates participation. As compensation for your time, I guarantee you half of the candy I receive. Now then. Show me befitting trickery, and I will copy what you do.
3	✔	You wish for me to consume this? To offer me a treat and require no compensation in return—this must be what you refer to as an act of kindness. Though the inexplicable smile on your face is concerning, it is not my will to allow food to go to waste. I shall partake of it. Chomp... ...! Pulse has returned to normal. My sense of taste, momentarily paralyzed from the acidity, has reached 90% recovery. I was unable to predict that a trick could be carried about by adjusting the sourness of a treat to an extreme. An admirable strategy—I wish to test this trick on someone myself. Show me where I can purchase this treat, (Captain).
4	✔	Eat this candy, (Captain). It is extremely savory. This is—as you put it—an act of kindness, so refrain from being humble. Hm... Judging by your grimace, my calculations were correct. The bitterness and sweetness are difficult to describe in words... I liken it to the taste of machine oil. Think of this as me returning the courtesy for the sour candy you asked me to ingest last year. What's most surprising is the fact that this confection was not manufactured for the purpose of creating mischief. It's a staple treat with its share of aficionados. Should you wish to learn more about this candy, you have only to ask.
5	✔	(Captain), did you know about pumpkin ramen? The depth of ramen runs deeper than I imagined. This is the first I have heard of a seasonal ramen sold exclusively during Halloween. They say the thickness of the rich broth is more akin to a pottage interlaced with subtle hints of sweet, ripe pumpkin. And underneath all that flavor is the soft tang of simmered tomatoes serving as a final accent. This sounds like the supreme Halloween treat to me. I would very much like to try it. Look how busy that ramen shop is. How is it that the fear of missing out elevates the taste even further? Heh. It seems I may never fully unravel all the mysteries hiding in these skies.

Happy Holidays Cutscenes
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1	✔	I would like to know why you are hanging curios on a tree brought in from the outside. What is the point? You say it is in preparation for a celebration. Interesting. But why choose such an ordinary tree when your goal is to make this room look festive? A tree that is naturally populated with blossoms would have saved you from unnecessary decorating. You are being inefficient. Why are you handing me ornaments? Is this your way of asking me to help? Hmm. Active participation may allow me to understand the reasoning behind this inefficient behavior. Very well then. I will provide assistance.
2	✔	You claim that Santa Claus is an elderly man who delivers items to children without seeking payment. I fail to see why he would give away quality goods for no compensation. It is highly illogical. On the other hand, it does bring smiles to the children who receive those gifts. It could be said that the value of those smiles is a sufficient trade. Or perhaps this is yet another example of an act of kindness. Fascinating. I would like to meet this Santa Claus someday.
3	✔	Earlier, I came across children making a strange object by stacking large spheres of snow together. What are they doing? An activity in which snow is used as a material for making a figure referred to as a snowman... Hm, a convenient and rational way to spend one's time. Still, the snow is bound to melt when the temperature rises again. What, then, is the purpose for making such sculpted objects? I see. So the objective is to enjoy the season through using what is only available during the winter. To wish to fully enjoy even the changes in climate... A very typical way of thinking for fossildwellers. It has piqued my interest. (Captain), let's head outside. Teach me how to make this object called a snowman.
4	✔	(Captain), I have been looking for you. I want you to open this drawer. I am told this mechanism is called an advent calendar box. For each day leading up to the holy night, one drawer is opened, thereby bestowing its gift. Seeing as today is the long-awaited final day, the contents of the largest drawer at the bottom can now be revealed. I've struggled to comprehend the necessity behind restricting gifts to individual lots. It defies logic, but I digress. According to Zeta, opening the last drawer falls to the leader of an organization. Following this guideline, you are the only one allowed to open it, (Captain). To implement a security measure that limits access to designated personnel implies that the reward is highly valuable. Considering the smaller drawers contained lesser items such as gumdrops or lollipops... Surely this contains something more. Perhaps even baked goods. Hurry, (Captain). Release what is inside.
5	✔	Ah, I have been searching for you, (Captain). Pardon my abruptness, but if time is of no concern, I have a favor to ask. A local ramen shop is serving a limited quantity of holiday ramen. They chill vegetables in the snow, which locks in the sweetness, and stew them in a thin white turkey-bone broth. The final product resembles a pure white landscape of freshly fallen snow, and its flavor is equally as deep. That tantalizing mellow flavor will capture your tongue. Yes... A fascinating concoction indeed. Needless to say, this style of ramen comes but once a year. You simply must have a taste too. Let's go, (Captain). I'm sure there is an abundance of other holiday-exclusive flavors waiting for us.

