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Age	Unknown
Height	164 cm
Race	Primal Beast
Hobbies	Playing with the Primal Pals
Special Talents	{{{talentsjp}}}
Likes	The Primal Pals, all of her other friends
Dislikes	Stiff, awkward atmospheres
Satyr (Earth)Satyr (Halloween) Character Release アウギュステで開かれた音楽フェスを見て、ヒトや星晶獣という種族を超えた会場の一体感に感動したサテュロス。 後日、グランサイファーの甲板で星トモのメンバーでバンドを結成する妄想を楽しんでいたところをルリアが目撃し、一緒に歌ってみることに。 そして新しい衣装を作り上げ2人で練習をしていると、バアルら「星トモ」のメンバーも集まってきて── サテュロスの思い描いてたバンドは結成されるのでしょうか？ Character Release フェイトエピソードでは、ナタクの蔵書にあった一冊の本を読んでいたサテュロスが、本に登場するキョンシーに興味を惹かれ、ハロウィンに向けてその仮装の準備をすることに。

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* This is an unofficial, amateur translation.

Age	不明
Height	164cm
Race	星晶獣
Hobbies	星トモの皆と遊ぶこと
Special Talents	{{{talentsjp}}}
Likes	星トモの皆、他のお友達皆
Dislikes	ぎくしゃくした気まずい空気
Satyr (Earth)Satyr (Halloween) Character Release アウギュステで開かれた音楽フェスを見て、ヒトや星晶獣という種族を超えた会場の一体感に感動したサテュロス。 後日、グランサイファーの甲板で星トモのメンバーでバンドを結成する妄想を楽しんでいたところをルリアが目撃し、一緒に歌ってみることに。 そして新しい衣装を作り上げ2人で練習をしていると、バアルら「星トモ」のメンバーも集まってきて── サテュロスの思い描いてたバンドは結成されるのでしょうか？ Character Release フェイトエピソードでは、ナタクの蔵書にあった一冊の本を読んでいたサテュロスが、本に登場するキョンシーに興味を惹かれ、ハロウィンに向けてその仮装の準備をすることに。

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Trivia

• Satyr's Halloween costume is based on the jiāngshī, a type of undead creature or reanimated corpse in Chinese legends and folklore. It is also known as a Chinese hopping vampire.

Etymology

•  Lailai ★ Pheltronan450%Massive Dark damage to a foe.
  Gain 2 Twinkle StarConsumed upon using Satyr's skills (Max: 9 / Can't be removed)
  Duration: Indefinite and DrainNormal attack and C.A. DMG dealt is partially absorbed to HP
  Strength: (Healing cap: 1000)Duration: 3.5 turnsApplied during the attack phase.
  On the next turn, it'll have 3 turns remaining..
  (At 7 or more Twinkle StarConsumed upon using Satyr's skills (Max: 9 / Can't be removed)
  :
  End cooldown for Xingxing ShouhuGain Substitute (All-Ally)Receives all attacks in place of allies
  (Includes all-ally attacks)
  Duration: 1 turn , 80% Light DMG LoweredLight DMG is lowered
  Strength: 80%Duration: 1 turn Light DEF Up. Not a Damage Cut.
  Reduces Light damage taken on a multiplier
  separate from Damage Cuts., 30% DMG AbsorptionPartially absorbs DMG to recover HP
  Strength: 30%Duration: 1 turn , Tank-and-Counter (3 times)Counters upon taking DMG
  Duration: 3 turnsCounter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit., and Full-Force CounterCounters with the max number of hits while in effect
  Duration: 3 turns.
  (Upon consuming 4 Twinkle StarConsumed upon using Satyr's skills (Max: 9 / Can't be removed)
  :
  All Dark allies also gain Shield (3000)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
  Strength: 3000Duration: Indefinite.).) has two parts that are in different languages:
  • "Lailai" can mean an exclamation to express encouragement, or to precede a request and can be used with more 'lai's for emphasis. Additonally, "Lái" (Chinese: 来) is a verb that means "come" and is used to express direction towards the speaker.
  • "Pheltronan" is possibly a mistranslation of "Fer Trônant", meaning "Enthroned Iron" or "Enthroned Sword" in French.
• Xingxing ShouhuGain Substitute (All-Ally)Receives all attacks in place of allies
  (Includes all-ally attacks)
  Duration: 1 turn , 80% Light DMG LoweredLight DMG is lowered
  Strength: 80%Duration: 1 turn Light DEF Up. Not a Damage Cut.
  Reduces Light damage taken on a multiplier
  separate from Damage Cuts., 30% DMG AbsorptionPartially absorbs DMG to recover HP
  Strength: 30%Duration: 1 turn , Tank-and-Counter (3 times)Counters upon taking DMG
  Duration: 3 turnsCounter attacks grant 5% charge bar per hit., and Full-Force CounterCounters with the max number of hits while in effect
  Duration: 3 turns.
  (Upon consuming 4 Twinkle StarConsumed upon using Satyr's skills (Max: 9 / Can't be removed)
  :
  All Dark allies also gain Shield (3000)Next ATK received will be ineffective for a fixed amount
  Strength: 3000Duration: Indefinite.)
  • "Xingxing" (Chinese: 星星) can mean "star in the sky". Xing Xing is also a Chinese name that means "twin stars" and is rooted in ancient Chinese folklore. The name symbolizes love, unity, and celestial beauty.
  • "Shouhu" (Chinese: 守護) can mean "protect" or "to guard".

