Ryudo Ryudo Elena Elena Millenia Millenia Roan Roan Tio Tio Mareg Mareg Skye Ryudo Ryudo Ryudo Elena Ryudo Elena Elena Elena Elena Elena Elena Millenia Millenia Millenia Millenia Roan Roan Roan Roan Mareg Mareg Tio Tio Hemble Hemble Capt. Bakala Capt. Bakala Father of Mau Son of MAU Gonzola Gonzola Paella Paella Risotto Carpaccio Inn Master Store Master Tutor Elder of Yam Girl of Yam Ryudo {02}{00}{00}{00} That sun is bugging me! It sets so fast when I don't want it to set, but today it's setting real slow-just to bug me! Why would you want the sun to set quickly? Is something special happening tomorrow? Yeah! There's gonna be a festival tomorrow. The plaza'll be full of people selling stuff and it'll be lots of fun!! {02} There's gonna be a real fun festival that starts tomorrow! I can't wait! Well, you should go to sleep early tonight, so that when you wake up, it will be tomorrow. Yeah, but still! I'll just lay there thinking about all the fun tomorrow and I won't be able to sleep! {02} Oh, how can I make tomorrow come faster? I can't stand waiting, waiting, waiting for tomorrow's festival! {02} {02} Hey, hey, mister! Wanna learn something special? I know the secret for catching goldfish! Ooh, now THAT sounds like a marketable skill... I'm not interested, thanks. OK, so what's the secret? Really? But I'm really good at catching goldfish! Anytime you wanna know the secret, I'll tell ya! {02} Hee hee”{F0} OK, here we go! A-hem! Here is the secret, the key method, for catching goldfish! Ready? The secret for catching goldfish is... to smile!! ...Smile? That's right, smile! These Cyrum goldfish, they just love to have fun, and if they see you smiling, they'll let you catch 'em! Huh? You can't be serious... {02} {02} The secret for catching goldfish is to smile! Smile, smile, smile!{F0} Go ahead and try, mister! Uh, okay... And these goldfish, they really go for that...? {02} So, how did you do, Mister? Did you catch any goldfish? Yeah, as stupid as it sounds. ... But I didn't exactly catch 'em myself... Eh heh-heh”{F0} It's just like I said, right? Everyone who lives here - people, goldfish, whatever - everyone loves a smiling face! {02} Ain't it just like I said? Everyone who lives here loves a smiling face! {02} {02} {02} {02} {02} So, how did you do, Mister? Did you catch any goldfish? Yeah, as stupid as it sounds. ... But I didn't exactly catch 'em myself... Hey! Fishing for goldfish... I'm glad YOU'RE keeping busy... Hey, Ryudo, I wanna try it once too! {02} So, you guys, how did it go? Did you catch any goldfish? You bet I did! They didn't stand a chance against me! Not a chance! Look, I caught five of them at once! Wow! Five at a time!? You rule, lady!! {02} Five fish at once! Lady, you rock!! I'll bet that makes you the record holder! {02} {02} {02} That Mau children's song was fantastic!! In all my life, I've never been so moved by a song before! Yeah, me too. That song was so... calming. And the singing was superb, eh? Yeah! Not only the singing, but that boy's dancing was just amazing. I'd love to go talk with him. I dunno, I didn't think much of it. Listen, we need to get to the castle soon. {02} I'd love to have a chat with that Mau boy later on. Maybe he could teach me that dance? I bet if you asked him nicely, he would... Hey! Millenia! Stop wasting our time. Let's get to the castle! {02} {02} A song is made of lyrics! Anyone can understand them and share their meaning. When I get an earful of Koop's fun-loving attitude, I start to get the same feeling. I get so cheerful and bubbly. Yes! Right! Those lyrics... just singing them makes me so happy. {02} I've made friends with Koop. We're going to dance together at the next festival! He even gave me a tail! Huh? A tail you stick on your clothes? I understand about dancing together, but what's with the accessory? The Mau people use their tails to keep the rhythm. Since I don't have a tail, I was given this detachable one. {02} Koop said I could use this tail and dance with him at the next festival! I'm going to take good care of it until then! Oh, this is so much fun”{F0} {02} {02} {01}{02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} I'm also excited about the bazaar that starts tomorrow. The next day, there's a castle opening ceremony-that'll be fun, too. At the ceremony, the Cyrum Knights will be in a parade. They'll be led by the First Knight. Man, he's so dignified and handsome! Oh, really... Well, then he is kind of like Skye, is he? Nah, Skye's not dignified whatsoever, he's just senile and mangy, that's all... Ouch! Hey Skye, cut it out! Agh, stop! {02} What with tomorrow's bazaar and the ceremonies on the next day, there sure are a lot of festivals here. Oh, yes, it's very unusual to have them two days in a row, so we hope you'll enjoy it! {02} {02} A little while ago, we saw those four strangely costumed people over by the port. Are they actors? The girly-looking guy, their leader I think, said ”We're going to show you our best act now.” But they didn't start anything. I think I have heard of that troupe before. {02} That four-man troupe that look like street performers, they were working hard to get something prepared, but then... nothing. They seemed like they didn't even want to start... I wonder what their problem was...? {02} {02} Hey-hey! Don't you two make a hot-looking couple! Just lookin' at you makes me blush! Whaaaat!