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Official Profile

Age 22
Height 162 cm
Race Human
Hobbies Theater-going
Likes Fish, potato, and egg salad
Dislikes Being seen as anything other than dancer
Final Uncap
元来、恥ずかしがり屋ではあるが、舞の才能に恵まれ、演舞の最中は普段とは打って変わり自信に満ちた笑みで肢体をひねり観客を魅了する。類まれな技術で宙をなぞる剣舞は、達人が扱う剣技のそれに勝るとも劣らない。
かつて、演舞の相棒としてエルーン族の男性ヘルナルと旅をしていた。恋仲ではなかったものの、その軟派な態度に辟易してコンビを解消している。
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* This is an unofficial, amateur translation.
Age 22歳
Height 162cm
Race ヒューマン
Hobbies 観劇
Likes 魚と芋と卵のサラダ
Dislikes 踊り以外を見られること
Final Uncap
元来、恥ずかしがり屋ではあるが、舞の才能に恵まれ、演舞の最中は普段とは打って変わり自信に満ちた笑みで肢体をひねり観客を魅了する。類まれな技術で宙をなぞる剣舞は、達人が扱う剣技のそれに勝るとも劣らない。
かつて、演舞の相棒としてエルーン族の男性ヘルナルと旅をしていた。恋仲ではなかったものの、その軟派な態度に辟易してコンビを解消している。
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Events

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Special Cutscenes

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Happy Birthday Cutscenes
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Happy Birthday!
What's the matter, (Captain)? You don't look very happy about your special day. Come now. You have to cheer up, (Captain)!
If I'm the only one that's happy for you, well, I'll start to blush!
Very well. Let's have some fun, shall we?

2 ✔

Happy birthday, (Captain).
Um... If it's all right with you, could I have a moment of your time?
I thought I might perform a sword dance for you to celebrate your birthday.
Sword dances are usually done on stage for a large audience.
But today this dance will be for your eyes only.
Now, right this way. Here's your front row seat!

3 ✔

Happy birthday, (Captain).
What do you say we... slip away from the party for a private dance together? You can hold me close.
It won't be a fierce sword dance but instead a slow calming waltz.
Rather than waste my breath on pretty words, this how I choose to tell you how I feel!
4 ✔

Hmm... Are the decorations too showy, perhaps? It may be a bit much, with the food and the cake and the general excitement...
Oh! (Captain)? We're not done setting up! Stop gawking at once!
Ahem. No, no. This won't do at all. Look at me, getting angry at today's star. I've got everything mixed up.
Hehe. Happy birthday, (Captain)!
We're still busy with preparations for the most marvelous party! Would you mind waiting for just a bit longer?
We have a dance as part of today's program. You will be my partner, won't you?

5 ✔

Happy birthday, (Captain)!
I'll be putting on a stage performance today to celebrate. Here's your invitation.
I kept it a secret from you, but me and the other dancers in the crew have been practicing all along.
It's going to be so much fun!
If you get so excited watching us that you want to join in, you're welcome to do so at any time, (Captain)!
And be sure to grab a seat early. I promise we'll put on a show that'll be near and dear to you for life!
Happy New Year Cutscenes
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Happy New Year! La la la!
Oh, you want to know what I'm doing?
You can't tell? Why, I'm so filled with cheer, I can't help but dance!
Yes, it's true. Hey, are you saying my dance looks silly?
This is my dance to bring in the new year! You don't like it? Well, excuse me...

2 ✔

A top? Is this a new year's tradition where you're from? I spin it like this?
Ooh, how interesting. And look at how straight it stands. What a beautiful spin.
...
Mmm... I can't lost to a toy!
We'll see who has the more beautiful spin, me or that top!
(Captain)? Why are you laughing like that?
You gave me that because you knew I'd do this? I've been had!

3 ✔

Happy, happy New Year!
There's tons of fun to be had at the start of the new year!
Kite flying, paddle games, cards, dice, pin the tail on the donkey... And I just learned how to spin tops!
Maybe I'll even hold a group session for sword dancing sometime!
You're worried about people getting hurt from the swords? W-well... If they simply practice really hard, then it won't be a problem!
I mean, I've heard of kids doing cross-sword puzzles before, so dancing can't be that bad!
Huh? Crossword puzzles have nothing to do with swords?

4 ✔

My... (Captain), you're already up?
There's a delicious smell, you say? Hehe. I've just finished throwing together a warm pot of stew.
You were sleeping so soundly. Poor dear, you must've been exhausted, merry-making well past midnight. So I thought I'd fix you something nourishing.
Hehe. When I was a traveling dancer, I was constantly whipping up meals. I'm quite a good cook, you know?(Captain)And my stews are simply to die for. Helnar used to finish entire pots in a day!
Well, eat up! I've made plenty, so there's no need to rush, all right?

5 ✔

Hear me out, (Captain)! I've made an incredible discovery!
Make clean diagonal cuts across the bamboo, and you have your material for making kadomatsu trees! We could turn this into a New Year's game!
Huh? You think we might run out of space to put them?
Oh, it'll be fine. We can have one in your bedroom, one in the bridge, two in the dining hall, and about five on deck.
We want this to be a gorgeous new year, so going the extra mile to pretty things up shouldn't be a problem!
Well then, (Captain). Take up your sword, and let's slice and dice some bamboo! Ah, what a soothing sound that is!
Valentine's Day Cutscenes
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What? Valentine's Day?
Why, what is that? I don't believe I've ever heard of it...
Oh, I see. Once a year, girls give chocolate to the boys?
I think I understand now. So, I should be giving you some chocolate now, right (Captain)?
Very well. Here you are.
What's that? You want to know why I had some chocolate ready even though I didn't know about Valentine's Day?
Umm... Well...

