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Official Profile

Background

Events

Trivia

  • Manamel wields Vegalta from the Vintage Weapon series.

Etymology

Special Cutscenes

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Happy Birthday Cutscenes
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Happy b-day, (Captain).
I can't believe I'm actually celebrating your birthday, seeing how I usually don't care about other people.
Come over here.
Manamel suddenly reaches out and pulls (Captain) into a hug.
I can only do what my sister-boo always did for me.
Happy birthday. You were great this year.
I hope we can celebrate your special day together again next year.

2

(Captain). Happy birthday.
Manamel approaches (Captain) timidly and gently wraps her arms around the captain.
My sister-boo used to do this for me. I only know how to celebrate these kinds of occasions like this.
Oh yeah! I've got a homemade birthday cake for you—Vega baked it, of course!
I made sure it's in a flavor you like, so let's eat it together!
Huh? If we want to eat, I have to let go first?
I don't want to. The cake... can wait a bit longer.

Happy New Year Cutscenes
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When Manamel doesn't show up on time on the day of their visit to the shrine, (Captain) drops by her room.
Wait, I'm not at my super cutest yet! I'm almost done!
Manamel is sitting in front of the mirror, touching up her makeup.
Choose: How close to done is "almost"?
Almost is almost.
Vega, I need a bit more blush. It's cold today, so I need more color on my cheeks.
Oh em geeee.
Choose: Still gonna be a while?
I'm really almost done! Just need to balance out my eyebrows a little more...
Another dust of blush, Vega.
Choose: I thought it was just the eyebrows...
I can't help it. I wanted to fix my blush too.
Seeing how it is impossible to argue, (Captain) continues waiting patiently for Manamel to finish.

2

Oh em gee! I got like, the worst fortune ever!
Sigh... I was totally expecting this year to be the best, but my fortune ended up being a flop.
Choose: I pulled a really good fortune. Let's trade.
Wha! Are you sure?
Hehe. You got the best luck... Wow!
Why're you smiling at me like that, (Captain)? Can't a girl get excited sometimes?
Choose: I'm just pleasantly surprised.
Hmph. I have times when I go back to being a kid too, you know.
Stop that. Don't look like you actually knew.
This year, I'm going to show you that there's a lot more charm to me than you'd ever imagined.

Valentine's Day Cutscenes
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Happy Valentine's, (Captain).
Here. It's a special Manamel chocolate cake.
It took quite some effort and I'm pretty proud of it, so make sure to savor it, okay?
Vega bought all the ingredients. Then Vega went all out making it, and packaged it in a way that only Vega can pull off.
My job was to taste test it, and then give it to you when everything's all done.
Well, now that I've finished my very important task, I'm gonna go take a break in my room. Let me know how you like it later.

2

Manamel: Happy Valentine's, (Captain)!
I've got a present for you—another special Manamel chocolate cake!
You're asking if Vega made everything again this year? Gosh, you can be so rude sometimes!
I'll have you know that this year, I wrapped it up myself!
I mean, Vega got the tools and materials, but I did the bulk of the work for the wrapping, okay?
Now's your cue to give me a few headpats.
Vegalta: ...
Vegalta pokes (Captain) in the side, as if to prompt the captain to give Manamel a pat.
With a reluctant smile, (Captain) reaches out to pat Manamel gently on the head.
Manamel: Hehe! I guess I wouldn't mind giving this another shot next year!

Gift
White Chocolate Cake
White Day Cutscenes
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(Captain) visits Manamel's room to present her with a return gift for White Day, only to find the door locked.
Choose: Can I come in, Manamel?
Vegalta: ...
At (Captain)'s voice, Vegalta slides out from under the door.
Manamel: Did you have something to talk about?
Choose: I have a White Day gift for you.
I saw, you know. You gave a lot of other people White Day gifts too.
I can't believe you actually gave out things to people other than me, oh em gee.
Whatever. I don't feel like opening the door.
When Manamel refuses to let the captain in, (Captain) has no choice but to retreat.
The captain leaves the wrapped present in front of the door and shuffles away from Manamel's room.
The next morning, (Captain) wakes up to find a single letter from Manamel left on the bedside table.
Choose: Oh no! Did she quit the crew?
"The sweets were delicious. Thanks.
From, Manamel"
Reading Manamel's cute writing on the paper, (Captain) breathes a sigh of relief.

2

Oh, (Captain).
...
Despite sensing that Manamel might not be in the best mood today, (Captain) hands her some treats in return for Valentine's.
Thanks.
You're... going around to different people and giving them gifts too, right?
What a busy day for a popular person like, you.
Hmph.
Manamel turns her face away. The captain is silent for a while, lost on what to do.
...
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to talk like that.
I was just feeling kind of gloomy... but it's not your fault at all.
Sigh... I should work harder so you'll give me more attention.
Thanks for the treats. Really. I'll eat them in my room.