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Beach House Ramen: Query

Cassius tours Auguste's beach house, sampling their ramen, but he's unable to find the unique flavor he's heard so much about. When he encounters a boy spending his vacation alone because of a fight with his parents, Cassius requests his cooperation for a survey. Their purpose? To find out why beach house ramen is so delicious.

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Cassius: Thank you for the meal.

Cassius sits alone in an Auguste beach house, hands clasped before an empty bowl in gratitude.

Cassius: I shall leave the payment here.

The taciturn chef checks the amount with a glance before retreating back into the kitchen.

Cassius: Quite the memorable bowl of beach house ramen. I was able to taste the meticulous skill with which it was made. Yet, I still found it within the bounds of my expectations.

Cassius: Perhaps I should have asked Ippatsu and Lilele for more details.

Several days ago, when I informed them that I would be spending my summer leave in Auguste this year...

They were very insistent that I experience the taste of beach house ramen. Apparently, it has a unique flavor that I would be remiss to pass up.

Cassius: I wonder if they were referring to a certain beach house in particular.

Cassius: Well, there are many more that I've yet to visit. I must find this unique ramen and taste it for myself.

Determined to fulfill his objective, Cassius sets off toward the next beach house.

Beach House Server: Welcome! Table for one?

Cassius arrives to find that, unlike the previous beach house, this one is packed with customers.

Cassius: Yes, for one. But from what I can observe, there don't appear to be any vacancies.

Beach House Server: Ah... Yeah, you're right. Oh, but if you don't mind sharing a table, I could have a spot cleaned up for you in a jiffy.

Cassius: I do not mind. It is only efficient for a place of business to maximize its capacity for customers.

Beach House Server: Man, that's a real relief! Thanks! It's that seat over there by the window, where that kid's sitting!

Cassius: Understood. May I order now? I'd like a bowl of ramen, in the style your establishment recommends.

Beach House Server: You got it! Quick and efficient—you're a model customer, sir! Boss, one bowl of the house ramen!

The voice of the cheerful server rings out through the crowded beach house as Cassius makes his way to his seat.

When he arrives, he notices that the boy at the table is also eating ramen. However...

Vacationing Boy: ...

Cassius: (From his expression, it seems to not be to his taste. Hmm...)

Cassius: (No, it's still too early for me to judge. Perhaps it is simply too complex a flavor for children to yet enjoy.)

When Cassius looks around the beach house, he notices that most of the tables are occupied by groups. The boy is one of the rare patrons who seem to be alone.

Although not everyone is eating ramen, the mood is upbeat, with lively chatter accompanying the sounds of people enjoying their meals.

Cassius: (At the very least, this does not seem to be a restaurant that serves unpalatable food. There would not be so many patrons if it did.)

Beach House Server: Here's your ramen, sir!

Cassius: Thank you. Do you mind if I pay now?

Beach House Server: That'd actually be awesome—we're so busy that I don't have time to step over to the register! You're like my new god, man!

Cassius: God? That's an amusing turn of phrase. I simply thought that this would be most efficient.

Cassius: Now then, the moment of truth.

Cassius: Slurp...

Cassius: (Hmm. I believe I understand why the boy seemed to dislike it.)

Cassius: (Perhaps the kitchen is overburdened at the moment, given the full house. The noodles are slightly overdone, and the knifework on the ingredients is sloppy.)

Cassius: (None of it is severe enough to ruin the taste, but neither can I call this a superlative bowl of ramen. Yet, it is the strangest thing...)

Cassius: Delicious...

Vacationing Boy: Huh?

Cassius's chopsticks refuse to stop. Noodle by noodle, the ramen steadily disappears into his stomach.

Cassius: (Logically, none of this ramen's ingredients should be able to produce this level of deliciousness.)

Cassius: (The thick-cut pork belly is ready-made. It matches poorly with the salt-based broth and stands out.)

Cassius: (The thick noodles are overdone and haven't absorbed the broth well. The bamboo shoots are too hard, contributing to a mishmash of textures. And the spring onions are bitter—clearly past their prime.)

Cassius: (Even if every ingredient were perfectly prepared, this would still be nothing more than an unremarkable, common bowl of ramen.)

Cassius: (Which is to say, it must contain some special factor that elevates it beyond ordinary standards! Something that gives it this deliciousness!)

