Although she remembers nothing before the Erste Empire took her, this preternaturally powerful girl harbors the potential to alter the fate of the sky. Her demonstrated capabilities include commanding primal beasts and linking her life force to the life force of another.
Happy birthday to you, (Captain)!
We started our adventure on Zinkenstill, but we've been to so many other places since then, haven't we?
There could be all kinds of islands still waiting for us! Not just fun ones, but scary ones and dangerous ones too.
But as long as we're there together, I won't be afraid! Let's continue enjoying our travels together!
Hehe. The crew is really having a blast today.
That's what happens when we celebrate your birthday...
It's strange... Celebrating a day meant for you brings me happiness.
A day that is special for you is even more special for me...
I feel like our hearts are connected...
(Captain), I wish you a really happy birthday.
Let's see even more of the skies together!
It's been a whole year since your last birthday...
Happy birthday, (Captain)!
A lot has happened this past year.
And with you by my side, it's been so much fun!
I guess that's why it feels like it went by so quickly.
I can't wait to see what the next year of our journey will bring!
Happy birthday, (Captain)! This is the fifth time we've celebrated your birthday together, isn't it?
A lot of time has passed since we first met, but it feels like just yesterday.
Has it really been five years already? I find myself wondering sometimes, but that's what my journal says.
Do you think when we reach the Island of the Astrals, it'll feel like our journey went by in the blink of an eye too?
Aw... In that case, I'd rather our journey never end!
(Captain), let's keep traveling like this for ten... no, a hundred more years!
A hundred years is impossible? That's not true! You're amazing enough to pull it off somehow!
(Captain)! Happy birthday!
I woke up early to prepare a special surprise for you.
Some of the talented bakers in the crew taught me how to make a cake, so I baked one for your birthday!
But before we go to where everyone's waiting...
I wrote you a letter.
I really wanted to give you this today more than anything else...
P-please don't read it now!
Maybe save it for later when you're alone?
It would be too embarrassing to watch you read it since my feelings are written inside...
I just wanted to let you know that I'm really glad I was able to meet you. You make me and so many others happy.
I hope we can all celebrate your birthday next year too, and the year after that, and the year after that one...
Maybe we can even spend a little time alone together like this again. I'd really like that.
Now if I just stick this here... and then put this here... Choose: What're you up to?
Eek! (Captain)!
O-oh no! Sorry, would you mind facing that way real quick? Just for a sec!
Phew. Okay, you can turn back around now! Sorry for springing that on you all of a sudden...
Um... So anyway!
Happy birthday, (Captain)!
This is my present to you! I guess you probably caught a glimpse of it already though...
It's an album full of memories from our journey so far!
I put postcards, stamps, pressed flowers, and whatnot from all the islands we've visited into a book.
Oh! Save the last page for when you're alone, okay?
Because, well... it'd be a little embarrassing having you read it in front of me...
Say, do you remember the place on the first page?
Hehe, that's right! It's the forest of Zinkenstill, where we first met!
That's where our long journey began. Since then, our travels have taken us far and wide.
I wonder how long our adventure will go on? We have no way of knowing what the future has in store for us...
But as long as I'm with you, I feel like I can travel forever, no matter what may happen!
(Captain)... Thank you for setting out on this journey with me.
As long as our adventure continues... Actually, even if it comes to an end...
I hope we can make lots more memories together.
The sky's so pretty and blue. It's the perfect weather for a picnic!
Thanks for being willing to indulge me today.
I wanted to spend some quality time with just the two of us on your special day.
I'm a bit late in saying this, but happy birthday!
And this is probably a little strange for a birthday present, but... here.
It's a homemade picnic lunch! I arranged the ingredients to make a portrait of you!
This dish looks familiar, doesn't it? And this one over here?
That's because they're all foods we've eaten or cooked together on our journey so far!
In other words, this lunch is packed full of eight years' worth of memories! I hope you enjoy it! Returning Lyria's beaming smile, (Captain) takes out another lunch box.
Oh! You brought me a lunch too!
I wonder what's inside? Ooh, I can't wait to see...
Is this... me?
Thank you! Ehehe, this is kind of embarrassing.
Great minds think alike, huh? It's really nice how we both had the other in mind!
Um, actually... is it okay if I put the lunches next to each other before we dig in?
There we go! Now we're smiling side by side!
Let's keep smiling and laughing just like this for the whole rest of our journey!