Trick or Treat Cutscenes
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(Captain) steps out into the hallway, only to find Manamel lying in wait. Without a word, she marches right behind the captain.
...
Manamel trails after (Captain) as the captain heads for the Halloween party.
Choose: What's the matter?
I'm stalking you.
I heard today's a good day for tricks, so I'm playing one on you.
(Captain) explains to Manamel that Halloween is not necessarily a day on which stalking someone becomes acceptable.
Oh? I thought anything was supposed to be okay on this day.
Well, I'm still gonna follow you though.
Choose: But why!
'Cause I want to.
(Captain) finally gives up and continues walking down the festive street, feeling Manamel's gaze all the while.

2

On Halloween morning, (Captain) knocks on the door to Manamel's room, hoping to go on a walk around town together.
Manamel's Voice: It that you, (Captain)? Sorry, I'm doing my Halloween makeup and it's taking longer than I thought...
I'll be ready in just a bit! You can go on ahead first!
Noon passes, and (Captain) goes to knock on Manamel's door again, thinking to ask if she wants to eat together.
Sorry! I can't stop in the middle of this!
You can eat first!
In the evening, (Captain) goes back again to invite Manamel to the Halloween party.
It just wasn't working out, so I took off all my makeup and started from scratch!
Ergh...
Choose: Do you need help?
Manamel: Why're you even asking? Of course not! Don't come in!
When the party is coming to a close, (Captain) visits Manamel's room one more time to see how she is doing.
Vegalta: ...
Vegalta slips out through the crack of the door and floats in front of the captain as if to say, "It's probably a no-go today."
(Captain) chuckles before returning to the party venue, accepting the fact that Manamel won't be showing herself today after all.

Happy Holidays Cutscenes
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When (Captain) notices that Manamel is not at the winter celebration, the captain goes to find her in her room.
Sis!
Oh... It's you. Of course it is.
Manamel is sitting quietly at the edge of the sofa in her vividly decorated room.
When I was small... On this holy night, I'd wait for my sister-boo to come home just like this.
I'd leave a small tree on the table, and decorate the walls nicely...
Then I'd wait like this, every single year... and I still do.
Hoping that my sister-boo will come back, just like before...
Choose: Can I sit beside you?
Huh?
Without waiting for an answer, (Captain) plops down next to Manamel on the sofa.
That's my sister-boo's spot.
Choose: Can I have it for today?
...
Without a word, Manamel resignedly leans closer to (Captain).

2

(Captain)? You have a present for me?
I have to admit, it's like, super hard to think of what to get for me.
I buy what I want right away, and I only use what I like. Are you sure you still want to give me something?
(Captain) nods and hands Manamel her gift. Manamel looks inside the package hesitantly.
Oh, wow! These are the limited edition cosmetics I wanted to get this summer but couldn't get my hands on!
Oh my gosh, seriously? I'm so happy!
Oh... So you remembered how I said I couldn't buy the cosmetics because I got the release date wrong?
Wasn't it hard to get these? Thank you so much, (Captain)!
You know... I said it's super hard to get me something, but the truth is... I would've been happy with anything you got me.
The last time someone ever got me something was when my sister-boo played Santa and gave me a present.
I can't really recall what she got me at the time, but I remember being so happy.
So... I guess what makes me happy about a present are the feelings behind it.
I'm never going to forget this moment for the rest of my life.

Fate Episodes

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Say Hello to Manamel

During their job to exterminate monsters, (Captain) and company meet Manamel, a girl fixated on being cute who is on a search for her long-lost sister. When her extremely capable dagger, Vegalta, suddenly stops moving, Manamel finds herself helpless without her trusty aide. The crew invite Manamel to travel with them until Vegalta recovers.



