Scenario:Fraux - An Unexpected Reunion

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An Unexpected Reunion

Following the battle with the Inchoate World, the crew resolves to help search for Fraux's friend Rios to find out why she disappeared. One day, Fraux happens upon Rios while on a mission, but a woman intervenes before she can call out to her.


Fraux and company have emerged victorious from their fierce battle against The World.
With the crew free from the threat of this fearsome enemy, peace begins to return to the Grandcypher.
Lyria: Munch... Mmm! Today's lunch is as delicious as ever!
Vyrn: And that appetite of yours is just as crazy as ever! Wouldn't be surprised if you ended up clearin' our plates too.
Lyria: Munch. Can I?
Vyrn: Heck no!
Fraux: Hehe.
Vyrn: This ain't a laughin' matter. You'll stop her if she tries anything, right?
Fraux: Don't worry. I will.
Fraux: But seeing Lyria eating so happily just drives it home how peaceful things have become.
Vyrn: That's true. It's like everything's finally back to normal!
Lyria: Yeah! Now we can finally collect ourselves and search for Fraux's friend!
Fraux: Huh?
Vyrn: That's right! Glad it looks like we'll be able to make good on our promise to ya!
Fraux: Lyria, Vyrn... Thank you.
Vyrn: So what kinda person is this friend of yours anyway?
Lyria: I was wondering that too! We haven't really heard anything about them, so it would be nice to know more!
Fraux: Come to think of it, I guess I never told you.
Vyrn: Yeah! But if we're gonna hunt for 'em, we'll need more info for starters!
Fraux: Okay. Then let's see... First off, her name is Rios. She was my one and only close friend.
Lyria: Mm-hm. Rios, got it.
Fraux: Back when I lived in my hometown, things were really... uncomfortable, to say the least.
Fraux: People were always hostile toward me, and I never could seem to relax.
Fraux: Growing up, I stuck out like a sore thumb. People said it was because I was "too pretty." Isn't that ridiculous?
Vyrn: What the heck! But you didn't do anything wrong!
Fraux: Hehe, thanks. But back then, I couldn't help but think that I had somehow brought it upon myself.
Fraux: After all, everyone was always telling me that it was my fault.
Fraux: I was deceived, hurt, verbally abused, and an object of greed...
Fraux: All because of the attention I attracted.
Fraux: Some people were blatantly jealous, others hid their true intentions behind a kindly facade, and still others wanted nothing to do with me.
Fraux: Whatever the case, my presence always had a negative effect on those around me.
Lyria: ...
Fraux: It was the same with my family. Even though we still lived together, at some point I stopped being able to communicate with them.
Fraux: My parents tried to protect me at first, but all the animosity and scheming was just too much for them, and they got sick of it.
Fraux: By the time I realized it, they had both started to treat me like I didn't exist.
Fraux: But if doing so made things easier on them, then I was okay with it.
Lyria: Fraux...
Fraux: But Rios... She was the only one who was different.
Fraux: She didn't see me as some chosen one. To her, I was just an ordinary girl who lived in the same town. Just... a friend.
Fraux: The only person I could ever feel at ease with... was Rios.
Fraux: We used to visit a flower field on the edge of town together. There weren't many people around, so it was a really soothing place for me.
Fraux: We'd talk there until the sun went down, and I'd listen to her sing...
Fraux: Oh, she's a really good singer!
Vyrn: That right? I'd like to hear her.