(Captain)! What do you think? Isn't this flower field beautiful?
It's so big, and there are so many different flowers blooming here! Lyria has invited the captain to slip away from the ship with her. They find themselves at a large flower field in the corner of the island they're stopping at.
Oh, look! Isn't this tiny flower so cute?
And the shape of the petals on those light pink ones over there is so pretty... I can't stop looking at them. Lyria's expression is full of happiness, without a shred of darkness that would hint at the unfortunate fate she suffers from. Now, she is only a young and innocent girl with a genuine smile. Seeing this, in turn, brings a smile to (Captain)'s face.
Hm? What's the matter, (Captain)? (Captain) assures the puzzled Lyria that it's nothing. Lyria's lips curl up once more before she shifts her gaze to the flowers blooming at her feet.
Oh, these flowers!
I'm trying to remember what these flowers mean... Hehe, I actually read about this before!
Each type of flower has their own special meaning and sentiments.
So I started thinking about which flower would suit you the most, (Captain).
From the day I met you, you've been the most dependable and kindest person.
You've overcome so much together with everyone in the crew.
Through the painful and difficult times, you never gave up even once...
And even when you were hurt, somehow you found the courage to stand up.
You always gave it your best in order to save and protect the people around you...
And you've always protected me too.
That's how I've come to know your strengths, your kindness, and your courage, (Captain).
Seeing all of that makes me so happy. Hehe... It's even bringing tears to my eyes. I'm really happy. And most of all...
I want to tell you, thank you.
And as a token of all the gratitude I have for you, I'd like you to take this!
Happy birthday, (Captain)! Lyria hands over a pendant with a flower embedded into it.
It's a talisman I made by pressing a flower that blooms in the season you were born in.
I thought about the meaning of the flower as well, and decided on this one. I did my best making it! Hehe.
What... do you think? Choose: Thanks, I love it!
Hehe... I'm happy you like it. In that moment, Lyria is nothing more than an ordinary girl with a kind smile on her face. Still, the fate of the skies and the destinies of the stars are merciless, bound to continue closing in on this innocent girl. Knowing this, (Captain) swears to always protect Lyria no matter what happens. Strength fills (Captain)'s heart as the captain vows to keep the skies a safe place, where the flowers in front of them can continue to bloom forever and ever.
Happy New Year! Our journey was pretty tough last year, but I had lots of fun too! I wonder what this year will bring... Maybe new places to go... Or new friends to meet! It's all so exciting!
Happy New Year, (Captain)!
Hehe! Just thinking about another year's beginning makes me so excited!
I'm so happy I get to spend another year with you!
(Captain), I hope this year is just as amazing as the last was!
Happy New Year.
Ahahaha! For the first morning of the new year, I overslept just a little bit...
But spending down time with everyone like this is also fun.
Spending time with you, (Captain), in busy times or relaxing times is always something that I love!
Let's make this year the best year possible for everyone!
Look, there it is! It's the first sunrise of the new year, (Captain)! How beautiful... It was worth slipping out after everyone fell asleep and waiting all this time. Hehe. It was a long wait, but I didn't mind at all. I'm glad we got to talk a lot. And Katalina's always telling me not to stay up late, so that somehow made it extra exciting. Oh... Don't tell Katalina I stayed up to watch the sunrise, okay? It'll be our little secret.
Ehehe... I wrapped these all nicely!
So, um... I... I figured out who I want to give my first chocolate to...
I want you to have it, (Captain). I want you to have the first chocolate.
So... Here you go! Please let me know what you think of it!
Well... I made you some chocolate this year too... But... I feel just as anxious as last year when I gave you a gift. My heart is pounding, but it feels warm and exciting at the same time... It's like I'm so happy that I just can't sit still... or something like that! I hope you'll accept my gift again this year. And be sure to tell me what you think of the flavor!
Heavy breathing... Heavy breathing...
Here we go!
(Captain)! Please accept my Valentine's chocolate!
I know it tastes better than what I made last year, so go ahead and eat up.
Hehe... I'm just happy I got to show my appreciation with a present this year too.
Ehehe... Even though this happens every year, I still get nervous...
I made chocolates for you.
Would you like one?
My heart is pounding so fast...
I'll make more tasty chocolate next year too!
