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Official Profile

Age	21
Height	169 cm
Race	Human
Hobbies	Napping, eating tours
Likes	Her sister, children, travel
Dislikes	Regretting something, using her head

Source

* This is an unofficial, amateur translation.

Age	21歳
Height	169cm
Race	ヒューマン
Hobbies	昼寝、食べ歩き
Likes	姉、子供、旅
Dislikes	後悔すること、頭を使うこと

Source

Events

• Yesterday's Scars and Tomorrow's Hope

Special Cutscenes

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Happy Birthday Cutscenes
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1	✔	Happy birthday, Captain! I'm so glad you were brought into this world. Otherwise I would never have met you.
2	✔	Happy birthday! Everyone's busy getting the party ready. Please wait a little longer. What am I doing? Ahaha... It's my job to keep you out. Phew, thank goodness the preparations are turning out well. Hm? Did I say something just now? Uh, yeah, I guess I did. Only the living can grow old, you know? That's why birthday celebrations are so special. We'll definitely celebrate the next one too, (Captain)! Don't let me down!
3	✔	Happy birthday, (Captain)! It's not much, but I hope you like this present I got you. I bought a book for my sister on her birthday long ago. I saved up each bit of what little I had. She had such a big smile on her face when I gave her the book. And I was as happy as she was. We really understood each other that day. That's how I feel right now with giving your present, (Captain). Yeah... Happiness... is another birthday spent with you. I hope we get to do this again next year. So I'll get stronger and protect you. I know it won't be trouble free, but I'll make it happen!
4	✔	(Captain), happy birthday. I'm a little embarrassed to say this but... I'm really lucky to have met you, (Captain). You care for me, our crew, and have taught me oh so much. My sister would be proud of the person that I am today. Thank you. I hope to always be by your side, (Captain).
5	✔	Happy birthday, (Captain)! I'm glad I get to celebrate with you again on your special day. Thanks to my travels with you, I can now look back fondly on the memories of my sister. You're always so kind and honest, and you've done so much to encourage me. So, well... I don't know if someone like me is good enough, but... If you're ever worried about anything, feel free to share the load with me. I might not be able to give you an answer or advice, but I can at least worry with you. Ahaha... Sorry about that. Didn't meant to dampen the mood on your birthday. I just wanted to let you know that I'll always be here to support you. I can't wait to see where our journey takes us, (Captain).

Happy New Year Cutscenes
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1	✔	Happy New Yeaaawn. Phew. I stayed up all night, and now I can't keep my eyes open. Wanna take a nap?
2	✔	Happy New Year! It's not because of any particular change, but the new year always feels refreshing. What's my New Year's resolution? Hmm, good question. I suppose I'll try to be less of a burden on you and Lyria. I'm going to live life to the fullest, and cherish every second of it. Huh? Yeah, you do have a point. I should already be doing that, not just aiming for it as a resolution... Ack! You're right, I'm sorry! I won't be reckless in life! I promise!
3	✔	Happy New Year, (Captain)! This line up of grub to ring in the new year is so good! Assorted greens, cakes, stew... Oh, and you can't forget the drinks! Already got a full plate, eh? I know it feels great to loaf around at home, doing nothing but eating and drinking. But it doesn't do the body good, haha. Oh, you want to have a mini sports tournament then? I'm game. Let's take this outside. Don't come crying to me if you lose though.
4	✔	(Captain), happy New Year! It's cold outside and because I stayed up, I'm sleepy. These are the perfect conditions for an afternoon nap! But first I want to eat some osechi. Then after that I'll have some rice cakes boiled with vegetables... That's the plan! After that I'll go visit a temple to celebrate the first day of the year! (Captain), how about you join me on this relaxed New Year's day! It'll be fun!
5	✔	Grr... One more time! "Eventual luck" again! I just can't seem to draw "great luck"! Huh? It doesn't count if I draw more than once? Urgh... You're probably right... But still, it's frustrating! I want to draw "great luck" to get a fresh start on the new year! Okay, just one more try! If I don't draw "great luck" this time, I'll throw in the towel... Oh, "good luck"! Look, this is the closest I've gotten! I think I'll try just once more...