Fraux: There was nothing fancy about the time we spent together. It was just a lot of talking and laughing.
Fraux: But I can't even begin to tell you how much that buoyed me up back then... how much it helped me...
Lyria: But then... she disappeared.
Fraux: Yeah...
Fraux: The townspeople all said that she left because of me.
Lyria: Oh no!
Fraux: I couldn't deny their claims. After all, I had no evidence to the contrary.
Vyrn: So that's the reason you're so gung ho about seein' her again...
Fraux: Yeah. I want an answer. I need to know why she vanished out of the blue.
Fraux: Was it really my fault? And if it wasn't, was there anything I could have done?
Fraux: I want to see her... and learn the truth.
Lyria: ...
Fraux: There's actually another reason too. She has this pure, mysterious side to her that somehow reminds me of (Captain)!
Fraux: That's why I'd like to let you meet her.
Vyrn: She's like (Captain)? In that case, I wanna meet her too!
Lyria: Hehe. She must be a wonderful person!
Fraux: She is! And her skill is no joke either. She saved me countless times when I was selling myself short... or rather, when I was in danger.
Lyria: Considering how strong you are, she must be pretty amazing herself to be able to save you!
Vyrn: Yeah! If she's that powerful, maybe she can even travel with us here on the ship!
Fraux: Huh?
Lyria: That's a great idea! After your reunion, let's invite her to join us!
Fraux: (I'd never even considered traveling with Rios...)
Fraux: (They're always looking ahead. That's why I...)
Fraux: Hehehe. I sure hope that happens.
Fraux: Knowing you all, I wouldn't be surprised if you made a dream like that actually come true.
Though her childhood had left her with little to believe in, a renewed sense of hope takes root within Fraux's heart.
Some time later, (Captain) and the crew visit a certain town on a mission.
A troupe of traveling performers has just arrived, and there is a sense of excitement running through the air.
Vyrn: They're handin' out flyers all over the place! Look, over there too!
Lyria: They're the same as the one we got at the entrance to the town, right? The little sketches are so cute!
Fraux: The whole town is so lively with all the people distributing flyers and playing musical instruments! It's wonderful!
Vyrn: They're gonna set up a tent in the square and put on a show there with singin', dancin'—the works!
Vyrn: Let's go check it out once we've wrapped up our mission!
Lyria: The performance doesn't start until tonight anyway!
Fraux: I'm sure we'll be able to finish up in time. Ooh, I can't wait!
(Captain) and company find themselves caught up in the infectious mood of the town.
As they eagerly make plans for the evening, a sound weaves its way through the commotion of the crowd to reach their ears.
Singing Voice: Lalala...
Fraux: ...!
Lyria: Wow, what a beautiful song!
Fraux: This tune... This voice...
Vyrn: Wonder who's singin'? Let's take a peek!
Singing Voice: Lalala...
(Captain) and company find themselves drawn to a nearby tent being used as a dressing room, as though lured by the song.
Lyria: Oh, I think it might be her—the young lady near the entrance.
Vyrn: Yeah, looks like it! Wanna move a tad closer?
Fraux: Rios!
Lyria: Huh?
Vyrn: Fraux? What's up?
Seemingly oblivious to the baffled reactions of her companions, Fraux marches directly over to the singing woman.
Fraux: Finally... Finally, I found you...
Her cheeks flushed with surprise, the Evoker opens her mouth to speak in a trembling voice. But before she can call her friend's name...
???: Hold it right there.
An unfamiliar woman steps forward to stand between her and the girl Fraux deems her long-lost friend, Rios.

