Scenario:Narmaya - The Most Dangerous Baker

The Most Dangerous Baker

Ferry catches Narmaya baking a cake in the kitchen and requests her help with making and selling holiday cakes for a local bakery. Thanks to Narmaya, business seems to be booming, but something strange happens—all of the customers who ate Narmaya's cake are found collapsed in a euphoric stupor.

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Narmaya not in crew

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Narmaya is a sword master who combines both magic and swordplay.

After retreating to mountain solitude and single-mindedly devoting herself to her training, she achieved an unparalleled level of skill.

However, she does possess a gentler side.

Narmaya: Hey, (Captain)! How are you feeling? Is that your stomach rumbling? Can I get you some fruit?

Narmaya: Ah, (Captain)! You're not feeling chilly, are you? I'd be more than glad to lend you my jacket.

An unexpected turn of events led to Narmaya growing attached to (Captain) and joining the crew.

She has gotten along rather well with everyone since.

Narmaya (Valentine) not in crew

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For Valentine's, Narmaya baked a chocolate cake all by herself for her dear (Captain).

But lacking confidence in her creation, she headed to Chocolae Island in search of special ingredients.

Finally satisfied with the taste after returning from her little trip, she proudly presented the cake to (Captain).

Some months have passed since then.

With the holy eve fast approaching, Narmaya is busy in the kitchen making something special to celebrate.

Narmaya takes an adorable-looking cake out of the oven and tries a bite.

Narmaya: Hmnn... Mm! This spongy and fluffy delight is sure to please! And the whipped cream gives it that mellow touch!

Narmaya: I can already imagine (Captain) full of smiles while munching on my cake... Teehee!

???: Cake!

Narmaya: Eep!

Ferry: Huff... Huff... I heard someone say cake—

Narmaya: Ferry?

Ferry: Oh, it's you, Narmaya. Sorry for startling you.

No version of Ferry in crew

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Ferry runs into the room out of breath.

She is a ghostly member of the crew who commands her own small legion of beastly apparitions.

Having completed numerous assignments together, Ferry and Narmaya have come to be acquainted.

Narmaya: No, no, it's fine. What's all this fuss about cake though?

Narmaya: Oh, I know—you must be hungry. Let me feed you! I have a new cake right here ready for taste-testing!

Ferry: You made this yourself?

Ferry: It looks so fancy I almost thought it was store-bought. I wonder if...

Narmaya: Wonder what, Ferry?

Ferry: Please, Narmaya! I need your help. If I don't—

Narmaya: Ferry.

Narmaya pats her distraught, ghostly companion on the head.

Narmaya: Now, now... That's a good girl.

Ferry: Wha! Mm... Hm?

Narmaya: I don't know what happened, but we can start by calming down! Because your favorite big sis is ready to give you all the head pats you need!

Narmaya: I'm on your side, Ferry.

Ferry: Narmaya... Haha, this is a bit embarrassing, but I feel much better now. Thanks.

Narmaya: I'm glad to hear that. We can take this nice and easy, so why don't you tell me what this is about?

Ferry: Okay... It all started last year.

Ferry: Metera and I helped out a patissier as part of an assignment.

Narmaya: I remember hearing from (Captain) about how you sold out of cakes.

Ferry: That was mostly thanks to Metera. The patissier was really happy about it.

Ferry: In fact, he was so happy that he asked us to help him again this year. The problem is...

Narmaya: Mm-hm?

Ferry: He wants us to help for a few days not just with sales, but also with baking the cakes.

Ferry: I wasn't too sure about accepting the job, but I didn't want to refuse either since he asked for us specifically...

Narmaya: So you took him up on it. You're such a kind girl, Ferry.

Ferry: Haha, I wonder if it's more like I was being too naive.

Ferry: I figured even if things got a little tricky, I'd be okay with Metera beside me. That's why I accepted.

Ferry: But Metera ended up canceling because something urgent came up.

Narmaya: So that means... you'll have to help both in and out of the kitchen all by yourself?

Beppo: ...!

Fugee & Nicola: ...!

Ferry: My pets are saying they'll gladly assist, but...

Ferry: It doesn't seem feasible... I'll have my hands full just taking care of the customers...

Ferry: I couldn't stop worrying about it, and that's when I heard your voice.

Narmaya: I'm sorry to hear that... But at least you have the best pets anyone could ever ask for!

Geegee & Momo: ...!

Narmaya: Okay, I get it now. You can stop worrying, because I'm going to take care of everything.

Narmaya: I may not look it, but I've been scouted by bona fide chocolatiers before!

Narmaya: You'll see—we're going to get through this together!

Ferry: R-really? It'd be a tremendous relief to have your help, Narmaya!

Narmaya: Ehehe... For you, Ferry, I'm going to give it my all!

Ferry: Thank you so much... You don't know how happy this makes me... Sniff...

Narmaya: Huh? Are you not feeling well?

Ferry: Oh, I'm fine... It's just, now that I have a second to slow down, my exhaustion finally caught up with me... I'll be okay as soon as I lie down for a bit.

Narmaya: Okay, let me take you to your room then!

Narmaya: We can hold hands along the way! Better yet, I can carry you there! Or I can even piggyback you if you prefer!

Ferry: Er, I really appreciate it, but I can make it to my room okay. Thanks, Narmaya.

Ferry: I'm looking forward to selling cake with you.

Narmaya: Me too! Good night, Ferry!

Narmaya: Ehehe... She's counting on me.

Narmaya: All right! I'm going to show what a wonderful and reliable big sis I can be!

Narmaya: I can start by practicing how to really bring out the flavor in a yummy cake!

Narmaya: Maybe I can take this chance to get myself a cute new outfit! Teehee, it's going to be so much fun...

The big day finally arrives.

Narmaya, clad in a new outfit, is helping to draw in customers.

Narmaya: Why, hello there! Feel free to come right over and browse our latest cakes! Perfect for the holidays!

Customer 1: I love cake! Can I have one, miss?

Narmaya: Sure! Just give me a second to wrap it up nice and pretty for you!

Customer 2: I'll have one too—actually, make it three! I've got a big family!

Narmaya: Three cakes coming right up!
Thank you!

Ferry: Narmaya's cakes are going so fast...

Ferry: And she's so good at striking up a conversation with customers too... Ahaha, she could probably do this all alone...

Narmaya: Ferry!

Ferry: Eep! Wh-what's wrong?

Narmaya: Am I being helpful?

Ferry: Of course you are. You're being so helpful, it's almost scary.

Ferry: I wouldn't be surprised if we sell out soon—

Patissier: Aiiee! My dear customers! Are you well?

Ferry: That voice... It's the patissier!

Narmaya: It came from outside... I wonder what happened...

Ferry: Let's go check it out, Narmaya!

Ferry: Is everything okay? What happened?

Patissier: It's awful! Just take a look at this!

Ferry: What on...

Narmaya: They've all collapsed... Every one of these people bought cake from us...

Customer 1: Narmaya... Ehehe...

Customer 2: Narmaya's cake... Narmaya's cake... Yum... I want more...

Customer 3: I... I don't think I can live without Narmaya...

Ferry: Narmaya, what did you do to them?

Narmaya: Huh? Wh-what...

Narmaya breaks into a cold sweat, unable to respond.

What could have caused this mysterious outbreak?