Valentine's Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	Happy Valentine's Day! C'mon, let's go out and buy some chocolate! I'll even give you one!
2	✔	Hey, (Captain), I didn't know how to put my gratitude in words, so I want you to have this instead. Thank you for helping me with my sister as well as picking up my own life. I really owe you one. I doubt I'd be here right now if I hadn't met you, Lyria, Aster, and everyone else. Haha, talk about a gloomy valentine, huh? Sorry about that. But I didn't want to let this chance to express myself escape from me. It might be the only one I get. Moving on; that bag I gave you is full of candy I handpicked myself! They're all delicious!
3	✔	Hey, (Captain), I want to give you this. It's Valentine's Day, remember? Yeah, so I actually made it myself. Trying to figure out what to buy is such a hassle. Might as well just make something instead! Haha, I say that, but I'm not really sure if it turned out well. Anyway, it's the thought that counts, and I put a lot of it into making that for you. I hope you end up liking it.
4	✔	(Captain), happy Valentine's Day! I made sweets this year too. I practiced quite a bit to make sure these are even better than last year. They're small? Ahaha! You got me. I did so much taste-testing that I only have the small pieces left... I-I didn't have a gluttonous moment! Why would I give you something weird like my leftovers? There might not be many left, but the ones that are there pack a punch of emotion! Just try them! They're great!
5	✔	Happy Valentine's Day, (Captain)! Hehe. I tried making a wide variety of chocolatey treats this year! I visited a number of chocolate shops to taste-test, and I ended up learning a lot! Yeah, I went all out this year! There are tons of them, just like I promised last White Day! Phew... There's a lot of thought that goes into making sweets. I worked really hard, if I do say so myself. I was desperate to hear you compliment the taste! Say, if you don't mind, could you try one right now? I recommend the brownie in the center. I'm quite proud of how it turned out.
Gift		Raspberry Chocolate Cake 5th year: Assorted Chocolates

White Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	What have you got there, (Captain)? Oh, is it for me? Oh yeah, it's White Day... Hm, what did I give you for Valentine's again? Aaah, sorry for making you go through all the trouble for me! Thank you! I love sweets. Ahaha, I won't forget this! Just you wait for next year's Valentine's Day! Now what was it that you liked again? Not to worry, I'll be sure to find something good for you!
2	✔	How goes it, (Captain)? Huh? A present for me? Well, that sure came out of nowhere. Oh, right! It's White Day. Yeah, yeah, I get it now. This is great. Thanks! You know, the whole idea of giving and receiving stuff is a pretty good one. Okay then! Next Valentine's I'll find something really good for you!
3	✔	Something up, (Captain)? This is... Oh, yeah. White Day. Thanks for the present! Feels great to be thought of! Wow, there are so many different kinds of candies to choose from... Hm? You had a feeling I'd like variety? Ahaha. You're good, (Captain). You've encouraged me to pull out all the stops for next year's Valentine's Day. You better look forward to it!
4	✔	You wanna go around the village of food stalls? And you want me to go with you? Oh! Would this be my White Day present? Even though I only gave you a little chocolate for Valentine's Day... You're so kind, (Captain). Thanks! I'd be happy to go! Next year I'll be sure to make you a ton of chocolates! You just wait! Oh? Today you just want me to enjoy myself and the food? Ahaha. You really are sweet. Well then, that I will! To get our hungry on, why don't we run there!
5	✔	Is this for me? Thanks, (Captain)! You know, we're really lucky to be able to share our feelings with each other like this every year. We treat it like it's a given, when it's actually a blessing that shouldn't be taken for granted. So I want to take this chance to say thank you. From the bottom of my heart. Hehe. Now I guess it's time to start looking forward to next Valentine's Day and White Day together!