An Unexpected Reunion: Scene 2




Fraux: ...
Vyrn: She's just been sittin' there starin' at nothin'...
Lyria: It's no wonder. She finally found the friend she's been wanting to see again all this time, and yet...
Fraux has been sitting in the same spot for hours, her face pale.
(Captain) and company merely continue to watch over her, unsure of what to say.
The cause for Fraux's distress is a heartrending story about her friend that they had heard earlier that day...
Woman: Tell me... Do you know her?
Fraux: Huh? Well...
Fraux: (I feel like I've seen this person before... but where?)
Woman: ...?
Hey, are you all right?
Fraux: (It was... somewhere recently...)
The woman's quizzical expression gradually shifts to one of concern as Fraux fails to respond to her voice.
Seeing this, (Captain) and company rush over to their crewmate's side.
Lyria: Excuse us!
Woman: Oh? And who might you be?
Vyrn: Sorry for bargin' in like this. We're with her!
Lyria: Are you okay, Fraux?
Upon hearing Lyria's voice, Fraux suddenly snaps back to reality.
Fraux: Oh, er, sorry about that!
Fraux: Um, I'm a friend of that young lady over there. Who are you?
After studying Fraux for a moment, the woman gestures to a nearby tent.
Woman: ...
Come with me.
(Captain) and company follow the woman inside a dressing tent.
Woman: Tell security not to allow anyone in here for the time being.
Man: Yes, ma'am!
Increasingly wary of the woman's true intentions, the crew remains on guard.
Beside them, Fraux continues to frown in concentration.
Fraux: (Why does she seem so familiar... Oh!)
Suddenly, a memory flashes into Fraux's mind.
But just then, the woman turns around, interrupting her thoughts.
Woman: Let me start by introducing myself. I'm the leader of this troupe. They call me Madam.
Troupe Madam: Well, have a seat. I'll put on some tea. It's bound to be a long story.
The woman sits down, motioning for the others to join her.
Troupe Madam: Now then, where should I begin? First, that young woman's name is Rios. She's a member of this troupe—this family.
Fraux: What!
Troupe Madam: I met her at the scene of an accident on a distant island.
It happened on a night without a hint of rain or fog, with clear visibility and calm winds. A covered wagon tumbled over the side of a cliff.
A passing farmer discovered the scattered remains of the wagon at the base of the cliff the following morning.
Stumbling upon the wreckage, the troupe immediately set to work assisting in the rescue efforts, though the likelihood of finding survivors seemed slim.
Miraculously, however, Rios alone survived. The coachman, her parents, and another man and woman were confirmed dead on the spot.
Fraux: ...
Troupe Madam: I couldn't leave her all alone with no one left to look after her. I wanted to be there for her.
Troupe Madam: I'm used to caring for children who've lost their families, you see. And my cards told me it was the right thing to do.
Vyrn: Cards?
Troupe Madam: Yes. Fortune-telling with cards is part of this troupe's livelihood. My divinations are particularly accurate.
Thus, the orphaned Rios was taken in by the troupe, but reality proved to be too much for the girl to handle.
When Rios learned that her parents were gone forever, her heart was broken.
Troupe Madam: She basically stopped functioning, like a puppet whose strings were cut. But there are times when she sings as though she remembers.
Troupe Madam: Usually she just laughs absently though. It was miserable to see her like that, so I decided to make her part of the family.
Troupe Madam: I found her diary in one of the crates thrown from the wagon. That's how I learned her name.
Troupe Madam: And that she had a best friend named Fraux.
Fraux: Oh...
Vyrn: Fraux...
Troupe Madam: The diary also provided some insight into what happened before the accident.
Fraux: Wh-what... happened?
Troupe Madam: Apparently something terrified her parents, and they suddenly woke her up and loaded her into the carriage.
Troupe Madam: They packed only the essentials and told her that they were leaving town.
Fraux: Oh no... But why?
Lyria: What could have scared them like that?
Troupe Madam: Well, her parents said one more thing before they left...
Troupe Madam: "The devil has come."
Vyrn: The devil?
Nodding at the shocked crew, the woman lets out a small sigh before continuing.
Troupe Madam: I don't know the meaning behind those words or the truth of what happened. But after getting a clearer picture, I couldn't abandon her.
Troupe Madam: And anyway, she's like a baby now. Without someone to take care of her, she'll end up dead in a ditch somewhere.
Troupe Madam: I have the family's belongings in my possession. I plan to return them when the time comes.
Troupe Madam: But I have no idea how they might affect her at this point in time. So I want to be careful about who or what she encounters.
Troupe Madam: And that's why...
Pausing, she turns to Fraux.
Troupe Madam: Even if you are the best friend that she wrote about in her diary, I'd like you to refrain from speaking to her.
The troupe leader's voice is quiet but firm.
Her eyes, however, are filled with concern, seemingly directed toward Fraux as well.
But Fraux—her mind reeling—fails to notice.
Fraux: (I had no idea...)
Fraux: (I never imagined Rios had gone through something like that...)
Fraux: (Before she left town that day, what happened to her? To her family?)
Fraux: "The devil has come"...
Upon uttering this phrase, something in Fraux's mind clicks into place.
Fraux: Devil!
The Devil: ...
The Devil appears in the same manner as always. Even under Fraux's fierce gaze, the primal shows no sign of concern.
Fraux: I assume you already know what I want to ask you.
The Devil: ...
Fraux: The "devil" Rios's parents mentioned... Was that you?
The Devil replies, expression unchanging.
The Devil: Indeed.
Fraux: ...!
Fraux: What did you do... to her family! To Rios!
Even as Fraux raises her voice, The Devil maintains composure.
The Devil: I needed you to be completely alone.
Fraux: What?
The Devil: In order for your power to reach its zenith, it was necessary for you to know true solitude.
The Devil: Thus the presence of this "friend" was an obstacle—both to your isolation and my ambition.
Fraux: This can't be...
Fraux: Devil... It was your fault?
Fraux: Because of you, Rios...
  1. Use power.
  2. Use restraint.


