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Official Profile

Age	Unknown
Height	Unknown
Race	Human
Hobbies	Cooking
Likes	Mika, spending time with Mika
Dislikes	Leaving Mika's side
Character Release 境界の世界という、空の世界と赤き地平の狭間に位置する場所に身を置いているシトリ。 とある出来事によって境界の世界へやって来た主人公たちと出会い、一時的に行動を共にすることとなりますが、 フェイトエピソードは彼女が主人公たちと出会うよりも前のお話から始まります。

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Age	不明
Height	不明
Race	ヒューマン
Hobbies	料理
Likes	ミカ、ミカと過ごす時間
Dislikes	ミカと離れること
Character Release 境界の世界という、空の世界と赤き地平の狭間に位置する場所に身を置いているシトリ。 とある出来事によって境界の世界へやって来た主人公たちと出会い、一時的に行動を共にすることとなりますが、 フェイトエピソードは彼女が主人公たちと出会うよりも前のお話から始まります。

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Special Cutscenes

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Happy Birthday Cutscenes
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1	✔	You want to know my birthday and Mika's? I'm afraid neither of us remember. Besides, there's not much point in keeping track of time in the Edgelands... Say, how do you usually spend your birthdays, (Captain)? Your crew members celebrate it with you? Hehe, you really are quite loved. I'd like to celebrate with you too one day up in the Sky Realm. Mika's taken a real shine to you, and I feel at peace when I'm with you. None of which would be possible if you hadn't been born, and I'm forever grateful I got to meet you.
2	✔	Do you remember the conversation we had about birthdays? I had a similar talk with Mika afterward. She told me she wanted to celebrate your birthday. I've never celebrated a birthday in the Edgelands before though... I guess it wouldn't be a surprise anymore since we're discussing it now, but could we throw you a small party after this? It's hard to know the next time we'll meet, so I would like to celebrate in advance. You're okay with that? Thanks. I actually went ahead and prepared some food for us already. Oh, and I suppose there's no better time than the present. I wish you a happy birthday, (Captain). I'm glad I met you. Your arrival here is truly a miracle.
3	✔	You're probably tired of hearing it by now, but happy birthday again, (Captain). Here's your present. I should've given it to you earlier during the birthday celebration, but it took some time to prepare it... I made it with Mika. It's a protective charm from ancient times, according to the villagers who taught us how to make them. It's meant to keep you safe throughout the rest of your journey. From the stories I've heard, it hasn't been an easy one, and it will continue to be filled with dangerous challenges. I hope the charm will protect you, small though it may be. At least until the day I can wish you a proper happy birthday... Stay safe, (Captain). May sickness and injury never find their way to you.
4	✔	(Captain), is there anything you'd like to eat? Or something else that you want? I was talking with Mika before bed yesterday... About how your return to the Sky Realm isn't far off. Which is why we decided to celebrate your birthday as best as we can while you're here with us. Not only your birthday either, but also all the other holidays you taught us about, like the holy night and Halloween. We want to make as many fun memories as we can. I know the Edgelands doesn't have much compared to the skies above... But we'll pull out all the stops with everything available to us. Ah, sorry for springing this on you all of a sudden. Take your time deciding what you want for your birthday. You... want to eat food local to the Edgelands? I thought for sure you'd prefer something from back home to celebrate with. Hmm, that's true. Having food you normally can't leaves a lasting impression, doesn't it? All right, I'm going to cook my heart out for this meal. Wait. I can't believe I forgot the most important thing. Happy birthday, (Captain). Until the day your journey resumes, and even after, I wish you all the happiness in the world.
5	✔	... Ah, (Captain)... Sorry for calling you over on such short notice. I just thought that since your ship is almost fully repaired, you'd soon be setting your sights on returning to the Sky Realm. I wanted to celebrate your birthday with you before you left. I'm sure you'll meet many more people and make all sorts of new memories during your future adventures. To tell you the truth, there's a part of me that wants to join you in your travels. But I can't—because Mika is here. This world... These days of tranquility... I can't give them up. So I have no choice but to see you off. Once you return to the Sky Realm, (Captain), it'll be difficult to see you again. However, I choose to believe that we'll see each again—somewhere, sometime. This may be the last time we celebrate here... But I'm sure we'll one day have the chance to celebrate this special occasion in the Sky Realm. Happy birthday, (Captain).

Happy New Year Cutscenes
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1	✔	Oh, (Captain). I've got a question for you. Mika found this while we were out looking for materials. Do you have any idea what it is? Shitori holds up a worn wooden bowl accompanied by a large wooden mallet. So this is like a mortar and pestle set? I see. And you use it to pound rice into New Year's mochi? I suppose it must've come from a crashed airship's cargo or simply fallen from the sky. Well, I get how to use it now, but I don't think I'll have many opportunities to... What am I going to do with this? Huh? You want it? Sure, that's fine. I'm sure you can put it to good use. Why don't we start by making some mochi as a surprise for everyone in the village?
2	✔	(Captain) and Shitori are looking for supplies when (Captain) discovers an old box. Inside are a jumble of faded kites. What are those? They're called kites? I see. The colors may have dulled, but the designs on them are still pretty. You say they can fly? I don't know about that... They look more like wall decorations to me. Oh, really? And it's a common New Year's activity, huh? Do you know how to fly one? In that case, they deserve another chance in the air. It's not as open here as the real sky far above us, but at least it beats being cramped in a dusty box. Thanks for doing this. I'll go get Mika too. I'd love to see her fly a kite.
3	✔	Good morning, (Captain). Did you sleep well? By the way, which do you prefer: red bean soup or New Year's soup? Yeah, we're having mochi for breakfast today. Remember how we found the wooden bowl and mallet, and used them to make mochi with everyone? Mika really loved the red bean soup we cooked using that mochi and asked me if we could have it again. But I thought having something that sweet might be a bit heavy right after waking up, so I also made some New Year's soup. That reminds me. I heard that eating mochi to ring in the new year is a way of inviting good health. You should eat some. An extra blessing couldn't hurt.
4	✔	(Captain), do you know what these are? I found them the other day. The long cylinder is filled with numbered sticks, while the small wooden chest has paper in its drawers... They're for drawing fortunes? I see. You pull a stick from the cylinder and then retrieve the paper with your fortune from the corresponding numbered drawer... And it's a staple New Year's custom? How interesting. Huh? You think I should give it a try? But it's not the right time of year. You can draw your fortune on any given day? All right, I'll do it. Let's see, number twenty-one... The paper says I'll have bad luck. Hmm. It also explains how that bad luck will manifest itself. "All signs point to a farewell in the near future." Sounds to me like I'll be saying goodbye to you and your crew. Which is a good thing, actually. I'll be sad to see you go, of course. But I know how badly you all want to return home. Besides, I have faith we'll meet again one day. I'll offer up a prayer now to make sure this fortune comes true.
5	✔	Oh? Good morning, (Captain). You're up early. Hehe, there's no morning or night here, so even if you wake early, it really doesn't feel like it, don't you agree? Speaking of day and night, I read this one book that said people often go out to see first sunrise of the new year. Is that true? Ah, I see. So you really do wake up early to see the sun rise for the first time that year. A day to wish for a good year and resolve to improve yourself as a person, huh? Sounds nice... I'd love to celebrate the new year with Mika like that someday... Hey, (Captain)... If we ever get to the chance to see such a sunrise with our own eyes, will you join us? Such special moments are meant to be shared with those dearest to you. You will? That's a promise! Let's all gather and welcome the new year together one day—you, me, and Mika.

