Scenario:Monika - Best-Laid Plans Go Awry

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Best-Laid Plans Go Awry

After Maria Theresa leaves, Monika and Lecia encounter some distressed Alohas staffers. According to the employees, a group of criminals is holding a number of guests and staff for ransom. As Enforcers, Monika and Lecia pledge to resolve this case.


Maria Theresa, Lecia, and Monika's spa session comes to a close.
They feel physically and mentally rejuvenated, and it shows on their faces, which are positively glowing.
Monika: That was so refreshing. All right, what shall we do next?
Maria Theresa: Ah, sorry. I should really get back to (Captain) and the others.
Maria Theresa: I've been gone for a while, and I wouldn't want them to start worrying about me.
Monika: Of course. It's a shame we couldn't spend more time together.
Lecia: Yeah. There's still so much we never got to chat about.
Maria Theresa: How about this? Next time we'll have a tea party at a cafe of Monika's choosing!
Monika: Heh, I can already name a few candidates. Please give the crew our regards.
Maria Theresa: Will do.
Maria Theresa waves goodbye and walks away.
Lecia: So what's next for us?
Monika: Hm...
Monika stares at a map of Alohas.
Monika: We've been to the pool, the spa, and eaten well. What else is Alohas known for—
Alohas Staff 1: Hey, did you finish checking in with everyone on your team?
Alohas Staff 2: Not yet, but it does seem like we're shorthanded.
Alohas Staff 3: Same here. And I've got more bad news. They weren't bluffing about the guests...
Alohas Staff 1: You're kidding me...
Alohas Staff 2: We need to get this resolved before any guests start catching wind...
Lecia: Sounds like there might be problem.
Monika: Yeah.
Monika: (Even if I am off duty, that doesn't mean I can turn a blind eye to those in need.)
Monika: Lecia—
Lecia: Let's go see if we can be of service, Monika.
Monika: Heh, you read my mind. We truly are workaholics, aren't we?
Lecia: Haha, isn't that the truth?
The two Enforcers shake their heads at each other and then approach the Alohas employees.
Monika: Excuse me. May we please have a word?
Alohas Staff 1: Sure. How can I help you?
Monika: We couldn't help but notice you all seem on edge. Did something happen?
Alohas Staff 1: I'm afraid I can't discuss private matters with guests, but I assure you there's nothing to worry about. Please enjoy your stay at Alohas.
It's clear that the cheerful staffer doesn't intend to divulge any information.
Monika steps in closer to the men and lowers her voice.
Monika: We're with the Crew of Enforcers. If there's been a disturbance, I suggest you fill us in.
Alohas Staff 1: ...!
Alohas Staff 2: I recognize you... You're Lovely-Heart Monika.
Monika: Yeah. That's me. If you'd rather not speak out in the open, then let's take this somewhere private.
Alohas Staff 1: You're right; that would be best. The staff rooms are usually empty around this time.
Monika: Lead the way.
Monika and Lecia glance at each other and follow behind the staffers.
The Alohas employees bring the Enforcers to an empty room.
Monika: I take it you're trying to keep whatever this is under wraps from the public.
Alohas Staff 1: That is correct. The resort received a threatening letter.
The staffer produces a handwritten note and hands it to Monika.
"While we're staying at your lovely resort, my friends and I decided to borrow a couple of employees and guests."
"You can have them back—for a price."
"Try to evacuate the grounds or go to the authorities, and their lives are forfeit."
The letter ends without a signature.
Alohas Staff 1: We've been running around trying to confirm if any of this is true.
Monika: All right. I have a handle on the situation.
Monika: We Enforcers will spare no effort in solving this case.
Alohas Staff 1: Thank you! You truly are lifesavers!
Lecia: There isn't much to go on. We could stand to gather more information.
Monika: Right. We know next to nothing about the criminals' identities or the conditions of the hostages.
Monika: In the meantime, can you pretend to prepare the ransom money to draw the perpetrators' attention?
Alohas Staff 1: Y-yes, right away.
Monika: It goes without saying, but do not tell anyone about our involvement—not even your colleagues. We have to assume everyone to be a suspect.
Alohas Staff 1: E-even one of our own? What if that's true!
Monika: Don't worry. I won't hesitate to arrest someone who looks the least bit suspicious.
Alohas Staff 1: ...!
Monika: Calm down. Everyone in this room is clean.
Lecia: Mm-hm. We've been scrutinizing your actions from the beginning, and we've noticed nothing out of the ordinary.
Monika: The perps are going to come looking for the money, so we'll definitely be hearing from them again.
Monika: Contact us when that happens.
Alohas Staff 1: Got it!
Lecia: Since this is a hostage situation, we should keep the op as small as possible.
Monika: Yeah. But if worse comes to worst, we'll turn to the crew for help.
Lecia: True, they are staying at the resort at the moment, but...
Monika: That's only if we run out of options. (Captain) and the others deserve an unmolested vacation as much as anyone.
Lecia: Agreed.
Monika: Okay. We're in a race against the clock here.
Monika: Let's move.
As for the rest of you, see if you can stall for time.
With that, the Enforcers rush out of the room.
Monika: How dare these villains sabotage my long-overdue vacation.
Monika: When I get my hands on them, they'll wish they never stepped foot on this island.
As Monika mutters this threat under her breath, she switches to full-on work mode and prepares to wage war on crime.