Cassius: (How exceedingly peculiar. Could this be the unique flavor that Ippatsu and Lilele were referring to?)

Cassius single-mindedly slurps the ramen down, finishing it before the boy sitting across from him does.

Cassius: Phew. That was excellent.

When Cassius glances at the beach house's entrance, he notices that there's a line of people outside, waiting to enter.

The other tables abound with conversation. There's no sign that their occupants are leaving any time soon.

Cassius: I suppose I've no need to overstay.

Cassius exits the beach house, head held high. His pace is brisk and confident, his long hair fluttering in his wake.

Vacationing Boy: Weirdo...

Back inside, the boy wears a puzzled frown as he watches Cassius leave.

Later that night, Cassius is walking laps of the beach to work off all the ramen he ate earlier.

Cassius: There—that should more than compensate for the amount of calories I consumed. Mission complete.

Cassius: And a crucial mission it is indeed, charged to me by not only Zeta and Beatrix, but (Captain), so...

Suddenly, Cassius stops walking, noticing a small figure at the far end of the beach.

Cassius: Isn't that the boy from the beach house?

Cassius: What are you doing out alone at this hour?

Vacationing Boy: Huh?

Vacationing Boy: Oh, you're the weirdo from this afternoon!

Cassius: Weirdo? Could you be referring to me? Well, I suppose it's as accurate a description as any.

Vacationing Boy: You're really earning it... What do you want, anyway?

Cassius: It is far past the acceptable hour for a child such as you to be out alone.

Cassius: If you've been separated from your parental figures, I would be amenable to helping you find them.

Vacationing Boy: I know where my parents are. I'm here because I wanna be.

Cassius: I see. May I ask why?

Vacationing Boy: ...
We had a fight.

Vacationing Boy: This is my first time in Auguste. Dad won us a family trip in a local shopping district raffle.

Vacationing Boy: I was super excited, 'cause I heard all kinds of crazy things happen here. And that there are tons of weird animals, too.

Vacationing Boy: But this place sucks! It's so boring!

Vacationing Boy: There's nothing to do but splash around in the water and go shopping at oversized stores!

Vacationing Boy: If I wanted to splash around, I could've gone to my island's river, and if I wanted to buy stuff, we've got a shopping district at home!

Vacationing Boy: Even the food sucks here. The ramen back where I'm from is a hundred times better than the stuff I had this afternoon.

Cassius: (It seems I was correct about his opinion of the ramen.)

Cassius: (He isn't wrong. One could find tastier bowls on almost any other island.)

Cassius: (Yet I still thought it was delicious. How positively mysterious...)

Vacationing Boy: So yeah, I brought up to my parents how Auguste was a lot more boring than I thought it was.

Vacationing Boy: And then they got super mad all of a sudden. They said that if I really thought it was that boring, I could go off and do whatever I want.

Vacationing Boy: They leave me a bunch of money in the morning, then go off to have fun on their own.

Cassius: I believe I understand. Your parents are enjoying their time in Auguste...

Cassius: But your attitude, as they say, rained on their parade, and so they gave you the proverbial cold shoulder.

Vacationing Boy: You know, you talk really funny. And I can't believe you liked that ramen from earlier. You're like the least boring thing I've run into on Auguste so far.

Cassius: Then allow this weirdo a question. How much longer will you be in Auguste?

Vacationing Boy: Um... Seven more days, I think.

Cassius: And is this how you plan to spend those remaining seven days?

Vacationing Boy: I mean, I guess. Mom and Dad give me a lot of money for lunch. I'm using some of it as pocket money, hehe.

Cassius: A suggestion then, if I may. For those remaining seven days, would you join this weirdo for a survey?

Vacationing Boy: A survey of what?

Cassius: You were accurate about this afternoon's ramen—it was quite ordinary. No, speaking frankly, it was worse than ordinary.

Cassius: Yet, it tasted delicious to me. And I do not know why.

Vacationing Boy: What, seriously? Maybe your taste buds are tired or something. Or was that the first ramen you've ever eaten?

Cassius: I can confidently say I am in no sense fatigued. As for my experience with eating ramen, I believe I have more than most.

Cassius: But I still cannot explain that ramen's palatability. It is... quite vexing.

Cassius: I wish to find the answer. And I would like your assistance.

Vacationing Boy: Why me?

Cassius: Two reasons. The first is that my compatriots who also enjoy ramen have not joined me on this trip.

Cassius: However, it is vital for the purposes of my survey that those conducting it enjoy ramen.