2 ✔

Today's Valentine's Day it seems.
Last year you told me it's the day girls give chocolates to the boys.
But today I'll give you a dance instead!
Hehe. Only joking.
No need to make that face; same as last year I've made you some chocolates myself.
Hm? Well, yes I did say I didn't know what Valentine's Day was last year, but...
Ahem. Let's not dig up the past. You really should learn to give up.

3 ✔

Happy Valentine's Day!
I'm glad you're always there for me, so I put those feelings into these chocolates I made for you.
I just hope you actually like how they taste...
A-are you trying not to laugh? What's so funny?
Wait! You saw me asking Lyria about your favorite kind of chocolate, didn't you!
Th-that's... That's clearly harassment!

4 ✔

(Captain), happy Valentine's!
I've got some chocolates for you. I wanted to thank you for always being such a darling.
Why, yes. I spruced up the gift box this year.
It's got all the opulence of a jewelry case, hasn't it? It looks like it's simply begging to be opened!
Appearance really is quite important. After all, on stage, your costume is a large part of your performance.
Hehe. Oh, (Captain), I don't mind you just gazing at the box like that.
But I put some effort into the chocolates as well. Do remember to eat them, won't you?

5 ✔

It seems Valentine's Day is upon us. Here, these chocolates are for you.
I'm more honest with my feelings than I used to be? You just love drudging up the past, don't you, (Captain)?
Sigh... I guess we have been together for quite some time now.
I have to say, it's a little embarrassing having you know how careless I can be.
That's just one of my many charms? Please, I don't see that as a compliment!
Anyway, I hope you'll accept these—as thanks for everything you do, as well as an apology for all the mistakes I've made... et cetera, et cetera!
This year's goodies are an absolute masterpiece, if I do say so myself. You won't be disappointed!

Gift
White Chocolate Cake
White Day Cutscenes
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Hello, (Captain). Happy White Day!
What's that? You want to do something nice for me?
Well, I wouldn't normally accept.
But, if you insist...
Oh, I know! (Captain), how about if you dance for me?
It's okay, you don't have to know any fancy moves. Just feel the music and show me your energy.
Hehe. I think I might dance along with you! Let's begin!

2 ✔

Eep! What're you kneeling for! Y-you're not proposing, are you?
Huh? A dance? With me?
Why, it'd be my pleasure!
Ah, could this be in return for my gift a month back?
Hehe. One would expect no less from a gentleman like you.
Yes, of course. Take the lead, my (Captain).

3 ✔

A little something for me? Why, thank you.
Oops, something fell from the package... It looks like an invitation card. "You're invited to a ball."
Hmm... "To be held on the deck of the Grandcypher." And it's supposed to happen today...
Er, huh? It says the only attendees are you and me... Oh! Now I get it!
Haha, this is in return for Valentine's, yeah? Oh, how lovely it'll be to have a dance for just the two of us.
I graciously accept your invitation.
Come. Won't you take my hand?

4 ✔

(Captain), it was lovely of you to hold another dance, for just the two of us.
And there's even a tea party scheduled for after the ball. How marvelous of you!
Hehe. And I must say, you've become quite the splendid dancer.
Well, the two of us do share a twirl every White Day. You would improve, whether you like it or not.
Oh? You would never dislike it? Why, I'm so happy to hear you say that.
Well, then what do you say the two of us have a go at a passionate sword dance next year?

5 ✔

Today's White Day—that special day when the two of us perform a sword dance together!
I've been looking forward to this since yesterday. Watching you improve so much from year to year makes it all worth it.
Now then, what kind of dance shall we do today?
What? You want to have a tea party before we begin?
Oh, that's right. White Day is also a day for giving sweets as a way to say thanks.
Let's start by enjoying the treats you brought with some hot tea, and then we'll move on to the sword dancing!
Thank you for the heartfelt gift, (Captain)!

Trick or Treat Cutscenes
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Happy Halloween!
Well, it seems today is the one day you can cause all the mischief you want!
So, (Captain), are you going to stir up trouble? Or will you let the trouble come to you?
Hehehe... I suppose we'll just have to see!

2 ✔

D-don't look at me like that!
Lecherous!
You were trying to play a trick on me, you say?
Hehe. Well, it is Halloween after all. Go ahead then, I don't mind.
...?
Why are you looking so embarrassed?
N-now you're making me feel embarrassed!

3 ✔

Happy Halloween!
Hehe, my sword dance will be on display for all to see during tonight's parade!
I'll be whirling and twirling atop a parade float in my devilish costume!
I do hope you make it out to watch me, (Captain).
And if you do, certainly feel free to jump in and caper with us!

4 ✔

Dance or treat! If you don't have candy, you'll have to join me for a dance!
What in the world are you doing? Guzzle sweets like that, and you'll choke...
Ah, so you wanted to go for a caper, but you had candy left to give. And now you're trying to get rid of it.
Oh, I'm also simply itching for a twirl!
(Captain), hand over some of those treats! We'll eat them together, then dance till dawn!
Nibble nibble... Munch Munch...

5 ✔

Happy Halloween!
It's time to put Operation Halloween Guerilla Parade into motion!
We're going to parade down the streets with jack-o'-lanterns in hand!
The success of this operation depends largely on you and me, (Captain), since we'll be taking the lead.
Let's put on such an incredible show that everyone will want to join in!

Happy Holidays Cutscenes
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Happy holidays!
What, (Captain)? Do I look like I'm having a good time?
Hehe. Yes, I'm enjoying myself.
After all, on this airship, there is always fun to be found!
Allow me to add my sword dance to the entertainment list!

2 ✔

Happy holidays!
(Captain)... I have something to ask...
There's a special holiday performance tonight with one of my favorite dance troupes. Won't you come with me?
Don't worry, we should be able to make it back to the ship in time for the party.
Hehe. Thank you! I'm so happy! Why, I could dance with joy!
Oh, don't be like that; I won't actually dance with joy.
Probably.

