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Happy Birthday Cutscenes
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1	✔	Happy birthday! Tonight everyone's getting ready for the surprise party and... Cough! Cough! Never mind. How 'bout you and I head out and get ourselves a bowl of ramen!
2	✔	A very Happy Birthday to you, Captain! You know, if you have 60 years left to live and eat three times a day, that makes... Only 65,700 more chances to eat ramen! So, always remember to treasure each day and every bowl. You only live once, after all! Too preachy? Haha! Well, what are birthdays for! You didn't think I'd give you an earful and forget about your present did you? Here you go!
3	✔	Ramen's best when it's hot out of the pot, you know! Half-cooked noodles are no good, and over-cooked noodles won't do either. Boiling noodles, like most things in life, counts on timing to get it right. So don't try to rush things. Or take too much time either... Ha-ha, (Captain)! You always seem to be rushin' around over this and that. That's why I saved this tidbit of advice for your birthday!
4	✔	Happy birthday! Ramen truly is fascinating cuisine, don't you think? Even from the most minute of circumstances, the flavors change and transform—you could say that no two bowls are exactly the same. Each and every bowl of ramen is a culinary piece of art—a marriage of noodles and broth. That's why I have to make sure I'm truly ready before facing a bowl of ramen. And just like ramen, there are no two hearts in the sky that are exactly the same. Regardless of who you meet or what you encounter along the way, (Captain)... You're always true to your heart, facing it all head on, just like a ramen bowl. I hope that you'll continue to stay true to your heart during our travels together.
5	✔	Happy birthday, (Captain)! We sure ate a lot of ramen together this year, didn't we? Each and every bowl was unforgettable in its own way. They're all precious memories. Happy occasions, fun activities, and delicious ramen are all the same— Without a healthy mind and body, you can't fully appreciate any of them. So in order to enjoy your ramen, and your life, to the fullest... Make sure to take care of yourself every day, and don't push yourself too hard. And join me for some ramen again too!

Happy New Year Cutscenes
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1	✔	Happy New Year! Now just how many bowls of ramen will I get to eat this year... The anticipation's killing me!
2	✔	Happy New Year, Captain! Listed out your new year resolutions yet? Me? Of course! I have but one! Taste all the ramen I can find! Ah yes, and exercise it all off. Ramen always tastes better when you're in tip-top shape!
3	✔	Happy New Year! Let's make this year a good one! I tell you, there sure are a lot of good cooks in this crew! And the stuff they serve up for New Year's celebrations is really scrumptious! But, you know... Pampering your taste buds like that refines the tongue. That means I'd better choose carefully which type of ramen to start off the new year with. Oh, what a luxurious dilemma!
4	✔	Happy New Year! Here's to another year of travels together. By the way, (Captain). Are you a fan of mochi? Did you know that mochi actually goes quite well on ramen? I thought we'd have some ramen with mochi to ring in the new year. So what do you say, (Captain)? Let's share our first bowls of the year together.
5	✔	Happy New Year, (Captain)! Boy, I sure encountered a lot of outstanding ramen last year. When I think of all the new encounters to come in the next year, I get so excited it feels like my heart's about to burst. What's that? My stomach should be the one bursting? Ahaha! That's a good point, (Captain)! Eating so much delicious ramen that your stomach bursts sounds like living the dream... But if I screw up my health, I won't be able to eat ramen anymore. I'm going to eat in moderation and keep an eye on my condition so I can enjoy ramen forever!

Valentine's Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	Happy Valentine's, Captain! Oh! Chocolates? For me? Well, I'm absolutely flattered! I'll be sure to take care of them... What? Eat them now?
2	✔	You called, Captain? What! Why, this map here leads to a ramen restaurant on a nearby island! You got this just for me? Oh, thank you! Bless your little heart! Let's go right now! Please come along! It'll be my treat! We can save the sweets you gave me for dessert!
3	✔	Well, well! It's this year's map of ramen shops! Huh? All the shops are listed but their ratings are blank... I see! We go around together and rate them ourselves! All right, let's go then! I'm ready when you are! And why don't we share this chocolate on the way to the first shop? Okay?
4	✔	Happy Valentine's Day! I see you've prepared another ramen map and chocolates this year for Valentine's Day... Thank you kindly, (Captain). So! Will we be touring more ramen shops together this year as well? Wait... This one right here—could it be? Aha, I knew it! I've heard the ramen from this shop here on the map actually goes well with chocolate! Since it's Valentine's Day, what do you say we go order a bowl and dip these chocolates in brothy goodness?
5	✔	Huh? What's the apology for, (Captain)? You weren't able to prepare a ramen map this year? No big deal! I know you're busy, so don't worry about it in the slightest! Just the fact that you gave me these chocolates makes me incredibly happy. And besides! While it's fun visiting shops we've researched and building up our expectations... It's exciting trying shops we know nothing about too. That's nice in its own way. And when you have someone to share the excitement with, that makes it even better! So let's have ramen together again sometime, (Captain)!

White Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	Wanna go get some ramen? There's a really good place nearby! Delicious! The flavor explodes in your mouth! I hoped this would make a perfect thank you for all the things you do. And it's White Day, so this one's on me! Go ahead and dig in!
2	✔	Muhuhuhahaha... Viola! Sweets for my sweet (Captain)! Bet you were expecting ramen again, weren't you? Well, I never tire of ramen myself of course. But I've the sense to know that not everyone feels the same. Yes, I can be quite the gentleman sometimes! What? This would be great after a bowl of ramen? Oh, you don't know how happy I am to hear that! Let's go! I know an excellent place around here!
3	✔	Heh-heh-heh... This year's plan is perfect! All right, (Captain), let's go to my favorite ramen shops! I even found a place that serves sweets right at your table! Have all the bowls of ramen or plates of sweets that you want! After all, it's White Day!
4	✔	Happy White Day! Heh-heh... I found quite the peculiar ramen shop this year. They call it "confection ramen." Confection ramen has a sweet broth base and fruits for toppings on the noodles. I thought it'd be my own unique way of getting you something in return for Valentine's Day. I guarantee that you'll love it. Let's go! Nothing quite as thrilling as the discovery of new ramen, right?
5	✔	You're not too cold, are you, (Captain)? You know, I heard this shop was getting pretty popular recently... But I never expected the line to be this long. Sorry for making you tag along. Since it's White Day and all, I just wanted to take you to a first-class shop. Oh, that's true! A nice conversation will help pass the time in an instant. I've got a cold body, an empty stomach, and (Captain) by my side! The ramen today is sure to taste amazing! I hope you feel the same way, (Captain)!
Gift		Ippatsu's Choice

Trick or Treat Cutscenes
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1	✔	Happy Halloween! I want to give trick-or-treaters ramen as a treat... But the ramen shops in these parts are so good I can't pick a flavor, you see! There's salt, soy sauce, and miso broth... But don't forget chicken, sardine, and pork... Oh, how to choose! Mmm-mmm... Ah! Why don't we eat first, then decide?
2	✔	Ah, Captain! Perfect timing! I'm bringing these little trick-or-treaters out for some ramen. You know what they say: all sweets and no ramen makes Jimmy a very dull boy! I might have paraphrased... But the point is that it'll be my treat! How about you, Captain? Care to join us? Is there a catch, you say? Haha! I'll treat you if you don't trick me! How's that?
3	✔	It's a real shame... I wanted to treat the kiddies to some ramen, see... But wouldn't you know it! The line of ramen shops on the island next door are closed today! Ahhh... It's times like these when I wish bowls of ramen were easy to carry around... Not enough magic in the world to make something like that... Ramen for the road...
4	✔	Happy Halloween! Say, (Captain)... Would you be interested in a ramen shop that appears only on Halloween? I hear they only offer two toppings. You can choose "trick" or "treat." I don't know exactly what each choice entails, but I've heard they're quite good! Let's invite some of the children and go have a taste for ourselves, shall we?
5	✔	Hmm... I wanted to give out ramen to the kids as treats... But then they'd have to walk around with a hot bowl, and it'd be terrible if any broth spilled on them. I thought about leaving out the broth, but the bowl would still be a pain to carry. Portable ramen... Hmm... I wonder what the best method is... Actually, this isn't the sort of problem that can be solved right away! For today, I'll treat you to some ramen at a shop nearby! Wait, I'm getting ahead of myself. I haven't heard you say the magic words yet! Go ahead and say it—don't be shy! Trick or treat!

Happy Holidays Cutscenes
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1	✔	Happy holidays! Santa must get mighty cold traveling alone in winter. But it's nothing a warm bowl of ramen couldn't fix!
2	✔	Jolly holly holidays, Captain! Care for a little stroll before ol' Santa drops by? A piping-hot bowl of ramen should be a fine, festive delight on a cold winter day! My treat of course! Take it as my holiday gift to you!
3	✔	I'm telling you, ramen tastes great when the season turns chilly! The longest winter night is the best time to sit down with a few bowls of ramen! So how about it, (Captain)? Let's grab a bite while we wait for Santa! Ha-ha! If he shows up while we're eating... I'll treat him to a bowl of ramen too!
4	✔	'Tis the season! Brr... It sure is cold, though. Looks like it'll snow tonight. There's a ramen cart around here that I've been meaning to try. How about we check it out? They say this one only shows up on the most holy and silent of nights. Oho! So you're interested? All right. I'll lead the way. There's something magical about ramen on a snowy night, don't you think?
5	✔	I'll be making ramen for this year's holiday dinner! My piping hot ramen is sure to warm you up and give you the strength to make it through the winter! That being said, if you eat a big bowl of ramen, you won't have room for anything else. And that'd be a waste, considering the huge spread of delicious food at the feast. So I did a little brainstorming, and I came up with this! I call it... cup ramen! This way, light eaters can have one cup, and heavy eaters can have refills! I hope you'll eat to your stomach's content too, (Captain)!