Valentine's Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	Can I make sweets using chocolate? I probably can, but why do you ask? Valentine's Day? I didn't know there was a day specifically for giving chocolates to people who you're grateful to. The skies above sure have changed, but that's not a bad tradition. Chocolate, huh? I guess I can give it a try. Mika loves sweets, and they're good for a quick energy boost too.
2	✔	Good work today, (Captain). Why don't you take a little break? Here, try some of this chocolate I made. Do you remember that I made chocolate once before? Well, Mika said she wanted to eat it again. What do you think of it? I tweaked the recipe a bit and added some spices this time around. It tastes good? I'm glad to hear that. Better speak up if you want seconds before Mika finishes it all.
3	✔	(Captain), welcome back. That sweet scent? Yes, I was baking a chocolate cake. It came out of the oven before you got here, but Mika already ate the whole thing... I'm making another one now. It should be ready in time for dinner, so we can have it as dessert if you're willing to wait a bit. You want to help? The more the merrier. Thanks. Hehe, with your help, this cake will end up tastier than the last.
4	✔	(Captain), are you heading out? You should take some of this chocolate mochi with you. Remember how Mika suddenly asked for mochi yesterday? Well, I ended up making a lot. I took the leftovers and tried mixing them with chocolate. They should be pretty good for eating on the go, since they'll fill you up and won't melt like normal chocolate. There's plenty to go around, so feel free to share them with everyone. Have a good day, and stay safe out there.
5	✔	Welcome back, (Captain). Rough day, huh? You look tired. It's not like you to show it on your face. Oh, right. Hold on for one second. Sorry for the wait, (Captain). Here, take this. It's called hot chocolate. I found a recipe for it the other day, so I tried making a cup. I switched it up a bit to help with your fatigue. I hope you don't mind. It's good? Nice... Huh? You want the recipe for this hot chocolate? Sure, why not? If you have the recipe, you can make some for yourself as you travel. It might not be much, but whenever you drink a cup, it can serve as a happy little reminder of me, Mika, and the Edgelands.
Gift		White Chocolate Cake 3rd year: Mixed Chocolate Cake 4th year: Chocolate Mochi 5th year: Rich Hot Chocolate

White Day Cutscenes
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1	✔	What an adorable bookmark. Where did you get this? You made it? Wow, you're just full of surprises, aren't you? Huh? This is for me? You really shouldn't have. It's a White Day gift? What's White Day? It's a day to give gifts in return for Valentine's? Still, you didn't need to pay me back for anything. But I guess it would be rude to turn you away. Thank you. I'll be sure to put it to good use.
2	✔	Is this a gift for me? I don't know what to say... Wh-what a beautiful hair ribbon! Did you make this? Boy, it feels like you can do anything. Receiving a gift in return for another isn't necessarily anything special. But it's weird, you know? I feel like time is flowing even though that's not possible here. I can thank you for that, (Captain). I'll cherish this ribbon and the bookmark you gave me last time until my final days...
3	✔	Oh... The stew smells so good. Honestly, you took me by surprise when you asked to borrow the kitchen. I never knew you knew how to cook. You really know how to do all sorts of things, don't you? I'm amazed... Thanks for this. I know Mika will love dinner tonight. Same goes for me.
4	✔	(Captain)? What's that sweet smell in the air? Oh, is this for me? Thank you! Are these sweets? All the different colors are very pretty. So they're called macarons. Did you make them? Wow... I didn't know there were sweets out there that looked this cute and fancy. You want to know how I find the taste? Well, if you insist, I'll have one right now. ... It's really good! The sweetness is balanced out by the cream inside, so it's the perfect combination of flavor! Would you mind teaching me how to make them? Once you and your crew have returned home, I think it'd be nice to make these macarons every once in a while and remember the time we spent together. Thank you for indulging me. Wait right here, I'll be back with some pen and paper.
5	✔	What's the matter, (Captain)? You want to give me something? Whoa, it's a teddy bear! Wait, there are two of them—a big one and a little one! They're so cute... Huh? You made these, (Captain)? You never fail to amaze me. I didn't know you could make your own stuffed animals... Wait, this cloth around their bellies... I've seen it before. Oh, I remember! You said you wanted some cloth the other day, and this is what I gave you! So this is what you used it for—to make these teddy bears. One for me and one for Mika? You made these so we won't feel lonely once you return to the Sky Realm, huh? Hm... As long as we have these, neither Mika nor I will be lonely. Thank you, (Captain). I'll be sure to treasure these forever.

Trick or Treat Cutscenes
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1	✔	There... we... go. Let's leave this here for now. Oh, (Captain). I see you've been hard at work. Taking a break now though? Ah, this? This is just a big pumpkin. Do you see the face carved into it? I thought Mika might like it, so I brought it back from the rubble I found it in. Judging by the wax and ash on the interior, people put candles inside to light it up. Hehe, that would certainly be a sight. Mika will definitely like that. Why don't we try making some more of these? Then we can put them all around the house.
2	✔	Ah, (Captain). Can I get your opinion on something? I tried my hand at carving pumpkins in the same style as the one Mika found. This is supposed to be Lyria, and this one is Vyrn. When I line them up side by side, it's like a mini crew... And this big one here is you, (Captain). Can you see the resemblance? Even if you guys do come back, I wonder if there's something you can leave for Mika so she won't feel lonely. Oh, maybe this will do. There are still a few pumpkins left. Would you like to carve them with us? Haha. Great, let's get to work then. Mika's waiting too.
3	✔	Last is attaching this button... Oh, and can't forget the ribbon either. Hello, (Captain). Sorry for the mess. Curious about the clothes I'm working on? It's a cute outfit, right? Mika found it in a box buried beneath some rubble. From the design, it looks like it might've been a witch's outfit at some point. I'm patching it up for Mika since it still seems wearable. This reminds me. We found a strange basket in the shape of a pumpkin in the box too. Do you happen to know what it's for? These are all Halloween items? Hmm, I see. You put sweets in the basket and hand them out to children. Sweets, is it... (Captain), would you like to bake cookies together after this? We can fill the pumpkin basket with them and gift the whole thing to Mika. What do you say? Hehe... Let's do it then, and surprise Mika with it.
4	✔	(Captain), trick or treat. Just kidding. Did I surprise you? Vyrn and Lyria actually taught Mika all about Halloween the other day. Then this morning, Mika came up to me saying "trick or treat." I had no idea what she was asking for, so she spent a while playing pranks on me. Once she calmed down, she explained that the phrase was a question asking the other person to choose between giving a treat or receiving a trick... What? She was telling the truth? Really? Er, I assume you don't have any sweets on you. Guess this means I have to play a prank on you now. ... Sorry, I don't think I can come up with something off the top of my head. Mind giving me some time to think about it? I'll definitely cook up a prank that will scare the pants off of you... Keep your eyes out for it.