3 ✔

You want me to give the tree a pruning with my sword dance?
I can't really say it'll turn out well though...
But since it's to pretty-up our crown jewel of the holiday season and a direct order from the captain, I'll give it my best shot!
Um, if I pull this off and make the tree look great, there's one favor I want from you.
Could we have a mini-ball around the tree during tonight's party?
If we do, I want you to be my dance partner.
Is that a yes? Yay, thank you!
Now stand back and witness the awe of my sword dance!

4 ✔

(Captain)! O-oh! Look at me, all flustered!
Say, do you remember that performance we went to a few seasons back? By my favorite dance troupe? Yes, that lovely show!
Well, the troupe sent me an invitation! They want me to come not as a guest, but as a dancer!
Oh, it's like a dream come true... To think that my sword dance would be among the jewels adorning this dazzling night!
My! (Captain), you're coming to the show?
I'm so very thrilled! I'll put on such a fiery performance, you won't be able to tear your eyes away.

5 ✔

Season's greetings!
Thanks for coming to my performance again this year.
I'm so lucky to get requests as a dancer for two years in a row! It's like a holiday miracle!
But it wouldn't be much of a holiday if it were all work and no play! Let's head out, (Captain)!
There's so much to do, from the crew party at the restaurant to a stroll through the pretty lit-up streets!
You're not sure if we can get to all of it?
Sure we will. I made the perfect schedule here. As long as we follow this, we'll be fine!
The next item on the schedule is coming up, (Captain)! Let's hurry!

Fate Episodes

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A Shy Dance

A fight breaks out, and a beautiful dancer emerges victorious. The dancer then decides to join the crew in search of a new, less womanizing partner.


(Captain) and crew arrive on an island with a bustling marketplace.
The crew enjoy themselves, moving from one stall to another. But the amiable atmosphere is soon broken by a voice—a voice that sounds rather irate.
Riffraff: Hehehe... Come on, baby. What've you got against me?
Gayne: Enough! There's nothing worse than a man who simply doesn't know when to give up!
Vyrn: Whoa! What's happening? They fighting?
Riffraff: Whad'ya say to me! Here I was trying to be a nice guy... Well, no more o' that!
Vyrn: Whoa! He's taking out his sword!
(Captain), we gotta stop him!
Vyrn: Hey, you! You'd better not lay a fing—
Riffraff: Nnagh!
Ooowch!
Gayne: Haven't had enough? Let me make this clear: You lack the ability to keep up with my swordsmanship.
Gayne: If you wish to become my partner, come back when you're ready to put up a proper fight!
Vyrn: Not bad! She's got some serious skills!
Who is she?
Gayne: What?
Gayne: The better question is, who are you?
And what shameless staring! Some would take that as harassment!
Vyrn: Er... I don't know what you were expecting flashing your sword around like that.
Gayne: Silence! I'm quite done with excuses!
Gayne: Hold on... There's something off about you. Perhaps that man is a friend of yours...
Lyria: Wait just a minute! (Captain)'s not a bad person!
Gayne: Aahh! A g-girl mixed in with all of you!
Gayne: Wh-what... What on earth is going on! Explain yourself!
Vyrn: Right, right. And so some things happened and, uh, (Captain) and Lyria kind of went halfsies on a soul.
Gayne: I see... Shared souls, flying lizards... Quite the fascinating tale...
Gayne: Hm... Perhaps you're not the evil bunch I had thought... Maybe all of you could...
Vyrn: Um, lady... would you mind speaking up...
Gayne: Well, that's that! (Captain)! Lyria! Er... Mr. Lizard...
Gayne: I beg you. My sword is ready! Become my partner!
Lyria: Huh?
Vyrn: What! Hey! I ain't no li—
Gayne: I could not have found a more perfect match! Let us go. We shall climb to the very heights of dance!
Vyrn: Whoa, there! What d'ya mean by partner? And climb what?
Vyrn: Try making some sense! How about you start with your name, lady!
Gayne: ...!
Oh, how rude of me. I may have gotten a bit ahead of myself.
Gayne: I am Gayne, a traveling dancer. I had actually been traveling with a partner of mine. A swordsman...
The dancer Gayne begins to recount a tale. She and her partner had set out on a journey, dreaming of being a household name on every island.
But this partner of hers has quite a serious problem. When it comes to the ladies, he just can't help himself.
One night, he'd been at a tavern and managed to blow every last bit of the money they'd saved up on the local ladies. Once Gayne found out she...
Gayne: So I gave him a beating and threw him out.
Vyrn: Dang... A beating...
Gayne: Best decision of my life! That sword of his was the only thing he had going for him, anyway!
Gayne: Though he was quite the partner. I must give him that...
Gayne: In any event, since then I've been looking for someone to join me in my sword dancing.
Vyrn: Sigh...
So you thought you'd roll out the carpet for us.
Vyrn: Hey, lady. We've got stuff we gotta do too ya know. Right, (Captain)?
  1. We're busy people.
  2. Dancing? Sounds fun.

Choose: We're busy people.
Gayne: Stuff?
Vyrn: Yeah! We're skyfarers trying to collect all the pieces of the Sky Map!

Choose: Dancing? Sounds fun.
Gayne: Really? Then let's begin this instan—
Vyrn: Hey! Were you not listening earlier? Sky. Map. That's what we're after!
Continue 1
Gayne: So you're saying you travel throughout the skies?
Vyrn: Exactly... We're travelers looking for something, just like you.
Gayne: Well, then! (Captain)? Perhaps you'd allow me to come with you and your friends?
Vyrn: Wait a second! What happened to the dancing?
Gayne: I can't do anything of the sort without a partner...
Gayne: So I wonder if a journey throughout the skies might help me find a new one.
Gayne: And should you change your mind, (Captain), I will waste no time taking you for myself! You would be fantastic!
  1. We'd love to have you!
  2. Fine, fine...