Choose: Use power.

Fraux: I'm glad we never had anything as silly as a bond between us.
Fraux: Thanks to that, I have no reason to hesitate.
Firing a glare at The Devil, Fraux slowly rises to her feet, swaying menacingly.
Before (Captain) and the crew have a chance to stop her, The Devil is hit with a ferocious blow.
The Devil: ...
Although the impact is powerful enough to send a shockwave rippling through the air, The Devil shockingly puts up no resistance.
But the next moment...
Fraux: ...!
An enormous hand appears suddenly, its fingers encircling Fraux, ready to crush her.
The scene is truly bizarre, as though a serpent has opened its mouth wide, preparing to swallow her whole.
The Devil: Your power is fearsome. If I were to engage with you directly, I would be in grave danger.
The Devil: Though it pains me to do so... I shall search for my next pactbearer.
Fraux: ...!
Crimson blood spurts out from the colossal hand's grasp as it crushes Fraux's body. But The Devil shows no interest.
The Devil: Evoker of power. My pactbearer, Fraux.
The Devil: It is true that your power allowed me to lead my enemy to his destruction. For that, I am grateful.
Muttering quietly, The Devil fades silently into the darkness.
Without even a moment to resist, Fraux is swallowed up by The Devil's hand, forced to bid farewell to her very existence.
However, despite this untimely end...
In her final moments, far from being distorted with anguish, her face appears aglow with a faint smile...
The End
Fraux has rejected The Devil's presence.
Withdrawing from quest.
Reassess their relationship and try placing your hope in different choices next time.
Go to "Continue 1"


Choose: Use restraint.

Fraux: So you tried to kill Rios because she was in the way? And you ended up killing her parents?
Though Fraux's words are more accusations than questions, the primal shakes its head in response.
The Devil: I played no part in their deaths.
The Devil: I merely advised them to depart from the town.
Fraux: But if you hadn't done that, the accident never would have happened...
The Devil: ...
Fraux: It's all because of you...
The Devil: ...
Fraux: No. No, it's not your fault.
The Devil: ...
Fraux: I understand you just like you understand me.
Fraux: You didn't have any interest in Rios's life. You just wanted her to leave me alone.
Fraux: In your eyes, I imagine it was nothing more than removing a stone blocking the road.
The Devil: ...
Fraux: The wagon accident, Rios's injuries, and the death of her parents...
Fraux: I'm sure they were all just unfortunate coincidences. But... at the same time...
Fraux: Summing it up with one pretty little word doesn't change what happened!
Lyria: Fraux!
Losing her composure, Fraux lets out an anguished cry. A shocked (Captain) and crew attempt to intervene, but...
Vyrn: You gotta calm down!
Vyrn: Wait, huh?
Fraux immediately regains her composure.
Fraux: Sorry... I know. I understand that The Devil was just trying to keep Rios away from me.
Fraux: The Devil wanted to strengthen my power as much as possible.
Lyria: Fraux?
Fraux: It's my fault. The Devil used my power... If I hadn't been around...
The Devil: ...
Fraux: In the end, it was all because of me.
Lyria: No, Fraux! You can't think that way!
Eyes downcast, Fraux merely shakes her head slowly.
Fraux: Sorry, Lyria. I'm going back to my room. I just... want to be alone right now.
Lyria: Fraux, wait!
Vyrn: Fraux...
Vyrn: Hey, Lyria. I'm worried about her too, but maybe we oughta give her some space for now.
Lyria: But I don't want to leave her all alone!
Vyrn: I know whatcha mean... but she probably needs some time to wrap her head around all this.
Lyria: ...
Lyria: Devil, what do you—
Lyria: ...
Never mind.
Lyria turns to address The Devil who stands quietly nearby, but unable to find the right words, she falls silent.
The Devil: ...
For the next several days, the door to Fraux's room remains tightly shut.
At long last, she emerges from her seclusion.
Fraux: ...
Lyria: Fraux! You hadn't come out in so long, we were starting to get really worried!
Lyria: And you didn't eat anything the whole time! You must be starving!
Vyrn: Yeah, I'll bet. C'mon, Fraux. Let's get some grub in ya!
Fraux: No, I'm fine. Before all that... there's something I want to say.
Lyria: Huh?
Vyrn: What's that?
Fraux: Well... I have a favor to ask Madam and (Captain). Will you come with me?
Seeing the steely resolve in Fraux's eyes, the captain nods solemnly.
Go to "Continue 2"


Continue 1

Continue 2

An Unexpected Reunion: Scene 3

Fraux announces that she is leaving the Grandcypher to take care of Rios, but the crew convinces her to bring her friend along instead. When Rios seemingly snaps back to her old self after having her hairpin returned, Fraux sobs tears of joy as The Devil looks on.


