The Duelist's New Look
The popular duelist Therese is asked by her manager Christina to monitor the floor and receive customers. Clad in a bunny girl outfit, she's nervous around the customers but does her best. When she duels later, she's more ferocious than ever.
The centerpiece of the Jewel Resort Casino Liner is its arena, where famous duelists battle each other.
One day, the popular duelist Therese is summoned by her manager, Christina.
Therese: Huh? Me? On the floor? Does that mean...
Christina: As you know, there are rats here at the Jewel Resort.
Christina: Filthy little rats who make their living by defrauding the minions.
Therese: So you want me to find the mastermind?
Christina: That's right. Monitor the floor, and track down the head rat. Your cover will be greeting guests.
Therese: Hold it, Lady Christy! Me? Right in front of the guests?
Christina: This discussion is over. Now get to work, Therese.
Therese: B-but... Lady Christy!
Therese: Ugh... How am I supposed to handle guests?
Therese: As nervous as I get... I hope everything works out.
Crew Member: Excuse me, Therese. I have a message from Lady Christy. She seems to have forgotten something she wanted to tell you.
Therese: Yes? What is it?
Crew Member: You apparently need to wear a bunny girl outfit when appearing in front of the guests.
Therese: Wha? Are you serious? Me? A bunny girl?
Crew Member: That is correct. Lady Christy was quite clear.
Therese: B-but I can't... Oh no! What if I don't look good as a bunny? How embarrassing...
Crew Member: Heh-heh.
Thus the popular duelist Therese steps onto the floor disguised as bunny girl eye candy.
While Therese suffers through her unfamiliar duty of receiving guests, (Captain) and company visit the casino liner.
Looking to take a break from their hard journey, they stay in a guest room aboard the ship.
Lyria: Wow! This place is as lively as ever!
Vyrn: Heh-heh! I can see why people get into this! Win or lose, it's exciting!
Therese: Welcome to the Jewel Resort...
Lyria: Wha? Therese?
Vyrn: Hey, what's with that outfit?
Therese: The casino manager, Lady Christy, made me do it.
Therese: She thought it would be more fun for our guests if the casino duelists were in charge of hospitality.
Therese: But I'm not very social, and this outfit is embarrassing.
Lyria: Ha-ha... That sounds rough.
Lyria: But you look so cute in that bunny girl outfit! Don't you think so, (Captain)?
- I like it.
- She looks pretty uncomfortable in that thing.
Choose: I like it.Therese: Um... Well, I'm glad to hear that, but it's still embarrassing!
Therese: It's so revealing. You don't think it's weird?
Lyria: Well, the other customers seem to love it!
Lyria: And I agree! You look amazing, Therese!
Choose: She looks pretty uncomfortable in that thing.Vyrn: Hmm... Yeah, you really should complain if you don't wanna wear that.
Therese: But it's what Lady Christy wants...
Therese: And the guests seem to like it. I guess I just have to hang in there.
Lyria: Hee-hee... Well, I for one think you look lovely.
Continue 1Therese: Ugh... I don't know how I should feel about this.
Vyrn: Ha-ha! I'm with Lyria on this one!
Vyrn: I say you duel in that getup!
Therese: Excuse me? Try saying that one more time, lizard!
Vyrn: Wha? No need for bunny fury! It was just a joke!
Therese: I'm sorry... Lately I've been working more as a bunny than a duelist. Maybe it's making me a little unstable.
Therese: Um... (Captain), will you duel with me for a bit? If I don't get some sword swinging in, I'm gonna explode.
Vyrn: Whoa, you seem somehow more dangerous than before.
Therese: Oh, I've been summoned... Pardon me.
Lyria: Ha-ha... I sure hope Therese is okay.
Therese: Welcome to the Jewel Resort...
Vyrn: Huh? You remember seeing her here before?
Lyria: Hmm... Maybe she's new?
Therese: Jackpot... Now up to 12 million...
Vyrn: Yeah, she sure seems that way. She's so awkward that it's making me nervous.
Therese: Awkward, huh? I knew it.
Vyrn: Oh? You heard me? Don't take it the wrong way.
Therese: Um... I'm definitely not used to this. I'm supposed to be a duelist. That makes me a fighter, not a greeter.
Therese: The casino manager, Lady Christy, made me do this.
Therese: She thought it would be more fun for our guests if the casino duelists were in charge of hospitality.
Therese: But I'm not very social, and this outfit is embarrassing.
Vyrn: That does sound like a problem.
Lyria: Yeah, but you look so cute in that bunny girl outfit! Don't you think so, (Captain)?
- I like it.
- She looks pretty uncomfortable in that thing.
Choose: I like it.Therese: Um... Well, I'm glad to hear that, but it's still embarrassing!
Therese: It's so revealing. You don't think it's weird?
Lyria: Well, the other customers seem to love it!
Lyria: And I agree! You look amazing, Therese!