One day, (Captain) and the crew receive a request to exterminate monsters from a forest.
The client asks them to find and work with a certain fencer who is already on their way to the forest.
Lyria: We've been walking through the forest for a while, but there's still no sign of the fencer...
Vyrn: What should we do, (Captain)? We're gettin' pretty close to where the monsters are.
(Captain) looks thoughtfully at the dense thicket around them when, suddenly, the crew hears a voice.
Woman's Cry: Oh em geeee!
Lyria: ...! The voice came from over there!
Vyrn: Is someone gettin' attacked by a monster? We gotta go help 'em!
Young Woman: Rrgh...
Vyrn: Hey, you okay?
Young Woman: Of course I'm not. There's mud all over my clothes!
Vyrn: Huh?
Young Woman: Oh no... Do you think some cleansing oil will get it off?
The Erune looks tearfully at the dirtied hem of her dress.
Lyria: Cleansing oil? Like, the kind you use to remove makeup? I'm not sure that will work...
Vyrn: You lost me, but at least there aren't any monsters botherin' ya. Glad everything's okay!
Young Woman: Everything is not okay! This is so not cute!
Young Woman: Oh em gee... My sister-boo better not see me like this.
Despite the girl's cries, the crew breathes a sigh of relief, glad to see the stranger safe.
Monsters: Groooar!
Vyrn: Wha!
Suddenly, monsters leap at them from the trees above.
In the blink of an eye, the captain's sword is out and at the ready—but the number of monsters is overwhelming.
Young Woman: Vega.
Dagger: ...
In response to the girl's call, a dagger gently floats up, hovering in midair.
Before the crew can react, all the monsters fall to the ground unconscious.
Vyrn: Wh-what the! Did the dagger just fly up by itself?
Young Woman: Vega moves on its own a lot, so try not to get in its way.
Young Woman: Wait a minute... Is that a twig stuck in my hair?
Vyrn: You serious? We ain't got time for that!
Dagger: ...
Lyria: Wow! It really does move by itself!
Astonished, (Captain) fights alongside the floating dagger, dodging between its swings.
After the monsters have all been knocked out, the crew turns back to the mysterious young lady.
Vyrn: Whew, thanks for saving us back there!
Young Woman: No prob. I'm here for a job anyway—supposed to take care of some monsters.
Lyria: Oh! Could it be that you're the fencer we're looking for?
Young Woman: Uh, what? Are you trying to scout me or something? That's so sus.
Vyrn: We're not scouting anyone! We came 'cause we were asked to for a job.
(Captain) and company explain that they are skyfarers who were asked to work with a fencer in the area.
Young Woman: Oh? But I told them that I like to fly solo...
Manamel: Well, whatever. My name's Manamel. I'm traveling on my own.
Vyrn: Nice to meetcha, Manamel!
Manamel: You don't really have to go out of your way to remember my name. It's not like I'm gonna see you again after this.
Manamel whips out a small mirror and looks into it, distracted.
Manamel: Oh em gee... My makeup's starting to come off.
Manamel: Vega.
Dagger: ...
The dagger rummages through the girl's pouch, hooks an item with its blade, and extends it toward Manamel.
Vyrn: Whoa, your dagger does that too? That's crazy!
Vyrn: What do ya need to fix your makeup for though? We're in the middle of a forest...
Manamel: Are you kidding? What if my sister-boo sees me when I'm not looking my super cutest?
Lyria: Sister... boo?
Manamel: Yep. My goddess!
Manamel: She's like the most beautiful, kindest, strongest older sister ever!
Manamel: We got separated, and now it's pretty much my point in life to find her again.
Lyria: I see! So you're on a journey to find your sister.
Manamel: That's right. And I could literally bump into her, like, anywhere, right?
Manamel: So I gotta look my super cutest at all time, in case I happen to run into her when I least expect it.
Manamel says this firmly, then smiles at her reflection in the mirror, satisfied with her looks.
Manamel: Perfecto. I look great, and I managed to hide the stain on my clothes with powder and sheer willpower.
Manamel: Hehe, my sister-boo's gonna love me so much, she won't be able to stop patting me on the head.
Once Manamel finishes touching up her face, she and the crew head for the town where their client is waiting for them.
Dagger: ...
As they walk through the forest, Manamel's dagger drifts ahead of them, flicking away the pebbles and stray branches in their path.
Lyria: Wow, now we don't have to worry about tripping!
Manamel: Uh-huh...
Manamel: Wait a sec! You're skyfarers, right? Do you, like, happen to know my sister-boo?
Vyrn: Hmm. I mean, we've run into a lotta people while travelin', so it's possible that we've met her before.
Manamel tells the crew her sister's name, eyes sparkling with anticipation. However, the crew has no recollection of having ever met anyone with the name.
Lyria: What is your sister like? Maybe a hint or two will help us remember something.
Manamel: Let's see... I don't really remember what she looks like to be honest.
Manamel: We got separated when I was pretty young. I've got, like, a million amazing stories to tell about her though.
Manamel: I mean, she's kinda like me. An Erune, born in...
But even the name of their hometown doesn't ring a bell for the crew.
Manamel: Oh, okay... Well, I guess that's only to be expected...
Manamel: But I'm not gonna give up. I refuse to believe that I live in a world where we won't be able to meet ever again!
Seeing Manamel's determined expression, the crew look at one another.
Vyrn: Hey, Manamel. Isn't it hard lookin' for your sister all by yourself?
  1. Would you like to come with us?