Best-Laid Plans Go Awry: Scene 2

During their investigation, Monika and Lecia stumble across Nier being threatened by members of the gang responsible for the hostage crisis. The Enforcers arrest and interrogate the gangsters, leading to the rescue of some of the hostages. When (Captain) and company come searching for Nier, Monika asks if they can rescue the remaining hostages, to which the crew accept.


Monika and Lecia roam the grounds of Alohas in search of hints of suspicious activities.
Unfortunately, the two investigators can only cover so much ground between them in such a short amount of time.
Lecia: Find anything, Monika?
Monika: Nothing. No shifty characters nor out-of-place rooms to speak of.
Facing a deadly impending deadline with no solution in sight, the first signs of panic begin to break their otherwise professional facade.
???: Who the... What... doing here!
???: Doesn't matter... Put... with the others!
???: Oh, is... restricted?
???: I'm... go now, okay?
???: Stop... her up!
Monika: Sounds like a big argument. Could it be related? I think it came from over there...
Lecia: According to the staffer, this area is off-limits to unauthorized personnel.
Lecia: But he also said nearly all employees should be out on their shifts at this hour...
Monika: Did we just stumble onto the big break we needed? Come on, Lecia!
Lecia: Roger that!
They immediately race toward where the voices came from.
When Monika and Lecia round the corner, they come to a complete stop.
They see a young woman cornered by a group of men.
Monika: You there! What are—
Nier: Go ahead, Death.
Death: As yoo wish, beloved...
A black shadow emerges behind the woman.
The shadow fully takes form and then knocks out the men in the blink of an eye.
Lecia: That can only be...
Monika: Yeah...
Nier: More meddlers? Have you come to stand in my way—
Nier: Huh? No... You two are acquaintances of (Captain)...
Death: Beloved?
Nier: Those people are okay.
Death: Very well...
Nier: Thank you for understanding, Death.
After hearing this reassurance, Death's body turns jet black and dissipates into nothing.
Nier not in crew
This is Nier, one of the ten Evokers and pactbearer to primal beast Death.
During an expedition into the replicated world, Monika became acquainted with the Evokers via (Captain)'s crew.
Once the Evokers joined forces with the crew, that greatly accelerated the investigation into the Arcarum.
Monika: Lecia, check on the fallen.
Lecia: Searching for a pulse now... They're still breathing!
Monika: I see.
Monika lets out a sigh of relief.
Monika: ((Captain) mentioned that girl made a pact with the primal beast that governs death, so I feared the worst...)
Nier: I wouldn't kill them.
Nier: That would only cause a scene and bring unwanted trouble to the crew.
Monika: ...
The Enforcers stare back at Nier in stony silence.
Lecia leans over Monika and whispers into her ear.
Lecia: She has no qualms killing so long as it doesn't inconvenience (Captain) and the crew.
Lecia: That's what she's not saying.
Monika: I know.
Monika: We can avoid a bloodbath as long as (Captain) and the others are here too, but it's definitely a topic we have to revisit later.
Lecia: No question.
Nier: Is something wrong?
Monika: Nope, nothing at all. Say, can I ask you something, Nier? How did you end up back here?
Monika: Shouldn't you be with (Captain) and the others?
Nier: I was, but...
Nier: Do you know where everyone is right now?
Lecia: Unfortunately we don't. We were only informed that the crew is visiting Alohas.
Nier: I see.
Lecia: Did you get separated from the others somehow?
Nier nods despondently.
Monika: So you got lost and wandered into a place you shouldn't be.
Nier: No, I'm not lost. I heard strange voices while looking for the crew and decided to check them out.
Nier: Then all of a sudden these men surrounded me...
Lecia: Hmm... Could you tell us more about the "strange voices" you heard?
Nier: It was like hearing people talking in the background. I couldn't make out what was being said though.
This new information makes Monika and Lecia turn pale.
Lecia: Monika.
Monika: Yeah, I think we found them.
Nier: ...?
Monika: First, let's restrain these men and see if we can get them to talk.
Lecia: Roger that!
Monika and Lecia tie up the suspects and begin interrogating them.