Cassius: As such, you are qualified to accompany me.

Vacationing Boy: I mean, sure, I like ramen. What's the other reason?

Cassius: The other reason...

Cassius: Is because it is an act of kindness.

Vacationing Boy: An act of what now?

Cassius: I suspect that none of my companions would leave you alone with your tedium, and so I shall not either.

Vacationing Boy: Yeah? You really are a weirdo, huh?

Cassius: Heh. So, what is your answer?

Vacationing Boy: All right, I'll join you. If you're paying, that is. That way, I can keep more of my pocket money.

Vacationing Boy: Also, you have to stop calling yourself a weirdo.

Vacationing Boy: It just... feels awkward. I don't wanna hang around a guy calling himself that in third person.

Cassius: Those conditions are agreeable to me. As the one who made the proposal, it is only natural I make concessions. Well then, let us reconvene here tomorrow afternoon.

Vacationing Boy: Works for me. See ya.

Cassius: No, I will walk you to your lodgings. There are less possible points of failure if I know where your base of operations is located.

True to his word, Cassius walks the boy to the front door of his hotel, where they part ways for the day.

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Beach House Ramen: Answer

Cassius's young companion concludes that beach house ramen is delicious because he can eat it next to Cassius, who always looks like he's enjoying himself. While accepting of the boy's answer, Cassius points out that it doesn't apply to him, and declares his intent to continue the survey. However, since the boy is sick of eating so much ramen, they decide to spend the next day looking for a souvenir for his friend back home.

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The next morning, Cassius is getting ready to depart his own hotel room for his promised meeting with the boy from yesterday.

Isaac: Ugh, this heat... You going out to eat ramen again, Cousin?

Cassius: I am. Has your condition seen any improvements, Isaac?

Isaac: Nah, I'm as wiped out as I look. Sorry to do this to you after you invited me and everything...

Cassius had invited Isaac to join him on his trip.

However, the engineer fell victim to heatstroke on the first day, and has been recovering in the hotel ever since.

Cassius: The ability to adapt to sudden and drastic temperature changes varies between individuals. Don't let it bother you.

Cassius: We still have ample time remaining for our stay. I have also discovered a number of fine ramen spots, so we can enjoy them together once you have recovered.

Isaac: Looking forward to it. I am feeling a bit better today, so tell me all about them when you get back tonight.

Cassius: But of course. I'll compile the results of my survey and...

Cassius: Ah, that reminds me. There is a matter I must brief you on.

Cassius explains the events of the previous day to Isaac, as well as his plan to spend the day with the boy he met.

Isaac: No kidding? I think you made a good call, Cousin. That goes for sharing this with me, too.

Cassius: I knew my judgment was correct. Do you think I should inform (Captain) as well?

Isaac: You can leave that to me. (Captain)'s been visiting every day to check up on my condition.

Cassius: Indeed? Then I shall count on you.

Isaac: Oh, hold on a sec! If you're gonna be traipsing around the beach with a kid, you should wear something easier to move around in!

Isaac: You brought a swimsuit, didn't you?

Cassius: How careless of me to forget. I have noticed that the sand tends to get into my clothes after enough time. It's rather uncomfortable.

Isaac: I'll put in a laundry order while you're out. Have fun, Cousin.

Cassius arrives at the spot where he met the boy last night to find him already waiting there.

Cassius: My apologies. Did I make you wait?

Vacationing Boy: Not really. Uh, what's with the swimsuit? Aren't we just eating ramen?

Cassius: Much of our traversal today will be via the beach. It is only proper to ensure one's attire is suited to the environment.

Vacationing Boy: Whatever you say. So, where to first?

Cassius: Simply follow. I shall lead the way.

Thus, the pair's ramen survey begins.

Vacationing Boy: This is the best ramen we've had today. The broth's smooth and rich in flavor, and the noodles are springy and delicious.

Cassius: Agreed. This beach house's ramen is a cut above the rest.

Vacationing Boy: It's super quiet here, too. What do they call that? A hidden gem?

Cassius: Do you dislike the noise of the other establishments?

Vacationing Boy: Not really. It's more just, y'know... Their ramen didn't taste good.

Vacationing Boy: The noodles were too soggy, or the flavor was too weak, stuff like that. You looked like you enjoyed all of it, though.

Cassius: You are correct—there were indeed flaws to be found. Still, I would not say any of the ramen we've had today was bad.

Vacationing Boy: Yeah, it was just pretty average stuff. My regular place is way tastier.