Choose: Would you like to come with us?
(Captain) invites Manamel to join them on their journey as she continues looking for her older sister.
Manamel: No thanks, I'm good. The way I fight makes it kinda dangerous to have other people with me. And besides, I'm only interested in my sister-boo.
Lyria: B-but...
Manamel: Don't worry, I can take care of myself.
Dagger: ...
Just then, Manamel's dagger drops to the ground without warning.
Manamel: Huh?
Vyrn: What's wrong with it? Did it run outta magic?
Manamel: No! Vega—I mean, Vegalta doesn't run on magic.
Manamel bends over to pick up the dagger. She gently strokes it and puts an ear to its body.
Manamel: I-it's unconscious!
Manamel: This has literally never happened before! Did it catch a cold or something?
Lyria: U-um, Manamel, are you all right?
Manamel: Meh, I'm fine. I'm an independent woman, after all...
Manamel: Gyah!
Without her dagger to clear the way, Manamel walks straight into a branch jutting out onto the path.
She staggers backwards and trips over a rock behind her, falling onto the ground with a loud thud.
Lyria: Oh no! Are you okay?
Manamel: Oh em gee! My nose! It's bleeding!
(Captain) walks over to Manamel and offers a hand to help her up.
Manamel: ...
Manamel: Just a second. I'm trying to remember how to get up.
Vyrn: What? Don't tell me... you can't even get up without Vegalta?
Manamel: That is completely untrue. I can totally get up by myself. Just watch.
Manamel: Hrrrgh! It's the footing, okay? Super unstable.
  1. Can't be helped.

Choose: Can't be helped.
Unable to bear the sight of Manamel struggling by herself, the captain slips an arm around the girl and lifts her up.
(Captain) promptly stops Manamel's nosebleed, wipes the dirt off her clothes, and helps her pick up all of her belongings scattered across the ground.
Manamel: Thanks, I guess.
Vyrn: What's with the pout? If we weren't here, you woulda been in trouble.
Manamel: Pfft, I was on the verge of discovering a new way to get up. And wipe my nose. And stuff.
Vyrn: So you couldn't remember? Just how long has Vegalta been babysitting you?
  1. We can't leave you by yourself.

Choose: We can't leave you by yourself.
Lyria: That's right! You might find yourself in trouble again if you continue traveling all by yourself!
Manamel: I'll be fine.
Worried about the strangely calm Manamel, (Captain) suggests that she travel with them at least until Vegalta recovers.
Manamel: Hm... All right, you have a point. I guess I could go with you—for now, anyway.
Lyria: You'll come with us? Yay, thank you!
Vyrn: (Won't say I wasn't worried about her, but who should be thankin' who here?)
Manamel: So... looking forward to traveling together, (Captain).
And so the self-proclaimed queen of cute joins the crew on their journey as she continues to search for her sister.
(Captain) and company do their best to clear the branches and rocks in their path so their new friend won't trip again.
Though their encounter was a chaotic one, the crew are certain that Manamel's honest heart will bring a new breeze to their sails—someday.

Super Cutest

When Manamel proves unable to care for herself adequately, (Captain) and the others decide to accompany her on her shopping trip. Kolulu tells Manamel that she admires her fashion sense very much, but Manamel brushes it off, saying that "cute" is something that simply requires a bit of effort.



One day, (Captain) and company meet a girl named Manamel who is looking for her long-lost older sister.
Manamel ends up joining the crew until she is able to find a means to repair her dagger, Vegalta.
The morning after their encounter, (Captain) and the others head to the room Manamel is staying in.
Lyria: Do you think Manamel's awake?
Vyrn: Either way, we should check up on her just in case.
Vyrn: Remember last night? She couldn't even tuck herself in...
Lyria: Right... She would've probably caught a cold if (Captain) hadn't dropped by her room.
Vyrn: I don't know how she's got so much confidence when she can't do a single thing by herself. It's actually impressive.
The crew talk among themselves as they make their way down the hallway. Suddenly, they hear a voice.
Manamel: Oh em geeee!
Lyria: Eep! Was that... Manamel?
They run to Manamel's room and throw open the door.
Manamel: ...!
The crew finds Manamel on the floor, tangled up in her clothes and unable to move.
Manamel: Oh, (Captain)... Morning.
  1. G-good morning...