Trick or Treat Cutscenes
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1	✔	Happy Halloween! They say this is a holiday to remember those who have passed away. I think such a cheerful remembrance is a good idea.
2	✔	When I was young, I always loved Halloween. The tricks were so fun, and the candy was so sweet and delicious... Ah, to be so innocent. No concerns. No worries. But then I got older. I lost my sister. And now it suddenly occurs to me... what if she comes back to visit? It's Halloween, after all. What if I get another chance to walk the streets in costume with her? Haha... No costume this year, though. ... Right. I'll keep a smile on my face as usual. Just in case my sister's watching.
3	✔	Trick or treat, (Captain)! Oh, that's a lot of candy you got there. Thanks for letting me help myself to some. Ah, you see, I did get treats from the costumed townspeople. But then I got swarmed by kids, and I had to give away my stash to get them to leave. It was crazy. Oh well. I remember trying to get as much candy as I could too when I was a kid. It was fun back then, going around town with my sister while in costume. ... You know what? Let's dress up and walk around town together. Of course it'll be our chance to score lots of goodies!
4	✔	Hey, look at this! When I woke up someone had taken my spear and replaced with this candy stick. It must have been a prank by the children, right? Ahaha. They really tried to make this look like a spear. Okay... I'm off to go get the real thing from the kids. I'll just bring the candy I prepared and... My candy is gone! I left it right here! Did the children take that too... So they want to ambush me with a trick! I'm prepared!
5	✔	Oh, (Captain). Happy Halloween! Choose: Trick or treat! Shoot! I wasn't expecting to run into you here... You see, I've been handing out candy to the kids. I just came back to stock up. Hmm... Oh well, nothing for it! Let's see that trick of yours! I'll take whatever you dish out. Bring it on! Huh? You'd rather forget the trick and help me pass out candy? Are you sure, (Captain)? Haha, if you say so! Then let's grab the candy and head into town!

Happy Holidays Cutscenes
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1	✔	Season's greetings, (Captain)! Let's celebrate by getting stuffed on roasted chicken and pie! Yum!
2	✔	Hey, (Captain)! Shhh! Take a look at this spread! All the crew members with culinary skills came out to shine for tonight's dinner! How can you not pig out when it's right in front of you? All this tension is bad for the body. The only cure is to snatch a few secret bites, but they've put up a strong defense... All right, that's it. You and I are going in. Time to form a strategy!
3	✔	Happy holidays, (Captain)! I was about to head into the woods to do some chopping. No, not for firewood. I'm getting us a tree for the big day. Hm, but now that I think about it, I probably can't carry it alone. I guess I didn't think it all the way through... I was so focused on getting a huge tree so I could see the smiles of all the kids in the crew that I— Oh, you'll help me lug it back? Thanks, (Captain)! You're a lifesaver! What, are you accusing me of wanting to rope you in from the beginning? No way. I totally didn't plot anything... Hahaha...
4	✔	Oh, (Captain). Happy holidays! Thanks for helping me carry the tree again this year! We bagged ourselves an even bigger one than before! The kids will love this. Huh? How are we going to decorate this? Ahaha! It's obvious. We're going to climb the tree! We'll make it so it doesn't wobble. No worries. I'm good at climbing. You just watch. I'll be at the top in a flash! I have an idea. Let's see which one of us can get to the top first, okay? We'll decorate after that!
5	✔	???: ... (Captain) suddenly shoots up in bed, sensing someone else in the room. Mairah: Whoa! Sorry for waking you. Ahaha... This Santa thing isn't as easy as it looks. Yeah, I just thought I'd go around leaving presents by all the kids' beds. Here, (Captain)! This one's for you! It's a tool for weapon maintenance. I picked out one that was easy to use! The other kids' gifts are all in this bag—things like plushies and other toys. I can't wait for morning to come. I just know they'll all be delighted. Oh, you'd like to try your hand at being Santa too, (Captain)? Sure, let's do it together!

Fate Episodes

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Atonement

(Captain) and the crew reunite with the spear wielder, Mariah. They're worried about the way she endangers herself to make amends for her past mistakes, so they invite her to the crew. She agrees to join, hoping to prove herself useful.

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After arriving in a certain town, the crew decides to head for the Knickknack Shack to take on a mission.

Riffraff: Hahaha... Come on, girlie. Why not have a little fun with us?

Woman: Get away from me! I have things to do, so let me through!

Vulgar Man: Huh? Tryin' to leave before the fun even starts? You're comin' with us!

Woman: Aaah! Let go! What are you doing?

Vyrn: Uh-oh, that woman's in trouble! We need to teach those thugs a lesson!

Vyrn: Hey, dummies! Wait... Who's that?

???: Not so fast, boys. You're obviously upsetting the lady. Let her go.