Cassius: You mentioned that yesterday, as well. Is your frequented ramen shop truly so delicious?

Vacationing Boy: Honestly, it's probably not better than this. It's just regular soy sauce based ramen.

Vacationing Boy: The toppings are all normal too—pork belly, vegetables, and bamboo shoots. That's it. But I appreciate it more now that I've tried the stuff around here.

Vacationing Boy: Like, it makes me realize I've been taking that kind of ordinary deliciousness for granted.

Cassius: You are a fine ramen critic indeed.

Vacationing Boy: Not as good as you. Have you figured out why that beach house's ramen was so good, by the way?

Cassius: Not yet. I plan on continuing my survey tomorrow, though. What will you do?

Vacationing Boy: I'll stick with you, so long as you're paying.

Cassius: Understood. Until tomorrow, then. Same time, same place.

The pair spend the next two days touring the beach houses and eating ramen.

Before long, they've done a full circuit, and find themselves back at the store where they met.

Cassius: Now that we have a large sample size to compare against, what are your thoughts?

Vacationing Boy: It's better than last time. Like, it doesn't taste as rushed...

Vacationing Boy: But it's just like you said. There's something else about it that makes it really tasty.

Cassius: I see. So you've now tasted the unique flavor of beach house ramen too.

Vacationing Boy: I... think I know the reason.

Cassius: Oh? Would you mind sharing?

Vacationing Boy: It's because you looked like you were enjoying it.

Vacationing Boy: You always look like you're enjoying it, just like you always say thanks when you're done.

Vacationing Boy: Watching you made me think that, instead of getting caught up in the small stuff, I should just enjoy my meal too.

Cassius: I believe I understand your reasoning. But how does that explain why I thought it was delicious?

Vacationing Boy: I don't know—I can't read your mind. Maybe you're just the type who thinks everything tastes good?

Cassius: In my experience, the flavor of ramen, by and large, does not change much in the time between tasting it, and swallowing it.

Cassius: Yet, beach house ramen has a delectability to it beyond that base flavor.

Cassius: It appears that ordinary methods will not suffice to conclude this survey.

Vacationing Boy: You're not thinking of doing another circuit, are you? I'm not sure I have it in me...

Cassius: Perhaps you are right. The amount of ramen we've consumed in the past few days could be considered... problematic.

Cassius: Shall we take a rest day tomorrow, then? Is there anything you wish to do?

Vacationing Boy: Not really. I—

Vacationing Boy: Oh! I almost forgot—my friend asked me to get her a souvenir.

Cassius: Then tomorrow, that is what we shall do. My companion will likely have recovered by then, so it should serve well as a rehabilitation activity.

Cassius: Fortunate, since I rather doubt that my judgment criteria for souvenirs will suffice to satisfy you.

Vacationing Boy: It's just shopping. I can manage it mysel—

Cassius: It is your first time in Auguste, is it not? Please, allow me to help. Consider it a token of gratitude for accompanying me for my survey.

Vacationing Boy: Is this another one of those acts of kindness you mentioned?

Cassius nods in response, giving the boy a gentle smile.

Beach House Ramen: Answer: Scene 2

Cassius and Isaac help the boy with finding a souvenir, and they settle on making handcrafted lampshades under Isaac's guidance. While they work, Cassius obliges the boy's curiosity about his past. As he reminisces over how illogical he once found skydwellers to be, he realizes that is the answer to why beach house ramen is so delicious.

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Cassius and his young ramen critic companion rendezvous at a shopping mall.

Vacationing Boy: Um, isn't it weird to be wearing a swimsuit in a shopping mall?

Cassius: Is it? But I see a number of others dressed similarly.

Vacationing Boy: Yeah, but unlike you, they're not doing it just because it's easier to move around in. I mean, I guess it's your choice, but...

As the pair observe the passersby, the boy's musings are interrupted by the sound of hurried footsteps approaching.

Isaac: Sorry, sorry. Never been in a mall this big before, so I got a bit lost.

Vacationing Boy: Whoa, a second geezer!

Isaac: Geezer? Who, me and Cassius?

Vacationing Boy: Yeah. You're both, like, old, right?

Cassius: Yes, I believe I qualify as a geezer.

Isaac: Uh... Sure, okay. But since it might get confusing to call us both that...

Isaac: You can call this geezer Isaac, all right?

Vacationing Boy: You got it, Geezer Isaac!

Cassius: We are picking out a souvenir for his friend today. Your wisdom would be appreciated, Isaac.