Special Cutscenes

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Happy Birthday Cutscenes
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1	✔	(Captain), happy birthday! The ship's been crazy, huh? Everyone's going all out with the celebrating. It really shows how much the crew cares about you. Makes me all warm and fuzzy inside to see it. Haha, isn't it weird? It's your birthday, but I'm the one getting emotional. I just want to say thank you. For being my friend and inviting me into the crew. It really doesn't get better than this!
2	✔	Happy birthday, (Captain)! Everyone in the crew worked really hard to prepare something for you! We all got together and tried to think of things you'd like, or what would make you happy... Hehe. I'm really glad I can celebrate with you this year too! I hope we can get everyone together and do it again next year. My best wishes to you on your special day, (Captain)! Let's promise to celebrate together again next year, okay? Pinky swear!
3	✔	Happy birthday, (Captain)! Clap clap clap! I really love your birthday, because everyone always looks so happy on this day! I almost wish it was your birthday every day! Oh, but then I guess you'd age really fast... And I suppose the day feels this special because it only comes around once a year. That must be it! Ooh, I think I just realized something very important! Hehe, thanks, (Captain)!
4	✔	It's your special day, (Captain)! Happy birthday! I still think your birthdays are the best. The mood makes everyone so happy! I get so excited without even realizing it— Oh, I just thought of something! I think I was inspired with a song! The happiness I feel turned into words with their own melody! I mean, it's still forming in my mind, but I bet I could make a great song with Baally's help! I'll sing it for you the very moment it's done, so just wait till then!
5	✔	Happy birthday, (Captain)! By the time this day rolls around each year, I'm positively bursting with wishes to make. For example... I wish for your good health and good fortune in the months to come. I wish for lots of opportunities where we get to chat and grow closer. I wish for you to have another productive year of friend-making. Oh, and also... I wish for us to be together for a long, long time. It's not a secret that primal beasts and mortals have different lifespans. But it didn't really hit me until after I started celebrating your birthdays with you. Now more than ever I have to cherish time itself because it's just going to keep on flowing. If only there were some way to stretch out the days and years we have left together... You can bet your sweet patootie I made a wish for that too.

Happy New Year Cutscenes
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1	✔	Wow... Just look at that sun rising up in the sky. It's beautiful. Stunning even. This is the first New Year's sunrise I've seen from the deck of an airship. Kind of makes me emotional, though I'm not sure why. Hehe, I wonder if it's because I'm experiencing it with you? I can't wait to see lots more by your side this year!
2	✔	Wow, look at all these people! I didn't think it'd be this crowded at the shrine on New Year's. Huh? It looks like everyone's lining up over there. I wonder what's going on... Fortunes? Oh! You mean the ones that tell you how your luck is for this year? Let's go get our fortunes too, (Captain)! What did you get? Ooh, I got regular good luck too! Yay! If it's regular now, that means it'll only keep getting better and better from here on! I think that's wonderful! This is so exciting! Let's make this a fantastic year, (Captain)!
3	✔	Ta-da! I made some New Year's dishes, (Captain)! Feel free to try some! New Year's dishes are so fun! Each dish has a different meaning, you know! Hmm, I wonder which one would be good for you... Health? Long life? Prosperity? Aah, I can't decide! What should I do? Actually, you can have everything! After all, I want you to be the happiest you can be! That might sound a little excessive, but that's how I feel!
4	✔	Hyah! Hah! Oh, (Captain). Happy New Year! I was just practicing for New Year's games. You know, hanetsuki, top-spinning, and stuff. Hey, did you know? Meddy, Baally, and Nez are all really good. So if I get better, we can have super intense matches together—it'll be so fun! Ehehe, but, like, don't tell them I've been practicing, 'kay?
5	✔	Hi, (Captain)! Happy New Year! Guess what? Nez gave me, Meddy, and Baally New Year's allowances to spend. Even though we've been together for ages, this is a first. That was totally unexpected, but of course I'm happy as a clam! Meddy and Baally though... They kinda just looked at him funny. How about you, (Captain)? Who will you give money envelopes to— No, wait! I can't believe I didn't realize this sooner—we primals are waaay older than you. Which means we should be giving you rupies to spend, (Captain)! I'm sorry for being so oblivious! I'll take care of this ASAP. Be right back!

