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Ow...
Is everyone all right?
Of course! ...is what I'd like to say, but I can hardly believe we made it.
Can you stand, Nazrin? Here, I'll help.
...Sorry, master.
This time it's really over, huh?
Yeah. The Saigyou Ayakashi's blossoms fell, and Yukari Yakumo relented.This is the true end of the incident. Spring should be returning to the surface now.
In the end, it was a grueling battle.
Since we were together, we are all able to pull through! We can finally go home and get some rest...
Thanks for your trouble.
That voice...
Ran, my feet hurt...
Endure it, Chen. Were almost there.
You're the sage's Shikigami...! Are you trying to go for another round? Your master isn't here this time. Not at all. I came to thank you. Eh?! Why would you...
After trying to hard to beat us earlier? What kind of wind are you blowing? I wanted to honestly give my gratitude for talking with Lady Yukari. Also, for giving us word of the underground's status.
You don't mean... Yeah, even Ran didn't know what was going on down there. You didn't have any bad intentions, so the breaking of the barrier was due to our negligence.That's why you were let off with just a lecture.
Whew... I was wondering what we were gonna do if you were here to punish us.
We have to be careful next time, though. I've got my own lectures to give, don't forget. This atmosphere stinks...
So what's Yukari doing now? She's seeing to Lady Yuyuko. Those two are very close friends. ...Yukari's friend...
Huh, those two were friends all along?
Then she should have helped us resolve the incident... ...On that point, we don't disagree. It would be dangerous for Yuyuko if the seal on that tree was fully broken.But Yukari knew from the beginning that her intervention wasn't necessary.
So you went through all this as a big misunderstanding? What an unfortunate role. I don't disagree on that point, either. I was worried.Well, our talk is over, so I'm goinig home. Until next time.
Bye, everyone!
...Off they go.
I wasn't sure what they were like, but in they end it seems like they're good people. When everything calms down and spring comes back, let's have a flower viewing party.
Then it'll really feel like spring is back. Everyone's gonna be busy with flower viewings, Letty!
So it would seem.
So what's everyone going to do now?
I'm returning to the surface to let everyone know that spring is coming.This time, the life sleeping beneath the snow will be starting to return.
I have to report back to our mistress right away! We took all day, so she should be waking up soon. Kochiya should be able to give a good report back to Yasaka, too.
Yes, and these two were a big help.Reimu, everyone, it was nice to...
Where do you think you're going? We're not done yet. Eh, we're not...? Don't you know? Celebrating the end of an incident with a party is one of the fundamental rules of Gensokyo.You're really behind on you Gensokyo education, newbie.
Then I guess we have no choice but to go as well. A party? It'd be better if Youmu could make it... No chance, she went running off right after the battle. I'll be there, of course. Should we have it at the Hakurei Shrine? Yeah, don't be late, guys! ...
Nnn, uh...
Good morning, Yuyuko. Glad to see you're finally awake. Yukari...? And this is Hakugyokurou...You should warn me if you're going to wake me up.
I don't want to hear that from you, sleepy head.The reason I stayed asleep for so long was your late spring.
Oh, so you knew about the Saigyou Ayakashi? Ran came to frantically wake me up, of course.That's a very dangerous tree. You must be even more bored than usual to try and break the seal on it.
There's no life in things that always stay the same. If you were so bored, why didn't you tell me?I would have entertained you for a while.
What's the fun in just telling you?A game you already know the ending to isn't a game at all.
I'm not fond of it, either. ...Just a little more, and it would've been a full bloom.
Then I could've met the girl who bore witness to death.
Yes. I only read the old records, but that girl took her own life, didn't she?I can't imagine throwing your own life away like that.
And what would you do if you could meet her? I guess I hadn't thought about it very hard, but...I'd ask her what she was thinking while she slept beneath the cherry blossoms.
...
Pardon my intrusion. You're late, Youmu. Milady! You're already awake...Oh, Yukari's here, too!