Choose: G-good morning...
Lyria: Wh-what happened? Did you fall off from the bed?
Manamel: Of course not. I just had a little trouble with my clothes, that's all.
Vyrn: By little, you mean a lot! How'd you even get like that?
Manamel: I never expected it to be this hard... I put them on fine last night.
Manamel: Anyway, if I keep rolling on the floor like this, my clothes are gonna get dirty! That'd be so not cute!
(Captain) closes his eyes and does his best to free Manamel from the tangle of clothing.
Manamel then instructs the captain to bring over the cosmetics she needs to fix her makeup for the morning.
Manamel: There. Cute as a buttercup.
Vyrn: Whew... It sure is a lotta work lookin' after ya.
Manamel: Hm? Well, you asked for it. (Captain)'s the one who said I should come with you guys.
Though the crew didn't exactly ask for it, they remain quiet, not wanting to darken Manamel's mood.
Manamel: Anyway, I'm gonna go out to town. I want to get some new accessories with the money from yesterday's job.
Lyria: Oh, wait! Will you be going by yourself?
Manamel: Yep.
Worried, the others look at one another before nodding.
Vyrn: Then we'll go with you. We don't have any urgent requests to take care of right now anyway.
Manamel: Oh, okay. Whatever you want.
Manamel: Guess we should get going then...
Lyria: Oh. Um... Are you feeling hungry?
Manamel: I forgot to eat. Vegalta usually cooks and brings me my food, so.
Vyrn: That dagger can even cook?
Lyria: Ahaha... Why don't we have something to eat before we go shopping?
Vyrn: Huh? Wait, did you hear someone else's stomach growling... from the hallway?
Kolulu: U-um, if you don't mind... can I join you for breakfast?
A hungry Kolulu pokes her head out from behind the door, looking embarrassed.
(Captain) and company go out to town with Manamel and Kolulu and decide to have breakfast at a cafe.
Kolulu: Aaah! Eggs, sausages, toast... This really hits the spot in the morning!
Vyrn: Haha. Glad to see that appetite's as humungo as ever.
Manamel: ...
Little Girl: Mom, look! That person looks just like a doll! She's so cute!
Girl's Mother: Oh my, she certainly is!
Lyria: Hehe, did you hear that? The mother and daughter over there think you're cute, Manamel!
Manamel: Seems like it.
Vyrn: Wha? That's it? Thought you'd be a bit happier than that after spendin' all that effort dressing up.
Manamel: I'm not really dressing up for other people to compliment me, so.
Lyria: You said you want to look cute when you see your sister again, right?
Vyrn: Why're you so fixated on lookin' "cute" though? There's probably a ton of other ways to impress your sister.
Manamel: Well... That's because...
Little Girl: I can't believe how cute she is... Maybe she'll look this way...
Manamel: ...!
Little Girl: Yay! Mom, she waved at me!
Girl's Mother: Aww, isn't that nice, sweetie?
Kolulu: Hehe. You're really nice, Manamel.
Manamel: I mean, it's pretty normal to be nice to kids.
Manamel returns to her meal, a cool expression on her face. Kolulu looks at her timidly.
Kolulu: Um, actually... I also think you're incredibly vogue and refined.
Kolulu: How do I put this... Let's just say... pigs will fly before I even come close to that echelon of fashion.
Manamel: ...
Manamel: Kolulu, have you ever thought about giving yourself a glow-up?
Kolulu: Huh?
Manamel: Have you ever tried getting some makeup and clothes, or accessories?
Kolulu: Gasp! No way, dressing up wouldn't suit me in the least!

Kolulu (Summer) is a crew member

Kolulu: I mean, I've gone to the beach before in a swimsuit, but I didn't pick that out myself...
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Kolulu: But, as embarassed as I am to say, I do find myself drawn to glamour.
Manamel: Look. If you're interested, try it.
Manamel: Being cute really isn't that hard. It doesn't take a miracle to change your look.
Kolulu: ...!
Manamel calmly picks up her tea cup.
Manamel: Ouch! Why did the tea just spill itself?
Vyrn: Cause you spilled it! Seriously, how do you live like this?
Kolulu: ...
Kolulu: Um... Manamel, would it be okay if I tagged along on your shopping trip today?
Manamel: Sure, why not.
With a nonchalant nod, Manamel pours herself another cup of tea.
The tea misses the cup, landing in her plate of salad.

Super Cutest: Scene 2

The crew visits an accessory shop, where Kolulu tries on a bracelet she likes. Suddenly, two ladies interrupt and tell Kolulu that the bracelet doesn't suit her at all. To everyone's surprise, Manamel steps in to admonish the ladies, who apologize for their attitude. With her new bracelet, Kolulu follows Manamel on her shopping trip and makes many new discoveries.