Valentine's Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	(Captain)! Hehe, I hope you're ready for... the Valentine's chocolate I got you! It took me a while to choose the perfect one for you, but I think I got it right in the end. Hmm... You know... Us Primal Pals exchange gifts all the time, but I think you're the first person I've ever given a gift to outside of them. I'm not sure what to expect, so I'm kind of nervous. Let me know what you think of them! Pinky promise, okay?
2	✔	Happy Valentine's, (Captain)! Here you go! Some Valentine's chocolate for you! Hm? Why am I giving you two boxes, you ask? You see, I couldn't decide which one to get you... And that's when I realized I don't actually know what kind of flavors you like. So I hope you can eat both and tell me which one you like better after! Then next year, I'll prepare something that you'll like for sure!
3	✔	Here you go, (Captain)! Chocolate for this year! It should be perfectly suited to your tastes! Knowing the preferences of someone you like is a nice feeling, isn't it? A really special connection! I want to know everything about you, (Captain), so be sure to tell me what you like, okay? Not just the taste! Like the shape or color—stuff like that! Because anything that makes you happy will make me happy too!
4	✔	Here, these chocolates are for you, (Captain)! I worked really hard on the shapes this time, not just the taste! Since we're the primal pals, I made them into all sorts of primal shapes. Aren't they cute? I did mess up a whole bunch of times, but the thought of how happy you'll be was what kept me going! Eeep! Did I say that out loud? How embarrassing... Well, next year I'll try even harder, so look forward to it!
5	✔	Hnnngh... Phew! That was heavy! Happy Valentine's Day, (Captain)! As you can see, I got you a huge thing of star-shaped chocolates! I have as much love for you as there are twinkling stars in the sky! Well, that's what I'm trying to convey anyway. Since other people will probably be giving you chocolates too, I don't expect you to eat all of these by yourself. So please split 'em with your chums! Each chocolate is a symbol of my connection to you. It'd be amazing if you could share the joy of that connection with more people!
Gift		Twin Chocolate

White Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	(Captain)? Is that... for me? Oh... Oh my gosh, it's White Day, isn't it? Woowee, you have no idea how happy this makes me! You really, really sure about this? Aww, you are just the sweetest thing! I might not even eat these. Feels almost like a shame to watch them go! Haha! Thank you! Actually, I also prepared a little something for you too. Here you go! Now it's a present exchange! Isn't that even more fun?
2	✔	A White Day present? For me? Wow! Thank you so much! Huh? There're two boxes... Gasp! Is it because I gave you two on Valentine's? Huh? You're saying you didn't know which I'd like, so you got both? Hehe, I guess we're the same then! I've got an idea! How about some tea time after this? We can have a long chat and learn more about what we each like. Let's see... Do you prefer tea or coffee, (Captain)? Or maybe juice? Hehe. Once we know more about each other, we'll be even closer. That makes me so happy!
3	✔	Wait, this is a gift for White Day, right? Eee, thank you so much, (Captain)! I love you! These sweets are perfect! I'm glad we talked about what we like over some nice teatime last year! Oh yeah, that reminds me! I hear the shop we went to last year has some new creations! And it looks like they're in the flavors you like too! That's when I knew I had to invite you sometime! I was a little sad that we couldn't talk more before, since there's so much I still want to learn about you... So let's talk more today and become even better friends!
4	✔	Aww, a White Day present! Yaaay, thanks so much! I'm always so glad to get these, no matter how many times! It's pure happiness! Cause I get to have all these great memories of us having tea and getting to know each other... I get so many wonderful things from you, (Captain)! Even the time we spend together like this is a present to me—a really special one. And if you feel even a little bit the same way, I'd be the happiest!
5	✔	That's a White Day present, isn't it? Heehee, I had a feeling you'd be getting me something. And to prove I wasn't bluffing, look! I made tea! Now let's tuck into the yummies you brought, because it's White Day time! I'm super thankful you got these for me. But what's way, waaaay better is it gives us an excuse to chat and spend time together! Thank you very much, (Captain)!