So I am. I'm just leaving, though. Isn't it fine to take it easy from time to time? That was the plan, but I'd rather avoid the night breeze that'll be coming in. Later, Yuyuko. I'll come again. Bye~
Forgive me. I interrupted you, didn't I? Don't worry about it. I can meet with Yukari whenever I want.More importantly, I'm hungry. Wouldn't it be great if someone would prepare some food?
U-Understood. Then, by your leave......
Is something bothering you? No, not exactly, uh...Yuyuko, are you angry for what I did?
Angry? I raised my sword against you in order to stop the Saigyou Ayakashi...Now I cant show my face as a Hakugyokurou gardener...
Oh, I see, so you're not interested in what I think about it at all. Please forgive me...But, there was nothing else I could do if you were in danger.
So please, don't let the Saigyou Ayakashi bloom again...
...yes, that tree... I guess I'll give up on it after all. Really?! If it didn't bloom after all this, I guess there's no real point.Also, I don't want to see Youmu's frightened face again.
I've brought myself dishonor... ...I thought it was nice to see that other Youmu for once. The straightforward, earnest one.
...huh? So don't be upset, and just act like you normally do.For now, I'll leave dinner to you.
Yes...! Leave it all to me!
...Looks like it really isn't going to bloom.The girl who bore witness to death, and the youkai she met...
...it was you, wasn't it, Yukari?
So you were listening to my story after all. So you're still ignoring me and saying whatever you want. Weren't you going back home, Reimu? Eventually. I had a feeling you'd be here, though.So, what happened to "a certain youkai"?
She was caught by a night breeze. Do you wish to continue our conversation? Yeah. I'm not really interested in the girl, but...The power to kill annyone is pretty unreal.
I'm not omnipotent. I couldn't even save one human. But you showed up anyway. I bet you hate seeing these cherry blossoms.Is it true that if you live long enough, you start to forget things?
Not at all. I haven't forgotten a thing.How I felt that day. Her thoughts.
Is that so... I suppose you could call it greed.I don't want to miss a single thing within my boundary.
I feel like I understand you a little bit better.Okay, I'm going.
Thanks for resolving another incident.I'll be watching over you, Reimu.
...Bye.
I guess I have a delicate side, too.But, those kids really did well. This tree will never bloom again.
...
Maiden who bore witness to death, it seems that the Saigyou Ayakashi's bloom weakened the boundary between worlds a little.
So rest here in Hakugyokurou, seal the flowers of the Saigyou Ayakashi, and act as a new barrier.
Rest there forever, and forget your pain again...
...
When I met you again, it was beneath this same tree.
You've probably forgotten, but I never will.
So promise to remain by my side.
Okay... Yuyuko?
[ BGM - Beginning and End of a Phantasmal Daydream ~ Dream of a Spring Breeze ]
Day ___, Month ___. The spring sun visits Gensokyo once again, and color is returning to the flowers everywhere.The matter on Youkai Mountain, and its continuation in the endless winter...
The seasons are returning to normal, and this long year is finally coming to a close.
I'm sure there will be more incidents in the future, but I'm just as sure that Reimu and her friends will resolve them.
And eitiher way, I don't think that day is too far off.
For now, though, everything is peaceful. The departing winter, the coming spring... I'll try to express this feeling in my writing.
No matter where you go, it's getting warm.It won't be long before spring is in full force...
Hey, Letty! You really came!
I was starting to think you weren't going to come... What do you need, calling me before my important sleep? Sorry, but we have a favor to ask of you. I heard from Marisa, but are you really gonna disappear, Letty? ...Yes, it's getting harder and harder for me to continue as the seasons turn.When spring arrives, I rest, and wait for the next winter.
Is that so... That's it, then, Cirno. We'll meet her next year, right? I guess...Anyway, Letty, we have a present for you.