Here, these Valentine's Day chocolates are for you, (Captain)! I hope you enjoy them! Ehehe... They're handmade, of course. I poured my heart into them again this year. I always look forward to Valentine's Day. I spend a lot of time thinking about what to give you. I hope you'll enjoy my chocolates next year too... and every year after that. Ehehe.
What's this?
A present?
White Day?
Oh! It's a gift in return for Valentine's Day, right? Thank you, (Captain)!
Whether you give a gift or receive one, Valentine's Day and White Day are great for showing others how much you care.
And I love your gift! But that's probably because it's coming from you, (Captain).
Oh! I guess I just realized how much I care!
Um... is that a present?
Oh! As thanks for the Valentine's Day gift! Thank you so much!
I'm so glad! Maybe it's because it's from you, (Captain)...
Is it all right... if I accept this gift as a token of your feelings, (Captain)?
Thank you! I hope you're looking forward to my gift to you next year!
I-is this for me?
Oh! Today is White Day!
I can't believe I'm getting more presents from you this year too, (Captain).
I'm so, so happy!
Hehe! Thank you!
Wow... You have a present for me?
Thank you! I'm always happy to receive presents from you, (Captain)!
I know that eating snacks with everyone makes them taste better, but...
But when I get something from you, I want to have it all to myself.
Is it bad that I want to have you all to myself too?
Hehe... Your White Day gift is delicious as always. Thank you, (Captain).
I really admire whoever came up with the idea of Valentine's Day and White Day.
Just knowing they're special days meant for telling your loved ones how you feel gives me a burst of courage.
It's so fun and exciting looking forward to the day when you can give gifts or receive them...
Hehe... I'm a little emotional right now, so I guess I started rambling.
Um...
Thank you, (Captain). I'm very happy.
For Halloween this year, we all made pumpkin candy together! After all, Halloween isn't just about getting candy! Giving candy to little kids is part of the fun too! That pumpkin candy really turned out great. Let's go have some over there!
(Captain), trick or treat!
Hehe! Those are the magic words of Halloween.
So will you give me some candy?
Hm? You don't have any more? So then I guess I'll have to play a trick...
Umm... What should I...
Mmm... What does "play a trick" mean?
Trick or treat!
I learned all about pranking from the crew this year!
And I practiced really hard! Here goes... Boo!
Scary, right?
So I'm ready to roll!
So what'll it be, (Captain)? Do you have candy for me? Or do I get to prank you?
Oh, (Captain)! Trick— Choose: Trick or treat! Huh? B-but I was going to say it first! Oh no, what do I do now? I don't have any candy... Th-that means I get a trick? Um, well... as long it's not anything scary, okay? Sensing Lyria's apprehension, (Captain) hesitates. Choose: ... ... Choose: ... ... After a long pause, the captain finally holds out some candy. Huh? What? You want me to eat that candy with you? Hehe, okay! Let's enjoy it together!
Say... do you think I've been really good this whole year?
I wonder if Santa will come by and visit us again...
Ooh... I'm so anxious tonight, I don't think I'll get a wink of sleep!
(Captain), happy holidays!
I wonder if it will snow. I would love that so much.
Oh, but wait! If it snowed, then Santa would have such a tough time...
Hmm... I know!
How about we prepare something that will warm Santa up?
This needs... pepper, salt, and butter... and then...
Gasp! (Captain)! Are you here to buy some things too?
Actually, I'm out collecting the things we need to prepare the meal for tonight!
I'd like to try my hand at a full-course meal...
It's almost like preparing a small little festival for everyone to enjoy. I'm very excited.
Since it's so cold out, I'm thinking of making something very warm for Santa Claus!
I'll put my everything into making the best meal I can! You just sit back and enjoy, (Captain)!
Chicky with an empty belly... I'll stuff it full of yummy veggies... While (Captain) mans the fryer, Lyria happily works on stuffing a chicken. Ehehe... Sorry, (Captain). Cooking with you is so fun I started singing absentmindedly. All that's left now is to put the chicken in the oven! How are your fries doing? (Captain) lifts the basket out of the oil to see that the fries are a perfect golden brown. But the captain tries one just to make sure. Hey, no fair! I want to help taste-test too! Here, pop one in my mouth, okay? Ahh... I haven't washed my hands after touching the chicken, so I can't take one myself! Come on, stop teasing me! Munch, munch... Hehe, they're delicious right out of the fryer. You're a frying genius!
Lyria's Chocolate