Troupe Madam: So what did you need to ask me? Somehow you look even more tense than you did the other day.
Vyrn: Seriously. You aren't thinkin' of doin' somethin' crazy, are ya?
Fraux: First of all, I want to apologize.
Fraux: I'm sorry, everyone.
Lyria: Huh?
Vyrn: But why? What're you apologizin' for?
Troupe Madam: ...?
Fraux: Everything that happened to Rios... was my fault.
Troupe Madam: What?
Fraux: Because of me, Rios and her family were forced to flee from the town. And that's what led to the accident.
Troupe Madam: Is that true?
Fraux: It is. And that's why...
Fraux: Sorry, (Captain). I'm... leaving the Grandcypher.
Vyrn: What!
Lyria: ...!
Fraux: I need to apologize to you too, Madam. And thank you. For protecting my dear friend.
Troupe Madam: ...
Fraux: I know I have no right to ask this of you... but I'd like you to let me take charge of Rios.
Troupe Madam: ...!
Fraux: I've been thinking. About what I can do for her, that is.
Troupe Madam: It's almost like you're trying to atone for something. Do you feel some sort of misplaced sense of responsibility about all this?
Fraux: Well... yes, I do feel responsible. But more than that, I want to be there for Rios.
Fraux: She's an indispensable part of my life. Because she was by my side, I was able to stay strong even when things were hard.
Fraux: I can't tell you how many times she saved me in the past. And now it's my turn to return the favor.
Vyrn: Fraux...
Fraux: I have no idea if Rios's condition will ever improve. But either way... I want to spend the rest of my life supporting her like she did me.
Troupe Madam: You must have put a lot of thought into this. But just so you know, caring for a living, breathing person is by no means an easy task.
Troupe Madam: Rios will sit and stare out the window for hours, then suddenly wander off to take a walk. It really scared me at first, actually.
Fraux: ...
Troupe Madam: Fortunately, she's light on her feet. I don't know if it's instinct or what, but she avoids danger on her own.
Troupe Madam: She's a mysterious young woman... like a fairy flitting about, freed from all her fetters.
Troupe Madam: But she still needs assistance eating even a single meal.
Troupe Madam: And on top of that, it's impossible to communicate with her. Won't that be especially painful for you?
Fraux: I appreciate your concern. But I'll be all right. I'm made of tougher stuff than I look!
Fraux: I'm not the type to lose a battle of endurance!
Troupe Madam: I see. But what if her memories come back?
Fraux: ...!
Troupe Madam: You said the accident was your fault. Are you going to tell her that?
Fraux: I mean... of course I am. She has to know the truth.
Troupe Madam: Even in a world belonging to just you and Rios, where there's no way out?
Fraux: Well...
Troupe Madam: My word, you really are a reckless one, aren't you?
Fraux: Sorry. But even so, I...
Troupe Madam: Sigh... All I'm trying to say is, don't take everything upon yourself.
Fraux: What?
Troupe Madam: We're a troupe of traveling performers. Nothing in our lives is ever stable.
Troupe Madam: So I've actually been thinking myself... It might be best for Rios to settle down somewhere.
Fraux: Does that mean...
Troupe Madam: I'll leave her to you.
Fraux: Madam... Thank you so much!
Troupe Madam: But I expect you to provide your location and contact information. I'll send you letters, so make sure to write back and let me know how things are going.
Fraux: Letters?
Troupe Madam: Why the hint of surprise? The two of you are like my daughters.
Fraux: The two of us? Me included?
Troupe Madam: I'm worried about you too, although in a different way from Rios.
Troupe Madam: So? Can you promise me?
Fraux: Y-yeah... Yeah, I promise! Thank you, Madam!
Troupe Madam: Now, now, there's no need for waterworks. A young lady ought to save her tears for when it really counts.
Fraux: Hehe... I'm sorry. I was just overwhelmed by your kindness.
Troupe Madam: I see... Goodness, you're just hopeless, aren't you?
Troupe Madam: If you're ever having trouble making ends meet, don't hesitate to visit. I'll teach you how to make a comfortable living with those good looks of yours.
Fraux: Okay!
Her eyes still red, Fraux turns to address (Captain).
Fraux: So that's the situation. I want to be with Rios.
Fraux: And that means... this is the end of my journey with the crew. I'm really sorry for being selfish.
Fraux: Thank you so much for everything. It's all because of you that I was able to reunite with my precious friend!
Fraux smiles brightly, as though the clouds covering her heart have been cleared away. However...
Lyria: No!
Fraux: What?
Lyria: I'm against this! I don't want to say goodbye to you, Fraux!
Vyrn: Same here!
Fraux: But still... I'm sorry. Please try to understand.
Lyria: I do understand! I understand how badly you want to be with Rios—so much that it hurts!
Lyria: But I still don't see any reason for you to leave the ship!
Lyria: Wh-why don't you... Why don't the two of you just live on the ship together?
Fraux: What?
Troupe Madam: Well, well...
Vyrn: Yeah, Fraux! Quit actin' like such a stranger!
Fraux: Vyrn...
Vyrn: With you right there on the ship, we can lend a hand if you run into trouble. And anyway, wouldn't it be easier if all of us looked after her together?
As Lyria gestures wildly in agreement beside him, Vyrn nods at Fraux with an encouraging expression on his face.
Her resolve seemingly beginning to waver, Fraux becomes visibly rattled.
Fraux: I can't do that. It would be a huge imposition—
Vyrn: What're you talkin' about! No it wouldn't!
Lyria: That's right! We'll do anything if it means being able to see your smiling face every day!
Lyria: And besides... even if you think it's an imposition, that's no reason to stop!
Lyria: Because we're friends, aren't we!
Fraux: Lyria... Vyrn... But I—
Vyrn: No buts!
Right, (Captain)?
Meeting the gazes of Vyrn and Fraux, (Captain) smiles and nods.
Fraux: You're going to let both of us stay with you, just like that? But why...
  1. You deserve a happy reunion.