A present? Ugh, this thing is so heavy... Are you carrying your end right, Star?! Of course I am, Sunny! I wonder... Hey, Luna, take a peek around her side! This is good enough, let's just put it here! What is this, an ice boulder...? Ho ho ho, a thing of ice this big won't melt even in summer! It's hard to see, but there's a frog in the middle. A frog icicle... it's a symbol of your friendship, isn't it? That's right! Letty's our friend, so let's play again next winter. ... Oh, you don't want to? Hoho, I can't beat your youthful persistence.Thank you, Cirno. If that ice lasts until next winter, let's play again.
Letty...! Okay, we brought the ice like you asked. In return, you have to help us with our chores. Er, I guess so... Isn't this nice? Chores can be fun if you do them together. That's right, Cirno, let's clean up together! What's wrong with you people! Well, then, I'll be going now.Cirno, you have plenty of good friends. Don't be mean to them.
...All right. Have fun, Letty. Yes. When the northern wind blows again...
She's gone. That ice won't last either, you know. Cirno, are you lonely? Of course not, she'll be back next winter.So for now, I won't lose to you guys at cleaning!
Then I'll get some tea going for everyone! You help too, Star!
It's spring, everyone!Life is blooming all over Gensokyo!
I understand your excitement, but nothing's blooming here in the Netherworld.
Who cares? That girl is happy, and she's adding a nice sound to the Netherworld, isn't she?
...Then, let's decide on a date for our comeback live. Thank you for everything.
Be sure to keep us on your schedule!The border's gotten weaker, so maybe we'll get some human guests.
I wonder why the boundary between worlds is weakening... The stolen spring left a hole. My subordinates are already looking into it. Yuyuko and Yukari, and also...
Hi guys! Nice view. You're an oni? What a rare sight in the Netherworld. It's Yukari's friend's fault, so I came to check it out.Cherry trees are blossoming on the surface, but everyone's crashing up here.
Didn't you do the same thing at the shrine? By the way, what's that you guys are holding? It's sake from the outside world. The nectar of the humans. I tried some because I hadn't seen it before, but it wasn't really my thing. So you drank it without knowing what it was? Yukari said it was good, so I brought a lot. It's a nice sweet sake, just right for someone like Yuyuko. Don't go feeding suspicious things to Yuyuko... Oh, she already drank it. Yup! Yep! ... By the way, know any good tourist spots around here?Let's get drunk, then dance or see a show or something.
The Netherworld is a pretty relaxed place, isn't it? This spring was busy, but it wasn't bad.If Yuyuko has any song requests...
I have a request! We need some chopsticks. Chopsticks? Not a song? You call came out here, so we should have something to eat together.The sake goes without saying, of course.
We're invited, we're invited! Today's our off day, but shall we? Sure. Then here's Number One, Merlin, ready with this super happy number! Looks like today's going to be another chaotic party... Hehe...
Which was was it again?I can't remember at all! I found it last fall...
Hey, get it together! People will gossip if they hear about tengu getting lost. You get it together! Why are we even in this stupid forest? Everything's peaceful on the mouontain, so we don't have anything to publish but jokes.If we can get an artical on her, it'll be a breakthrough for our paper.
I know what you want to say, but we're still lost......wait, there's someone there. Should we ask for directions?
Ran, look what I found! Good job, Chen. Those are some splendid bamboo shoots.If we bring these out at dinner tonight, Yukari will be thrilled.
Eheheh... But you got mud all over your clothes at the same time... we'll have to do something abou tthat when we get home. I feel like I shouldn't interrupt them. The fox looks more important, so try to get her attention... Look, Ran, there's something bigger over here! Even the three of us together wouldn't be able to eat all of that. ... Should we go back to looking for gossip? Let's go home...
Aahhh... Milady, Patchouli has returned. It's too early for tea. What do you need? Thanks for coming, Patchy. I need to borrow that brain of yours. Are you thinking of a new incident to start... No, it's about Flan. The young mistress? That girl's been really cheerful lately, and isn't even saying she wants to go outside.Figure out what's going on with her.
