Scenario:Unbound Asterism - Chapter 2: Visible Light - Episode 1

Unbound Asterism - Chapter 2: Visible Light - Episode 1

The crew begins to be suspicious of each other. They decide to stay in groups, hoping to restrict the traitor's movements, and split into two rooms to sleep. However, Manamel is attacked by someone that night. While this is happening, Tristette, Lavirita, and Morilynn struggle to get to know one another better.

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The crew are back at the inn, with the events of their long day hanging over their heads.

Troue: Um... I'm sorry for making you all worry.

Kolulu: Oh, Troue! I'm glad you're all right!

Troue's wound is completely healed, thanks to his evasion of a fatal blow and Tikoh's medical treatment. However, the fight is far from over.

Vyrn: So you're sayin' there's a traitor among us who's tryin' to keep us from doing what we wanna do?

Manamel: Yep. And what's more, they probably also belong to Navis... which makes it even worse.

Fiorito: ...

Ragazzo: Wh-what's going to happen to us?

Feather: Don't you worry, Ragazzo! If anything happens, I'll be there to save—

Randall: Yeah, but you could also be the culprit.

Feather: What'd you say!

Randall: You can't deny the possibility, right? Everyone was on their own when Troue got attacked today.

Feather: What do you mean! We were together, Randall!

Randall: So there's the possibility that we're culprits working together, if you look at it objectively.

Feather: B-But...

Cupitan: I don't like this... I don't want to suspect any of my friends.

Troue: Can you see anything, Cupitan? Um... I know you might not feel comfortable with the idea, but... maybe there's someone hiding some bad feelings...

Cupitan: ...
I'm sorry. I already decided I won't look at the color of my friends' emotions.

Tikoh: Cupitan...

Kolulu: It's unforgivable! Who could have done this...

Manamel: In any case, sleeping separately is probably too dangerous.

Tikoh: I agree. If we stay together, that'll make it harder for the culprit to work behind the scenes.

The crew split themselves into two rooms and huddle together to sleep.

Up until now, the biggest room had been used as an infirmary for treating Troue.

Now, the room is occupied by Troue, Tikoh, Fiorito, Manamel, Cupitan, and Ragazzo.

Meanwhile, (Captain), Vyrn, Lyria, Kolulu, Feather, and Randall are sleeping in the other large-sized room.

Feather: It was so fun just a while ago...

Feather: Recently my training's been going well, and I've been getting better and better at using the Lion Khan Claw. I've been getting stronger...

Feather: I slept like a log every single day. But tonight... I don't think I'm gonna be able to sleep a wink.

Randall: ...
Just sleep. Emptying everything from your head and being able to fall asleep anywhere has always been something you're good at.

Feather: You're such a nice guy, Randall.

Feather: ...
I trust you.

Randall: Thanks, Captain Obvious.
Earlier, I was just bringing up every possibility... It's not like I'm doubting you either.

Feather: Randall...

Randall: Good night. I'll pretend I didn't hear your whining.

Feather: Thanks, Randall... Good night.

Randall: (Ah, damn it! What's wrong with me...)

As Randall turns over and over in his sleep, his pillow becomes soaked with fresh blood that continually flows out from his ears.

Close by, (Captain) and Vyrn are whispering to each other under their blanket.

Vyrn: Hey, (Captain). I really don't wanna think about it, but...

Vyrn: Honestly, who seems the most suspicious to you?

1. Manamel.
2. Cupitan.
3. Fiorito.
4. I don't know.

Choose: Manamel.

Vyrn: Manamel, huh? She's the one who suggested that there's a traitor among us in the first place though.

Vyrn: ...
You're sayin' if she uses Vegalta, there won't be any trace of emotions?

Vyrn: That's true... I didn't think of that.

Despite it only being a theory, (Captain) confesses that it doesn't feel good doubting any of their friends, especially without any evidence.

Go to "Continue 1"

Choose: Cupitan.

Vyrn: Rainbow Girl, huh? I mean, she does have that crazy power...

Vyrn: ...
You think she's been actin' kinda weird? Now that you mention it, she does seem pretty distracted...

Despite it only being a theory, (Captain) confesses that it doesn't feel good doubting any of their friends, especially without any evidence.