Trick or Treat Cutscenes
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1	✔	Hey, can I ask you something? I've been stuck on what kind of costume to suggest to Meddy for Halloween. What do you think works better for her: a black cat or a white cat? Baally says black is better since it's Halloween, but Nez says white fits her more. I haven't been able to decide. Oh, you're right. I should ask Meddy what she wants too! If she's not sure either, I can always just have her wear both! Hehe, do you want to go ask her with me?
2	✔	(Captain)! There you are! You were saying earlier how you haven't decided what to dress up as for Halloween yet, right? Then I've got the perfect thing for you! Here, put this on! Baal came up with this idea, you know. Isn't it so cool? All of us decided to dress up in the same way this year as primal pals. So I was thinking, maybe you could dress up with us too... How about it? Yaaay! Oh, thank you, (Captain)! Okay, then put this on, and hold this! It's a basket for treats from Nezha! Oh, and this too! Meddy chose this tail specially for you, so make sure you put it on! Now we're all matchy-matchy! Hehe, this makes me so happy!
3	✔	Oh, (Captain)! I'm making costumes right now! Nezha came up with the design for this year! He said he was inspired by Baal's design from last year. Look, Nezha drew this! Isn't it so good? Next year, I want to try making a design myself as well! I'm thinking maybe I can use my experience of being in a band to create something! What do you think? I hope I'll be able to help everyone have a good time next Halloween too!
4	✔	Hey, (Captain)! Well? What do you think of my costume? Meddy and I are dressing as a witch and a black cat. I worked a lot on the designs. It was pretty tough to do, but I had so much fun! Oh, Baally and Nez helped out too. And then Meddy said I did really well! When I think about later when we'll be in our costumes... Oooh, just thinking about it gets me excited! It's the best wearing outfits that go together! It'll be such a fantastic memory! Actually, I made a costume for you too. Hehe, surprised? You've just gotta wear it—I wanna share this great memory with you!
5	✔	Hoppity-hop! Look at me, (Captain)! This year I'm a jiangshi! You can easily tell by this talisman on my head. And if I stick one on your forehead, you'll become a jiangshi pal! So what do you say, (Captain)? Wanna hoppity-hop and trickity-treat with me?

Happy Holidays Cutscenes
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1	✔	Do you have a favorite holy night dish, (Captain)? Chicken, roast beef, turkey, pie, gingerbread cookies, fruit cake... I don't think I can choose a favorite. They're all so tasty. Did you know us Primal Pals throw a holy night party on the years we manage to make it happen? I'm thinking this year is going to be the wildest party we've ever had now that you and the crew are joining in! Haha, I can't wait! We're going to have a blast!
2	✔	Happy holidays, (Captain)! All of us are decorating the tree to celebrate the winter season! Oh, you noticed? That's right—all the decorations are made out of folded paper! We wanted to do something even more festive than last year, so we decided to make the decorations together. Come join us! You can have... this gold paper! It's perfect for a star like you. I bet tonight's party is going to be amazing! I can't wait for evening to arrive!
3	✔	Ho ho ho! Here's a present from Santa Claus to someone who's been very good this year! Just kidding! What do you think? Do I sound like Santa? You've met Santa Claus before, haven't you, (Captain)? I was actually thinking of secretly handing out presents to all the primal pals while they're sleeping! That's what Santa does, right? So I decided to dress up and look the part too! I hope they'll be happy! Hehe. I'm excited to see how they'll react!
4	✔	Wow! What beautiful singing! Listen, (Captain). Hear the song coming from the church? Isn't it just wonderful? I think they call them hymns, right? Oh, if only I could sing like that. Maybe if I practiced really hard... Yes, I bet I could! Then the primal pals would be so surprised when I sing in front of them! Awww, that'd be a blast. If you want, you should practice with me!
5	✔	Hm? Oh, hey, (Captain)! You stumbled across an awestruck Satyr! Awestruck by this view, that is. This is the perfect spot where the colorful glow of the town's holiday decorations and the blinking stars complement each other. Heehee... It's such a beautiful sight. I was gonna call Meddy and the pals over here so we could share this spot... But maybe I'll hold off for a bit while we enjoy this moment. Just the two of us. It'll be our little holiday secret. I mean, it's fun to have a few secrets of our own, right?

Fate Episodes

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What's Jiangshi?

Satyr reads a book from Nezha's personal library about jiangshi. Despite their scariness, she also finds them somehow cute and decides to dress up as one for Halloween. Having little knowledge of jiangshi but still wanting to fully immerse herself in the role, she and Nezha begin researching them.

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The weather outside is beautiful, but two primal beasts have chosen an indoor activity for today.

Satyr: Run...

Nezha: ...

Satyr: Will they make it?

Nezha: ...

Nezha and Satyr are both engrossed in their own respective tomes of adventure.

Satyr: Eeek!

Nezha: ...?

Satyr squeaks out a shriek, causing Nezha to shoot a glance her way.

When he sees that Satyr's eyes are still glued to the open pages in her lap, he quickly returns back to his own text-based world.

Satyr: Awww! No way!

Satyr: You're kidding me!

Satyr carries on with her unprompted commentary as she continues to read.