Isn't that a good trend? It's better than her throwing another tantrum. Maybe... Was there anything else you wanted? Do you think we could get some cherry trees inside the mansion? Inside... Sakuya expanded the lobby. This should be easy in comparison, yes? What brought this on?
What's everyone doing out here? Young mistress, what fortunate timing. Be pleased! You too will soon be able to look upon the vibrant cherry blossoms. Vibrant... are you letting me go outside?! Of course not. I'm bringing the trees in here. You don't get it at all, sis! I wanna see the ghost cherry blossoms that Marisa was talking about
Achoo! Do you have a cold, Meiling? I don't think so... maybe someone's talking about me. Maybe it's Sakuya, or Flan. Or what if it's Patchouli?! No, don't say thaaat! I must be needed back at the mansion! Hey, everyone, move your hands, not your lips! We want to get this whole area cultivated by the end of the day. This is no time to be relaxing! Thanks for letting us use some of this land. Don't worry about it. The harvest was late because of that incident, after all. You can use this land all you want! I wonder what Yuka would say if she saw me doing this kind of work? I was just told to get some food supplies ready...But still, it feels good to work with the earth sometimes.
If you really think so, then don't work using just your voice! That's right! ... (I get it, Mironiko.) (Yes indeed... the blessed children of the next age.(Let's turn them into mighty warriors of autumn!)
Hey, is it okay to eat these sweet potatoes? Hey, wait! Those ones still have seeds, so we're burying them. I'm so hungry... Quit complaining and eat some ants or something!
You first! (Maybe not that one.) (I don't know, maybe with the right upbringing...)
Hmm, where's the problem...Aha! If I forget the repairs and just make something similar...
... Oh! Sorry, Hina, but there's nothing interesting going on here. I don't mind. Just loitering about can be fun.It's quiet, and if the other kappa came I'd just be scared off.
So you're the type who likes watching rather than playing? I wonder what kind of thing you're building now. It's a tool for communicating with people who are far away. Marisa asked me to repair it.I was wondering if I could increase the range, and make it resistant to danmaku.
Sounds like it would be useful in an investigation. Yeah, and Marisa treats her things pretty roughly...And if you had a tranciever, we could talk to you whenever!
Well that sounds fun.Do you think you could teach me how to use it?
Er... If you touch it, it'll probably break in some freak coincidence... ...
"Hakurei Shrine Maiden, Oridnary Magician Resolve Endless Winter Incident!""Within the party, Moriya Shrine wind priestess Sanae Kochiya could be seen..."
Well-written thing. It gives me a good feeling about the whole event. I'm very confident in this issue, so please read the whole thing. (Shameimaru seems even more fired up than usual.)
(There's a newspaper competition going on in the tengu world right now.)(She's aiming for the grand prize with this special report.)
(I see... Oh, there's Sanae in the corner of the picture. Looking good! What, where? Let me see. I have plenty of other picctures of Sanae.Like the ones I took when she was enjoying herself after the incident.
It's true, and here are the other humans from the Hakurei shrine.Isn't it good to know that they all ended up okay?
Yes, I think we've really started something new.It's all thanks to you, Yasaka, Moriya, Shameimaru, Inubashiri...
I got a good article out of it, so that's all I need.Just...
Just...? Doesn't it feel a little over-formal to be calling me Shameimaru? Yes, we were all in this together last fall...So please, call me Momiji instead of Inubashiri.
But you're all so much my senior... I wouldn't worry about that. We've introduced plenty of new ideas to the youkai.Besides, in this day and age, a frank god will gather faith more easily.
Frank? She's saying to relax and have some fun for a change.In the same vein, call us Suwako and Kanako.
What?! I never said anything of the sort! Wel, why not? It can be your special appeal in tonight's exclusive coverage story. So come on, Sanae! Very well, if it is as Lady Moriya wishes...I-I mean...
The cherry blossoms in the netherworld were nice, but these have their own charm.