Choose: You deserve a happy reunion.

Fraux: (Captain)...
Fraux: Thank you, everyone... I'm really, really grateful!
(Captain) and the crew rush over to Fraux as she finally breaks down in tears.
Seeing this, the troupe leader heaves a sigh of relief.
Troupe Madam: If these two will be traveling with you, then I can feel confident about placing Rios in your care. I have full faith in you all.
Vyrn: You betcha! She'll be safe with us!
Troupe Madam: Heh... What a magnificent bond you all share. Take good care of it, now.
Fraux: Madam... I will.
Determined to support and protect Rios to the best of her ability, Fraux brushes away her tears and bows deeply before the woman.
Troupe Madam: Now then, here are Rios's things. Make sure to take good care of them until the time comes.
Fraux: I will!
Troupe Madam: And... here. This is for you.
Fraux: Is this... a card? And The Devil of all things...
Troupe Madam: It came up during my morning reading. In the reversed position, it means "recovery."
Lyria: Recovery...
Troupe Madam: Think of it as a good luck charm. It carries my wish that meeting you will bring a positive change to Rios's life.
Fraux: Thank you. I'll take good care of it.
Vyrn: That reminds me, did you and The Devil patch things up?
Fraux: What?
Surprised by the unexpected question, Fraux turns to look at Lyria, who nods her head.
Lyria: I was curious about that too. You seemed really angry at The Devil that day...
Fraux: Ah, so that's what this is about... I'm sorry for making you anxious. Don't worry, we weren't fighting.
Lyria: Huh? But...
Fraux: Hmm, how should I explain this...
Fraux: As a general rule, The Devil only ever tells the truth and isn't the type to offend me—the pactbearer—on purpose.
Fraux: Except for when it comes to The World, The Devil has no hard-and-fast principles and doesn't enjoy fighting meaningless battles.
Fraux: As such, The Devil can't be reasoned with using sentimental arguments, so there's no hope of having any sort of heart-to-heart exchange.
Fraux: In other words, even if I let my emotions get the better of me and end up snapping...
Fraux: As long as The Devil doesn't develop actual emotions, there's no way we can get into a fight.
Fraux: And that's why... I can't blame The Devil for what happened to Rios.
Fraux: I just have to accept the truth for what it is, come to terms with it in my own mind... and then do whatever I can for Rios.
Vyrn: Mm... That's kinda sad though, don'tcha think?
Lyria: Yeah... The Devil's the one closest to you, but your hearts are so far apart...
Fraux: Maybe. But you know, throughout my life, I've had to put up with people shoving all sorts of emotions in my face.
Fraux: Compared to that, my relationship with The Devil is way more effortless and comfortable than you might think.
Fraux: That being said, now that The Devil's been freed from hating The World, I'd like to find another emotion to explore.
Vyrn: Huh, guess that makes sense. Well, if you two are okay with it, then so are we!
Vyrn: Anyway, let's go pick up our new shipmate Rios! Where is she?
Lyria: I don't see her anywhere.
Troupe Madam: Oh, if you're looking for Rios, I know where you might be able to find her.
