Epilogue: About That Future

Scene: A restaurant in Landsol.

A while after everything was resolved. The members of nightmare were sharing a celebratory meal in a local restaurant.

Yuuki
1. "Good work, everyone."

Tomo
Thanks, Yuuki. ... But I can't help but wonder why you're here as though it were totally natural; you know that this is supposed to be a celebration for Nightmare members only, right?

Matsuri
Ahaha, well, you played a big part, too. Thanks to the power that you gave us, we were able to beat that scary monster!

Yuuki
1. "It's because I work here."
2. "I wanted to show my appreciation to everyone."

Option 1.

Tomo
Huh... Now that you mention it, your outfit looks like some kind of staff uniform, doesn't it? You look good, even more dignified than usual!

Option 2.

Matsuri
Wow, that makes me happy! But you were right there fighting alongside us, so you don't have to be our waiter -- sit down and eat and drink with us!

End of branches.

Jun
Now, now, everyone... Yuuki is in the middle of work, so let's not get him sidetracked.

Jun
Ha ha. But, young man, once your shift ends, you should have a seat here with us. You're still a growing boy, so you should make sure to eat plenty. Consider this dinner a token of our gratitude for your help.

Jun
In any case. Everyone, you all did excellent work.

Jun
Thanks to everyone's exhaustive efforts, we were able to resolve this incident and restore peace to the city. I hope that the solidarity we showed will continue into the future...

Christina
Cheers! Quit rambling so much, Captain! You're always so dour!

Christina
There's no point in dwelling on things that are already over, right? Save that for when you're an old geezer -- us younglings should be talking about our bright futures, instead!

Tomo
Ahaha. I think you're past the age of being so irresponsible, Aunty Christina!

Christina
I'll kill ya! But you've got a good attitude -- shower me with more hostility!

Tomo
It's not hostility. On the contrary, everything that happened this time has repaired my image of you...

Tomo
I'd always been wary that you might be a traitor, a wolf in sheep's clothing, but all this has convinced me that you're a just, loyal ally of Nightmare after all.

Christina
Oh, really? But I'd hate to be thought of as a boring wet blanket -- I might have to step up my mischief if that's what's happening! In this stuffy world of ours, I'll take any chance I get to shake things up!

Christina
You all should also loosen up more often and do whatever pleases you. Too much justice isn't good for you -- unless you experience some evil for yourself, you won't be able to recognize it when you see it.

Matsuri
What a deep statement... That must be years of experience talking.

Christina
Listen, all of you, that was a joke. Don't you go off hurting yourselves because of my thoughtless remark, or I'll actually feel bad about it.

Christina
Ahh, what a tragic fate it is to have to grow older. I suppose the years must have mellowed me out, as I haven't been acting like myself this entire time.

Jun
It seems so. I should thank you, Chris... The reason you chased the enemy into the beastperson quarters was to dispel those rumors about me, was it not?

Jun
To show the beastpeople to their very eyes that the one who was causing them trouble was a fake, a monster. Because of that, I believe that the misconceptions have largely been cleared up.

Jun
Of course, things are not that simple. The Royal Palace has a history of persecuting the beastpeople, and much enmity and anger still persists.

Jun
But with time and patience, we can -- and should -- resolve that too. If we demonstrate our sincerity, then there should be those who will understand.

Matsuri
That's right. At least, personally, I like you, Miss Jun... and all of Nightmare, too.

Matsuri
And plus. In the middle of all the chaos, you rescued that mother and child, right, Miss Jun? Those two were super thankful to you.

Matsuri
Since then, the bad things people were saying about the Royal Palace have eased up just a bit.

Matsuri
And that little girl has become a huge fan of yours, Miss Jun. I heard her say so myself.

Matsuri
I had a ton of fun talking with her about it! I got to share all my stories about my favorite hero in the world...

Jun
Ha ha. I'm glad to hear it. I hope things can change just like that... Slowly but steadily. It will take time, and the wait will be long and difficult, but I will never lose hope.

Jun
One day, surely, everyone will be able to live together as friends in an era of peace. Let us work together to bring about that ideal future.

Jun
As Chris said earlier... Let's talk about that bright future, together.