Happy Holidays Cutscenes
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1	✔	Have you ever seen Santa Claus before? Oh, sorry for asking you out of the blue. Your father once told us about your holiday celebrations. After hearing that, Mika said that she wanted to meet this Santa Claus one day. Huh? You've met him before? Wow... What kind of person is he? Is he just like the person from the stories? I almost can't wrap my head around this... I'm always surprised by the things that happen on your journey. Say, would you mind telling Mika all about your adventures with Santa Claus too? You'll do it? Thank you. She's going to love hearing about them.
2	✔	Okay, so red suit... White beard... What else is left? Eep! You startled me, (Captain). What brings you here? Oh, this? Do you remember telling Mika last year about your adventures with Santa? After hearing those stories she so wanted to meet him. That probably isn't going to be easy to arrange though, so I thought I'd surprise her by being Santa instead. Oh, you'd like to lend me hand? Thank you. Mika's going to be very happy. So what else do we need? A sleigh pulled by reindeer, huh? Haha. Wow, this is going to be fun, (Captain).
3	✔	(Captain), do you have a moment? Could you help me carry this tree inside? Yeah, I was thinking it'd make a good holiday tree for the house. It's a nice size. Good for bringing out the holiday mood too, don't you think? Oh... But we don't really have anything to decorate it with... Huh? You can make ornaments? Using origami and fruit... That sounds very doable. Let's go home and make some together with Mika. Hehe, it's like you've become a part of the family, helping us out for the holidays. The more the merrier... It's a little nostalgic.
4	✔	Hmm, what do I do about the ingredients... Oh, (Captain)! I didn't notice you come in. What am I holding? It's a book that Mika found about all sorts of holiday foods. She begged me to make something from it, so I was flipping through it to find a recipe for tonight. The problem is that we only have access to a limited stock of ingredients. I've been trying to figure out substitutes... But it's hard to come up with substitutes for things you've never had before. Hold on. (Captain), you cook holiday food with your crew every year, don't you? Do you know any of the recipes in here? Maybe you could explain a few things... Oh... You're willing to make something with me? Much appreciated. Hehe, I'll be honest. I'm also curious how some of these dishes taste.
5	✔	... Good. Everybody is sound asleep. I should take care to not wake anyone up. Ah! Sorry, (Captain). Did I wake you up? Oops, I need to pipe down. I don't want to wake the others. Um... So I actually wanted to give everybody presents tonight—leave them by their beds while they're asleep. I wanted to surprise you too, (Captain), but well... Huh? You'll pretend you didn't see me? Ahaha, thanks for being so nice, (Captain). Well, in that case... We never saw each other, and this conversation never happened. Hehe, it'll be our little secret. Feels strange, doesn't it? Anyway, good night, (Captain). See you tomorrow.

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Sleeping Memories

Shitori dreams of days long past—memories of life before and after the completion of the Great Wall, including the day she betrayed her mother, Mikaboshi.

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Long before (Captain) and crew land in the Edgelands, and a short time before (Captain)'s father makes his own arrival, a curious pair plummet beneath the Sky Realm.

Their fall is broken unexpectedly, but they quickly find their feet in a place separated from the rules of reality.

Mika: Mmm... Shitori, I'm sleepy.

Shitori: You can head to bed first, Mika. I'll join you after I finish cleaning up here.

Mika: Nuh-uh. I don't wanna sleep by myself.

Shitori: All right, all right. But stay awake until we make it to the bed, okay?

Mika is barely listening, already halfway to the land of dreams. Shitori takes her by the hand, leads her to the bedroom, and promptly tucks her in.

Mika: Shitori?

Shitori: Relax, I'm right here.

Mika: Okay... Good night, Shitori.

Shitori breaks into a smile as she watches Mika instantly fall asleep.

She reflects on how quickly they've adjusted to their new lives, grateful for the help of the kind strangers in the Edgelands.

Shitori: (Still, this is quite nostalgic. When I was little, I snuggled up like this with Mother every day.)

Memories spring up as she continues to watch Mika's gentle resting face.

They are as unforgettable as they are many, spanning the days Shitori spent with her mother up until the moment they landed beneath the sky.

Shitori: It was an Astral who adopted me, a child without a home or family.

Shitori: Mikaboshi was her name, but to everyone else she was a lunatic driven by hatred and obsessed with revenge.

Shitori: I always thought that if they got to know the motherly side of her, they wouldn't say those things anymore.

Shitori: They couldn't say those things if they learned of the woman that saved and raised me—the only mother I've ever known. The mother that I loved most in the world.

Skydweller: Poor thing. She really thinks that woman is her mother.

Skydweller: I don't know how she could mistake a madwoman for a parent. Must've been imprinted onto her or something.

Shitori: No matter what I said, the other skydwellers never ceased spouting their cruel words against Mother.

Shitori: "A kid like you doesn't know what she's saying," or "you're so naive." They always brushed me off with pity in their eyes.

Shitori: There was a single person who treated me kindly and listened to what I had to say, though even she advised me to keep my distance from Mother.

Worried Woman: Shitori, everyone's just worried about you, myself included.

Shitori: But Jayne... Mother isn't crazy like everyone says.

Shitori: She teaches me whatever I want to learn and makes me tasty food and sweets.

Shitori: If I do something bad, she gets mad at me, but if I do something good, she tells me I did a good job.

Shitori: Is our family weird? Mother's always nice, even though she's an Astral and I'm a skydweller.

Jayne: So that's how you see her.

Jayne: Be that as it may, you don't know when madness will swallow her completely and drive her to harm others.

Jayne: If that puts your life in danger one day, we would be devastated.

Jayne: And if that were to happen, I don't think we would be the only ones to suffer. She would too, if I'm to believe what you've told me.