Fate Episodes

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Ramen for the Soul

A ramen master that once saved Ippatsu now lives in Nalhegrande, and Ippatsu wishes to visit him before the crew leaves the skydom. Ippatsu dons his finest suit for the reunion. However, the ramen master can no longer focus on ramen due to concerns about reaching his peak and the Violet Knight's safety. Ippatsu vows to cheer him up with ramen.

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The familiar outline of the Grandcypher glides through the clouds of the Nalhegrande Skydom.

As the crew deliberate over their next course of action, a shaggy-haired crew member steps in to offer his input.

Ippatsu: Hey, (Captain). Might I trouble you for a few words?

Vyrn: What's up, Ippatsu? Haven't had enough ramen?

Lyria: I'm not surprised. We've been too busy lately to look for any ramen shops.

Lyria: Why don't we put you in charge of dinner tonight, and then you can pick ramen!

Ippatsu: Ah! It would be my honor!

Ippatsu: But I actually had a different topic in mind.

Ippatsu: I heard the news that we'll be leaving Nalhegrande soon.

Ippatsu: Before we go, there's one thing I'd like to do.

1. And what would that be?
2. To see the ramen master, right?

Choose: And what would that be?

Ippatsu: As you know, I joined the crew with the intention of crossing the Grim Basin.

Vyrn: Oh, yeah, now I remember! The guy who got you back on your feet is supposed to be in this skydom, right?

Ippatsu: Well done, Vyrn! It would be a travesty to leave without paying the master a visit!

Go to "Continue 1"

Choose: To see the ramen master, right?

Ippatsu: Oho! You have a mind like a steel trap, (Captain)!

Continue 1

No version of Ippatsu in crew

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This man is a fiend for the simmering delicacy, which is a regional fare that originated on a certain island.

To repay the ramen master that lifted him from a world of hunger as a youth, Ippatsu scoured Phantagrande for top-notch ramen ingredients.

However, when the ramen master moved his shop to another skydom, Ippatsu didn't have the means to follow him.

As he struggled to find a way to cross the Grim Basin, he had a fortuitous encounter with the crew.

Ippatsu: I mean, I've collected some ingredients, but I have no airship capable of getting me to the ramen master's skydom.

Ippatsu: And the Seven Luminary Knights are too busy for me to get in touch with.

Ippatsu: But if I go with you, I might be able to go and see the master personally!

Ippatsu's story resonated with (Captain), and the captain happily welcomed the ramen-crazed man aboard.

Vyrn: Nalhegrande's been such a storm of crazy that we've barely had a chance to catch our breath.

Lyria: You must have been waiting so long to ask us, Ippatsu. We're so sorry.

Vyrn: Then it's obvious what we gotta do next: go see the ramen master!

Ippatsu: You have my eternal thanks!

Ippatsu: I can't believe this is finally happening...

Ippatsu: (Captain)! You're the one who made it all possible!

Lyria: I'm sure the ramen master will be amazed when he sees all the ingredients you've gathered for him!

Ippatsu: As am I!

Ippatsu: (To say this wait has been killing me is an understatement...)

Ippatsu closes his eyes, memories of his ingredient-hunting endeavors flooding into his head.

Ippatsu: A style of noodle invented in Auguste...

Ippatsu: The bones of the gara-gara caught by the crew...

Ippatsu: Each one of those ramen components is packed with memories of our journey.

Ippatsu: Argh, I'm losing my mind here! I have to get that stuff in the master's hands!

Vyrn: Hehe, I'm glad we were able to help. Otherwise we'd never get to see him as happy as a kid in a candy store.

Lyria: What's the ramen master like? Now I can't wait to meet him either!

Ippatsu: I've already figured out how I'm going to introduce you guys!

Ippatsu: Oh, yes! Pulling into town to see the master has been a long time coming!

Lyria: The ramen master's shop should be somewhere in this town, you said?

Ippatsu: Indeed! Onward to deliciousness!

Vyrn: Whoa, slick threads, by the way! I can practically feel your hype!

Ippatsu: Actually, this is the only proper suit I own. Master tailored it for me back in the day.

Ippatsu: "Won't kill ya to look respectable once in a blue moon," he'd say.

Ippatsu: He's right. I can't show up to a reunion looking like a slob!

Lyria: You look great, Ippatsu! Can you imagine what he'll say when he sees you wearing it?

Vyrn: Well, first we gotta find him. Do you know how to get to his shop?

Ippatsu: Not in the slightest! I lost all contact with him after he left Phantagrande.

Vyrn: You gotta be kiddin' me... We'd better start askin' around then.

Ippatsu: Hehehe... I've got a better idea!

Ippatsu: I'll literally sniff out his location. When it comes to ramen, this nose knows!

Ippatsu: Sniff, sniff... Ah, the trail leads this way.

Lyria: Wow! That's our Ippatsu!