However, they keep getting stonewalled.
Man 1: Hostages? Ransom letter? Lady, you've been reading too many mystery books.
Man 1: Me and the boys were just trying to hit up that babe over there.
Man 2: Yeah, yeah. We were playing nice, but she kept shooting us down.
Man 2: So we figured we had to get a bit more persuasive.
Man 3: C'mon, untie us already! There's no law against picking up chicks!
Lecia: This is going nowhere.
Monika: Not to mention we don't have any solid evidence to make charges stick.
Monika: I hate to say it, but it's their words against Nier's. We can't hold them just for hurling catcalls.
Lecia: This feels wrong—
???: Someone...
???: Please... out there?
???: Waaah... scared...
Suddenly they hear muffled sounds of desperation.
Monika: Huh? Were those the voices you heard before, Nier?
Nier: Yes, those are the ones.
Monika: All right. Now where are they originating from?
Man 1: What, you chicks got ear problems or something? Untie us right now!
Man 2: Yeah! I don't hear no voices!
The men frantically try to make as much noise as they can.
However, Monika simply ignores them and walks around until the voices get louder.
Monika: Over here?
Standing before Monika is a thick steel door.
Monika: Bet it's locked...
She tugs at the door's handle, but it won't budge.
The answers they seek on the other side remain locked up tight.
Lecia: Let's go track down a staffer. Maybe they'll have a key.
Monika: No, we shouldn't.
Lecia: Huh? Why not?
Monika: We don't want to give the impression that a discovery has been made.
Monika: If that leaks out, the criminals could get jumpy and retaliate against the hostages and other guests.
Lecia: So how are we supposed to get this door open?
Monika: Nier, can I borrow you for a second?
Nier: Yes?
Monika: Would you be able to command your primal beast to slice open this door?
Nier: Sure. Why?
Monika: I'll explain later. So if you will...
Nier: Okay.
Monika: Thanks. Sorry for the odd request.
Nier: Death, I need you.
Death: As yoo wish, beloved...
The primal beast once again manifests and slices the door into pieces.
Man 1: Whoa! What the hell!
Man 2: No frickin' way... That freak cut through the steel like a hot knife through butter...
The men watch in awe and terror at the power of Nier and her Arcarum.
Throwing a backward glance at the men, Monika steps through the doorway.
Inside are employees and guests in various states of breakdown. Their limbs are bound by rope.
Monika: Bingo.
Nier: Um... Who are these people?
Monika: They're resort guests and employees being held for ransom.
Monika: It seems you got too close to discovering the truth, so these men attempted to shut you up.
Lecia: They probably thought they could take another hostage.
Monika: Either way, these guys messed with the wrong people.
Monika almost seems to take pity on the suspects.
Monika: Well then, the evidence has really stacked up against you fellows. You could save yourselves lots of trouble by spilling the beans.
Monika: And I wouldn't lie or smooth-talk your way out of this if I were you, if you catch my drift.
Monika nods toward Nier and Death.
Judging from the way the men quake and hang their heads, it seems they've gotten the message loud and clear.
Lecia: Nice bluff, Monika.
Monika: No one crashes my vacation and gets away scot-free. I think I've earned the right to make them squirm a little.
Lecia: I should've known...
With the specter of Death looming over their heads, the suspects confess to the whereabouts of their leader and the remaining hostages.
The question now for the Enforcers is how best to proceed.
Monika: They have more hostage sites than I could've guessed.
Lecia: And to make matters worse, we have to free the captives and arrest the ringleader without any perps catching on to our movements.
Monika: Splitting up is the right call, but even so, there are only two of us...
Lecia: Maybe it's time to finally call for that backup?
Monika: I was hoping it wouldn't come to that, but—
Lyria: Over here! Death's aura is coming from—oh! Found them!
A familiar voice causes Nier and the Enforcers to turn and look behind them.
Nier: Ah, (Captain)!
A wave of relief washes over Nier's face upon seeing the crew.
  1. You had us freaking out, you know.
  2. You shouldn't wander off on your own!