Choose: We'd love to have you!
Gayne: Truly? Oh, thank you!

Choose: Fine, fine...
Gayne: ...!
Thank you!

Continue 2
Gayne: Prepare yourself for a lesson in the true beauty of sword dancing!
Continue 3
Lyria: Wow! I can't wait!
Vyrn: (Ya know... I get the feeling only her previous partner has enough patience to deal with her...)
Gayne: What was that?
Vyrn: Huh! Nothin'! Nothin' at all!
And so the crew continue their journey, finding a new friend in a rather passionate sword dancer.
The story of her being reunited with her freewheeling former partner is something for another time.

For Whom the Blade Dances

Upon Gayne's request, the crew stops by a city of the arts to see a performance. But when monsters attack, Gayne draws her sword to stand up to them.


Lyria: Wow... I can't wait, Gayne!
Gayne: Nor can I! I've always wanted to watch them perform live...
Gayne: This is it! The stage of the Azalea Dance Troupe! Let's find the best seats possible quickly!
Vyrn: Oh, brother... How many hours do you think it'll be till it starts?
The crew descends upon a graceful town known for its performing arts.
The crew hears that a performance of a famous dance troupe is to be held in the town.
This excites Gayne and she insists the crew attend, but...
Receptionist: Like I just said... The performance is canceled...
Lyria: What? Oh no...
Gayne: And I'm asking you why that is! We were all looking forward to it!
Receptionist: Please, just trust me! It's for your own good! Run away while you can!
Katalina: Huh? Run away? Why would w—
Lyria: Look, (Captain)! There are monsters over there!
Vyrn: Whoa! There's a lot of them! Why are they just showing up in the middle of town?
Gayne: There's no time for questions! Let's defeat them!

For Whom the Blade Dances: Scene 2

The crew is informed that the monsters were set loose by a wealthy man hell-bent on keeping the performance for his eyes only. Gayne becomes infuriated, and resolves to take down every last monster.


Rackam: Hm... I heard this was a peaceful town, but what's with these monsters? Is that why the performance was canceled?
Receptionist: N-no. That's not it...
Receptionist: Well... To tell you the truth. A very wealthy man has moved to the outskirts of town.
Receptionist: And he has taken a very strong liking to the troupe. He said that he wanted to have the performance all to himself.
Receptionist: Then... he threatened to send monsters unless the performance was canceled everywhere except his manor...
Katalina: What? That's outrageous!
Gayne: He wants to keep it for himself? I won't stand for this!
???: Why, you! Nooo!
Katalina: What was that?
???: Damn it all! My... my precious monsters!
???: You! Are you the one that bullied my beloved pets?
Receptionist: Eeep! It's him! That's the guy!
Greedy Rich Man: How dare y-y-you defy me! My pretty's will tear you apart!
Receptionist: Eek!
Gayne: You will pay for this in blood...
Vyrn: Whoa! Gayne...
Gayne: For trying to keep the performance all to yourself, for ruining all the joy it brings...
Gayne: And for not thinking about the dancers... You. Will. Pay!
Gayne: Let's go, (Captain)! My blade will cut through this heartless greed!

For Whom the Blade Dances: Scene 3

After punishing the greedy man, the crew is rewarded with the best seats to view the performance. Afterwards, Gayne laments not being able to perform, but vows to return to the stage when she finds a suitable partner.


Greedy Rich Man: Waaaah! My precious!
Gayne: Now then... I'll have you pay for trying to keep the stage to yourself.
Greedy Rich Man: Eek! W-waaaah! I'm so sorry! Please forgive me!
Greedy Rich Man: Gasp! Your dress... Miss, are you a dancer? You're so beautiful... Please come to my manor an—
Greedy Rich Man: Ahhh! Urg...
Gayne: You best have learned your lesson and never try anything like this again!
Receptionist: Thank you! Thank you so much! Now the show can go on!
Receptionist: Wait... It's not much of a reward, but would you like to watch the next performance from VIP seats?
Lyria: Yeaaah!
That is how (Captain) and crew come to enjoy the graceful performance of the dance troupe from the best seats in the house.
Lyria: That was a really beautiful dance... I want to be a dancer who twirls like that too!
Here I go!
Lyria: Uh oh!
Ugh... My head is spinning...
Katalina: Haha. Are you all right, Lyria?
Gayne: ...
Vyrn: What's the matter, Gayne? You look like something's bothering you. Let me guess. You wanna go back on stage?
Gayne: No...
Actually... I guess that's a lie. I do want to, just a little bit.
Gayne: But I'm fine. I will return to the stage when I find a proper partner for my sword dance.
Gayne: Either that, or when that fool finds himself and comes back to me.
Gayne: Besides...
Child: Hey! It's the sword lady! Miss!
Child: Thank you! You went and punished the selfish rich man, right? Please come back anytime!
Gayne: Being thanked for fighting isn't half-bad.
The time for the strong and beautiful dancer Gayne to charm the audience on stage will come a little later.
Until that day, her sword will be wielded for the sake of her comrades.

A Tale of Two Dances

During their travels, the crew stops in a town where they find two feuding villages in preparation for a dance-off. Seeing Gayne's beautiful moves, they ask Gayne for help. The conversation quickly escalates, and the entire restaurant erupts into a brawl.