Finally she closes the book.

Satyr: Phew... What a spine-tingling tale!

Nezha: Did you finish it?

Satyr: Yep! Definitely on the scary side, but I couldn't put it down!

Nezha: Is that so? Which one did you read?

Satyr: This one! It's about creepy creatures called jiangshi.

Satyr: Like, I was afraid to turn the page, but at the same time, I just had to know what happens next! Thanks for letting me borrow it!

Nezha: I'm glad you enjoyed it. This personal library I'm building is paying off nicely.

Satyr: Seems like you've got books on almost everything, Nez. I've never heard of jiangshi until now.

Satyr picks up the book she just finished and flips through the pages.

Satyr: Right here! This is the passage that gave me chills!

Satyr: It says jiangshi will always find you no matter how well you hide.

Nezha: True, though it is possible to hold your breath to escape detection if I remember that section correctly.

Satyr: Uh-huh! Too bad the story's protag couldn't stop hiccupping.

Satyr: I know it's supposed to be a tense moment and everything, but that part made me giggle.

Nezha: Yes, it does sound absurd, though I must say the juxtaposition of suspense and humor paints a marvelous scene.

Satyr: Oh, and another thing...

Satyr: I certainly wouldn't wanna run into jiangshi, but the illustrations in this book make them look kinda cute.

Satyr: I like how long and billowy their robe sleeves are, and I've never seen hats like those either.

Satyr: Something about the talisman that's stuck to their forehead is so mysterious...

Satyr: Oh! I just got a brilliant idea!

Satyr smacks her fist into her palm.

Satyr: Halloween is just around the corner, isn't it?

Nezha: Yes. The ship is buzzing with activity as many of our friends have started gearing up for the holiday.

Satyr: Yeah, I saw! So there I was, pondering how I could get in on the fun.

Nezha: I think I know where this is going.

Satyr: Teeheehee!

Satyr: Well, with jiangshi being things that go bump in the night, I can't think of a more perfect Halloween costume!

Nezha: And rightly so.

Satyr: Okay, my mind's made up: I'm gonna go as a jiangshi!

Nezha: Good choice. I can't wait to see how it turns out.

Satyr: Thanks, Nez! Where do I even begin though...

Satyr: Obviously I have to put the costume together, but I think the first thing I should do is find out more about the subject matter.

Satyr: Think you could lend me a hand in that department?

Nezha: Of course. I'm certain I can find a way to be useful.

Satyr: Woo-hoo! Much love, Nez. This is gonna be a blast!

Satyr's excitement is uncontainable. It even washes over Nezha, bringing a big smile to his face.

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Ready for Hop Scares

After hearing from Nezha that jiangshi resemble zombies, Satyr interviews Meg about the zombie incident that occurred in Auguste. The two discuss the similarities and differences between jiangshi and zombies, with Meg expressing how terrified she was watching her dearest friends join the undead.

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Nezha: I'll impart my current knowledge of jiangshi to get you started.

Satyr: Lay it on me!

Satyr and Nezha are researching jiangshi so that Satyr's costume can be as authentic as possible.

Nezha: Jiangshi are said to be comparable to zombies, though regional differences have given rise to variations in their portrayals over time.

Satyr: Zombies, huh? Gotcha! Not that I know much about zombies either...

Nezha: Zombies are far more prevalent in creative works than jiangshi.

Nezha: If I dug around in my room, I'm sure I'd find zombie-related materials. Barring that, a trip to the library will easily turn up a plethora of references.

Nezha: But interviewing people who have firsthand experiences with zombies is the best way to go in my opinion.

Satyr: That's a great idea! We've definitely got crew members who've gone toe-to-toe with zombies before.

Satyr: I'll go see who I can find!

Meg: And that's why you came to me?

Satyr: Yep! While Nez hits the books, I'm hitting the streets. Er, deck.

Satyr: I heard you played a big role in stopping a crazy zombie invasion on Auguste...

The Auguste Isles. Blessed with pristine beaches and top-class lodging, it's one of the most popular vacation spots in the skies.

But the island has seen its share of disasters throughout its history. In recent times, it was struck by a large wave—of zombies.

Suspicious Person: Graaaah!

Meg: Hah!

Suspicious Person: Grrrrr...

Suspicious Person: Aaaarrrrg...

Zombified people flooded the streets, and even the crew suffered casualties.

However, Meg, (Captain), and other survivors battled back against the tide, saving everyone and Auguste from a gruesome end.

Satyr: If you could give me any info, that'd be super awesome. Would that be okay?

Meg: Well, I can't speak about jiangshi, but would the zombies I fought be good enough?

Satyr: Absolutely! Every little detail will go a long way toward making my costume better!

Meg: Okay, let me think...