Jayne: So before the worst comes to pass, perhaps you should put a bit of distance between yourselves? I'm not suggesting that you never speak with her again, but...

Shitori: That's why I'm going to stay with her. If I don't, no one else will when she needs help.

Shitori: Regardless of anyone's attempted persuasions, I never left Mother's side.

Shitori: I couldn't; not when spending my days with her filled me with such happiness.

Shitori: The more I learned to do things on my own, the more Mother devoted her attention to her own developments and experiments.

Shitori: I knew she was modifying her body so she could stand against the power of the Astrals.

Shitori: It was evident in the way her body often violently trembled and her fits of temper as she became increasingly unstable.

Shitori: Mother, you don't seem to be feeling well lately. Why don't you take a break?

Shitori: I know you haven't been sleeping well... You're going to collapse at this rate.

Shitori: I wonder how many times I called out to her in concern after I noticed her behavior had changed.

Shitori: She never answered me when she was shut in her room either. Not once.

Shitori: But she always emerged after a few days and returned to being the mother I recognized, so I kept my faith in her.

Shitori: Sadly our fragile, peaceful life did not last.

Shitori: Mother's mad thirst for vengeance against her fellow Astrals was finally given form through the completion of the Great Wall.

Shitori: I'll never forget the way she looked the day that nightmarish creation was born.

Shitori: It was as if I were gazing at a feral beast.

Shitori: A howling animal that rejoiced in its thirst for blood, devoid of intelligence and reason.

Shitori: The kind mother that I believed in was nowhere to be found, and my faith crumbled to pieces.

Shitori: Seeing the terrifying weapon she had created, the skydwellers deemed Mother a threat and made attempts on her life.

Shitori: They only succeeded in assembling a massive pile of corpses, their power insignificant against the might of an Astral.

Shitori: You plan to seal Mother into the Great Wall?

Jayne: Yes, into that monstrosity.

Jayne: The Torhid Kingdom wishes to prevent further sacrifices and has already pledged their aid.

Jayne: With disputes breaking out between skydwellers and Astrals, the last thing anyone needs is for it to escalate into a large-scale war.

Jayne: This doesn't just concern you two anymore. She's now a danger to everyone in these skies.

Jayne: Please, Shitori. Cooperate with us as well.

Shitori: But... you're asking me to seal my own mother away. To betray her.

Shitori: How could you ask me to do that?

Jayne: I understand where you're coming from. She'll always be your beloved mother, no matter what kind of person she's become.

Jayne: But at least take some time to consider what I've said, Shitori.

Shitori: ...

Shitori: Whispers of a potential outbreak of war spread like wildfire.

Shitori: The creation of Mother's weapon only amplified the chaos, and people began to wonder if she would destroy both skydwellers and Astrals alike.

Shitori: Again I tried to speak to her about what she was doing, but only the door entertained my words as she remained shut in her room.

Shitori: When was the last time we were able to speak, I wonder...

Shitori: You know something, Mother? No matter who you become, you'll always be the person I hold dearest. I love you.

Shitori: Even though I'm sure you don't feel the same way. Nothing's more important to you than your revenge—not me, not even yourself...

Shitori: Mother raised me. More than that, however, she gave me love when no one else would. Helping with the seal would mean betraying everything that I owed her.

Shitori: But I couldn't continue to turn a blind eye to all the victims of her rage and wait for things to settle.

Shitori: More pressingly, Mother's body was falling apart, and her mind and soul were fracturing as she bathed in more and more blood.

Shitori: I became certain that, sooner rather than later, she would break if something wasn't done.

Shitori: ...

Shitori: I'm sorry, Mother.

Shitori: But you can't keep hurting others... or yourself until you break.

Shitori: I'm going to stop you before that happens.

Shitori: That's the only thing I can do for you now. You'll understand, won't you, Mother?

Shitori: And so Mikaboshi was sealed away. The skydwellers cheered for what they perceived to be the elimination of one Astral threat.

Shitori: But I could barely hear them. I remained unmoving in front of Mother's resting place.

Shitori: All I could see was her face, moments before the end, seared into my mind.

Shitori: Her eyes filled with hatred, anger, confusion, then despair.

Jayne: Shitori, let's head home. Everyone's waiting.

Shitori: Head home? What home?

Shitori: There's nowhere for me to return to without Mother there.

Shitori: This was the outcome I expected.

Shitori: But my eyes burned anyway, and a mixture of guilt and emptiness welled up inside me.

Shitori: Mother, is it true? You're not really my mother?

Shitori: A memory suddenly interrupted my melancholy.

Shitori: Right around the age that I began to understand the world around me, I heard from other skydwellers that I was adopted. Naturally I asked Mother about it.

Shitori: She considered what to say for a moment, then confirmed the rumors.

Shitori: She proceeded to reveal a bit of her own past to me for the first time.

Shitori: "You reminded me of myself, so I took you in out of pity."

Shitori: That was why she raised me, according to those words.

Shitori: It was painful to hear her admit as much—that there was nothing else binding us together besides sympathy for our shared circumstances.

Shitori: But upon seeing my dejected expression, Mother gave a troubled smile and gently pulled me into a hug.

Shitori: Then she told me, "Shitori, you're my dearest daughter, and I would have no one else but you. I love you."

Shitori: I'm not sure why such an old memory surfaced at that moment.

Shitori: But it was what I needed to understand the meaning behind Mother's despair.

Jayne: Shitori, what's wrong?

Shitori: I really believed... that nothing mattered to Mother other than her revenge—not me, not even herself.

Shitori: But I couldn't have been more wrong.

Shitori: Do you know how she looked at me, right before the end?

Shitori: Her eyes, filled with despair, screamed, "why?"

Shitori: And it finally hit me: I did this! I betrayed her!

Shitori: No matter how she changed, she always thought of me as her daughter until the very end!

Shitori: I'm sorry. I'm so sorry, Mother!

Shitori: She never forgot about me. Despite everything, she remained my mother.

Shitori: I knew I had to pay penance for the crime I'd committed, even if it cost me my life.

Shitori: Though nothing I could do would ever earn Mother's forgiveness.

Shitori: Still, I resolved to stay by her side, so that at the very least she wouldn't be alone when she woke.

Shitori: That was why I chose to be sealed alongside her.

Jayne: You're set on this, aren't you?

Shitori: Yes. I'm sorry, Jayne. I'm glad I had you on my side up until now.

Shitori: Thank you for everything. Goodbye.

Shitori: (This might just be me being selfish, but I'd like the chance to apologize directly one day.)

Shitori: (For now, all I can do is apologize in my head. I'm sorry, Mother. I love you so much, and I always will.)

Shitori: I was fully prepared to die by Mother's hand upon our awakening.