In search of a new sword dance partner, the beautiful Gayne travels the sky with (Captain) and crew.
During their travels, the crew stops in a town one night for a bite to eat.
Rowdy Guy: Heh, heh... Wee! Whoa! Hey, hey!
An intoxicated man tries to entertain his friends at dinner by dancing around wildly.
Annoyed with the man's poor dancing skills, Gayne stands up to halt his foolishness.
Gayne: I can't take this anymore. You there, you need to pay more attention to your core!
Rowdy Guy: Huh? My core?
What the heck are you talkin' about?
Gayne: Like this. Here, I'll show you. Watch closely, now.
Rowdy Guy: Dang, that's somethin'! It's so beautiful I sobered right up.
The men who were rambunctious only moments ago are now completely entranced by Gayne's dancing.
Gayne: Hehehe. Anyone can pull this off. This is what true dancing is all about.
Rowdy Guy: Wow, that was so beautiful! I've never been so impressed in all my life!
Young Man: I've seen all I need! Please, you've gotta dance with me!
Rowdy Guy: What? No way, kid! I got first dibs. You stay outta my way!
Young Man: Why you—
You were staring off into space! You snooze, you lose.
Gayne: Sigh... Not this again. Must they always fight over me...
Gayne: Praising me isn't enough to qualify anyone to be my partner.
Vyrn: Hey Twirlie Girl, I don't think that's what they're after.
Gayne: What? That's not... what they're after?
Gayne: But isn't it? You all want to be my partner, don't you?
Rowdy Guy: Huh? Whaddya mean, your partner? I don't care about that.
Lyria: Well, umm, if that's not what you all are after, then why are you fighting?
Rowdy Guy: You don't know? We want you for the annual harvest dance-off, of course.
Vyrn: What? A dance-off? The heck is that?
Rowdy Guy: Every year, the two villages choose representatives to go head-to-head before the great spirit.
Young Man: The village that wins gets to use the best soil on the island for a whole year.
Mountain Villager: Hey, riversider! Don't go cuttin' to the chase like that! I'm talkin' here!
Riverside Villager: You watch your tongue, mountain troll. While you were off starin' into space, I was setting up our village to win this year too!
Mountain Villager: Hey! You can't talk to me like that. I'll put you in your place!
Riverside Villager: Oh yeah? Bring it on, old man!
As a sign of their ongoing feud, other people from the two villages join the fight and the restaurant erupts into a brawl.
To make matters worse, a group of tipsy, trouble-seeking men decide to wade into the fray as well.
Vyrn: Cut it out, you guys! Settle down!
Lyria: Oh no! We better put a stop to this before someone gets hurt!

A Tale of Two Dances: Scene 2

Gayne decides to help both parties with the dance-off. She begins with the mountaineer who is particularly bad at dancing, but nevertheless Gayne advises him to move freely. This causes her to remember a certain someone.


(Captain) and crew step in to put a stop to the fighting.
The villagers begin to calm down. They realize that they were acting rashly, and so apologize to the crew.
Seeing that the two sides are very passionate about helping their villages, Gayne smiles and proposes a solution to their problem.
Gayne: Hehehe, I understand your dilemma. If it's a dance you want, it's a dance you'll get.
Gayne: I'll teach the both of you my art. After all, if I only taught one party, that wouldn't be fair, now would it?
First the crew and mountaineer make their way to a nearby forest to begin practicing.
Mountain Villager: Sigh... I have no clue how to dance. I only got chosen to compete because of a lousy draw.
Vyrn: Hey, don't go sayin' that now.
Lyria: Vyrn's right! You're about to learn some great moves, so think positive and do your best!
Mountain Villager: Yeah, but I'm not very good at stuff like this, and I don't think I can remember anything too fancy, and... and...
The villager goes on making excuses one after another. He talks himself down until he has no confidence left.
Though Gayne is annoyed with the man's attitude, she encourages him to try anyway.
Gayne: Is that all that scares you? Listen to me: You have nothing to worry about.
Mountain Villager: Really? Nothin'? But I can't do anything right...
Gayne: Well, there are some kinds of dance that require advanced skills.
Gayne: But you won't need to learn anything like that. Just feel the music and dance.
Mountain Villager: Oh... Just feel the music and dance... Wait, but that can't possibly help me improve.
Gayne: Yes, it can. You live in this beautiful place blessed with the riches of the mountains, don't you?
Gayne: If you feel its majesty with all your being, then express those feelings before the great spirit. Would that not please it?
Vyrn: Oh, I get it. So that's why we came all the way out here.
Mountain Villager: Maybe you're right. But all we've really got to be proud of here is our potatoes...
Gayne: But aren't potatoes beautiful? Just think of the potato. Be the potato. Bud, grow, and extend your roots! Burst and sprout forth...
Gayne: All right, now feel the potato deep in your soul and... Hey, why are you just sitting there? Get over here and do it!
Mountain Villager: Uh... Okay! Like this?
Gayne: Yes, like that. That's much better. Keep it up!
Mountain Villager: Hey, this is gettin' fun! Moving around like this is kinda nice. I feel so free!
Though new to dancing, the man soon starts to enjoy himself. Watching him reminds Gayne of someone from a time long ago.
Gayne: Move freely. Just feel the music...
Gayne: Oh no... Why am I thinking of him... Why does my mind enjoy torturing me...
Lyria: Hm? Who do you mean? Your old partner?
Vyrn: It must be! Hey Twirlie Girl, you're thinking of the guy you tossed out a long time ago, right?
Gayne: What? I... I never said it was him!
Lyria: Wow! Vyrn, look! There's a giant potato growing over here!
Gayne: Lyria! Are you even listening to what I'm saying?
Gayne: Wait! That's not a potato! Get away from that immediately!

A Tale of Two Dances: Scene 3

After Gayne teaches the man from the mountain village to dance, he asks her not to help his competitor. She rejects his request in a dignified tone, stating that it would be unfair. The crew then heads to the riverside, where the other man waits.