Isaac: Sure, but I dunno how useful I'll be. I guess, first... Is this for a boy, or a girl?

Vacationing Boy: Well, I've got a bunch of friends, but the one who asked for the souvenir is a girl. She lives next door to me.

Isaac: Yeah? Honestly, can't say I'm all that confident about picking something out for a girl...

Cassius: When making a decision, it is vital to have an array of perspectives.

Isaac: Can't argue with that. I guess we'll start with some window shopping.

The two men and one boy commence their mission: buy a souvenir for the girl next door. However...

Vacationing Boy: Hey, this super shiny sword thing is awesome!

Cassius: That would be a letter opener. Convenient, and functional. What do you think, Isaac?

Isaac: (What do I think? It's got a golden dragon on the sheath—it practically screams "boy"! I mean, I get the appeal, but...)

Isaac: Um... W-Well, since you're getting this for a girl... Uh, she didn't ask for anything specific, did she?

Vacationing Boy: Nope!

Isaac: R-right... Let's, uh, put it on the list of candidates, then.

Isaac: (Gwynne, I have never wanted your help more than I do in this moment...)

Although the trio cover the entire souvenir area, nothing in particular jumps out at them.

Vacationing Boy: I still think we should go with the letter opener...

Cassius: I see no issue with that. It's rather high quality. Beatrix would definitely like it.

Isaac: H-hey, it's still too early to decide, right?

Isaac: (I'd better think of something quick, or some girl somewhere is going to have to accept a gift she doesn't care for. That's always awkward...)

Isaac: How about you, Cousin—anything catch your eye? You've got a heap of experience giving out gifts now, don't you?

Isaac: I heard all about the effort you put into Valentine's.

Cassius: My Valentine's Day experience?

Cassius: You must mean the time I flavored a handmade chocolate with "affection," as a display of my gratitude for all of (Captain)'s hard work.

Isaac: Hey! That's it!

Cassius: A handmade lampshade? It would serve well as a token of gratitude. I believe there's a good chance it will make for an effective gift.

Vacationing Boy: I've never made a lampshade before, though.

Isaac: Don't sweat it—this kind of craftwork is my forte. I'll teach you.

Vacationing Boy: You're pretty awesome, Geezer Isaac.
You have a lot of amazing friends, huh, Ramen Geezer?

Cassius: I cannot take too much credit. I owe much of my interpersonal relationship success to (Captain).

Isaac: True enough.

Isaac: Hey, while we're at it, why don't you make one for (Captain) too?

Cassius: A fine idea. But what about you?

Isaac: Maybe I'll give mine to Gwynne. She did want to come with us and all.

Isaac: All right, lay out the materials and follow my lead.

Cassius and the boy set about crafting handmade lampshades under Isaac's supervision.

Vacationing Boy: You know, I figured this'd be harder. I think I've got the hang of it.

Isaac: You've got a talent for this. An eye for decorating too, it looks like.

The pasted glass pieces on the thin paper refract the lamp's light, bathing the room in a multitude of hues.

Vacationing Boy: Whoa...

As the boy admires his handiwork, Cassius pauses to look over at Isaac.

Cassius: I almost forgot. Did you not once claim that you were unskilled at dealing with children?

Isaac: All the Halloween activites I got up to with (Captain) helped me get used to handling them.

Isaac: The more you try out new things, the more your outlook changes. You'd know, wouldn't you?

Cassius: Heh. I suppose so.

Vacationing Boy: What are you two talking about?

Cassius: There was a time when I was just like you—a traveler in a foreign land.

Vacationing Boy: Whoa, really?

Cassius: Yes. You see, I'm originally from sp... I'm originally from a very faraway skydom.

Vacationing Boy: No kidding? I've never met someone from a whole different skydom. Don't you have to do something really special or something to travel between them?

Isaac: That's right. So keep this between us, okay?

Vacationing Boy: You got it! I promise I'll keep it a secret, so tell me more!

Cassius: Very well. In the skydom I hail from, rationality is the be-all and end-all.

Cassius: Since I had lived there for my entire life, I was unable to adapt to this place when I arrived. The food, the culture, the people—all of it was alien to me.

Cassius: Then, when I was hungry and suffering, somebody offered me a loaf of bread. And one by one, I encountered more people like her, who went out of their way for me. Many more.

Cassius: Thanks to them, I have been fortunate enough to meet with so many novel experiences. Occasionally, I would be dragged into their various misadventures...

Cassius: But before long, I grew to love this place. Enough that I now think of it as my new home.