After leaving the cafe, the crew follows Manamel to an alley where an accessories shop is located.
Manamel: Well, I'm gonna be up on the second floor. I'll see you all later.
Vyrn: You sure you should be wandering off by yourself? I got a bad feeling...
Manamel: I've been to this shop a couple of times. Besides, I like browsing on my own.
Manamel: You guys can look around with Kolulu in the meantime.
Manamel doesn't wait for a reply before striding to the back of the store.
Lyria: Wow! There're so many sparkly items!
Kolulu: Ooh! Everything's so shiny...
Kolulu gingerly tiptoes around the store, looking at the dazzling objects surrounding her.
Kolulu: Hm?
Her wandering gaze stops on a certain bracelet.
Kolulu: (I-it's beautiful! So cute and... grown-up.)
Lyria: Hehe. Do you like the bracelet? You should try it on!
Kolulu: O-okay!
She nervously reaches out for the bracelet and slips it onto her wrist, unable to take her eyes off of the glimmering ornament.
Kolulu: Wow... It feels very refined!
Kolulu: B-but I still think... it might be a bit too soon for me...
Rude Customer 1: Hah, At least you're self-aware. You're not good enough for that bracelet, Frumpy.
Kolulu: ...!
Rude Customer 2: Just so you know, we're regulars at this store and we saw it first. So could you hand it over?
Two ladies suddenly appear, looking down at Kolulu with mocking smiles on their faces.
Vyrn: No way we're handin' it over! And there's no reason to be rude like that!
Rude Customer 1: Hello? We're doing you a favor. Something as gorgeous as that would only make you look more like a potato.
Rude Customer 2: Exactly. And I'd hate to match with someone like you, so could you take a hint and get out of here? Thanks.
Kolulu: Hnngh...
Unable to bear the slander, (Captain) takes a step forward toward the two strangers when a voice cuts them off.
Manamel: You're in my way. I want to look at the things on that shelf.
Kolulu: M-Manamel...
Rude Customer 1: What? Who are you? Can't you tell we're in the middle of something here?
Manamel: Well I'm in the middle of something too—shopping.
Rude Customer 2: Excuse me? Ugh, look at all that makeup. Who asked a preppy wannabe like you?
Lyria: That's mean! Manamel's—
Manamel: It's all right. It's true that I put on a lot of makeup.
Manamel: I really load on the eyeshadow, and I use cool-toned foundation and a lot of highlighter to make my skin look this way.
Rude Customer 2: Wh-wha? So you're actually admitting it?
Manamel: Yes. I'm made up of everything I think is cute.
Manamel: I don't care what other people think about me, as long as my sister-boo likes it.
Rude Customer 1: Wh-what's that supposed to mean?
The women recoil at Manamel's composed words.
Manamel: The both of you are dressed exactly how the magazines tell you to dress.
Manamel: This bracelet's something a magazine model wore, right?
Rude Customer 2: Yeah, so what? Are you trying to say that we're too basic?
Manamel: No. I think it's great you put so much effort into fashion.
Manamel: But, when you look into a mirror, deep down, do you really like what you see?
The Two: ...!
Manamel: She—Kolulu picked up this bracelet because she actually thought it was cute.
Rude Customer 1: Y-yeah, so? Doesn't mean a thing if it doesn't suit her.
Manamel: Fashion isn't about what suits you.
Manamel: The things you like will always make you cuter.
Kolulu: Manamel...
The other customers shrink away from Manamel, overwhelmed by her intensity.
Rude Customer 1: Wh-what the heck! I can't believe... you're actually kind of right...
Rude Customer 2: Dang it... Why am I suddenly thinking back to the day I first tried on my mom's lipstick?
The two look at each other before turning back to Kolulu and Manamel.
The Two: I'm sorry!
Rude Customer 1: We'd forgotten the most important thing about dressing up.
Rude Customer 2: Yeah... I'm sorry I said all those terrible things. I mean it.
Manamel and Kolulu accept the women's apologies, and the incident comes to a close.
Kolulu: Thank you for earlier, Manamel!
Manamel: Don't worry about it. I just wanted to see what was on the shelf.
Vyrn: Haha. You say that, but you didn't even glance at the shelf.
Manamel: Whatever, lizard.
Vyrn: What!
Kolulu: But... I feel bad that they bought me the bracelet as an apology. Maybe I shouldn't have accepted it...
Manamel: Of course you should've. Being cute is all about desire. You take what you can get.
Kolulu studies the bracelet glittering on her wrist.
Kolulu: Heheh. I'll be sure to wear this on special occasions. I'll treasure it!
After that, the crew continues following Manamel on her shopping trip as she buys cosmetics and other fashion and beauty items.
Kolulu is close behind Manamel, admiring the whole new world around her.

Super Cutest: Scene 3

On their way back to the ship, Manamel tells the others about her past. She once had an older sister who took care of her while her parents were busy with their religious activities, but her sister—a priestess for the group—disappeared when the religion dissolved. Meanwhile at another location, Lavirita—a member of Navis—meets with a woman calling herself Nereus. Lavirita wonders why Navis has not yet made a move on Nereus and Manamel, who both possess Horoscopes and are clearly Accordants.