With some hard work, the man from the mountain village begins to feel the music, learning one of the core elements of dance.
In doing so, he becomes a little more confident, and even begins to look forward to the competition in the days ahead.
Mountain Villager: Thank you so much. After all your help, I think I can finally pull something off!
Gayne: Good. That's all that matters.
Mountain Villager: So, now that that's done, I have a little favor to ask. Can you skip helping that riverside jerk?
Gayne looks slightly taken aback for a moment, but then regains her composure. She responds to the man in a dignified tone of voice.
Gayne: That I cannot do. If I don't help him, too, that would simply be unfair.
Gayne: And if you ended up winning like that, you wouldn't truly be happy, now would you?
The man freezes for an instant, but soon comes to his senses and lets out a chuckle.
Mountain Villager: Hahaha! You're right. I should have expected as much from you, dance master!
And with that, Gayne and crew head to the riverside, where the man from the other village awaits.

Back in Step

Gayne and crew arrive at the river. They meet with the man from the village nearby, but soon find that he is embarrassed about the loach dance he has to perform. When he finally shows the dance to the crew, the Lord of the River suddenly appears.


Gayne and crew come down from the mountain and make their way toward the river.
They go to the riverside village, where the young man chosen from a draw to be a representative awaits his lesson with Gayne.
Riverside Villager: Sigh... This stinks... What am I gonna do?
Gayne: Hm? What seems to be the problem? You look so worried...
Riverside Villager: Crud, I just can't do it! That fish dance is way too embarrassing.
Vyrn: Huh? What are you talkin' about?
Riverside Villager: Ya see, we're fishermen so the only dance we know is the fish dance... Well, more like the loach dance.
Lyria: Loaches? You mean those smooth things in the water?
Riverside Villager: More like slimy things! And that loach dance... I've gotta slide and squiggle all over the place! Like this!
Riverside Villager: Hey, why'd you make me show you! I told you it was embarrassing to do!
Vyrn: You started shaking your keister all by yourself!
Lyria: Hehe, but it sure looked fun!
Gayne: I see. That dance is meant to help you catch loaches, correct?
Riverside Villager: Well, actually... It's not loaches that come when you do that dance.
Vyrn: Wait, what? Whaddya mean, not loaches?
Lyria: Umm... Then what does come?
Riverside Villager: The thing is, if you don't do it just right, it won't come at all.
Riverside Villager: It only appears if you can do the dance well enough for it to feel your plead for help.
Vyrn: Uh... I have a bad feeling about this. Are you talking about the—
Riverside Villager: Yes! The Lord of the River!

Back in Step: Scene 2

When the young man shows embarrassment about his village's loach dance, Gayne teaches him how to stop worrying and instead focus. After overcoming his embarrassment, the man dances magnificently, catching the eye of something dangerous nearby.


Riverside Villager: Huh? I wonder what caught its attention?
Riverside Villager: I mean, I know my dancing is crap, so I wasn't exactly expecting the Lord of the River to come out.
Riverside Villager: Only pros with years of experience can even do that dance right.
Though it remains unclear who or what the Lord was responding to, the crew has warded it off valiantly.
With the danger eliminated, Gayne goes back to teaching the young man how to dance.
Riverside Villager: Like I've been sayin', that dance is just too embarrassing. I don't wanna do it!
The man goes on whining like a child. Seeing his reaction, Gayne tries addressing him in a gentler tone.
Gayne: What does it matter if it's embarrassing?
Riverside Villager: What? It matter plenty... You just don't get how embarrassing it is, do ya?
Gayne: Come now, it's not so bad. Here, watch me do it.
With that, Gayne breaks into a beautiful dance, showing off her majestic form.
Gayne: To be honest... I don't usually... like these moves... or the way... they make me look.
Gayne: But when I'm dancing, I don't have time to worry about things like that.
Gayne: So, if you're bothered by such things when you perform, it could be that you're not focusing enough on your art.
Riverside Villager: ...
Gayne: Hm? Are you listening?
Riverside Villager: ...
Gayne: Stop staring at me like that! It's creepy!
Vyrn: Hehe... I think now he's focusing hard.
Riverside Villager: Oh, sorry. Ahaha... Now I see what you mean about concentration.
Riverside Villager: You know, you're right. That dance is the pride of my village. I shouldn't worry about being embarrassed by it.
Riverside Villager: All right then! Time for you to watch me. I'm gonna give it a shot!
Riverside Villager: Ahahaha! How's this? Watch me squiggle here, and squiggle there, and slide left and right, and every which way!
Vyrn: Wow, now you're slithering like a champ! That's way better than last time.
Lyria: Hehe, that looks like fun! You really look like a loach, too!
Riverside Villager: Yeah, and I wasn't embarrassed or nothin'! It's actually kinda nice, like I'm in touch with my true feelings.
Gayne: In touch... with your true feelings?
The man's earnest words suddenly resound throughout Gayne's heart, taking her by surprise.
However, those same words are soon drowned out by screams.
Riverside Villager: Ahh! Oh dang, it's back! Why does this keep happening?
Monster: Groarr!
Vyrn: I've got it! We're not connecting with the Lord of the River on some spiritual level!
Vyrn: With those dance moves, it just thinks you're a giant, tasty loach!

Back in Step: Scene 3

The day of the dance-off arrives, but the two men are outdone by a young man named Helnar. Long ago, Gayne threw Helnar out because of his womanizing ways, but after reflecting on his mistakes, Helnar asks for her forgiveness. Moved by his words and actions, Gayne forgives Helnar, and the two perform a beautiful sword dance that enchants all who behold it.