Ippatsu: Master's shop can't hide from me! Come on!

Thanks to Ippatsu's impeccable sniffer, the crew eventually arrive in front of a quaint building.

Ippatsu: We're here!

Ippatsu: This has to be it! That emblem on the door is identical to the one on the shop curtains of his old place!

Vyrn: Geez, he actually smelled his way here... Only Ippatsu could pull off a trick like that.

Vyrn: Hm... Is it just me, or is it too quiet around here?

Lyria: I think you're right... I don't see or hear any customers... Is it not open today?

Ippatsu: Or he could be working on a new menu.

Ippatsu: Knowing him, he'd still be tinkering away in the shop even on a day off.

Ippatsu: Let's throw caution to the wind and take a peek inside. Please be here, Master!

Stepping through the sliding door, the crew is confronted by a sad, dimly lit dining area that could benefit from opening any of the tightly shut windows.

Ramen Master: ...

An elderly gent occupies a stool at the counter, his hunched shoulders lurching forward with every sigh he takes.

Ippatsu: Master!

Ramen Master: Sorry, I'm closed for the day—huh?

Ramen Master: Ippatsu! Is that you?

Ramen Master: Ya always knew how to make an entrance. And now here you are, wearin' that suit like a ghost from the past.

Ippatsu: Hehe...

Ramen Master: How'd ya make it over to Nalhegrande?

Ippatsu: Yes, well, it's quite a tale.

Ippatsu: And so, with (Captain)'s help, I was able to conquer the Grim Basin.

Ramen Master: Is that right? That deserves a pat on the back.

Ramen Master: And (Captain). Nice goin', kid. I'm sure ya had your hands full watchin' over this goober.

Ippatsu: True enough, I couldn't have made it here without (Captain).

Ippatsu: Please, Master! I was hoping you'd treat the captain to your ramen...

Ramen Master: Don't force others to pick up your tab.

Ippatsu: An excellent point!

Ippatsu: By the way, how's business?

Ippatsu: You always said losing one day to replenish soup stock is the same as losing one hundred days of productivity...

Ippatsu: By the gods! Don't tell me you're gravely ill!

Ramen Master: I'm not.

Ippatsu: Then what's the problem?

Ramen Master: Fine. Ain't got any reason to hide this from you anyway.

Ramen Master: Ippatsu, you still remember the Violet Knight?

The ramen lover responds with a firm nod.

Ippatsu: How could I forget? He's the one who lured you to this skydom.

Ippatsu: In a way, it's his fault I had to find myself a set of wings to cross the Grim Basin.

Ramen Master: I guess you could call him my boss of sorts. Thing is, he's gone missing as of late.

Lyria: Missing?

Ramen Master: That's right. Ain't a big deal usually. Always knew the man couldn't sit still for two seconds.

Ramen Master: But this time... There's a knot in my gut that I can't untie. My brain's scattered.

Ramen Master: No news tends to mean good news, but right now I can't even focus on ramen.

Ippatsu has never seen the ramen master look so despondent.

Ippatsu: (There's no proof anything happened to the Violet Knight, but the master's intuition can be scary good...)

Ippatsu: (It's no wonder he's in a slump. Still...)

Ippatsu: You're telling me you can't concentrate on ramen? You?

Ramen Master: Heh, I'm as shocked as you are. I gave up everything else for a life of ramen.

Ramen Master: Which is why if I'm bein' honest, it ain't just the Violet Knight I'm worried about.

Ippatsu: What do you mean?

Ramen Master: It's always been there—that nagging voice in the back of my head tellin' me my ramen can't get any better.

Ramen Master: Or it could just be I'm lookin' for an excuse to give up on chasin' that perfect bowl and retire...

Ippatsu: Master!

Ramen Master: Quit yellin'. You're hurtin' my ears.

Ippatsu: Don't you dare try and change the subject!

Ramen Master: And don't you start with me, dammit! Give an old man a break.

Ippatsu: All right, I understand. You're having a rough day.

Ippatsu: Come on, (Captain). Let's pack it in for now.

Vyrn: Sure...

Lyria: Please don't feel too discouraged, mister. We'll be getting out of your hair now.

Ramen Master: I hear ya. Sorry for bein' closed. It ain't right to walk out of a ramen shop with an empty stomach.

Vyrn: Boy... He was really in the dumps.

Lyria: Mm-hm... It'd be nice if the Violet Knight came back right now...

Vyrn: When even the True King says he doesn't know where the guy is, what hope do we have of trackin' him down?

Ippatsu: A problem of this magnitude can't be solved overnight...

Ippatsu: But knowing that the master's pots sit cold and dry is like living in a nightmare!

Ippatsu: I can't bear to see him like this.

(Captain)'s feelings on the matter are mutual.

1. Is there any way we can help?
2. Let's get him back on his feet.

Choose: Is there any way we can help?

Ippatsu: (Captain)!

Ippatsu: I believe there is! And I could use all the help I can get.