Those ones are too far away! Quit loitering around the grounds, I'm trying to clean. It's just gonna get dirty again. Let's drink that sake Komachi brought. I found some quality stuff while I was taking a walk. Now we're talking. You want any, Rumia? Nope! I only like meat. That's probably where all that courage comes from. Hey! Oh, it's Keine. And... Long time, no see. Oh hey, it's Mokou. I have to invite her along every now and then or she'll just hole up in the bamboo forest all spring. It's been a while, yeah. How have you been? About how I look. You haven't changed, either. We don't change much day to day.You, on the other hand, we haven't seen since all that.
Were you avoiding us because of all the talk about how you can't die? Er... It's fine. I don't intend to keep it a secret.As you say, I can't die. I drank a legendary medicine long ago.
Some medicine. Thanks to that, I got this immortal body.That shinigami noticed something was strange when we first met.
At least that she wasn't a normal human. I'm surprised that she's really immortal, though. What Mokou is saying is true. This is why she lives off by herself in the bamboo forest. I don't get along with other humans all that well. I don't see how that's related. None of the humans I lived with a thousand years ago are alive. A thousand years? That must be a heck of a story... Various things happened. I was idle for a few centuries.Now, I keep going on to settle a dispute with a certain person.
Who? The one who got me into this mess in the first place. She's the same as me... Another immortal? I didn't know there were that many. Komachi's a shinigami, so I bet she'd be sad if nobody died. It certainly does raise problems with the cycle of reincarnation.But, you know the weight of life, and the true meaning of abandoningi death...
Next incident, I won't harass you about it.
Komachi...! That's enough heavy talk, let's party!Let's have some sake from beyond the mortal veil.
Heh heh...
Since the breach was due to our own carelessness, I'll accept your apology this time.
... Now, I'll be on my way. The talks with the surface are finally over.
I didn't know you had dealings with such a big shot youkai. Sorry for the trouble.However, the most troubling thing about all this is your lot.
Oh come on, we just got carried away with our investigation...But it was fun to talk to the surface's sage. Isn't that right, Kisume?
Y-Yeah...
I'm just glad this didn't turn into some big problem.With the barrier fixed, things should be peaceful again.
Indeed. Now the underground youkai can relax again.You have my gratitude, you two. You may go.
Then I'm off duty for the night......except that I have one question.
What is it? Are you sure this had nothing to do with your sister? ...! The youkai sage didn't say anything about it, but it's not impossible.Wouldn't it be bad if she was opposing the underground?
... Aren't you just in a cheeky mood because you got to talk to the sage of youkai?To think that there's anyone who claims to be thinking more of Koishi than Satori...!
Enough, Orin. Kurodani was just speaking out of concern for the underground.Koishi is returning to our house. I have no quarrel with the surface.
The problem is that you don't know what she's doing when she isn't home...Well, I won't say any more.
Let's go, Kisume, it's about dinnertime.
Y-Yes! Cheeky bastards. If it weren't for Satori, it would be chaos down here... It's all right, Orin. Everyone cooperates in the underworld.More important is where Okuu's gone off to. Theres been some kind of uproar ever since she wandered off earlier...
Now that you mention it, I haven't seen her around at all. Her snack time's coming up, too...I'll go find her, Satori, so please wait for me!
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(Koishi...)(Where are you now, and what are you thinking...?)
How strange. It was right here... I'm back, master!...Hm?
It's not here, it's not there... What's wrong, master? Is something troubling you? Ah, Nazrin! Welcome ba... ow! Shouldn't you leave looking for things to me? No, something this important I'll find myself.But about that, I have something to ask you about.
What is it... ...I want to set out to find Hijiri's seal. ...!Why that? Why now...
I sealed Hijiri with my own hands, so I want to correct what I started.Once I do that, I'll be able to move forward again.
... Sorry, bringing this up out of the blue. No, that's fine. My head is spinning a little, that's all.What's with this timing, though? Is this related to that swordswoman?
There's that, too. When I saw her conviction, it got me thinking.I don't know if reviving Hijiri is the right thing to do or not, but...
I at least believe that it is what my justice demands.