The day of the dance-off finally arrives.
Using what they learned from Gayne, the two men from the villages compete fairly, each putting their best foot forward.
But as it turns out, neither of them wins. Another man bursts onto the scene and takes the competition by storm.
???: Haha! How do you like these moves? And check out this bod!
???: I suppose this proves I'm the right man to be your partner, Gayne.
The man dances beautifully, as if the whole sky were his stage. Seeing his graceful moves, Gayne is caught off guard.
Gayne: Helnar... Why are you...
Any version of Helnar is a crew member
Vyrn: Haha, you're late, buddy!
Lyria: Hehe, yeah. Vyrn's right! We've been waiting for a while now.
Gayne: What? What do you mean? Was all of this a trick you conspired against me together?
Helnar: Hold on, now. They didn't do anything wrong. I asked them to help me.
Gayne: I... I don't understand. I already told you we were through. But I suppose after all this, I will listen to what you have to say.
Helnar: ...
Lyria: Helnar, you can do it!
Though seldom nervous, Helnar finds himself tensing up. He takes a deep breath, then walks up to Gayne, looking deep into her eyes.
No version of Helnar in crew
Vyrn: What the—! How did she know his name? She said Helnar, right?
Lyria: Yeah, it sounded like it! Maybe that means he used to be her partner way back when, right?
Though seldom nervous, Helnar finds himself tensing up. He takes a deep breath, then walks up to Gayne, looking deep into her eyes.
Helnar: I'm sorry, Gayne. There's something I've always wanted to tell you, but I've just never had the courage.
Helnar: I treated you so wrong. And now, I would give anything for another chance to be your sword dance partner.
Gayne's expression eases for a moment. But then, a grim look begins to spread across her face.
Helnar sees the look in her eyes, and without a moment's hesitation, he begins to speak again.
Helnar: It's okay. You don't have to say anything. I already know your answer.
Gayne: Well, that's good to hear. It saves me the trouble of having to reject you.
As she begins to turn away, he says something rather unexpected.
Helnar: The mountain man's potato dance... The riversider's fish dance... And you, the sweet little egg, to top it all off.
Gayne: What? Potato? Fish? Egg? I have no idea what you're talking...
In that moment, Gayne suddenly recalls something very important.
Gayne: My favorite salad...
Helnar: Hehe. So you do remember! I used to make that salad for you all the time. It always had your favorite things: potatoes, fish, and eggs.
Gayne: Wait a second. Why am I the egg? What's that suppose to mea—
It all comes as a surprise to Gayne.
To quell the confusion in her mind, Helnar gives Gayne a delicate kiss upon her forehead.
Gayne: H-hey! What do you think you're doing?
Helnar takes a long, loving look at Gayne, who becomes more and more flustered. He then whispers sweetly into her ear.
Helnar: Gayne, you have always been my sweet little egg.
Gayne: What are you saying! You can't just start saying things like that! Who do you think you are!
Helnar: Hehe. Just like your forehead, your dancing is always perfect, without even the tiniest flaw.
Helnar: But I'm not. When I'm reminded of that, I worry. I've always thought I wasn't good enough for you.
As the words disappear into the air, Gayne finally realizes how Helnar feels for the first time.
Gayne: And since you thought you were never good enough for me, you went looking for other women of your level? Is that it?
Helnar: ...
Gayne: What am I going to do with you? All right, this is the first and last time, but I can forgive you...
Helnar: Umm... So... you mean that...
Gayne: I have my flaws, too, you know.
Gayne: I have always been deeply enchanted by the freedom in your dance. To think I didn't realize the pressure I was putting on you...
Gayne: Helnar, now that I finally understand, I apologize too.
Looking into each other's eyes, the two grow closer, and in an instant, they begin to move together in beautiful harmony.
As if fulfilling a long awaited destiny, their two majestic sword dances flow together to become one.
Gayne: Helnar...
Helnar: Gayne...
The audience can only stare in awe at the beauty of their dance. It is as if their moves are swathed in magic.
Seeing their sword dance, the chiefs of the two warring villages smile and come to an agreement.
Mountain Chief: River chief. Beginning this year, let us set aside the competition.
River Chief: Yes, yes. I agree, mountain chief. Let us take turns using the land between us.
The ultimate sword dance stirs not only the hearts of Gayne and Helnar, but all who behold its mysterious power.
And so it was that Gayne found her true partner. May they dance the rest of their days as one.

So Close, Yet So Far

Helnar and Gayne's reunion does not go according to plan, and Gayne is on the point of leaving when monsters appear. The pair perform a dazzling sword dance to defeat the monsters, kindling a light of hope for their partnership.


During their journey, the crew crosses paths with Gayne, a dancer, and Helnar, an itinerant entertainer.
They hope to reunite these former partners, thinking perhaps they'll share another blade dance. At the crucial moment, however, a key ingredient is missing: Helnar himself.
Vyrn: Huh? Where'd that dude get off to? Have you seen him, Katalina?
Katalina: Hmm? Helnar, eh? I know he said something about a harvest festival they were holding in town...
Gayne: Unbelievable. Standing me up to traipse off to a festival? He clearly isn't the least bit sorry for his actions!
Lyria: Well, wait. I mean, Helnar had no idea you'd be here.
Gayne: Hmph! Well, let's go find that chump!
Lyria: Hehe. I just know he'll be surprised to see her.
The crew heads into town to find a harvest festival in full swing, complete with dances to celebrate this year's bounty.
The people clustered around to watch one particular performance seem even livelier than the rest. (Captain) and the others drift over to check it out.
Dancer 1: Wow! Check out those two! Just look at those moves! They're in perfect sync!
Dancer 2: My, my, my... You're quite the agile dancer.
Helnar: Haha, right back at you, gorgeous. I've never had such a perfect partner in my life.
Gayne: Ugh... men. He leaves me alone to go galumphing around with some other woman...
Dancer 1: I. Can't. Even! Dance with me, Helnar!
Dancer 3: You were so dashing! Me next! Pick me!
Helnar: Hehe. Aren't you a sweet bunch of kittens. There's more than enough Helnar to go around, so let's form a nice, orderly line!
Gayne: Goodness... Everyone appears to be enjoying themselves so much! Would the gentleman perhaps condescend to dance with me?
Helnar: Oh, but of course! If you'd kindly just step to the back of the line...
Helnar: Wait, what? G-Gayne?! What in two hills are you doing here?
Vyrn: Yeesh. Helnar has the worst timing.
Gayne: Tee hee. How have you been, Helnar?
Gayne: You've helped me realize something, you know. I realized that I wouldn't want to dance with a hardheaded dandy like you if you were the last man on earth!
Helnar: Wait, wait! This isn't what it looks like! Gayne!
Gayne: We're done here, (Captain)! I should've known better than to think he could change!
Monster: Grrroaaar!
Dancer 1: Aaahhh! M-m-monsters! Monsters in the town!
Gayne: What a ruckus! Well, perfect timing, because I've got some frustrations to work out!
Lyria: Th-this is bad! First they're fighting, and now monsters! We need to do something, (Captain)!
  1. Gayne's going to need some help!
  2. We can't let Helnar get away!