Shitori: But I desperately hoped that I'd be able to apologize before the final blow. With that last wish etched into my heart, I drifted into a long slumber.

???: Ri... Shitori...

Shitori: Mother?

Mika: Shiiitoooriii! Get up!

Shitori: Mm... Mika?

Hearing her name called, Shitori rouses from sleep and slowly opens her eyes. She's met with the sight of Mika peering worriedly at her.

Mika: Shitori, are you okay? Does something hurt?

Shitori: Huh? No, I'm fine.

Mika: Then why are you crying?

Shitori responds to Mika's question by bringing a hand to her cheek. To her surprise, she feels something wet trailing down her face.

Shitori: Oh, I really am crying. I wonder why...

Mika: You probably had a scary dream. It's okay now. There, there.

But as Mika's warm hand runs along Shitori's head in soothing pats, more tears gush forth.

Mika: Shitori... Don't cry. If you're sad, I'm sad too.

Shitori: I'm... I'm sorry. Don't worry, okay? These are tears of relief.

Moved by the tears beginning to gather in Mika's eyes, Shitori pulls her into a tight hug.

Shitori: (It's better that she doesn't remember anything. This is much better than watching her fall apart again.)

Shitori: (Even if it means she doesn't remember who I used to be or that I'll never be able to apologize to her.)

Shitori: (I'm just getting what I deserve.)

Her mother is now an innocent child, reduced to such a form after the sealing of her memories and powers.

But the seal isn't perfect.

One day it will break, much like the coming dawn after a long slumber.

Shitori is certain of this. But for the moment, she squeezes her eyes shut and prays that these peaceful, happy days can continue long into the future.

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The End of a Dream

Mika goes foraging for ingredients with (Captain), Lyria, and Vyrn so they can make snacks for the crew members currently repairing the Grandcypher. She also takes this chance to discuss an important matter while they are alone—how she can help Shitori find her mom.

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As (Captain) and crew wait for the eruption that will take them back to the Sky Realm, they busy themselves with repairs to the damaged Grandcypher.

Rackam and his helpers are especially hard at work. Hoping to provide them with refreshments, (Captain), Lyria, and Vyrn seek the help of someone they know and trust.

Shitori: I get the idea. If that's all you need, then I'd be happy to help.

Lyria: Yay! Thank you, Shitori!

Mika: Refreshments... Snacks are a good idea! So what should we make?

Shitori: Good question. Let's go with something easy to eat and easy to pack.

Everyone gets to work right away, but they quickly run into a problem.

Shitori: Uh-oh.

Vyrn: Huh? Something wrong, Shitori?

Shitori: I completely forgot we're out of some ingredients, and there's nothing we can use as substitutes either.

Mika: We usually gather those things in the western woods, don't we?

Mika: I can go get them if you want!

Shitori: By yourself? Absolutely not. It's too dangerous.

Mika: But I'm not going alone! (Captain)'s coming too, right?

1. Of course.
2. Am I?

Choose: Of course.

Lyria: We'd be happy to help!

Mika: Hurray! I'll show you a super cool place that has super cool stuff too!

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Choose: Am I?

Mika: What? Come on, (Captain)! I'll show you something cool if you come!

Continue 1

(Captain) nods in agreement and gives a confident chest-pound as if to allay Shitori's worries.

Shitori: The Blessed's settlement is close to those woods. What if you run into them?

Vyrn: Don't go workin' yourself up over what-ifs! We got this!

Lyria: We promise we'll keep Mika safe, no matter what. Please don't worry.

Mika: See? Everyone says it'll be okay.

Shitori: Well... All right. But don't go to the ruins.

Shitori: We'll visit another time and show (Captain) and everyone together.

Mika: Whaaat! Why?

Shitori: It's dangerous. Please just go to the forest, gather what we need, and come right back. Can you promise me you'll do that?

Mika: Hmph... Fine. We're gonna zoooom over there and zoooom right back!

Mika: So let's zoom, (Captain)!

Vyrn: H-hey! Don't go off on your own!

Lyria: We'll be going then. Be back soon!

Shitori: Stay safe, and take care of Mika, (Captain).

The task on their minds, (Captain) and company rush out after Mika and head to the woods.

Under Mika's guidance, (Captain) and company make it to their destination and pick the necessary ingredients in no time.

They begin to head back, all of them doing their best to keep Mika from making any detours.

Vyrn: I gotta say, Shitori's a pretty big worrywart, ain't she?

Mika: Mm... I'm usually with her all the time, so... she probably doesn't like it when I leave.

Mika: I remember she said the same things when I played outside with (Captain)'s dad too.

Vyrn: Hearin' that makes me think Shitori's like your mom or something.

Mika: Yep! Everyone says she's like my mom or big sister.

Mika: But it doesn't matter that much to me. I don't care who she is; I love Shitori!

Mika: It's nice being with her. She makes me feel safe.

A smile forms on her lips as she speaks, but it disappears a moment later, her expression quickly clouding over.

Mika: Lately, though... Whenever someone calls Shitori my mom, she looks really sad.

Mika: That's actually why I wanted to come here with you, (Captain).

Mika: I didn't want her to hear us talking about it.

Lyria: Did something happen?

Mika: Yeah, kinda...

Shoulders slumped, she reveals what's been weighing on her mind.

Mika: I found Shitori crying for her mom in her sleep one day.

Mika: It made me think... Me and Shitori have our own real moms, don't we?

Mika: It doesn't matter to me, since I don't have any memories and I'm happy with Shitori.

Mika: But Shitori probably doesn't feel the same way.

Mika: Maybe she wants to leave here... and find her mom.

Lyria: So that's what happened...

Vyrn: I got a question though. How can she miss her mom if she doesn't remember her?

Mika: I already asked everyone else about that. They said even if her mind doesn't remember, her heart does.

Mika: I just want Shitori to smile...

Mika: She's my family, so I want to help her somehow.

Vyrn: Well, when you put it that way...

1. Why don't you hop on our airship?

Choose: Why don't you hop on our airship?

Lyria: That's right! You should both come with us!

Mika: On (Captain)'s airship? Does that mean we can see your dad too?

Vyrn: We're actually on a journey to find him!

Lyria: Yeah, and we can find Shitori's mom while we're at it!

Lyria: Maybe we'll even find your mom and dad too...

Mika: My mom and dad?

Mika: No, that's not what I...

A sudden noise from the nearby brush cuts Mika off, drawing (Captain)'s attention.

Shitori: Mika!

Mika: Huh? Shitori! Why are you here?

Shitori: Thank goodness none of you are hurt.

Shitori bursts onto the scene, but upon seeing everyone safe and sound, relaxes after a deep breath.

Lyria: Um, did something happen while we were away?

