Character Story 3: An Encounter With An Evil Shadow
Scene: A road outside Landsol.
Yuuki was called by Nanaka to a road running through Astraea.
Nanaka
Finally, finally! I was waiting for you, Mister Mascot! Did you learn the power to transform into a little animal?
Yuuki
1. "Don't you need to do your daily rounds today?"
Nanaka
The daily rounds are good and all, but today, I have something even more important to do!
Nanaka
I told you that I was working at an antique shop, right? Sometimes, customers come looking for specific things.
Nanaka
After I helped a customer one time, the place got pretty popular, and I've been taking requests ever since.
Nanaka
So, today, I took a request, and since we're partners, I asked you to come too!
Nanaka
I haven't heard any new information about that mysterious man at all, so until there's some movement on his part, I want to work with you and deepen our bonds of friendship!
Nanaka
So, let's hold hands and stand in the face of despair!
Yuuki
1. "Let's change despair into hope!"
2. "Taste despair! Magical girls!"
Option 1.
Nanaka
Ooh! That's a line from the manga I've been reading! Why do you know that?
Option 2.
Nanaka
Wait, that's wrong! That's the villain's line from the second volume! ... Wait, why do you know a line from the manga I'm reading?
End of branches.
Nanaka
You've secretly been reading and studying the series I like, "Magical Girl Serii"...? Ohh! Godlike! What an unexpected development!
Nanaka
I already thought you were the best partner, but I didn't think you were a true kindred spirit! I feel so moved right now...!
Nanaka
Next time, we've gotta talk all about it... Ahhh! I can't stop thinking about it!
Nanaka
Eh? I'm getting off-topic? Oh, sorry! I was way too hyped!
Nanaka
Then, let's head to the forest right away to fulfill this request! Partner Yuuki! Move out!
Scene: A forest.
Nanaka
For this request, we're looking for a pendant that the customer received from their husband.
Nanaka
When they were looking for herbs in this forest, they were assaulted by monsters and apparently lost the pendant while running away.
Nanaka
It's an important memento, so I definitely want to get it back for them!
Nanaka
After all, it's an object filled with memories, right?
Nanaka
It's just like... Yeah!
Nanaka
It must be just like the pain of spending hours in the same line to get a limited edition promotional item, only to lose it!
Nanaka
That's why I absolutely want to complete this request! C'mon, let's search for it together, to put a smile back on the requester's face!
Nanaka
Huh... This is weird.
Yuuki
1. "What's wrong?"
2. "We can't find the pendant at all."
Option 1.
Nanaka
You haven't realized it? The uncomfortable atmosphere in this forest...
Option 2.
Nanaka
Ah, yeah, that's true, but there's something else strange...
End of branches.
Nanaka
This area should have a lot of monsters, but we haven't seen even a single one so far...
Nanaka
Perhaps it's because they're too scared of the super cute Nanaka?
Nanaka
Ahaha! I didn't expect to be so popular among monsters, too!
Nanaka
At this rate, we'll be able to get this request done easily...
Monster
Roarrr!
Nanaka
Oh, of course. It was never going to be that easy... I heard something coming from deeper in...
Nanaka
I have a feeling it's going to be something really strong... Let's look into it a little more...
Monster
Roarrr!
Nanaka
Ah, there it is. Uh oh, it looks like it's on a rampage.
Nanaka
It's probably this one's fault that there are no other monsters in this area. He must be really aggressive.
Nanaka
I wonder if he ate something bad... Wait, huh...?
Nanaka
Am I imagining it, or is that pendant on the monster's arm...
Nanaka
Ahh, it's not my imagination. That monster really has the pendant...
Nanaka
If we don't beat him, we won't be able to get it back, so... We've got no choice! Let's get it done!
Nanaka
I'll be counting on you for support! I'll be on front line!
Nanaka
... After this fight is over, I have something I want to tell you...
Yuuki
1. "What's that?"
Nanaka
Nothing, I've just always wanted to say something like that! I'm not planning to die here, though!
Nanaka
Come, monster! The cutest and strongest magical girl in Astorum, Nanaka, will be your opponent!
Nanaka
With a flash of my digital brain...
Monster
Roarrr!
Nanaka
Wait, wait! Attacking before I finish my introduction is against the rules! Have a bit of etiquette --
Monster
Roarrr!
Nanaka
I guess it doesn't care... Fine! Take this, Nanaka's full-force magic!
Monster
Roarrr!
Nanaka
Even after taking that magic, it's still rushing for us... Is this one a berserker? Stay away!
Nanaka
Well, they say that, when facing a rampaging enemy like this, the most important thing is to keep your cool!
Nanaka
I'll dodge the monster's attack perfectly, and then...
Nanaka
Right at its weak point, I'll cast this spell that I learned the other day from that robber's grimoire!
Nanaka
Combined with your support, this powerful magic this is sure to be strong.
Nanaka
Take this!
Monster
Roarrr!
Nanaka
Woohoo! What incredible power! We beat it with just one attack!
Nanaka
Now, let's take back the pendant...
Nanaka
W-wait, wait a moment! Don't touch the pendant just yet!
Nanaka
It looks like there's still magic inside it...
Nanaka
The influence of the magic inside that pendant was probably the reason why that monster was so aggressive.
Nanaka
Moreover, this feeling... It's similar to the feeling I had when I took the grimoire from the robber before... No, rather than just similar, isn't it exactly the same?
Nanaka
There's no way the requester would do such a thing, so this must be the doing of that mysterious man.
Nanaka
He cast a spell on the lost pendant in the forest, and then placed it on that monster... Is that right?
Nanaka
I can only feel a little magic left in this pendant, but the person who cast it must be very capable...
Nanaka
I don't know his objective, but using magic to do evil things is something I can't overlook! Let's find him and bring him to justice!
Nanaka
If someone like him were to get the Legendary Grimoire, it would be no laughing matter...
Nanaka
To start with, we'll deal with this pendant... There!
Nanaka
Begone, evil magic! Moe moe... Kyun!
Nanaka
Okay, with this, the magic in the pendant has been dispelled! As expected of Nanaka! So perfect!
Nanaka
Next, we just have to give this back to the owner, and the job will be done! ... Ah, today was so tiring...
Nanaka
I've gotta go home and restore my 2D energy... Oh! Right! Next time you have a day off, we should go do the daily rounds together!
Nanaka
After all, it just so happens that you're interested in the stuff I like! Allow me to show you the secrets behind making the rounds!
Together with Nanaka, who looked overjoyed to have found someone with seemingly the same interests, Yuuki went back to town.