Vulgar Man: That'll be the day! Why don't you mind your own business?

Lyria: Huh? Isn't that Mariah? You remember her, right? She defeated that primal beast with us before.

The woman stopping the thugs is none other than Mariah, a spear-wielding warrior who once fought alongside the crew.

Mariah had been driven mad by the power of a sealed primal beast and ended up killing her older sister.

She loathed the primal beast after that, even going so far as to break its seal so she could slay it with her own hands.

But after realizing that her actions unleashed a calamity upon others, she decided to help put the beast's seal back in place.

Mariah: Why don't you guys stay out of her business? Didn't you ever learn to play nice with others?

Vulgar Man: Just shut up already! And—Ouch! My arm! She's ripping my arm off!

Mariah: Didn't you have an errand to run, ma'am? Leave this to me and get out of here!

Woman: Um... Right! Thank you!

Riffraff: Damn you! You'll regret that! Get her, boys!

Lyria: Oh no! There are way too many of them! We need to help her!

Vyrn: You punks hear that? We're comin' for ya!

The crew joins forces with Mariah to defeat the men.

Mariah: Wow, fancy seeing you here! It's been too long, (Captain)!

Lyria: I can't believe you, Mariah! There were way too many of those guys for you to fight alone! You could have been hurt!

Mariah: Maybe, but that lady was in trouble. I couldn't just ignore her.

Lyria: That's true, but still...

Mariah: Besides, you guys came along, and all's well that ends well, right?

Mariah: So what brings you all to town, (Captain)?

Vyrn: We're on our way to the Knickknack Shack to take on a mission.

Mariah: Really? That's what I was doing. My travel funds have just about bottomed out.

Lyria: Huh? But weren't you protecting some scholars at a historal research institute, Mariah?

Mariah: Yeah... But after everything that happened, I quit my job as a guard.

Mariah: I may have been under the influence of primal beast's power, but that doesn't change the fact that I fought my sister and took her life...

Mariah: And when I broke that beast's seal, I caused so much trouble for the people of Cizierma. I'm looking for a way to make up for that.

Lyria: So that's what you've been up to.

Lyria: But the people of Cizierma aren't actually angry with you. Try not to worry about it too much.

Mariah: Haha. You and the people of that island are so kind.

Mariah: But you don't need me getting all sentimental. Let's head for the Knickknack Shack, (Captain)!

Vyrn: Hey! Wait up, Mariah!

Sierokarte: Hello, everyone! You came along just in time!

Lyria: Really? What happened, Siero?

Sierokarte: A horde of violent monsters has built a den close to the town.

Sierokarte: Would you be willing to go on a mission to eliminate them?

Lyria: I see... That sounds pretty serious! (Captain), this mission—

Mariah: Monster hunting, right? Got it. I accept!

Lyria: What? But you can't! There are way too many of them to go on your own, Mariah!

Mariah: It's all good! I dealt with plenty of groups of monsters while guarding the scholars.

Lyria: But this mission might not be the same!

Lyria: It almost seems like you're deliberately putting yourself in danger.

Sierokarte: I'm afraid I agree. I can't send anyone looking for trouble out on any missions!

Mariah: Um... That wasn't my intent. Is that really what it looked like?

1. You should take better care of yourself.
2. Just looking at you worries me.

Choose: You should take better care of yourself.

Mariah: Should I? But just think about how much trouble my recklessness caused.

Mariah: The least I can do is try to help others.

Mariah: What's that? You're worried I'll get hurt, (Captain)? So you want me to join your crew?

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Choose: Just looking at you worries me.

Mariah: Hm... Maybe I was getting just a little ahead of myself.

Mariah: In my haste to make up for what I did, I ended up making you guys worry.

Mariah: What? You want me to join your crew so you can keep an eye on me?

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Lyria: I'm with you, (Captain)! I'd like for Mariah to join the crew too!

Lyria: Don't you understand, Mariah? If you keep this up, you'll end up lying in a ditch somewhere.

Mariah: Won't I get in the way, (Captain)? What's that? Leaving me on my own would be even more of a burden? I see...

Mariah: So you don't want me to throw my life away... You know, Aster told me the same thing back on Cizierma.

Mariah: That was never my intent, but maybe I don't value my life as much as I should these days.