Meg: So it turns out the whole zombie thing was a scheme cooked up by the former chairperson of Auguste's tourism association.

Meg: He created a virus that zombified living creatures.

Meg: The virus was spread by zombified fish at first, but then people started catching it too...

Meg: And if you got bitten by an infected person, that was all it took to join the undead army.

Meg: As you might've guessed, things got out of control fast...

Satyr: I see, I see... The virus spreads when a healthy person is bitten by a zombie.

Meg: Thankfully, (Captain) and others were able to return everyone back to normal and save the day.

Meg: So does what I said about zombies sound like jiangshi?

Satyr: Well, jiangshi are more like reanimated corpses.

Meg: As in, they were already dead to begin with? Brr... Way different from the zombies I encountered then.

Meg: Oh, on the other hand, I do remember hearing that zombified flesh rots over time...

Meg: So if the zombification isn't cured, that person would end up as a corpse anyway!

Satyr: Noooo!

Satyr: Ah, I just thought of another thing they have in common—they both hunt down the living.

Meg: Right... A zombie will instantly chase after any normies they spot.

Meg: Here's something interesting. Talking to them didn't seem to do anything, but they did respond to sound.

Satyr: Yikes! I don't know if I could keep quiet, even if my life depended on it!

Satyr: Did you know that jiangshi can detect someone by their breathing?

Meg: Are you serious? Feels like holding your breath in that situation is so much harder than not making a sound...

Satyr: Yeah, probably.

The two are thoroughly engrossed in the topic of zombies and jiangshi.

Satyr: What do you think is the scariest thing about zombies?

Meg: Hm... It was chaos on Auguste, so it's not like I had time to stop and think about it...

Meg: I guess there's nothing worse than seeing friends and loved ones become zombies.

Meg: Their skin turns sickly, almost ashen, and they jerk around with this unnatural motion...

Meg: They don't feel pain either. Some are still able to say a few words, but the compulsion to attack people is too strong.

Meg: Imagine staring at a rotting, shambling thing that was once your best friend... Would you have the strength to go on?

Satyr: Gosh... I don't know what I'd do...

Ready for Hop Scares: Scene 2

Mari barges into Satyr and Meg's conversation mostly to fawn over Meg, but she does tell Satyr what it was like to be a zombie. Satyr regroups with Nezha and discovers that the many depictions of jiangshi often contradict each other. Rather than create a costume that fits every criteria, Satyr decides to give it her own spin.

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Satyr and Meg continue their animated discussion about zombies and jiangshi, when all of a sudden...

???: Aha! There you are!

Mari: Found you, Meg!

Mari comes jogging over and throws her arms around Meg.

Meg: Oof! Mari!

Mari: Where were you? I finally had time off to come visit, and you ditched me. That's so mean.

Meg: You worry too much. I wouldn't run off like that.

Satyr: Sorry for pulling Meg aside, Mari. I only wanted to ask her a few things real quick.

Mari: Is that so? And who are you again?

Satyr: I'm Satyr, friend of (Captain) and the crew!

Mari: Fine, whatever. Mind explaining what's the deal with this private meeting?

Meg: I'm telling Satyr about the zombie incident that happened on Auguste.

Mari: Ick! Why even bring that up again?

Satyr: Because I asked her to...

Mari: Hmm... You picked a tough one for your costume.

Satyr: It's not enough just to look like a jiangshi—I want to become a jiangshi.

Satyr: That's why I'm gathering all the info I can find.

Mari: Quite the researcher we have here...

Satyr: Hang on a minute...

Meg: What is it?

Satyr: I heard you were bitten by a zombie, Mari. What was it like being a—

Satyr: Oh no, I'm so sorry! I shouldn't ask such a sensitive question! Never mind!

Mari: It's fine. It honestly wasn't that traumatizing or anything.

Mari: The thing is, my brain was hazy throughout the whole ordeal.

Mari: Like, I was aware to a certain extent, but I couldn't focus on specific details.

Mari: The tourism association launched a follow-up investigation and found that the zombified townspeople had even less control over themselves.

Mari: All they could think about was chomping down on others and spreading the virus.

Mari: Not by choice, obviously. They were just following orders from the former chairperson.

Satyr: Ah, okay...

Satyr: Thank you, Mari! That was super helpful!

Mari: Sure. Good luck with your costume.

Satyr: Thanks! It's gonna blow everyone's socks off!

Mari quickly loses interest in Satyr and embraces Meg in another big hug.

Mari: Speaking of Halloween...

Meg: Were you thinking of dressing up too?

Mari: That depends. Now, I know you'd look great in any costume.

Mari: But it got me thinking... What if we went all-out and did your makeup to match the outfit too?

Mari: I totally want to see you fully transformed! Got anything in mind about what to go as?