Choose: You had us freaking out, you know.

Nier: I'm sorry...
Vyrn: Well, at least we finally found her.
Lyria: Mm-hm.
Nier: Thank you for looking for me.
Nier's big smile grows even wider.
Go to "Continue 1"


Choose: You shouldn't wander off on your own!

Nier: I'm sorry for worrying you all... Heehee...
Vyrn: What's so funny? Ya think we like lecturin' you?
Nier: This is the first time anyone's yelled at me like that out of concern.
Nier: That's why I'm feeling happy right now.
Nier: It really shows that you care about me, doesn't it?
Lyria: Of course we care! You're a very dear friend to us!
Nier: Knowing that you all feel that way warms my heart...
Nier smiles with genuine joy.

Continue 1

Lyria: Hm? Why are Monika and Lecia here too? And who are these other people?
Monika: Sorry, (Captain), but I need your assistance.
Vyrn: Wait, what? We don't even know what's goin' on.
Monica offers an apologetic nod and then explains everything that's happened thus far.
Vyrn: Wow, that's crazy.
Monika: So can we—
  1. Just tell me what to do.


Choose: Just tell me what to do.

Monika: Right. Thanks a lot.
Lecia: Thank you, Captain!
Vyrn: Okay, so where do you want us?
Monika: I need you guys to rescue the hostages.
Monika: Here, take this with you. I've written down their locations.
Monika hands (Captain) a map of Alohas that she has marked with circles.
Monika: In addition to securing the hostages, please apprehend any criminals you come across. Do not allow a single one to slip away.
Monika: If even one of them manages to raise the alarm, this will get way, way messier.
Lyria: Got it!
Monika: Okay—break!
The crew members affirm their commitment to the operation and scatter in all directions.

Best-Laid Plans Go Awry: Scene 3

Monika and Lecia wait until all hostages have been secured by the crew before confronting the gang leader, who is waiting by the pool for the money drop. Knowing that the jig is up, a gang member disguised as an Alohas staffer takes a boy as a shield. The gang tries to flee, but with Maria Theresa and Nier's help, the Enforcers stop them without any casualties. Afterward, Monika and Lecia enjoy the remainder of their vacation with the crew, and then head back to work on Amalthea.