On their way back to the Grandcypher, the crew are met with a rain shower and hurriedly search for temporary cover.
Manamel: Oh em gee, I can't believe it's raining... My hair's ruined.
Lyria: Oh no... It's never nice when you work hard to set your hair, only for it to get wet.
Manamel: No, I mean the rain's going to make the dye in my hair run. I'm gonna have black streaks on my clothes.
Vyrn: Oof, that's not good... Now I see why you hate the rain so much.
Manamel: Right. Besides, the rain...
Manamel trails off mid-sentence and hops onto a different train of thought.
Manamel: Hey. You guys said you wanted to know why I'm so fixated on being cute, right?
Manamel: I guess I can tell you while we wait for the rain to die down.
Looking down at the ground, Manamel begins to tell her story.
It starts with her early childhood, back when she still lived with her sister...
Manamel: My mom and dad belonged to the Aquatic Acolytes and were never home.
Manamel: But I didn't really care. I had my older sister.
Manamel: All my earliest memories center around her—taking care of me. Loving me.
Manamel: My sister-boo was also an Aquatic Acolyte and left for their congregations at sunrise. But she always came back in the evenings.
Manamel: Then she'd cook for us, play with me, and gently tuck me into bed.
Manamel: "You're so cute, Manamel."
Those encouraging words from her were my world—my everything.
Manamel: My sister-boo warned me against going out. So afternoons, I'd stay in my room, studying up on how to be cute.
Manamel: I'd look forward to showing her what I'd learned that day when she came home.
Manamel: But then, gradually... my sister-boo started coming home later and later. Strange tattoos started appearing all over her body.
Manamel: Finally, one humid and rainy day, my world collapsed.
Manamel: Mom and Dad came home all of a sudden, soaking wet from the rain. Then, they hung themselves right in front of me.
Manamel: Turned out the Aquatic Acolytes were gone, and along with them, my parents' will to live.
Manamel: But whatever. The only thing I cared about was whether my sister-boo, who'd gone to the congregation that day, was okay.
Manamel: I was dying to know. But I didn't want to disobey my sister-boo, so I forced myself to wait at home.
Manamel: Days passed, and she still wasn't back. The rain outside was never-ending.
Manamel: I finally finished the food my sister-boo had made for me before she left. Tears continued to run down my cheeks as I savored the last bite.
Manamel: My sister-boo was my world. She was my goddess. If she was gone from these skies, then I'd have no reason to be here either...
Manamel: But... the moment I thought that, Vegalta suddenly appeared before me.
Manamel: And for some reason, I felt it was my sister-boo telling me to find her, and to use the dagger to fight.
Manamel: I looked up someone connected to the Aquatic Acolytes and asked him about my sister-boo.
Manamel: That's when I was told that "the priestess had gone on a journey."
Manamel: That's how I started my own journey, and now here I am.
Manamel: To me, what my sister-boo thinks is "cute" is my everything. That's why I'm gonna do whatever it takes to maintain my cuteness.
Manamel: Anyway... I guess it's no fun listening to all this.
  1. Thanks for sharing your story with us.

Choose: Thanks for sharing your story with us.
Manamel: Huh?
Lyria: Yes, thank you. This might sound a little strange, but I'm happy you told us.
Vyrn: You said your sister's your entire world, but hey, now we're here. You can always depend on us too.
Kolulu: That's right. We'll do our best to help you find your sister!
Manamel: ...!
Manamel's jaw drops as she stares at the crew, speechless.
She raises her head to look up at the dark clouds in the sky and whispers.
Manamel: I hope... my sister-boo's staying nice and dry.
Priestess: ...
A figure stands in a barren field, pelted by the rain.
Priestess: I've been waiting.
Lavirita: My task is complete. I have seen to it that Manamel encounters (Captain) by way of a job request.
Priestess: You certainly live up to your reputation. You have my thanks.
Lavirita: ...
Lavirita: I must admit that it was a rather strange request from you, but the compensation was appealing enough.
Lavirita: Who are you really?
Priestess: ...
Lavirita: I understand it is prohibited to pry into the details of clients. However, I also have an agreement with the group I work for.
Lavirita: If there is nothing you can tell me, may I at least have your name?
Priestess: The observer peers into the telescope and makes various speculations on who I am—a primal beast, or perhaps a dragon.
Lavirita: I apologize for my ignorance, but who may this "observer" you are referring to be?
Priestess: The observer is not specific. It is one and many.
Lavirita: I fail to see your point. How, then, shall I call you?
Nereus: You may call me... Nereus.
Nereus: That would be the most appropriate.
Lavirita: ...
There's something about the woman that makes the back of Lavirita's neck prickle. But he remains just polite enough, as befitting a merchant.
Lavirita: Speaking of which, Nereus, is the progress with the Horoscope Vegalta your doing as well?
Nereus: The observer would not wish for that to be disclosed at such an obscure location.
Lavirita: I can only assume your answer to be a confession.
Nereus: ...
Lavirita: (It is obvious that this person and Manamel are both Accordants. Why is Navis choosing to neglect them?)
Lavirita: (What could the constellation's final destination be?)
As Lavirita thinks to himself, Nereus holds out a bag.
Nereus: Here is the compensation for your services, as promised. It should be more than what was agreed upon in the contract.
Lavirita: Your munificence is appreciated, but the amount in the contract will be enough for me. A personal policy, if you will.
Nereus nods and adjusts the amount before handing over the bag.
Nereus: We shall cross paths again—before your gun meets its fate.
Lavirita: Yes. I look forward to your patronage.
Nereus: ...
When Nereus waves her staff, an image appears before her.
Nereus: The passionate and strong-willed Ariete...
Nereus: This, too, must be a part of the fate of the skies.
Nereus: O Nereus Staff, mock the absent god.
She disappears from the field, leaving only the sound of rain in her absence.