Meg: Um, no idea... It never crossed my mind, so...

Mari: Oooh! Then why don't we both wear the same thing! Wouldn't that be fun?

Mari: Hehe... I'm already picturing a dozen different outfits in my head, and you look stunning in every single one of them!

Meg: You think so?

Mari: I know so! There's only one Meg, and that's what makes you so Megmerizing!

Mari: Whatever you decide to dress up as, you own that persona. No one else can copy your originality!

Satyr: Teehee... They make such a lively twosome!

Satyr: And that about wraps up what I learned!

Nezha: Well done.

After conferring with Meg and Mari, Satyr has reconvened with Nezha.

Satyr: Find anything juicy on your end?

Nezha: I don't know if I'd call it "juicy," but first off, the paper talisman on the forehead is a key characteristic of jiangshi.

Nezha: By inscribing the talisman with commands, it allows the inscriber to control the jiangshi.

Nezha: Next is the way they move.

Satyr: Oh, yeah. They go hoppity-hop with their arms out in front like this...

Satyr extends both of her arms out directly in front of her and performs a series of lurching jumps.

Nezha: Yes. The reason for such peculiar locomotion is that they are corpses.

Nezha: After a living creature passes, its body stiffens over time, and the joints can no longer bend.

Satyr: Sounds logical to me! Then I'll have to move like this the entire time.

Nezha: Bear in mind that not all depictions of jiangshi are the same. There are minor differences depending on which source you go by.

Nezha: Deviations in how they move, how they attack people...

Nezha: Or even whether jiangshi are able to turn the people they attack into jiangshi.

Satyr: Boy, that complicates things a bit. How am I supposed to piece everything together...

Nezha: Think of it this way: No singular interpretation is more correct than another. Besides, it's a Halloween costume.

Nezha: I believe Mari made a good point earlier.

Mari: Whatever you decide to dress up as, you own that persona. No one else can copy your originality!

Nezha: So going by her words, why not create a rendition that's entirely your own?

Satyr: Of course! No one said I had to follow someone else's example.

Satyr: I already have some ideas...

Satyr grabs a large sheet of paper and hovers over it with a pen.

Satyr: Time to start designing.

Satyr: Gotta make sure the talisman is front and center... The sleeves and hat are too cute, so those should be a bit bigger... Move this over here...

As Halloween creeps ever closer, Satyr happily toils away putting together her bespoke costume.

Ready for Hop Scares: Scene 3

Satyr completes her jiangshi costume days before Halloween and wants to give it a test run. With Nezha's help, she lures Medusa and Baal into a small room and scares the living daylights out of the two. Despite the tongue-lashing from Medusa following the prank, Satyr couldn't be happier to spend time with the primal pals.

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Satyr has spent several days working on her costume, but it's not Halloween just yet.

Medusa: Nezha? We're here.

Baal: Seems he's not though.

Medusa and Baal have come to a storage room as requested by Nezha.

Medusa: So where is he then? He said it was an emergency, and to drop what we were doing and get over here!

Baal: Somehow I get the feeling this is a big case of nothing...

Medusa: That doofus... Hmph, why's it so dark in—

Medusa: Whaaa!

Venturing further into the room, Medusa trips over something.

Medusa: Ugh, what did I step on?

Medusa: Huh? Satyr?

Satyr: ...

Medusa: What are you doing in here? Are you sleeping?

Satyr: ...

However, Satyr remains motionless and unresponsive to Medusa's questioning.

Medusa: Satyr?

Baal: What's going on?

Medusa: I don't know. I think Satyr's sleeping maybe?

Baal: ...?

Baal drops down beside Satyr and feels her cheek.

Baal: She's freezing cold.

Medusa: Wh-why?

Satyr: ...

Medusa: C'mon, Satyr! That's enough! It's time to wake up!

Medusa: Eeek!

Satyr: ...

When Medusa reaches out to shake Satyr awake, the prone primal pops up like a spring.

Medusa: Um... Satyr?

Satyr: Urrgh...

A hideous groan gurgles from the back of Satyr's throat as her body twitches erratically.

Medusa: Wh-what...

Satyr: Med... dy...

Satyr: Graagh...

Medusa: H-huh?

Suddenly Satyr lunges at Medusa. Baal immediately intercepts the attack and desperately holds the crazed primal back.

Baal: Hey! What are you doing!

Satyr: Meddy... Baally...

Satyr: Rrragh...

Medusa: Aaaagh!

Baal: Listen to me!

Satyr: Graaah...

Jerking around like a marionette, Satyr flails at her cornered prey.

Medusa: What's wrong with you! Get away from me!

Terror grips Medusa as she bangs against the walls of the dark, cramped room, unable to find a way out.

Medusa: Sob... Why is this happening...