Choose: She looks pretty uncomfortable in that thing.Vyrn: Hmm... Yeah, you really should complain if you don't wanna wear that.
Therese: But it's what Lady Christy wants...
Therese: And the guests seem to like it. I guess I just have to hang in there.
Lyria: Hee-hee... Well, I for one think you look lovely.
Continue 2Therese: Ugh... I don't know how I should feel about this.
Therese: I'm not used to this, and I don't think I'm cut out for it...
Therese: B-but I'm the new bunny anyway. Pleased to make your acquaintance.
Therese: Oh, I've been summoned... Pardon me.
Vyrn: Hmm... Is she really a duelist? She seems as timid as a bunny to me.
The crew sees Therese off and starts looking for a table, but there's a sudden commotion.
Thug: Excuse me? What exactly are you accusin' me of?
Vyrn: Whoa. That guy's causing quite a scene.
Thug: Well? Speak up, cottontail!
Therese: You've got some nerve trying to steal from this casino.
Lyria: Wha? Therese?
Vyrn: Hey, it's that girl from before.
Vyrn: Why don't we go help her, (Captain)? I'm not sure I like the bunny's chances.
Therese: You've got some nerve trying to rob this casino.
Lyria: Huh? Therese seems different somehow.
Thug: Heh! No idea what you're talkin' about.
Therese: Did you really think you could get away with swiping another guest's chips?
Therese: Give the chips back right this second or you'll regret it.
Thug: How many times do I have to tell you? I didn't do anything!
Therese: So you want to play dumb, huh? Then prepare to be destroyed!
Thug: Ha-ha! Fine, but I don't wanna hear any cryin' when the bunny gets bopped!
Vyrn: Uh-oh. That guy obviously doesn't know what kinda bunny he's messin' with.
Vyrn: You know, maybe we should—
Thug: Please!
Therese: Hah! Well, someone's crying all right. You want some more, high roller? I'd be happy to oblige!
Thug: I'm so sorry! I'll give the chips back and apologize. Please let me go!
Vyrn: Yikes. I almost feel sorry for the poor guy.
Spectator 1: Ha! Therese just busted out her catchphrase!
Spectator 2: Wow! I can't believe I get to see her in action up close!
Vyrn: Hey! What are you guys celebrating? That bunny's in trouble!
Spectator 1: Huh? You clearly don't know. Therese is one of the top arena duelists.
Spectator 2: Heh-heh... Just shut up and watch. That loser won't even touch her.
Vyrn: Ugh... You know, maybe we should—
Outlaw: Please!
Therese: Hah! Well, someone's crying all right. You want some more, high roller? I'd be happy to oblige!
Thug: I'm so sorry! I'll give the chips back and apologize. Please let me go!
Vyrn: ...
Therese: Are we having fun yet, everyone?
Therese: Anyone who tries to cheat this casino better watch out!
Therese: If the duelists on the floor catch you, you'll be in for a thrashing you won't soon forget!
Spectator 1: Ha-ha! How harsh!
Spectator 2: Yeah, but at least we don't have to worry about getting robbed thanks to her.
Therese: We hope you enjoy yourselves here at the Jewel Resort!
Vyrn: There's something scarier than ever about her. Something merciless.
Lyria: Ha-ha. That bunny outfit must have really put her on edge.
Vyrn: Whoa... She was like a completely different person.
Spectator 1: Yeah, that happens to her whenever a duel starts.
Spectator 2: Heh-heh. Her fans just can't get enough of that personality gap of hers.
Vyrn: Yikes... I better watch what I say around her.
Therese is a popular duelist who is suddenly asked to monitor the casino floor as a bunny girl.
Though her new outfit is a hit and she gradually gets used to receiving guests, her fury in the ring only increases.
As commanded by Christina, she dutifully monitors the floor and greets guests...
But she has no idea that she will soon be caught up in unprecedented events on the casino liner.
The Truth Comes to Light
Therese is put to sleep by Chat Noir. When she wakes up, she is guided to the evacuation area to join (Captain) and the others. Christina asks them to deal with looters in the casino.
The Jewel Resort Casino Liner faces an unprecedented crisis.
A primal beast has suddenly appeared along with the Phantom Thief, Chat Noir, who is known to always take his prize.
These two threats have plunged the casino liner into chaos.
Therese: So you're the Phantom Thief? You're cruising for a bruising, threatening the Jewel Resort like this.
Chat Noir: Heh-heh... And you must be Therese the duelist. Your reputation precedes you as well.
Chat Noir: I fear you might get in my way, so I'm going to have to ask you to take a little nap.
Therese: I have no mercy for those who threaten this casino liner. Prepare to be destroyed!
Chat Noir: As delightful as that sounds, it goes against my nature to inflict violence on a lady.
Therese: Ugh... What is this?
Chat Noir: Heh-heh...