Super Cutest: Scene 4

That night, Manamel informs (Captain) that she will be leaving since Vegalta has recovered. (Captain) tries to stop her, telling the girl that the crew wants to support her in searching for her sister. Hearing the captain's thoughts, Manamel decides to continue journeying with the crew, and slowly begins to allow other people into her life for the very first time.



That same night, (Captain) walks with Manamel to a nearby hill to talk.
Worried that Manamel might trip along the way, the captain eventually piggybacks the girl.
Manamel: We're here! Now that the rain clouds are gone, we can see the stars clearly.
(Captain) puts Manamel down, and the two stand beside each other, gazing up into the starry sky.
Manamel: I just wanted to tell you that Vega's all good now.
Vegalta: ...
Manamel: I would've been fine walking by myself, but for some reason, I didn't want to tell you yet.
  1. When did Vegalta get better?

Choose: When did Vegalta get better?
Manamel: It was back to normal when we got back from our shopping trip.
Manamel: Vega and I share the same destiny. But there're a lot of things I still don't get.
Manamel: Over the course of my journey, I did find out that Vega is something called a "Horoscope."
Her eyes still fixated on the sky, Manamel lifts her arms up into a big stretch.
Manamel: Now that Vega's all better... I guess it's time to say goodbye to you and everyone in the crew.
Manamel: It was kinda nice. Not being by myself for a bit.
Manamel: My sister-boo's always been my everything. This was the first time in my life... that I've ever allowed other people in.
Manamel: Well, bye then. I'm gonna leave while it's still night.
Manamel turns and begins to walk by herself, back the way they came.
  1. Wait!

Choose: Wait!
Manamel: Hm?
  1. You should stay with us.

Choose: You should stay with us.
(Captain) tells Manamel the crew can help her look for her sister.
Manamel: Right... That's what Kolulu said in the afternoon too.
Manamel: But I can't stay. I'm desperate to find my sister-boo. I'd do anything.
Manamel: I know I'm selfish, so it's only right that I work alone. Even if I joined a crew, I might just leave one day without telling anyone.
  1. That's fine.

Choose: That's fine.
Manamel: ...!
The captain tells Manamel that whatever the reason, if she decides to leave someday, the crew won't stop her.
However, until then, (Captain) and company just can't abandon someone they know could use their help.
Manamel: Wh-what the heck! You're not making sense... not a teensy-weensy bit!
Manamel: Ugh. Oh em gee.
When Manamel turns away, the captain adds that she doesn't have to accept the offer if she doesn't want to.
Manamel: ...
Manamel: All right.
Manamel: I'll come with you guys. It's probably the best option for finding more information on my sister-boo.
Manamel: But once things get up and running for me, I might leave at any given time.
Manamel: Just so we're clear, okay?
(Captain) smiles and nods, welcoming her into the crew.
Manamel: Seriously...
Manamel: Well, you're gonna have to take responsibility for showing up in my world like this all of a sudden.
Manamel: If I end up in hot water on your watch, Vega's gonna be mad, no cap.
Vegalta hovers in front of the captain, swinging vigorously. (Captain) chuckles.
The stars shine above them, as if watching over their gradual journey down a path still shrouded in mystery.
The next day, the crew are spending some time together when Manamel approaches them.
Manamel: Hey, (Captain). What do you think of people with heavy makeup on?
Vyrn: Huh? I thought you didn't care what other people thought.
Manamel: Of course I don't. I don't care about other people... but I kind of want to know what (Captain) thinks.
Manamel: So? Are you gonna give me an answer or what?
Vegalta: ...
From that day on, Manamel makes a habit of going to (Captain) at every opportunity for the captain's advice.
And eventually, even when no such opportunity presents itself, Manamel finds herself lingering around (Captain).
Manamel: Perfect. I'm still looking my super cutest today.
Manamel: Hehe. Hehehe.

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JapaneseThis is an official transcription. EnglishThis is an official translation.
姉ぴしか勝たんので他人には興味ないので My sister-boo's all I need. I don't care about anyone else.
マナのカワイイ花マルで、姉ぴに褒めてもらうので I want my sister-boo to see me at my super cutest.
雨はヤミマル~……風も苦手なので Oh em gee, rain and wind are literally the worst...
ベガちゃんなしでも全然当然大丈夫なので I can totally do things by myself, even without Vegalta.
このピアスはマナのオキニなので This earring's one of my favs.
コルルとの買い物……悪くない体験だったので Shopping with Kolulu... wasn't too bad.
ビィって実際トカゲなの? So is Vyrn like really a lizard or?
ルリアみたいな髪色も試してみたいかも…… I kind of wanna try Lyria's hair color too.
(主人公)には責任を取ってもらうので I'll have you take full responsibility, (Captain).
(主人公)は3番目……姉ぴとマナの次に特別 (Captain)'s third place, after my sister-boo and myself.

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