After much detective work and some happenstance, Monika and Lecia have made a major breakthrough in the hostage crisis.
Lecia: Assuming those lackeys told us the truth about the hostage sites, each one should be covered by (Captain) and company.
Monika: Yeah. Hopefully we'll hear some good news soon...
Alohas Staff 1: Ah, there you two are!
Lecia: You seem in a rush.
Alohas Staff 1: That (Captain) person asked me to pass you an urgent message.
Monika: Let's hear it.
Alohas Staff 1: They said, "Everything's all clear."
Monika: I shouldn't be surprised by (Captain)'s efficiency at this point.
Lecia: All that's left is to bring in the mastermind, and that'll be case closed.
Monika: Right. The suspects we interrogated claimed their boss was somewhere by the pool.
Lecia: Yep.
Monika: After we crush their crooked scheme, we can return to a peaceful day of leisure!
After that, Monika and Lecia quickly make their way to the pool.
Monika: Here we are. Now where do we start looking for our guy...
Lecia: Monika, over there!
Monika follows Lecia's line of sight and spots a group of men in a huddle.
Monika: The one in the middle matches the description we were given.
Monika: We're going in, Lecia!
Lecia: Right behind you!
Gang Leader: Damn, what's takin' 'em so long to prepare our money?
Man 4: I just got done asking the guy what's the holdup.
Man 4: Dude said he's going as fast as he can, but bagging that much cash is gonna take a while.
Gang Leader: Tch! We don't have a while. Go back and tell him to hurry the hell up.
Gang Leader: And make sure he knows that every second that ticks by is one second less the hostages have to live.
Man 4: Got it.
Huh? Who are you?
As the underling tries to leave to carry out his boss's orders, he's blocked by Monika and Lecia.
Monika: Your dastardly plan ends here. We've already freed the hostages. Now all that's left is for your gang to come quietly.
Gang Leader: Is this some kinda sick joke? Lady, you got the wrong guys.
Lecia: You'd like that, wouldn't you? Too bad the rest of your goon squad gave the game away.
Gang Leader: Tch! How could those idiots screw this up!
Monika: Luck was against you from the moment two world-renowned crews arrived on the premises.
Monika: No matter your plans, they were doomed from the start.
Man 4: Crap! The jig is up, Boss!
Gang Leader: Cool it. We're not licked yet. Ain't that right?
???: Yep.
Monika and Lecia whip around to face an Alohas employee who's clutching a young boy.
Alohas Staff 4: Don't try anything funny or the kid gets it!
The man presses a knife against the boy's nape and mimics a slicing motion.
Little Boy: Aaaah! Help! Mama!
Lecia: ...!
Monika: Tch... The mole finally crawls out of his hole in the worst way imaginable!
The boy's screams draw the attention of other poolside guests, and soon the entire area is thrown into chaos.
Alohas Staff 4: Okay, now what?
Gang Leader: That's our cue to exit.
Man 4: Hey! What about the money!
Gang Leader: Shut up! You think they're gonna let us keep that money while we're in prison? We're done here! Don't let go of our escape ticket!
Using the boy as a human shield, the suspects cautiously make their way toward the exit.
Lecia: Monika, they're getting away...
Monika: Hold fast. We'll get our chance to act.
Nier: Come out, Death.
Maria Theresa: Go forth, Justice.
A pair of welcome voices suddenly ring out.
Death and Justice advance on the fleeing criminals in a flash.
Maria Theresa: Now!
Monika: Lecia! On me!
Lecia: Affirmative!
Seizing the opportunity created by the primals, Monika extricates the boy from his captor's grip.
Monika: Sorry you got mixed up in this mess, kiddo. I know this must be scary for you.
Little Boy: ...!
Little Boy: Y-you're...
Gang Leader: Damn it! Fine! If you wanna be kidnapped too, then be my guest!
Monika: Try me. It's time to face the music!
Monika: Magical Power, Full Drive!
Monika: Lovely Sky Hurricane!
Gang Leader: Gwaah!
Monika: Evil never prospers!
Lecia: Monika? What are you...
Little Boy: I knew it! You're Lovely-Heart Monika!
Monika: Ack!
Monika: Wh-what got into me?
Lecia: Er... Monika?
Monika: Listen up, Lecia!
Lecia: L-listening!
Monika: Forget everything you just saw! That's an order!
Her cheeks turning rosy red, Monika lays down the law.
Lecia just nods, biting her lip to keep from laughing.