Mariah: I'll never be able to make amends with this attitude. I'll only dishonor my sister, who put her life on the line to save me.

Mariah: I'm sorry for making you worry. And thank you!

Mariah: Your crew, huh? Tell you what, I'll help you with this mission, and you can let me join if you think I'm useful.

Mariah: I'm sorry for being so much of a bother. I guess I better show you what I'm made of!

Vyrn: We already know how strong you are, but I'm sure it's fine with the captain if that's what you want. Right, (Captain)?

Sierokarte: Then the monster request is all yours! Here's the map!

Vyrn: Whoa! The location is practically right on top of the town! If we don't do somethin' fast, people are gonna get hurt!

Mariah: (All I ever did was worry my sister, and yet she thought only of me in the end...)

Mariah: (I wonder if she's still worrying about me where she is? I'm so sorry, sis...)

Mariah: (But it looks like I might be able to make some reliable friends. Maybe they'll set me straight if I ever take the wrong path again.)

Mariah: (Keep watching me, sis. I'll do my best to make you proud.)

Mariah: Okay, let's go! Time to clean up this mess and put the townsfolk at ease!

Lyria: Yeah! They're counting on us!

The death of Mariah's sister still casts a shadow over her thoughts and drives her down a path toward redemption.

Will she find a release from her anguish at the end of her journey with (Captain) and the crew?

With her regrets, her spear, and a few new companions, Mariah takes her first steps into a brave new world.

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Thinking of You, Sis

(Captain)'s crew sees a woman leaving town in a hurry. Her younger sister apparently ran away from home after an argument and might have gone into a monster-infested forest. The crew heads out to find her.

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(Captain)'s crew sees a woman leaving town in a hurry.

She stumbles and almost falls, but Mariah catches her before she hits the ground.

Woman: Aaah!

Mariah: Whoa! That was close. Are you okay? You should watch where you're going.

Woman: I'm sorry. I'm just in such a hurry. Oh, I need to go!

Mariah: It's okay. Panicking never did anyone any good. Take a deep breath.

Mariah: Now why don't you tell me what happened?

Woman: Um... I got into an argument with my younger sister, and she got upset and ran away from home.

Woman: And she still hasn't come back, so I asked around to see if anyone's seen her, and someone saw her leave the town...

Mariah: What? She left? That doesn't bode well... Aren't there monsters in the nearby forest?

Woman: Yes... And that's why I need to find her quickly!

Lyria: Wait! If you go into the forest, you'll be in danger too! Besides, you might miss each other on the way.

Mariah: That's right. You should stay here and wait.
Hey, (Captain). Why don't we go search for her instead?

Woman: Thank you... I'm so sorry to ask this of people I just met, but I have nowhere else to turn!

Lyria: Leave it to us! We're skyfarers, and we'll bring your sister home to you!

Mariah: But there's no time to just search blindly... Do you have any idea where she might be?

Woman: Yes. She's a bit of a tomboy and loves to climb trees. She'll probably be in the tallest one she can find!

Mariah: A tree climber, huh? I used to do that a lot too. Anyways! Hopefully no monsters will be able to get at her up in a tree.

Mariah: But she's still not safe. We need to find her quickly! Let's go, (Captain)!

Thinking of You, Sis: Scene 2

(Captain)'s crew reaches the forest and finds the young girl. She decides to search for berries as a token of apology for her sister. The girl reminds Mariah of herself when she was younger, so she decides to help.

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Mariah: This must be the tree that gal was talking about.
Hey! Is anyone up there? We're here to help you!

(Captain) and company call out for the girl and hear someone sobbing up in the tree.

Little Girl: Hic... Sniff...

Mariah: That must be her! I'll climb up and get her. Wait here!

Lyria: Okay! We'll watch for monsters.

Mariah: Phew! It's been a while since I climbed trees. I'm glad to see you're not hurt.

Little Girl: Um... Thank you. Some monsters showed up, and I got scared.

Mariah: I know you got in an fight with your sister and all, but it was silly of you to run off. We're taking you home!

Little Girl: ...

Vyrn: What's wrong? You don't need to worry about monsters with us around!

Little Girl: But... Um...