Shitori: You were taking so long to come back that I came to check on you, but then I discovered a few of the Blessed nearby.

Shitori: I assumed the worst...

Shitori: But I'm so glad that isn't the case.

Lyria: Sorry to make you worry...

Shitori: It's okay. The most important thing is that you're safe. We should head back though. Your friends took a break and want to see you.

No one offers any argument and the group follows her lead. After taking a single step, however, Mika feels the weight of someone's stare boring into her head and turns around.

Blessed One: ...

Mika meets the gaze of a Blessed One hiding in the trees, but the figure immediately flees upon being noticed.

Shitori: Mika, what are you looking at?

Mika: Oh, it's nothing!

Head tilted curiously to one side, Mika scampers after Shitori without mentioning what she's seen.

At the same time (Captain) and company are returning home, another event takes place.

A group of people gather in a part of the Blessed One's settlement and quietly converse among themselves.

Blessed One: So that child really is her.

Blessed One: Of that I have no doubt. However, it appears that at least one of the seals is still in place.

Blessed One: We have plenty of Astrals here in case it fails, but...

Blessed One: You truly believe we'd stand a chance against her hatred? She could easily destroy the entirety of the Edgelands.

Blessed One: Then we must strike before she has the opportunity to.

Blessed One: It's prudent we take advantage of her child-like state and end her immediately, as our final mission commands us to do.

The other Blessed gravely nod in assent.

Blessed One: ...

Watching furtively in cover from a short distance away, one of the Blessed quietly sneaks off.

The End of a Dream: Scene 2

While ship repairs continue, Shitori suddenly spots one of the Blessed lurking nearby and goes after the figure alone. The figure is none other than Jayne, the one skydweller who treated her with kindness in her old life. Jayne tells Shitori about the Blessed's plan to have the two girls killed and begs Shitori to turn Mika in to save herself, but Shitori vows to protect Mika.

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(Captain) and crew continue repairing the Grandcypher as the clock ticks down.

While Shitori and Mika are unable to directly assist with many of the repairs, they do what they can by carrying materials and other such tasks.

Mika: Wait up!

Vyrn: You wish! You're never gonna catch me!

Today finds them stopping by with some refreshments, though Mika quickly drags Vyrn into a game of tag. Shitori watches them with a grin.

Shitori: I'm sorry to bother you like this.

Lyria: It's no bother at all! We were just thinking of taking a break anyway.

Shitori: If you say so... I do hope you're not pushing yourselves too hard, though I understand that time is of the essence.

Despite her concerned words, Shitori's gaze turns gentle as Mika, laughing victoriously, finally catches Vyrn.

Shitori: ...?

Her focus immediately changes once she feels the presence of someone's stare, and she glances about their surroundings.

Shitori: (Hold on, isn't that...)

What she spots is a Blessed One simply standing and observing from a distance away.

Perhaps discerning that they've been spotted, the Blessed One turns and retreats.

Shitori: (They're not after (Captain), are they? Or is their goal to sabotage the airship and prevent the crew from riding the eruption?)

Shitori: Excuse me for a minute. Could you look after Mika while I'm gone?

Lyria: Huh? We don't mind, but... Where are you going?

Shitori: I forgot to bring something with me, so I'm just going to grab it and come right back.

With Mika taken care of, she wastes no time in chasing after her target.

Shitori: (Found them.)

She comes up behind the leisurely walking Blessed One, keeping a safe distance at the same pace.

That's when the figure unexpectedly stops and turns around to look Shitori right in the eyes.

Shitori stares right back, determined to find out what the other person is seeking to accomplish.

Shitori: What are you up to? Because if you're trying to get in that crew's way, I won't let you.

Blessed One: I knew it had to be you, Shitori.

Shitori: ...?
What do you mean by that?

Blessed One: Oh, I suppose you wouldn't recognize me while I'm dressed like this.

The person reaches up and pulls back the hood obscuring most of their face.

Shitori: Jayne? How...

Jayne: Long time no see, Shitori. I never expected we'd meet like this.

Smiling happily before Shitori is the one skydweller who treated her kindly in her old life.

Jayne, whether by chance or fate, only recently arrived in the Edgelands.

After being taken in by the Blessed settlement, she heard about Shitori and Mika through the gossip spreading around town.

Jayne: I didn't quite believe the rumors, but I happened to spot you both while I was on my way to the edgedwellers' village.

Jayne: That child with the golden hair is your mother, Mikaboshi, isn't she?

Shitori: ...

The girl's silence causes Jayne to cover her face with one hand and mutter in disbelief.

Jayne: Shitori, surely you understand what this means?

Shitori: I do. But the situation is different now. Mika isn't the same as the Mikaboshi who was my mother.

Shitori: She's just a regular girl with no memories and no powers.

Jayne: You... You're still going to take her side?

Jayne: You do remember what happened the last time you did so, don't you!

Before the War, Shitori and her mother, Mikaboshi, lived together in the Sky Realm.

Mikaboshi never hid the fact that she was an Astral, leaving skydwellers to regard her warily, while the madness stemming from her hatred toward other Astrals was impossible to ignore.

Of course there were those that felt sympathetic toward Shitori, raised as she was by Mikaboshi, but the majority of people viewed the both of them as enemies.

Only Jayne treated them with kindness and stood as their ally.

Skydweller: Jayne, aren't you afraid? You're siding with an awfully dangerous Astral there...

Jayne: I'm just worried about Shitori. That child is one of us skydwellers after all.

Jayne: Besides, I've come to view Shitori as a sister of sorts after the time we've spent together.

Jayne: No matter what happens, I want to be able to support her so that she can live happily.

Jayne, true to her words, placated the other skydwellers and protected the mother and child.

In spite of her efforts, the completion of the Great Wall drastically changed the situation.

Skydweller: It's not too late to prevent war from breaking out if we kill her now!

Jayne: Surely Shitori can convince her to stop before such drastic measures are taken...

Skydweller: Don't play dumb, Jayne. You must know that woman hasn't been paying attention to her daughter for quite some time.

Skydweller: We have to act now, or it'll be too late. I know you feel for Shitori, but don't get the rest of us dragged into this mess because of it!

Jayne's words had lost their effectiveness. One day not long after, the skydwellers acted on their own and attempted to eliminate Mikaboshi.

Their attempt was utterly futile, and in exchange many skydwellers perished.

Realizing they stood no chance against her power, the skydwellers plotted to seal Mikaboshi into the Great Wall instead.

But this plan would not succeed without help, and so they sought Shitori's assistance.

The responsibility to persuade her fell to Jayne.

Shitori couldn't hold back the shock and confusion she felt upon hearing of the plan.

Shitori: You're asking me to betray Mother...

Shitori: No, I don't care what happens to this world. I just want to be with Mother.