Baal: Get a grip! Crying isn't going to solve anything!

Medusa: I'm not crying! Sheesh!

Medusa: Satyr, you dummy! Quit messing around!

Medusa: Why is there a piece of paper stuck to your face! I'm taking it off!

Panicked and out of options, Medusa tackles Satyr and rips off the talisman.

Satyr: ...!

The jiangshi collapses lifelessly to the floor as if the strings holding it up have been cut.

Medusa: Satyr? Hey, are you...

Satyr: ...

Medusa: Um...

Nezha: What did you do!

Nezha suddenly bursts into the room. He takes one look at Satyr's limp body, and the blood drains from his face.

Nezha: Oh no... Don't tell me you tore off the talisman!

Medusa: Huh? Th-the what?
Satyr was acting weird—

Nezha: Fool! Do you realize what you've done!

Medusa: ...?

Nezha: That talisman was her lifeline!

Nezha: The frail thread barely tying her soul to her body! Without it, she's...

Medusa: Wh-what are you saying?

Nezha: She's no longer with us...

Medusa: ...!

Baal: Sigh...

Baal quietly shakes his head behind Medusa, who has gone white as a sheet.

Baal: Since when do we primal beasts adhere to the mortal concept of a soul?

Medusa: Huh?

Nezha: Exactly.

Medusa: Exactly?

Satyr: Gotcha!

Medusa: Yaaaah!

Satyr: How was that, Meddy? Was I terrifying or what?

Medusa: I don't... Huh?

Satyr: This is my Halloween costume. I'm dressed up as something called a jiangshi.

Medusa: A c-costume?

Satyr: Yes, indeedy! I just finished putting it together, so I figured I'd practice my performance.

Medusa: What is wrong with you!

The smaller primal grabs Satyr and gives her a thorough shaking.

Medusa: Are you stupid!

Medusa: You were acting this whole time? Tell me why your body is so cold then!

Satyr: Jiangshi are corpses, so they're supposed to be cold.

Satyr: Which is why I bathed in ice I got from Auguste.

Medusa: That's so dumb! You're practically asking to catch a cold!

Satyr: Aw, I'm sorry, Meddy! Please don't be mad!

Medusa: Did you expect me to be happy?

Baal: Maybe it's your own fault for being tricked so hard by her prank.

Medusa: Hey, what's that supposed to mean!

Baal: When Nezha said she lost her soul, that should've tipped you off, considering we primals are essentially immortal.

Medusa: That's not the problem here, Baal! Besides, don't pretend like you weren't a fraidy-cat!

Baal: Fine, I'll admit I was shocked, but at least I'm not a crybaby like you.

Medusa: I told you already! I wasn't crying!

Satyr: Now, now, let's not fight, you two.

Medusa: You started this!

Satyr: Meep!

Medusa: Did you even think about what would happen on Halloween if you did this?

Medusa: A stunt like that is gonna make kids cry for real!

Satyr: Oh... Yeah, it definitely will, huh?

Satyr absorbs Medusa's scathing reprimand, and she looks down at her feet.

But then, just as quickly, she's back to her old bubbly self.

Satyr: Then how about this! What if we did a parade of hopping jiangshi! We'll still look kinda scary, I guess, but at least we'd look cute too!

Satyr: Help me out, Meddy!

Medusa: In your dreams! I'd rather hop off the ship!

Satyr: Aww, don't say that!

Medusa: Go find some other patsy! And stop hugging me!

Satyr: Pretty please?

Nezha: Heh... This is quite the fun holiday.

Baal: As long as Satyr leaves me out of this...

Although Halloween has yet to arrive, the primal pals—perhaps some more than others—are already enjoying the traditions it brings.

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Side-scrolling Quotes

JapaneseThis is an official transcription.	EnglishThis is an official translation.
ぴょーんぴょーんぴょんぴょんぴょーん	Hoppity-hop. Hoppity-hoppity-hop.
お札には触っちゃだめー！	Touching my talisman is off-limits!
みんなー私の後ろについてきてー！	Everybody line up behind me!
(主人公)さんも一緒にぴょんぴょんしない？	Wanna join me for a jumpy session, (Captain)?
ナタクさんって、まだまだ沢山本を持ってるんだー	Nez never seems to run out of books to read!
(主人公)さん！次のご命令は？	I'm ready, (Captain)! What are your next orders?
サテュロスだよー！キョンシーだよー！	Say hello to Satyr the Jiangshi!
メドゥちゃんは先に行っちゃった？	Did Meddy already run away to go hide?
あ゛あ゛あ゛あ゛！……なんてねっ！	Braaaains... Just kidding!
ねえバアルくん、作って欲しい曲があるんだ～	Hey, Baally, I have a song I'd like you to write!