Go to "Continue 2"

Choose: Let's get him back on his feet.

Ippatsu: You read my mind, (Captain)!

Continue 2

Ippatsu: There is, in fact, one sure cure for the blues.

Whatever plan Ippatsu is cooking up, he can't wipe the smirk off his face.

The crew's mission to reinvigorate the ramen master has officially begun.

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The Perfect Bowl

The crew enlists the help of Cain, whose knowledge of Nalhegrande will aid Ippatsu in finding the ingredients for his ramen. After the acquisition of high-quality Idelva scallions, the crew is ready to find the next set of ingredients.

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After making it past the Grim Basin, Ippatsu was able to reunite with the ramen master at long last.

Unfortunately the ramen master's depression turned the joyous mood sour. The crew vows to lift his funk.

Vyrn: So what's your brilliant plan to get him smilin' again?

Ippatsu stares at Vyrn as if the answer were self-evident.

Ippatsu: By using ramen, what else!

Ippatsu: Obviously, any old soup and noodle combo won't cut it.

Ippatsu: The only effective ramen is one that caters to his tastes.

Ippatsu: And I will make it happen!

Lyria: Mm-hm. You know all the ins and outs of yummy ramen.

Lyria: If anybody's ramen can cheer him up, it's Ippatsu's!

Vyrn: Sweet. You gonna go out and find the old guy's favorite ingredients right now, Ippatsu?

Ippatsu: Yes! You've got the right idea, Vyrn!

Ippatsu: Would you mind tagging along?

Vyrn: We wouldn't miss it! What do you want us to do?

Ippatsu: Do you happen to know anyone who's familiar with the food in Nalhegrande?

Ippatsu: I'm not exactly from around these parts...

Lyria: We haven't had time to do much food shopping in Nalhegrande either...

Lyria: Hm... It'd be a good idea to find someone who knows a lot about this skydom too and not just its food...

Vyrn: Aha! I know just the guy for the job!

Cain: I see. And that's how I rose to the top of your short list.

The crew seeks the help of a young man named Cain.

He is a general for the former Idelva Kingdom, which has now reformed itself into a republic.

The era of the Idelva Kingdom may be over, but the crew's friendship with Cain certainly isn't.

Vyrn: You know this place like the back of your hand, right? Can you help us?

Cain: Gathering the best ingredients Nalhegrande has to offer in order to make a delicious bowl of ramen, huh... Sounds fun.

Cain: Although I'm not quite sure what ramen is, I'd be delighted to do what I can.

Ippatsu: You, sir, are a lifesaver!

Ippatsu: Imagine that! Working hand-in-hand with a former general of the Idelva Kingdom!

Cain: I'm fairly confident Idelva has the ingredients you need.

Cain: But I should probably ask what exactly goes into a bowl of ramen before shooting my mouth off.

Ippatsu: I'm glad you asked. To prepare the soup stock we'll need the bones of a gara-gara. It's a chicken-like animal.

Ippatsu: Part of the soup base can probably be made with local seasonings.

Ippatsu: As for toppings and garnishes, for starters I'm looking for scallions, eggs, and braised pork.

Cain: Wow... That, uh, sounds like a complicated recipe...

Cain: Well, if Idelva's scallions work for you, I know where to get them!

Cain: Our greens are touted for their sweetness and aroma.

Ippatsu: Those'll do nicely!

Ippatsu: As a garnish, scallions shouldn't overshadow the ramen with too much zip!

Cain: Okay, then let's cross that off the list first. Come on, I'll take you to the fields.

Cain: Here we are.

Cain: Hello? Is anyone there?

Farmer: Why, good day, Cain. What brings you to my patch today?

Cain: This man is interested in buying some scallions. I was wondering if you could spare some before selling them at the market.

Taking his cue from Cain, Ippatsu walks up to the elderly woman and solemnly bows his head.

Ippatsu: Forgive me for making this request on such short notice.

Ippatsu: But I simply must have Idelva's scallions to complete my ramen!

Ippatsu: I can think of no better complementary piece than your crops, with their harmonious interplay of fragrance and zest!

The old lady beams with pride.

Farmer: Golly, thanks for reminding me I made the right choice to become a scallion farmer.

Farmer: I'm not going to turn down a sale. Would you like to try some before you buy?

The farmer picks out a stalk and offers it to Ippatsu.

Ippatsu: Thank you! Oh, the excitement!

Ippatsu: Incredible!

Ippatsu: This stalk, with its lower half as white as snow, delivers a soft yet satisfying crunch.

Ippatsu: It releases a refreshing waft of piquantness and spice that swims through my nostrils.

Ippatsu: Once cut, they shall serve as little green life preservers in a sea of broth for flavor minions to cling onto!

Ippatsu: Yesss! This is the scallion of my dreams!

Ippatsu: Madam! You couldn't find greener thumbs on a green giant!

Farmer: Oh, stop! Keep talking, and I'll be growing tomatoes on my cheeks.