Mariah: ...!
Oh, I get it. You don't want to go home because your sister might be mad at you!

Little Girl: But... But...

Mariah: Look, I know how hard it is to go back after an argument. I was the same way.

Little Girl: You were?

Mariah: Sure was. My older sister was smart, strong, and just an all-around amazing person.

Mariah: So I'd get jealous and argue with her sometimes... and it was so hard to face her after that.

Mariah: But I found out that if I didn't try to make peace with her, I'd be the one who really suffered. Sound like anyone else you know?

Little Girl: Yeah...

Mariah: Then go make up with your sister. Don't worry—I'll be right there with you!

Little Girl: But she was so mad... I don't even know how to apologize to her...

Mariah: Hmm... I see. That does sound like a bit of a problem.

Mariah: I know! You just need a little something to help you with your apology.

Mariah: Hmm... Ah! What about a present? Everyone likes presents, right?

Little Girl: A present... I know! I'll bring her back some of the berries she likes!

Mariah: Oh? Can you get them here this time of year?

Little Girl: Yeah! I picked some with my dad before! They're over here!

Mariah: Hey! Don't run off alone again! Didn't we tell you it's dangerous?

Mariah: Sorry about this, but I'd like to help her out, (Captain).

Mariah: She reminds me of myself when I was a kid. I can't just leave her.

Vyrn: All right then! Let's go with her, (Captain)!

Thinking of You, Sis: Scene 3

After collecting the berries, (Captain) and the crew take the girl home. Her older sister scolds her for running off and then embraces her. Mariah is reminded of her own deceased sister and realizes that even her bitter memories are precious.

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Little Girl:

Little Girl: Yay! I got the berries!

Mariah: All right! Let's start heading back. Your sister's worried about you.

Mariah: We finally made it... Oh? Looks like she's waiting for you at the entrance.

Woman: You found her! Thank you so much, skyfarers! I'm so relieved...

Mariah: She's not hurt, so don't worry!
Okay, kid. Don't you have something to say to your big sis?

Little Girl: Um... I'm glad to see you again, sis...

Little Girl: H-Here! These berries are your favorite, right? They're for you, so... um...

Woman: That was so stupid of you!

The woman scolds her sister and then hugs her tightly.

Woman: Oh... Do you have any idea how worried I was? That was so, so stupid!

Woman: Don't you get it? As long as you're safe, I don't care if I can never eat berries again!

Little Girl: I'm so sorry... Don't cry, sis... If you do that, I'll... I'll... Waaah!

The sisters thank (Captain)'s crew profusely and then head home, hand in hand.

Mariah: Well, the girl's safe, and she's made up with her sister. I'd call that a job well done!

Mariah: I'm sure that won't be the last of their fights, but I think they'll be just fine.

Mariah: It's been a while, but that brought back memories of what my sister was like when I was younger.

Mariah: Maybe I've been unconsciously trying not to think about her...

Mariah: You know, I have a feeling I'll have some pleasant dreams tonight! Come on, (Captain)! Let's get back to the airship!

For a long time, Mariah has kept the memories of her lost sister locked away in the back of her mind.

But as she spends time with her new friends, she is learning to see her memories in a new light.

Perhaps she will one day discover that all of her memories, both the sweet ones and bitter ones alike, are treasures to be cherished.

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Affection Is Beyond Time

Mariah donates her late sister's book collection to the Hall of Knowledge, where they find a letter to Mariah inside one of the books. Mariah can't bring herself to read the letter, so Arusha reads it aloud for her. The letter is full of her older sister's love and appreciation for Mariah. Arusha's intercession puts Mariah on the road to healing at last.

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One day, Mariah decides to turn over her late sister's book collection to Arusha.

Arusha: Incredible! It's just one rare and valuable tome after another! I'm particularly fascinated by this history book.

Arusha: But Mariah, these are all mementos of your sister. Are you really sure you want me to have them?

Mariah: It's fine. My parents study a different field entirely, so they have no use for them. It'd be a shame to leave them gathering dust.

Mariah: Besides, my sister would be happy to know that her books were being of use to someone else.

Arusha: Well, if you're sure, then I'll gladly send them to the Hall of Knowledge. They'll be well looked after there.

Mariah: I appreciate it. It's a weight off my mind to know my sister's books are going to a good home.