Go to "Continue 1"

Choose: Fiorito.

Vyrn: Muscle Lady? That's kinda surprising...

Vyrn: Hm, I guess she did mention having something she couldn't talk about with us.

Despite it only being a theory, (Captain) confesses that it doesn't feel good doubting any of their friends, especially without any evidence.

Go to "Continue 1"

Choose: I don't know.

Vyrn: Right... Guess we're in the same spot then.

Vyrn: I don't wanna believe that any of us is a traitor either...

Continue 1

Hugging Vyrn tightly, (Captain) tries to catch some sleep in hopes of shutting out the anxieties.

Back at the infirmary, Cupitan is lying on the floor, her eyes wide open.

Cupitan: ...

Manamel: Cupitan, all you're thinking about is yourself. You're trying to stay thinking about Ris.

Cupitan: ...!

Manamel: What you wanted was friends... am I right?

Manamel: Well, you have them now. You've got so many people with you, supporting you.

Cupitan: (It's true... I've always wanted friends.)

Lost Young Man: Blessed Cupitan, please show me the way...

Cupitan: I didn't want to be called "Blessed Cupitan"... I wanted someone to laugh together with, so, so, so badly...

Then, the girl called the "demon child" came and broke my window. To me, she brought salvation.

Cupitan turns to stare at the back of the person sleeping next to her.

Tikoh: ...

Cupitan: (Ti... I'm always so grateful for you.)

Cupitan: (Manamel's right. Why am I even chasing after Ris?)

Cupitan: (Is it because I want to see her and talk to her? I've already done that, and she rejected me.)

Cupitan: (Is it because I want to save her? But I'm the one who's in danger.)

Cupitan: I don't know... I don't know anything.

Cupitan: Ris...

Cupitan: ...

Cupitan: Ngh...

Manamel: (Cupitan? She's breathing pretty heavily...)

Manamel: ...

Manamel: (Sigh... I didn't say the nicest things to Cupitan today.)

Manamel: (It's just that... seeing Cupitan like that reminds me of my own past...)

The Aquatic Acolytes. An organization to which Manamel's parents were deeply devoted—to the point of neglecting their own daughter—and that Manamel's older sister was also involved with.

In order to protect Manamel, her older sister had become a priestess and attended the Aquatic Acolytes' meetings regularly.

When Manamel was little, she would stay by herself at home and wait for her sister's return every day. Her time with her older sister was everything to her.

One day, the Aquatic Acolytes dissolved. Manamel's parents hung themselves in front of her, and her sister has been missing since.

When Vegalta suddenly appeared, Manamel decided to go on a solo journey to find her sister.

Manamel: (Cupitan... has the same eyes as Mom and Dad. Clinging onto something as a saving grace...)

Manamel: (Still, I shouldn't have said it like that. I should apologize to Cupitan—)

Manamel: ...!

Flashy decorations are spread out across an underground room, contrasting the otherwise simple space.

Lavirita: Well then, to commemorate our new team member, Morilynn...

Lavirita: Cheers.

Tristette: ...

Morilynn: Oh, there's a moth flying around... This is an emergency.

Tristette: Hey, you! Stop chasing the moth just 'cause you saw it. It's irritating!

Morilynn: It's part of my ecology. Just as a sunflower reaches for the sun, or noodles that become soggy when left in the soup...

Morilynn: Waaait...

The clack of Morilynn's high heels echo as they continue chasing after the moth.

Lavirita: Did you know that there is apparently no difference in the biological classification between a moth and a butterfly?

Tristette: Do I look like I care? Everyone here is just so stupid!

Lavirita: I think Morilynn's rather unique and interesting. I will go ahead and request the appropriate reimbursement from Navis for any beverages unconsumed.

Morilynn: Update: the moth seems to like the warmth coming from the air vent.

Tristette: I really don't care!

Tristette: Tch!

Lavirita: Blurred vision, I assume? Being overly irritated could cause that to happen.

Tristette: ...

Lavirita: ...
This is rather inconvenient. I don't think we have much time.

Morilynn: Sigh... I wonder how Judah's doing.

Morilynn: Are these feelings an inevitable part of my ecology too?