Ippatsu: Idelva scallions, where have you been all my life? Thank you, Cain! Madam!

Vyrn: Good for you, Ippatsu! At the rate we're goin', getting everything'll be a cinch!

Lyria: Uh-huh! Where should we go next?

Ippatsu's enthusiasm for something as common as scallions rubs off on the crew.

Hopefully procuring the next set of ingredients will go equally as smoothly.

The Perfect Bowl: Scene 2

The crew fly to Bestia Island and obtain a rare monster egg thanks to Echidna acting as an intermediary between them and the monster. They collect a large amount of ingredients over the next few days, but Ippatsu is unsure how to best combine them. (Captain) suggests incorporating the ingredients Ippatsu collected in Phantagrande, and the ramen lover begins experimenting with recipes.

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Thanks to Cain's connections, Ippatsu has acquired a fine assortment of Idelva scallions.

Lugging the stalks with both arms, Ippatsu bows to Cain.

Ippatsu: I really appreciate this, Cain.

Ippatsu: The only proper thanks I can give you is a bowl of ramen!

Cain: Just happy to be of service. But ramen isn't only a bowl of soup and chopped scallions, am I right?

Cain runs through the ingredients as previously listed by Ippatsu.

Cain: That reminds me... A palace chef once told me a story about a legendary egg.

Lyria: A legendary egg?

Cain: Yep. According to that chef, a certain type of monster on Bestia Island lays eggs that are rich in flavor and color.

Cain: Now, your average skydweller would get torn to pieces before getting anywhere near an egg.

Cain: Of course, you guys are anything but average.

Vyrn: A type of monster on Bestia... I betcha we could get Echidna to smooth things over for us!

Vyrn: Next stop, Bestia Island!

Echidna: Oh my goodness! What a pleasant surprise to see you all again.

Lyria: Hi, Echidna! It's been so long! How is everyone doing on the island?

Echidna: The monsters are getting along just fine. Now then. I'm guessing there is something you wanted to talk to Mommy about?

Ippatsu's heart skips a beat under the primal beast of motherhood's gentle gaze.

Ippatsu: My name is Ippatsu. I'm just a common man whose love for ramen is simply too great.

Ippatsu: I owe much of my passion for the savory soup to a ramen shop owner, and I wish to repay him with a grand bowl of my own.

Echidna: Mm-hm... I see, I see...

The primal beast is touched by the story of Ippatsu and the ramen master. Ippatsu decides now is the time to make his request.

Ippatsu: Which brings us to why we're here. We heard there's a monster that lays a legendary egg.

Ippatsu: Can I persuade you to open a dialogue with the creature on my behalf?

Ippatsu: Normally I wouldn't want to cause trouble for anyone, but this egg is for my master's sake!

Ippatsu drops his head to implore Echidna, and in doing so, is unable to see the sympathetic smile on her face.

Echidna: Lift your head, child. Your ramen master is lucky to have befriended a boy with such a big heart.

Echidna: Don't worry. Mommy is here to help, and she'll do her best to get you that egg.

Echidna: It may take some convincing, but if I can get your feelings across to the creature, I think they will come around.

Ippatsu: Thank you! I leave the matter in your capable hands!

Bird Monster: ...!

Echidna: This one says they will part ways with an egg if it's to help your master.

Echidna: On one condition: be sure to use it with love.

Ippatsu: You won't have to worry about that! Not a single drop will go to waste!

Ippatsu gingerly accepts the egg from the monster and cradles it like a precious jewel.

Ippatsu: No wonder this egg is so sought after... I'll be happy if it tastes even half as good as it looks!

Vyrn: Woohoo! That makes ingredient number two! Let's keep the hot streak rollin', you guys!

Ippatsu: Yes, the road to ramen is indeed a long and epic one!

After several days of probing many corners of the skydom, Ippatsu barely has any space to sleep in his own room due to the sheer volume of ingredients he's collected.

Lyria: Haha, your room looks like a grocery store!

Vyrn: And you've barely slept a wink from all that collecting.

Vyrn: That should be enough, right? Can't you get started on actually making it now?

Ippatsu stares at his collection and sadly shakes his head.

Ippatsu: No, not yet.

Ippatsu: I have no idea how I'm going to split everything up.

Ippatsu: Identifying what's tasty is easy. Arranging everything into a harmonious composition isn't.

Ippatsu: Can you imagine the audacity of calling a hodgepodge of morsels ramen?

Ippatsu: The master would dump it in the trash after one whiff of that ghastly concoction!

Lyria: Yeah, I've never even seen a lot of these ingredients before...

Vyrn: Do we really have time to experiment though? The old guy's getting more depressed by the day.

Ippatsu: That's another good point. There's no time to play it safe...

(Captain), after thinking for a while, chimes in with an idea.

1. So use ingredients you're familiar with.
2. Remember what got you here.

Choose: So use ingredients you're familiar with.

(Captain) points to the food stacked in one corner of the room.