Choose: Gayne's going to need some help!
Helnar: Wait, (Captain)!
Helnar: Could you let me take care of this? I'm begging you...

Choose: We can't let Helnar get away!
Helnar: And sorry, (Captain)... Didn't mean for you to worry about me.
Helnar: It's decision time. Gotta show her how I feel.
Continue 1
Helnar: I'll apologize for what happened. And I'm gonna say it straight out! I wanna travel with her again!
Lyria: Good luck, Helnar!
Vyrn: Attaboy, Helnar! Show her how much you've grown up!
Monster: Grrrr...
Gayne: Psh. You call that dancing? That takes care of the monsters, at least...
Spectator: Aaahh! There were more monsters hiding over there!
Monster: Grrroaaar!
Gayne: Eek!
Monster: Grrrr...
Helnar: My lovely, lovely Gayne. I do hope you aren't hurt?
Gayne: Helnar... What are you doing here?
Helnar: Haha... Who saves a princess in a pinch but her dear prince?
Gayne: Just stop talking, already. Quit being a clown for once in your life.
Helnar: Haha! Still the same Gayne. May I have this dance? Pretty please?
Gayne: Hmph... fine. But this is the last time! You'd better savor it! Helnar
In an instant, the two stood back to back and launched into a blade dance for the ages. Their steps were perfectly timed.
None could look away from their enchanting, liquid grace, and in that instant the monsters ravaging the festival were gone.
Vyrn: Lord have mercy...
Lyria: It's so... so beautiful...
For a single moment, all was silence.
The crowd quickly regained their composure, breaking out in ear-splitting cheers.
Gayne: Well color me impressed! Who knows when you'll hear applause like THAT again...
Helnar: Haha! Aw, shucks! You hear that? I think they're asking us for an encore? How about it?
Gayne: Don't get the wrong idea, mister. Your name is still mud...
Gayne: But you know, when we dance together... There's really no place I'd rather be. So sure. Just this once...
Helnar: Hold it! I'll let you finish, but there's something I need to tell you...
Helnar: I, er... I realize how much I let you down now... You're my partner, Gayne... my only partner. So, uh...
Helnar: Please... could you give me one more chance? We promised each other when we were kids that we'd be world famous. I want to see that happen!
Gayne: Oh, Helnar... me, too...
Mr. Oblivious: Hey! Mr. Helnar! You wanted to party with those dancers, right? Everything's up and running!
Helnar: What?
Helnar: That's strange. I don't believe I've ever seen you before in my life. Sure you don't have the wrong guy?
Mr. Oblivious: What? Surely you're joking? You are Mr. Helnar, aren’t you? The same Mr. Helnar who told me to gather, and I quote, “the finest jewels among dancers”?
Helnar: Okay, okay! Just. Stop. Talking! I’m begging you!
Gayne: ...
Helnar: Gayne... it's not what it sounds like, I swear! I did it before I knew you were here, okay? You gotta believe me... don't you?!
Helnar: Wha?!
Gayne: I think I've heard enough. All right, everyone! Let’s get back to the ship and leave this... man... to his precious jewels.
Vyrn: So much for making up... You all right, Helnar?
Helnar: Urk...
Lyria: H-hey! You alright?! Helnar! (Captain)! Do you think you can carry Helnar? I don't think Gayne is going to wait for us!
Just as it seemed Gayne and Helnar had finally patched things up, a man with an exceptionally poor sense of timing brought it all crashing back down.
But still the journey went on. Perhaps time would heal all wounds. Of course, that's a big perhaps.

Side-scrolling Quotes

JapaneseThis is an official transcription. EnglishThis is an official translation.
あ、あ、あなた！どこを見てますの！？ Wh-where do you think you're looking!
私の剣舞いかがかしら？ Did you like my sword dance?
舞の指導をしてさしあげますわ！ Shall I teach you a dance or two?
あいつ…今ごろどうしてるかしら… What could he be up to right now...
剣の手入れも欠かせませんのよ！ I make sure my sword's always in tip-top condition!
あ、あまり見ないでいただけます？ I-it's embarassingTypo is in the official translation. (Should be "embarrassing.) when you look at me like that...
実力不足ですわね！ You need more practice!
舞も戦いも基本が大事ですわよ！ Be it dance or battle, the basics are everything.
(主人公)なら相棒にしてあげても… I'd gladly partner with you, (Captain).
(主人公)…練習は見ないで下さいます？ (Captain), please don't watch me practice.

References

  1. ↑ Cygames, Inc. (2016). GRANBLUE FANTASY CHRONICLE vol. 02.
  2. ↑ Granblue Fantasy Official Blog Post, 最終上限解放！Sレア「ガイーヌ」について
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