Jayne: (Oh, my poor Shitori... Your mother doesn't even care for you in return.)

Everyone knew Mikaboshi had been ignoring Shitori recently.

But that didn't stop Shitori from fondly calling her Mother and remaining by her side as the world cursed them. The pity in Jayne's heart only grew as she observed this.

Jayne: Listen to me. If she keeps going on like this... Mikaboshi will die.

Shitori: ...

Jayne: You must have noticed that she won't live much longer at this rate.

Jayne: Disregarding the skydwellers for the moment, you can't expect her to bare fangs at her fellow Astrals and live to tell the tale.

Jayne: Or do you really believe they'll let a threat like her get away?

Shitori: Well, that's...

Jayne: Think carefully about it one more time. If she's sealed away, then at the very least her life can be spared.

Jayne: (And once you can get away from her, you won't have anything to agonize over. You'll be free to live happily ever after.)

Shitori: ...
I'll give it some thought, but I'd like to try speaking with Mother one more time first.

Jayne: Of course.

In the end, Shitori reluctantly chose to help seal Mikaboshi away.

She hoped to save her beloved mother, even if the sin of betrayal would forever stain her hands.

Then, to the surprise of others, she asked to be sealed alongside her mother once the deed was done.

Needless to say, Jayne objected to what she saw as a path to misery.

But no matter what she said or did, Shitori wouldn't change her mind.

Shitori: Thank you for your concern. But I can never forgive myself for betraying Mother.

Shitori: It might be for my own self-satisfaction, but I want to atone for what I've done.

Shitori: I won't let her suffer alone when she wakes.

Shitori: I refuse to, not when my failure to stop her resulted in her sins.

Nothing would shake her from her determined vow.

It just so happened that the skydwellers could use her as a safety measure in case the seal ever broke, and so they granted the girl her wish.

Jayne: That seal was supposed to last for eternity, and yet here you both are.

Jayne: Though she may be a powerless child at the moment, only mass destruction awaits should she truly awaken.

Shitori: You don't know for certain that the second seal will break. It's entirely possible she'll never change in this land beyond the grasp of reality and time.

Jayne: You're the only one who would entertain such folly. The other Blessed are already mobilizing to end the both of you.

Shitori: ...!

Shitori: I see... Of course they are.

Jayne: Something has to change, or you really will meet your end. Letting you be sealed away was already too much, but I won't stand to see you killed!

Jayne: You're like family to me. I only want you to live happily!

Shitori: So what—are you telling me to hand her over? Watch as they kill Mika right in front of me?

Shitori: I can't do that... I could never.

Shitori: As much as you care for me and can't bear to watch me get hurt, I feel the same way about Mika.

Shitori: I can promise you no mercy if you try to lay a hand on her.

Shitori: Because I'll never leave her side again. That's what I decided when I was sealed away!

Jayne: ...

A strained silence falls as both sides refuse to yield to the other.

Vyrn's Voice: Heeey, Shitori!

Lyria's Voice: Shitoriii! Where are you?

Shitori: Vyrn and Lyria?

Jayne: Tch!

As (Captain) and the others appear, Jayne vanishes from sight.

Vyrn: Found you! What in the skies are you doin' over here?

Lyria: We grew worried since you were taking a while to come back.

Shitori: I'm sorry. I was just—

Shitori: Oof!

Mika slams into Shitori's side right before she can explain herself and squeezes her tight.

Mika: Shiiitoooriii! You meanie! You left me behind!

Shitori: Ah... I'm sorry, Mika.

An apology slips out at seeing the tears in Mika's eyes, and her hand moves to pat the girl gently on the head.

1. Who were you talking to?

Choose: Who were you talking to?

Vyrn: Oh yeah, weren't you just with someone?

Shitori: Oh, that? That wasn't anything important. One of the Blessed came to chide us against using the eruption.

Lyria: What! A-are you okay? You didn't get hurt, did you?

Shitori: No, we didn't get into a physical confrontation. I'm sorry to make you all worry.

With her head hung low in apology, Shitori breathes an internal sigh of relief.

Shitori: (No one will touch her. I swear it.)

Shitori's hand clenches tightly around Mika's as she vows to keep her safe.

The End of a Dream: Scene 3

A few days later, an unfamiliar edgedweller pulls Shitori and Mika away, claiming that something is wrong with the volcano and it needs to be examined. Where he leads them, however, is somewhere else entirely. Outnumbered by some hostile Blessed, Shitori is relieved when (Captain) and the crew show up to help.

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Shitori now knows of the Blessed's plan to eliminate Mika.

Armed with this knowledge, she only leaves home when other people are there to accompany both her and Mika.

Shitori: (I really should let the village and (Captain)'s crew know what's going on, but...)

Letting them know would also require revealing their past.

Logically, she knows she'll have to at some point, but the courage to do so evades her.

Mika: Shitori, you've been looking down lately. Did something happen?

Shitori: Hmm... Nothing you need to worry about.

Mika: Are you sad that (Captain) and everyone are leaving?

Shitori: Well... We finally got to meet them, and now they have to leave so soon. It's pretty sad, isn't it?

Mika: Yeah, I'm sad too.

Mika: But as long as I've got you, I can say goodbye to them.

Shitori: Mika...

Edgedweller?: Shitori, there you are!

A panicked edgedweller rushes up to them.

Shitori: You're quite worked up. What happened?

Edgedweller: Something's wrong with the volcano. I need you to come and have a closer look at it.

Shitori: Does this have something to do with the impending eruption?

Edgedweller: I'm not sure, but I don't know if it bodes well.

Edgedweller: I'm sorry, but will you come with me?

Shitori: All right. Mika, can you—

Mika: I'm going too! I won't get in the way!

Shitori: Mika... Do you promise not to leave my side then?

Mika: I promise!

Shitori and Mika give a quick rundown to (Captain) and the others on their way out and head toward the volcano.

However, they are led to a deserted area, their intended destination still off in the distance.

Mika: Hey, what gives? There's nothing here, you know?

Edgedweller: ...

The edgedweller takes a deep breath, as if preparing for something immense.

Edgedweller?: This is for the sake of the world. Forgive me, Shitori.

On his cue, Shitori and Mika are suddenly surrounded by Blessed Ones.

Mika: Shitori, what's going on? I'm scared!

Shitori: Backstabber! So this was a trap!

Blessed One: Good. I see the other seal is still intact. We must act now then.

Edgedweller?: For the protection of the Edgelands and the Sky Realm, you two will die here.

Shitori: I refuse! None of you will lay a finger on Mika!

Shitori: (There are too many of them... But I don't have a choice.)

As Shitori exchanges glares with her opponents, she subtly raises a hand to her bow.

The Blessed take notice but are interrupted before they can act.