Lyria: Isn't that the stuff Ippatsu gathered in Phantagrande?

Vyrn: Oh, I get what you're sayin'! Ippatsu's already got hands-on experience with those ingredients anyway.

Vyrn: Mix 'em together with the Nalhegrande stuff, and Ippatsu should find the flavor he's lookin' for.

Lyria: What's even better is that Ippatsu can show the ramen master how much effort he put in!

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Choose: Remember what got you here.

(Captain) points to the food stacked in one corner of the room.

Ippatsu: Those are the ingredients I toiled to collect in Phantagrande...

Vyrn: Ah, that's right! You definitely already know how to use those ingredients!

Vyrn: Cooking's a lot easier when you go with what you know. That way, you can combine 'em with the Nalhegrande stuff.

Lyria: And on top of that, the ramen master will see how much effort you put into making it!

Lyria: Let's show him how far you were willing to go for him!

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Ippatsu: That's a fantastic idea, (Captain)... I'm proud to call you Captain!

Ippatsu is already on his feet and taste-testing each of the ingredients.

Ippatsu: Okay, this sauce pairs nicely with the egg, and I like the tang of these mustard greens...

Ippatsu: If I combine them together with noodles and bamboo shoots...

Ippatsu: Eureka... The ideas are spilling over like an unwatched pot!

Ippatsu: Where's my pen? I need to jot these recipes down before they evaporate!

The ramen lover's hands are a non-stop whirlwind of action, mixing foods together one minute, and then recording the results the next.

This is a man on a mission, and he's having a blast while on it.

The Perfect Bowl: Scene 3

When the ramen master tastes Ippatsu's ramen, he's angered by its shoddy quality, but this reaction was Ippatsu's intent. The fired-up ramen master expertly remakes the ramen using Ippatsu's ingredients, thus regaining his passion for his craft. Later that night, the two work tirelessly to prepare the ramen shop for tomorrow's customers.

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For the past few days, Ippatsu has been touring Nalhegrande in search of things to put in his ramen, and now he's ready to prepare his creation.

The crew arrives at the ramen master's shop carrying select ingredients acquired in this skydom as well as Phantagrande.

Lyria: Hello! It's us!

Ippatsu: Master! I only need a second of your time! Is that okay? Why am I asking? Of course it's okay!

Ramen Master: Grumble... You again. What's with all the bags of food?

Ippatsu: I'm borrowing your kitchen!

Ramen Master: What! You're outta your mind! No greenhorn's gonna sully my kingdom!

Ippatsu: Better me than the whiny baby I'm looking at!

Ippatsu: Shh! Hear that? That's the sound of utensils weeping from neglect!

Ippatsu pushes his way into the kitchen and lays out the bags of food on the counter.

Ippatsu: It's my destiny to make you a bowl of ramen!

Ramen Master: I don't need your pity, ya whippersnapper! Mind your own business!

Ippatsu: Better get that grumpiness out of your system while you still can!

Ramen Master: Tch. If anything happens to my kitchen, I'll wring your scrawny neck!

Ippatsu: Yes, sir! Now please go wait outside!

With that, Ippatsu morphs into cooking mode.

Nearly half a day later, the chef finally reemerges from the kitchen bearing a bowl of ramen.

Ramen Master: What—

Ippatsu: Ah-ah-ah! Not another word until you slurp up this ramen!

Ramen Master: ...

Ramen Master: ...!

The silence in the shop is broken by a loud, dull thud as Ippatsu gets slammed against a wall and slumps to the ground.

Ippatsu: Gwaaah!

Lyria: Oh no, Ippatsu! Are you okay?

Vyrn: Hey, what the heck did ya do that for, old man!

Ramen Master: Is this your idea of a joke, Ippatsu!

Ignoring the crew's protests, the ramen master bends down and grabs Ippatsu by the collar while continuing to rage.

Ramen Master: What a waste of good toppings. And you call this seasoning? It's weaker than a non-alcoholic beer. Why ya chose such thick noodles, I'll never know.

Ramen Master: Are all these hoity-toity fixing's s'posed to impress me? This is amateur hour!

Ramen Master: You don't know squat about ramen!

Vyrn: Wh-whoa! Now you've gone too far!

Vyrn: Ippatsu did this for you, y'know! He was only trying to cheer you up!

Lyria: That's right! He worked really hard to gather all these ingredients!

Ippatsu: Hehe...

Ippatsu: Snort... Hahaha...

Lyria: I-Ippatsu?

Ippatsu: Wahahaha!

Vyrn: Uh, you feelin' all right? Did you knock a screw loose on your way down?

Ippatsu: I wouldn't accept anything less from the master!

(Captain) suddenly realizes that Ippatsu had planned this from the start.

Ippatsu: Hehe... Looks like you figured it out too, (Captain).

Ippatsu: My ramen doesn't have the firepower to knock the master off his feet. I'm not that delusional.

Ippatsu: That man's tongue has been forged on ramen for decades.