All of the criminals are brought into custody shortly thereafter.
Now that the commotion has died down, Monika and friends enjoy a soak in a heated pool.
Monika: I never want to get out of this comfy pool...
Monika: That ordeal took a greater toll on me than I thought.
Lecia: Ahaha...
???: Hey! We meet again.
Nier and Maria Theresa have settled into beach chairs close by.
Monika: Hey, you two.
Lecia: Mind if we sit with you?
Maria Theresa: Certainly not! You're fine with that too, right, Nier?
Nier: That's okay by me.
Monika and Lecia climb out of the water and grab beach chairs next to the Evokers.
Monika: That reminds me. I haven't properly thanked you two yet for your assistance back there.
Maria Theresa: Think nothing of it. We couldn't allow things to get out of hand.
Maria Theresa: Besides, friends help each other out.
Nier: You've helped us with our own issues, so it's only fair that we repay the favor.
Nier: I also wanted to be useful to the crew.
Nier: And finally, I didn't want anyone's vacation getting ruined...
Lecia: Theresa... Nier...
Maria Theresa: Anyway, now that that's all behind us, we can pick up where we left off on relaxing.
Monika: You said it.
Nier: By the way, is your Lovely-Heart Monika show over at Alohas?
Monika: Hm? Yes, there aren't any more official showings scheduled.
Nier: I see...
The news seems to dishearten Nier.
Lecia: Something wrong?
Nier: No... Not really... Just a little disappointed, that's all. I was hoping to catch another viewing...
Monika: Wait. Did you say "another" viewing? As in, you've already seen that show before?
Nier: Yes... I'm a fan of plays actually...
Monika: Is that so...
Monika suddenly tenses up for some reason.
Nier: It was such a lovely production... with an easy-to-follow narrative and flashy choreography.
Nier: But if I had to critique, I think focusing too much on matching the script held you back.
Nier: It sort of felt like... you were embarrassed to be on stage, and it came through in your acting.
Nier: The way you announced your special move earlier was perfect. I think you could've elevated your performance if you had delivered your lines with that same level of confidence.
Monika: I-I don't even know why I did that! It wasn't planned or anything!
Maria Theresa: Ah, I was wondering what you were shouting as you were about to arrest that man.
Maria Theresa: That was one of Lovely-Heart Monika's special moves, huh?
Maria Theresa: Haha, I guess you've played the role long enough that she's become your alter ego.
Lecia: Ahaha... Yeah, she comes out from time to time.
Monika: Sigh... Can we please just drop this?
Instead of answering Monika back, Maria Theresa and Lecia simply giggle.
Monika turns away as if to hide from the humiliating spotlight.
Lecia: You said you like plays, Nier? You certainly seem to know your stuff...
Lecia seems slightly surprised by Nier's interest.
Nier: Maybe it's more accurate to say that I like stories... They let me imagine myself as something different...
Nier: I like them so much that I write my own.
Nier: So I guess I am a little more knowledgeable compared to the average person.
Monika: Well, if the magical girl series is ever reprised, I know exactly who to ask to write the script.
Monika: I can count on you to incorporate my feedback, right?
Nier: I-I can't write a play! I'm not a professional writer!
Nier: If anyone ever read my stories... I'd die of embarrassment...
Monika: Haha. Hey, we can feel mortified together.
Nier: Oh no...
Lecia: Aw, lay off the poor girl, Monika! You're making her uncomfortable.
Monika: Heh. It was just a joke.
That Monika was speaking in jest is exactly what Nier had hoped for, and she breathes a huge sigh of relief.
The Enforcers spend the rest of their vacation having a grand old time with the Evokers and the crew.
The days pass by quickly.
Monika is back at the Enforcers's headquarters in Amalthea.
Monika: It wasn't without its hiccups, but that fun-filled vacation was just the thing I needed.
Monika: Now that our energy stores are fully charged, let's make sure we channel them into our duties.
Lecia: Roger that!
Monika walks through the halls of headquarters with a bounce in her step.
Freed from the chains of fatigue, her productivity is about to grow by leaps and bounds.
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