Arusha is as good as her word, and Mariah's sister's book collection finds its way to the Hall of Knowledge.

A short time later...

Arusha: Ah, Mariah! Do you have a minute?

Mariah: Sure, what's up? You seem kind of flustered.

Arusha: Remember those books you donated to the Hall of Knowledge? Well, they said they found an envelope in one of them.

Mariah: Really?

Arusha: Yes, but that's not all. There was a name written on the envelope. Your name, Mariah.

Mariah: It's for me?

Arusha: Yep! Anyway, here's the envelope.

Mariah: Sorry, I... I can't take this.

Arusha: Huh? Why not?

Mariah: Because I was the one who killed my sister! We... we tried to kill each other and...

Arusha: But that wasn't your fault! It was the influence of a primal beast—there was nothing you could have done!

Mariah: Even so, primal beasts can't make feelings out of nothing. That anger toward my sister came from within me.

Mariah: I... I was always jealous of her. She was so smart and kind. The primal beast just amplified that jealousy.

Mariah: So, if that's what it did to me, then the same must have happened to my sister. She must have resented me for some reason too.

Mariah: Maybe that's what's in the envelope. A letter full of all her bottled up resentment toward me.

Mariah: I'm sorry—I just can't. I'm too afraid of what I might find.

Arusha: But...

Arusha is left speechless by Mariah's confession.

She soon regains her composure, however. With a gleam of determination in her eye, she tears open the envelope.

Mariah: Arusha, what are you doing!

Ignoring Mariah's outburst, Arusha reads the letter.

Arusha: "To my dearest Mariah..."

Mariah: Arusha, stop! I'm begging you, don't read it!

Arusha: Just listen, okay?

Arusha: "I'm so sorry, Mariah. I know I've always caused you worry."

Arusha: "I've been so obsessed with my research, everything else has fallen to you. I know how much it must irritate you."

Mariah: That's not true at all...

Arusha: "You're such a kind person that you always let it pass. I wanted to apologize, and tell you how much I've always appreciated it."

Arusha: "But I'm not strong enough to say it to your face. That's why I'm writing this now; to say I'm sorry, and to thank you for everything."

Various small, everyday events and other memories are jotted down, as if the letter were still a work in progress. Arusha reads on.

Mariah, who had been all but covering her ears at first, gradually relaxes and just listens.

Arusha: "There is one thing I want you to remember; I love you, and no matter what happens, I always will."

Arusha: "I think I'll stop here. After all, this is a letter, not a novel!
All my love,
Your big sis."

Mariah: Sniff... She never was any good at writing letters.

Mariah: Hehe... Even her fellow scholars were always losing patience with her and telling her to stick to the point.

Arusha: Haha, really? I'm exactly the same! I can't stand writing stuffy old reports.

Mariah: Yeah...

Mariah: Thank you, Arusha. For reading the letter, I mean.

Arusha: Not at all. Sorry I opened it without permission. I just...

Mariah: No need to apologize. I'm glad you did. I'd never have worked up the courage to open it myself.

Mariah: I never thought I'd find absolution. I thought I'd always just...

Mariah: Well, anyhow. Thank you. I really appreciate it.

Mariah: I love you too, sis. I always have, and I always will.

Thanks to an unexpected letter written long ago, Mariah finally comes to understand how her sister felt.

The pain of her sister's loss stays with her, but thanks to Arusha's insistence, Mariah's wounds can finally begin to heal.

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子供の相手は好きだよえっ？　同レベル？	I love playing with children. Mind you, I'm no child myself.
難しいこと考えるの、苦手なんだよね～	I dislike complicated matters.
旅の何が楽しいって、食べ歩きだよね！	Eating local food is the best part of traveling!
これが終わったらのんびり昼寝したいな	I could use a nap when this is over.
いったいなにが償いになるのかな…	What must I do to repent...
……姉さん……	Sister...
絶対に仲間を守ってみせる！	I'll protect my allies no matter what!
アステール、島の外に慣れたかな？	Aster, have you gotten used to it outside the island?
(主人公)の判断に従うよ！	I respect your decision, (Captain).
頼りにしてるよ、(主人公)！	I'm counting on you, (Captain)!