Ippatsu: Supposing I somehow served up a delicious bowl, it'd still be missing the essence of a chef's touch.

Ippatsu: But that was the point. My ramen was designed to reignite his flame.

Ippatsu grins at his benefactor.

Ippatsu: No one hates bad ramen more than he does!

Ramen Master: Hmph, don't get cheeky with me.

The ramen master turns away, unable to face the younger man.

Ramen Master: The day you start treatin' me with kid gloves is when I know I've truly gone downhill.

Ramen Master: I hate givin' ya a reason to crow, but you're right.

Ippatsu: Master!

Ramen Master: At least I can still whip up a bowl of ramen that'll shut you up!

The ramen master strides into his domain and preps his tools with a veteran hand.

Ramen Master: ...

Despite the stoicism of his work, the crew catch sight of a single tear hitting the kitchen counter.

Ippatsu: Slurp... Munch... Aaaah!

Ippatsu: Delectable! Your ramen is one for the ages!

Lyria: Nom, nom... Mm! This is so good!

Lyria: I'm afraid of burning my tongue, but I can't stop eating!

Vyrn: Haha! I blinked, and (Captain)'s bowl is already empty.

Ippatsu: The only way to eat the master's ramen is to keep your chopsticks flowing!

Ippatsu: Do not fear the potent yet gentle broth as it exquisitely lassos your tongue!

Ippatsu: Relish the texture and body of the noodles before it glides effortlessly down the waterfall that is your gullet!

Ippatsu: Allow the braised pork to bury your taste buds under an avalanche of savory sweetness.

Ippatsu: And to cap it all off, the scallions and seaweed shall hold you prisoner in Flavortown!

Ramen Master: Shaddup and eat before it gets cold! Why don't ya lick the bowl instead o' lickin' boot!

Ippatsu: Yes, sir!

Ippatsu: Sigh... How I've missed this taste. Were this my final meal, I'd die a happy man!

Ippatsu is unfazed by the berating, and tears of joy stream down his face. The ramen master throws up his hands.

Ramen Master: Hmph. Bah. No one told ya to go round collectin' stupidly expensive ingredients like an idiot.

Ramen Master: Left me no choice but to find 'em a good home in top-notch ramen.

Ippatsu: Yes! I've been waiting to hear you say that! See, that's why I turned the skydoms upside down to gather everything!

Ippatsu: Sob... It's good to have the old master back!

Ramen Master: I said pipe down and eat!

Ippatsu: Yes, sir! Sluuurp!

The shop is once again filled with the sounds of happy diners, at least for the moment.

Later that night, Ippatsu helps the ramen master get ready for tomorrow's opening.

Ramen Master: Why're you still here? Jump into your captain's ship and buzz off already.

Ippatsu: But I just got here! You don't have to worry about me!

Ippatsu: Whether it's cleaning leftover broth residue or shaving bonito flakes, command me and I'll obey!

Ramen Master: Tch... You're more stubborn to get rid of than the grease under the grill.

Ramen Master: It's your fault I can't think about retiring anymore.

Ramen Master: Can't believe I'm sayin' this, but even I ain't heartless enough to ignore the worries of a fellow chef in the ramen trenches.

Ippatsu: What are you talking about, Master?

Ippatsu: Why do you think me and the Violet Knight are drawn to you like a moth to a flame?

Ippatsu: All you need to do is have a piping hot bowl of ramen waiting for him when he gets back.

Ippatsu: The one and only ramen that spellbound his stomach.

Ramen Master: Idiot. Imagine what you could be if ya spent as much time practicin' your craft as ya did talkin'.

Ramen Master: So put your money where your mouth is. We're workin' through the night—you'll be beggin' for death by morning!

Ippatsu: Give me your best shot!

Ippatsu's earnest challenge finally draws a laugh from the ramen master.

The paper lantern that hangs outside the shop glows brightly through the night. Its light will never fade, reflecting the two men's everlasting zeal for ramen.

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Side-scrolling Quotes

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未知なるラーメンを求めいざ行かん！	I need a new flavor of ramen! Show me what you got!
ここらでラーメンタイムと洒落込みませんか？	This feels like a good opportunity to call a ramen time-out!
大将のラーメンはいつも最高ですよ！	Nothing compares to the master's ramen!
アツアツの麺が喉を通る瞬間、最高ですねぇ！	The feeling of hot noodles sliding down your throat can't be beat!
む、なんだかラーメンの香りがするような……	Oh? I think I smell ramen...
ラーメンに相対すると背筋が伸びます	A bowl of ramen always gets me fired up.
肉厚なチャーシューが食べたいですね	I'd kill for a juicy slab of braised pork right about now.
(主人公)さん、ラーメン行きましょう！	(Captain), let's go get some ramen!
食材に使えそうなもんに目を光らせときますね！	I'll be on the lookout for anything that can go into ramen!
(主人公)さんはどんなラーメンがお好きで？	What kind of ramen do you like, (Captain)?