Therese: (I'm losing... consciousn—)
Therese: Huh? Where am I? A storage room? Was I... sleeping?
Therese: Grrr... I can't believe I let him take me by surprise.
???: Ah! Therese!
Therese: Huh? Who are you?
Crew Member: I was recently hired by the Jewel Resort. What a relief to find you safe.
Crew Member: Everyone went that way. Follow me.
Therese: Lady Christy! (Captain)! You're safe! Oh, I'm so glad...
Christina: Therese, so you're okay as well?
Therese: My apologies, Lady Christy. It seems that the Phantom Thief put me to sleep.
Lyria: I'm just glad you're not hurt!
Christina: By the way, I hear there are more rats scurrying around the Jewel Resort.
Crew Member: Indeed. There are apparently looters taking advantage of the crisis.
Therese: I see. How could they sink so low?
Christina: Therese, forget about the Phantom Thief for now. You need to exterminate our opportunistic little friends.
Therese: Ha! Filthy rats gnawing at our casino... Prepare to be destroyed!
The Truth Comes to Light: Scene 2
After Therese and the crew defeat the looters, they realize that an employee who helped them is actually Chat Noir in disguise. He sends some machina soldiers at them and disappears while they fight.
Therese: Are you the last of the looters?
Looter: Heh! What's it to you?
Therese: Looks like you need more punishment. Here it comes!
Looter: Eek! Y-yes! We're the last! Please have mercy on us! I beg you!
Vyrn: Sheesh... Remind me never to flip Therese's rabid rabbit switch.
Crew Member: Therese, we seem to have gotten rid of all the looters.
Therese: Good. So these guys really are the last. Thanks for your help.
Crew Member: Heh-heh... You're very welcome.
Therese: ...!
Vyrn: Hm? What's wrong? Therese?
Therese: You... You're not on the casino staff! That smirking laugh... You're none other than the Phantom Thief, Chat Noir!
Crew Member: ...!
Vyrn: Say what?
Crew Member: Excellent. At last I can dispense with this hideous disguise.
Chat Noir: It seems I've underestimated you. Such a star performer, dear duelist.
Therese: First you cause this commotion and then you cooperate with us. What are you trying to do?
Chat Noir: Heh-heh... Let's just say it would go against my nature to let two-bit crooks take advantage of my grand event.
Therese: Ha! You're no better than them, vermin! Time to pay you back for your little stunt earlier!
Chat Noir: Oh, let's not. I didn't become infamous by standing in the path of rampaging rabbits.
Machina Soldier: ...!
Vyrn: Uh-oh! There are still machina soldiers around!
Chat Noir: My servants are better equipped to deal with the likes of you. Heh-heh. Well then, dear friends. Have a wonderful day.
Therese: Hey! Wait!
Machina Soldier: ...!
Vyrn: We gotta deal with these scrap heaps first!
The Truth Comes to Light: Scene 3
(Captain) and company defeat the machina soldiers, but Chat Noir escapes. Therese realizes that he tricked her into wearing the bunny girl outfit and angrily gets ready to go change, but Christina orders her to wear the outfit a bit longer.
Therese: Grrr... He got away!
Christina: Therese, it's fine. Don't bother going after him. He's probably gone by now.
Therese: Ugh... I'm so sorry, Lady Christy. I should have known better.
Lyria: But you did a great job protecting the casino, Therese!
Vyrn: Tell me about it! The fight with those machina soldiers was pretty tough. We couldn't have done it without you!
Therese: You're all so kind. Thank you.
Christina: By the way, I've been meaning to ask. Why are you dressed up as a bunny girl?
Therese: Huh? This? I was told you requested it.
Christina: Nope. Never said a word about it.
Therese: Ah! Could it be? The guy who gave me the message...
Crew Member: You apparently need to wear a bunny girl outfit when appearing in front of the guests.
Therese: Wha? Are you serious? Me? A bunny girl?
Crew Member: That is correct. Lady Christy was quite clear.
Therese: B-but I can't... Oh no! What if I don't look good as a bunny? How embarrassing...
Crew Member: Heh-heh.
Therese: Th-that was the Phantom Thief?
Therese: No way. He was ahead of me from the beginning. To think he made me wear this... this thing!
Vyrn: Hey... Are you gonna be okay, Therese?
Therese: Yes. I'm going to go change now.
Christina: No, wait.
Therese: Yes, Lady Christy?
Christina: It may not have been my idea, but it's been very popular with our guests.
Christina: I think I'll leave you on the floor with our guests a little while longer, my little bunny.
Therese: Wha? In this outfit? The whole time?
Christina: Ha-ha. It seems that the rat brought us an unexpected treat.
Therese: That's just mean... Please, Lady Christy!
Chat Noir, the Phantom Thief, appears on the Jewel Resort to spread chaos like the plague.
And perhaps Therese ends up suffering more than any of his other victims.