Vacationing Boy: Wow. I think some of that went over my head, but I'm happy for you, Ramen Geezer.

Cassius: Heh. I'm happy, too.

Cassius: Everything here is illogical to the extreme. At first, I thought it was only those around me who liked to meddle in others' affairs, but I quickly discovered it was common practice.

Cassius: Auguste's beaches are a prime example. By all rights, a location so close to the ocean should be ill-suited for a place of business.

Cassius: Yet, by catering their services to travelers from far and wide in the form of leisure...

Cassius: (Oh, I see. So that is the reason.)

Vacationing Boy: Ramen Geezer?

Cassius: It appears I must thank you. For you have helped me finally understand why beach house ramen is so delicious.

Cassius sets his finished lampshade into place, looking content.

His smile, dyed in dancing lights of red and blue, is as radiant as a sunny day.

Beach House Ramen: Answer: Scene 3

After saying farewell to the homebound boy, Cassius invites (Captain) to a beach house and reveals his conclusion on why its ramen is so delicious: the busy conversations of the other patrons are a glimpse into their daily lives—a joyous reminder of what it means to reside in the skies. When (Captain) points out that Cassius is a part of that too, he smiles from the bottom of his heart.

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Vacationing Boy: Man, I never got to see any weird animals after all.

It's the boy's last day on Auguste before he leaves with his family. At his request, Cassius and Isaac are accompanying him on a stroll on the beach.

Isaac: If some of the stories I've heard are true, maybe that's a good thing.

Cassius: Our companions who return from Auguste in the summer always do so with the most absurd tales.

Cassius: If we take them at their word, then perhaps it is preferable that your first visit was relatively uneventful.

Isaac: Yeah. I mean, if something crazy had happened, you never would've gotten to hang out with us, right?

Vacationing Boy: Huh. Yeah, I guess you're right. Maybe it was better this way.

Vacationing Boy: I apologized to my mom and dad yesterday. For ruining their vacation.

Vacationing Boy: Then, they apologized right back, saying some of the things they said were too harsh.

Vacationing Boy: Apparently, they've wanted to visit Auguste for a really long time...

Vacationing Boy: So when I said it was boring, it came as a big shock to them.

Cassius: It is important that people communicate to each other precisely on how they feel.

Isaac: Yeah. Better to be open with that stuff, rather than let the bad feelings fester. You should be proud—that's not an easy thing to do.

Vacationing Boy: Hehe...

Cassius: Will you make it to your ship? You mentioned that you didn't have much time.

Vacationing Boy: Oh, yeah. I'd... better get going.

The boy looks over to where a young man and woman are waiting for him in the distance.

Vacationing Boy: You know, I'm really glad I came here. Thank you. Both of you.

Cassius: I consider myself fortunate to have met you too. I may not have unraveled the mystery of the beach house ramen otherwise.

Vacationing Boy: Yeah! The ramen we ate together was super tasty!

Vacationing Boy: And Geezer Isaac—I'll make sure the souvenir we made together stays safe on the trip back!

Isaac: Hand it over to your mom and dad to take care of when you're on the ship, okay?

Vacationing Boy: Got it! And, um, and...

Vacationing Boy: Huh? I was gonna say something... What was it...

Cassius: Why are you crying?

Isaac: You know why, Cousin. Doesn't this ring a bell?

Cassius's eyes widen slightly before he crouches down and places his hand on the boy's shoulder.

Cassius: Don't worry. You and I—we reside in the same sky. We can always meet again.

Isaac: Here—these are the contact details for our skyfaring crew. If you're ever in trouble, or your island needs help, send us a letter right away, okay?

Isaac gently pats the boy's shoulder as he hands him a note with the crew's contact information.

Vacationing Boy: Sniff... Thanks... I'll save up my pocket money and make sure I have enough for the hiring fee!

Vacationing Boy: And if nothing happens, I'll use the money to come to Auguste again!

Cassius: I will remember that. Let us know when you do, all right?

Cassius: When that time comes, we will have another bowl of beach house ramen together.

Vacationing Boy: Yeah! It's a promise!

Although the boy's face is drenched in tears, he does his best to smile through them. Cassius and Isaac reply with gentle smiles of their own.

Cassius and Isaac see off the ship carrying the boy's family, watching until it fades into the distant sky.

Cassius: Now then, Isaac. What do you say to some ramen?

Isaac: I thought you'd say that, Cousin.

Cassius: Let's see... Shall we invite (Captain) as well?