Justice, huh... I know it's selfish to bring it up after so long, but... ...I understand. If you don't look for the things you lost, you'll never find them.If that's what you want, I'll lend you my power.
Really, Nazrin?! But do you have a plan? We have the Jeweled Pagoda, but the Flying Palanquin was sealed... That one's a problem. The Palanquin is underground, and the Pagoda... ...?Don't you have the Pagoda
I do, but......that's what I was looking for just now...
... S-Sorry! That's why I was looking for it...! Honestly, I don't know how you'd survive without me.All right, I'll help you find it.
Thank you.
Whew! I really drank too much. Hey, get it together and go home already. Don't be such a meanie, can't I just lie here until morning? Keine and Mokou left ages ago... This is rare. Is it just the two of you? Oho, if it isn't Alice. Sorry, but we drank all the booze. That's fine, I came bearing snacks.Some strawberry herb cookies. They should be good for spring.
Hey, not bad. You cooked them pretty well. These are some nice strawberries. Where did you get them... From Yuka. Erk... Did something happen between Marisa and Yuka? They met again this winter.It's been a while, do you think you can forgive her?
Pff, she made fun of Mima. There's no way I'm forgiving her.Oh right! I still didn't tell Reimu.
What is it? I'm a busy person. Don't freak out, okay? During the middle of the last incident, I met Mima again. Huh! I haven't seen her in forever. Where did you meet her? She came to save us in the underground.What she was doing there I couldn't say, but...
We were in a pinch, so she came to save us! What a convenient story. Are you sure this wasn't a dream? No way! Now, now, Reimu isn't necessarily doubting you.But now that you mention it, you've been having some odd dreams, haven't you?
That's right! A dream told me that the netherworld was suspicious while I was underground.And in the summer, it told me where the scarlet devil mansion was...
Nice dreams. Have you been eating weird mushrooms again? I eat stuff like that all the time...No, I started seeing dreams after I caught this guy.
... I had the first dream the night I caught Shiro.Do you have some kind of amazing power, little guy?
... I don't feel any unusual power, but it's pretty suspicious. Well, let's exterminate it, then. ...! Cut it out! He didn't do anything wrong.He's just my cute lil' pet.
Just be sure to obey your master, Shiro!
It seems like a nice enough situation...
I'm back. Are Elly and Kurumi home yet?Oh, look who the cat dragged in.
I let myself in. This is a nice place you've got. Long time no see, Mima. I thought you had left long ago. I went on a quick vacation. It was more fun than I had expected.It's a bit odd, though, that you visited Gensokyo.
I have plenty of free time. I need some new toys from time to time.On that note, did you meet Marisa? She seemed quite taken with you.
She's still a hid, waiting for a split in her path.I did have a bit of a talk with her, though.
Oho?I happened to find her, and ended up rescuing her.Thanks to finding her, I seem to have lost track of time...
How dry. Your disciple was in a crises, and you just happened to run across her? Something like that. Just like old times.I wouldn't mind betting on her magic, though.
Hmhm. Next time you tease that child, be sure to call me.Come to think of it, I ran into someone interesting myself.
Is that so? It is, although I was only there for some sightseeing..
Reimu and Marisa performed marvelously in this battle.
Protecting their paradise from those who would upset it, protecting peace and equilibrium...
It would seem that my choice wasn't wrong.
The only thing I wasn't counting on was the strong friendship they developed with the gods from the outside world.
They're an ambitious lot, I can't let my guard down.
All I can do for now is remain cautious and watch over them from afar.
The ever-present peace of Gensokyo... that alone is what I hope for...
THE END
Turns taken: 223
Survival rate: 97%
Spell Cards captured: 100%
Spirit Commands used: 229
Skills learned: 66
Most damage dealt: 6944 (Marisa to Yuyuko, Master Spark)
Most damage received: 6447 (Suika to Mokou, Missing Power)
Times Daiyousei cried: 1
Sweet Potatoes eaten: 0
Faith Sanae gathered: 389%
Top aces:
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