Vyrn: Where's that?
Troupe Madam: There's a field of flowers on the outskirts of town that she's fond of. She goes there almost every day at this time.
Fraux: A field of flowers...
Troupe Madam: And don't worry—one of the troupe members is keeping an eye on her. You all should head that way too.
Wearing a serious expression, Fraux nods and hugs Rios's things tightly.
(Captain) and the crew arrive at the field to find Rios there, just as the troupe leader had said.
Rios: Lalala...
Vyrn: Oh! Looks like she's singin' again!
Lyria: Her voice really is beautiful!
Vyrn: Let's head over!
Lyria: Yeah, I want to say hello!
Fraux: ...
Rios sings cheerfully among the flowers, a smile on her face. Upon seeing this familiar scene, Fraux falls speechless.
Vyrn: Hey, Fraux! What're you doin'?
Lyria: Come join us!
Fraux nods and walks up to Rios, with The Devil trailing silently behind her.
Fraux: ...
Just as she had done countless times in the past, Fraux sits down in front of Rios.
Fraux: Rios...
Rios: ...?
Hehe.
(Captain) and the crew look on as the two old friends are finally reunited.
Fraux: Madam gave me your things earlier. And among them I found... this.
Fraux takes out the beautiful hairpin that she had given Rios so long ago.
Although Rios shows no interest in the accessory, Fraux continues to smile, refusing to be discouraged.
Fraux: I'll put it on for you again.
The moment Fraux places the hairpin in her friend's hair...
The Devil: ...
Lyria: Huh?
Lyria: (It almost looked like that hairpin glowed just now...)
No one aside from Lyria appears to notice. Just as she is trying to figure out what the mysterious light could have been...
Vyrn: Holy cow! What's goin' on!
Lyria: Eek! What a strong gust of wind!
Fraux: ...!
Lyria: I think it stopped.
Vyrn: The heck was that?
Vyrn: Whoa! (Captain), your head!
Lyria & Fraux: Huh?
  1. Huh?


Choose: Huh?

Vyrn: Hahaha! That blast of wind turned your hair into a total rat's nest!
Lyria: Oh my! It really did!
Fraux: Hehehe, it's true. A little nest complete with flower petals to make it nice and cozy.
As (Captain)'s hand desperately attempts to untangle the mess, Fraux lays her own hand upon it.
Fraux: Here, hold still. I'll fix it for you. Although I hate to ruin the fun... Hehehe.
Vyrn: Hahaha!
Lyria: Hehehe!
Rios: Haha!
Fraux: ...!
Vyrn: Huh?
Lyria: What?
Hearing the sound of nostalgic laughter mingled with the voices of her friends, Fraux freezes.
Fraux: ...
Rios?
Rios: Hmm? What is it, Fraux?
Fraux: ...!
Fraux: No way...
Rios: Hey, you should smile, Fraux. Seeing you happy makes me happy too.
Rios: Long time no see.
Fraux: ...
I can only smile today thanks to (Captain) and all my friends.
Fraux: So we should all... smile together...
Fraux: Rios!
Through losing her friend and making a deal with The Devil, Fraux's life had been turned upside down.
No one can say what the future will hold now that she has been reunited with Rios.
But whatever happens, she will surely keep hold of those precious to her.
They will only serve to make her shine even brighter. And no matter how dazzling that radiance becomes...
The Devil: ...
The Devil will not look away.
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