Blessed One: Y-you insolent—

Vyrn: Shitori! Mika! The cavalry's here!

1. Glad we made it in time.

Choose: Glad we made it in time.

Shitori: Wh-why are you guys here?

Lyria: We heard you were in trouble, so we came as fast as we could!

An injured edgedweller, missing their robe, was carried into the village after Shitori and Mika left.

As soon as a warning of danger fell from their lips, (Captain) and crew wasted no time in tracking down their friends.

Shitori: What a turn of events. I owe you guys one.

Edgedweller?: It doesn't matter how many pests show up; we just have to kill them all! Eliminate any who would stand against the order of the world!

Shitori: I never meant for you to get mixed up in this. But can I ask you to fight with me?

Shitori: They're trying to kill Mika, and that's the one thing I'll never allow!

With a firm nod, (Captain) fixes a glare and an unwavering sword on the Blessed.

Shitori: Thank you. I'm glad you have my back.

Shitori: This time I'll protect Mika... That's the entire reason I'm standing here today!

The End of a Dream: Scene 4

With the help of (Captain), Shitori manages to fend the Blessed off. An enraged Jayne then appears with another plea and lunges at Mika and Shitori, but a swift tackle from (Captain) saves the pair from harm. The two remain safe together, at least for the time being.

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(Captain) easily repels the attacking Blessed.

Blessed One: Damn you! How is a child this strong!

Blessed One?: We have to retreat!

Assessing that their efforts are futile, the Blessed withdraw and scatter in every direction.

Vyrn: Phew... Things were about to get dicey there.

Lyria: Shitori, Mika, are either of you hurt?

Shitori: No, I'm fine. Mika?

Mika: Me too. Thanks for saving us.

Everyone takes a moment to catch their breath. But there's no time to relax before another person stands in front of them, fury in her eyes.

Jayne: You... If only you never existed!

Lyria: Ah!

Jayne doesn't give anybody the chance to react as she shoves Lyria aside and rushes at Mika.

Jayne: If only you were goneee!

Mika: Eek!

Shitori: Mika!

Jayne: ...!
Step aside, Shitori!

Shitori: Over my dead body. Nobody touches the only family I have left.

Shitori: Mika is the only one that matters to me, and I'm never leaving her again!

Jayne: Shitoriii! Why can't you understand? Why won't you understand!

Jayne swings her blade down, blinded by fury, but (Captain) tackles her off course.

Jayne: Agh!

Vyrn: Gotcha! I'm gonna be holdin' onto this!

Vyrn hurriedly snatches up the knife that Jayne dropped upon impact.

Jayne: Tch!

Jayne: My poor Shitori... Forever bound to her, forever bound to misery...

Jayne: I'll never forgive the monster who took your happiness away from you!

And with that, she scurries off in retreat.

Peace and quiet finally descend on the scene.

Mika: Shitori, are you okay?

Shitori: Yeah. What about you?

Mika: I'm okay. Because you protected me.

Shitori: Well, I'm glad I did.

Shitori: Lyria, are you okay? She threw you pretty hard.

Lyria: I'm fine. I'm really glad neither of you are hurt either.

Vyrn: Hey, Shitori? Did you know that crazy person? You acted like you did, at least...

Shitori: ...

Shitori: I'm not sure. Maybe we knew each other in the past before we came here.

Lyria: Oh, that's right. You both lost your memories.

Vyrn: So you have no idea why she's after you. Sheesh, this is a disaster...

Shitori guiltily bites her lip at (Captain) and crew's easy acceptance of her supposed memory loss.

Shitori: What if... What if in the past, Mika and I were terrible people that deserved to be hunted like this?

Lyria: Huh? What do you mean?

Shitori: If we really were horrible people that deserved to be killed... what would you do?

1. It depends.
2. I don't know.

Choose: It depends.

Vyrn: Yeah... Like what'd you do, what was the situation... Stuff like that would change things, right?

Go to "Continue 1"

Choose: I don't know.

Vyrn: Same here... It's hard to say without knowin' the circumstances, but we get that things just happen sometimes.

Continue 1

Lyria: Even if you used to be bad people, it doesn't change the fact that you saved us when we first landed here.

Lyria: We only know the people that you are now, and that's what matters most to us. We'd never hate you.

Mika: I-I'd never hate you either!

Mika speaks up from where she is nestled in Shitori's arms.

Mika: No matter what bad things you've done, I'll never hate you!

Shitori: Mika...

Mika: What about you, Shitori? Would you hate me if I was a bad person?

Mika's anxious words stop Shitori's breath for a split second.

Shitori: Never. No matter what bad things you've done, I'd never hate you.

Mika: Really?

Shitori: Really. If you've done something bad, then we can apologize together. We can share the responsibility.

Shitori: (Even if the seal breaks and you become Mother again... Even then I won't hate you.)

Shitori: (You could go back to being the mother I knew at the end or the mother you used to be before, and I'd still want to be with you.)

Shitori: (That's what I decided when I asked to be sealed away with you, and that's why I'm here now.)

Her convictions reaffirmed, she silently thanks Mika, (Captain), and the crew.

A little while after the Blessed's initial attempt on the lives of Shitori and Mika, another event occurs.

The Astral known as Loki arrives at the Blessed's settlement and gives them an offer that they can't refuse.

Loki: Do you trust that I can handle them now?

Blessed One: What... What is this power!

Loki: Now, my condition: I want you to go to the other settlement and take a certain child.

Loki: That's all you have to do. I hope that wasn't too confusing for you.

Loki: It should be, well, child's play. Can I trust you'll do it?

The Blessed before Loki can only nod in response to his commanding words.

One among the crowd in particular beams in delight at the proposal.

Jayne: (Yes, yes! Shitori can finally be separated from that woman!)

Jayne: (Everything will over as soon as Mikaboshi is handed to this Astral.)

Jayne: I... I'll do it. I'll bring the child here.

All eyes turn to look at Jayne.

Jayne: (If Mikaboshi disappears, Shitori can finally find happiness...)

She smiles, unaware that her actions will invite catastrophe onto all, herself included.

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Side-scrolling Quotes

JapaneseThis is an official transcription.	EnglishThis is an official translation.
疲れてない？(主人公)	Are you feeling tired, (Captain)?
(主人公)は強いね…	You're quite formidable, (Captain)...
慎重に行こう	Let's proceed with caution.
これは…何だろう？	What... is this?
今、物音が…？	Did you hear that?
けじめを付けなきゃね…	One day I'll have to take responsibility for what I've done...
もっと強くならなきゃ…もっと…！	I have to get stronger... I must!
少し休憩しようか	Why don't we take a little break?
皆、警戒して	Be on your guard.
足元に気を付けて	Watch your step.