As Cassius walks away, the golden glint of a letter opener can be seen in his hand.

Beach House Server: Here's the ramen you ordered!

Beach House Server: With how much you've been eating lately, you've gotten the boss fired up.

Beach House Server: So trust me when I say it's really something special today! Enjoy!

With a beaming smile, the server turns and heads back into the metaphorical battle.

As usual, the beach house is packed with lively customers.

Cassius: Eat up, (Captain). It's my treat today.

Cassius: Consider it a token of gratitude from myself and the young ramen critic's parents.

After hearing the story from Isaac, (Captain) went to the boy's parents to ensure there were no misunderstandings.

(Captain) told them that their son would be safe with Cassius, who was a trusted member of the crew.

1. Don't worry about it.
2. Can I get extra noodles?

Choose: Don't worry about it.

Cassius: No need to be humble. Good deeds should not go unrewarded.

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Choose: Can I get extra noodles?

Cassius: Heh. As much as you want. Just take care not to eat beyond your stomach's capacity.

Cassius: Unless, of course, you would like to join me in my calorie burning exercises.

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Cassius: While you eat, would you allow me to regale you with the results of my survey?

Cassius: I have finally discovered why beach house ramen is so delicious.

Isaac: You've got me curious too, especially since you only told the kid.

Cassius: I had a duty to do so. He made the greatest contribution to the survey, after all. Now, I shall begin with my conclusion.

Cassius: It is because the act of eating it is a pure distillation of the sky.

Isaac: A distillation of the sky? It doesn't look like anything special...

Cassius: That's because it is not. It is simply your run-of-the-mill soy sauce-based ramen.

Cassius: The establishment itself is not perfect either, though its server is quite welcoming. But one cannot blame it for that, given how busy it is.

The beach house is so packed with people that the server from earlier looks like he's swimming between them as he sets new tables and cleans up dishes.

Cassius: It is also rather boisterous in here. Individuals of all origins engage each other in conversation, and the result is sheer chaos.

Cassius: Eating here practically ensures that one will eavesdrop on the other patrons, even if that is not one's intention.

Cassius: But from their conversations, one gleans insight into their everyday lives, and how they have spent their summer vacation here on Auguste.

Cassius: And what is that if not a distillation of the sky? To my eyes, it is brilliantly dazzling, a source of great joy.

(Captain) stops eating for a moment and pricks an ear to the din.

Immediately audible are the voices of a happy family who come to Auguste once a year. A man whose parents are urging him to marry soon. A new couple who still seem to be nervous in each other's company.

It is, just as Cassius said, a brilliantly dazzling panoply that puts a smile on one's face.

Isaac: I think I get it, Cousin. It's like I'm picturing dozens of different places and scenes.

Isaac: I'm with you—it's fun to be around.

Cassius: Yes. It is that emotion that further enhances the ramen.

Cassius: It is what elevates it from a commonplace soy sauce-based ramen to a beach house ramen.

Cassius: And that is why beach house ramen is so delicious.

1. You're part of it too, Cassius.

Choose: You're part of it too, Cassius.

Isaac: Yeah. You're contributing to the mood as much as everyone else is.

Cassius: I see. I had not considered that. In that case...

Cassius: That must mean that I, too, am a true resident of the skies. Enough that it has seeped into my very bones.

Cassius punctuates his words by slurping down his last mouthful of ramen, a happy smile on his face as he savors its taste.

Such is his joy that (Captain) and Isaac can't help but smile themselves.

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夏期休暇の予定は構築済みだ	I have already formulated my summer vacation plans.
海の家の推奨リストだ皆にも共有してくれ	Here is my list of recommended beach houses. Share it amongst everyone, would you?
この暑さでも活動するとは空の民には驚かされる	I am astounded that skydwellers go about their business in heat like this.
奇妙な海洋生物か実際どんなものだろうか	Exotic sea creatures, hmm? I wonder what they are like.
ラーメンは夏でも美味いさすがだ……	Ramen is delicious even in summer. Impressive.
水中での活動にも支障はない	This allows me to be fully functional in the water.
アイザック、無理をするとまた夏バテするぞ	Don't push yourself Isaac, lest you get heatstroke again.
(主人公)、日陰の移動を推奨する	(Captain), I recommend moving into the shade.
水着の快適性は偉大だユカタヴィラと併用しよう	Swimsuits are tremendously comfortable. I shall combine it with my yukata.
(主人公)、海を見に行かないか	Shall we go admire the ocean, (Captain)?