{F0} Ryudo, what'll we do now? ”Hot-looking couple!” That's us! Well, uh, it IS pretty hot out here. Would you stand a little farther away from me? {02} Young people are so attractive... If only I was ten years younger... {02} {02} What, are you guys leaving already? The festival's still going strong! Hey, that's right! Hey, Ryuuudoooo! Can't I stay? Huh? Can't I? There's just soooo much to see! OK, cut the cute act. We've got to get into the castle soon. Yeah, yeah... I know, I know! I was just testing you. {02} Guess what I just heard? A troupe of four actors are gonna be starting a really big show! Oh? Man, I'd really like to see that... Millenia, please. Something very important is going on in the castle... OK, you don't have to glare at me! I was just thinking out loud, that's all. {02} I don't know what it is that the troupe is performing, but it's sure to be lively and everyone's welcome to watch! {02} {02} I heard a story about a race of people who fought alongside Valmar in ancient times... Were those really our people...? You were a little shocked by what Roan had to say...? Yes, it was quite a shock... The People of Darkness, Valmar's allies... Their blood runs through our veins! {02} Our new king has said the past is past, but it's still hard to just ignore that evil legacy. {02} {02} {01}{02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} This bazaar is the biggest and liveliest one so far. Wanna know the secret behind that? ...Sure I WOULD like to know! Please tell me. Ha ha ha! This is the 100th bazaar... Yessir, number 100 since the day I was born! That's why! Well GOOD for you! ...Sheesh. Does this lady think that being OLD is fun?! {02} This bazaar is one giant festival! After all, it's the 100th bazaar since I was born! You must be quite long in years, lady. Being young is important to me. My work demands it... [sigh] Ryudo... Uh, Roan, Are there really so many bazaars held in this country? Oh, about one a year... They have been having them for over 100 years now. But tomorrow's is definitely special. {02} This bazaar is one giant festival! After all, it's the 100th bazaar since I was born! {02} {02} This bazaar is one giant festival! After all, it's the 100th bazaar since I was born! Sheesh, I get the idea already... You're REALLY, REALLY old... {02} {02} {02} {02} Ha ha ha ha ha! Bazaars attract lots of people. And there's a legend about people becoming attracted to each other instantly!{F0} Uh, actually, WE didn't exactly become, uh... Elena? Huh? Oh? Uh... Yes... I mean... no? Yeah, that's right. We're only traveling together - on business. Hey! Why do you look upset, Elena!? {02} I can count the number of bazaars that have been held since my birth - exactly 100 - but the number of couples at them? Uncountable! Don't tell me all you've done, ALL these years is LOOK at couples? Ha ha ha ha ha! No, I actually caught one fella at my 30th bazaar. He's my husband! {02} Ha ha ha ha ha! Bazaars attract lots of people. And there's a legend about people becoming attracted to each other instantly!{F0} {02} {02} Ha ha ha ha ha! Bazaars attract lots of people. And there's a legend about people becoming attracted to each other instantly!{F0} On the other hand, there's also a legend about couples who break up right away... So you better watch out, Sonny! Don't worry about me! {02} Besides the legend about instant attraction, there's also one about couples who break up right away... Better watch out, Sonny! Don't worry about me! {02} {02} Ha ha ha ha ha! Bazaars attract lots of people. And there's a legend about people becoming attracted to each other instantly!{F0} These two aren't like that. They have been together a long time. How about that? You do say nice things once in a while”{F0} Yes, in a faraway village called Carbo... An EVIL girl put a... curse on a STUPID boy, and they've been inseparable ever since. Insep-- Hey, Ryudo, don't pluck my feathers! {02} I can count the number of bazaars that have been held since my birth - exactly 100 - but the number of couples at them? Uncountable! Don't tell me all you've done, ALL these years is LOOK at couples? Ha ha ha ha ha! Finding a good man at every bazaar is my hobby! {02} Ha ha ha ha ha! Bazaars attract lots of people. And there's a legend about people becoming attracted to each other instantly!{F0} {02} {02} {02} Since I've seen 100 bazaars in my life, that means I've heard the Mau's song at least 100 times. And I remember each time they sang! Those songs are constantly in my heart. Ha ha ha! I know what you mean... I'm sure I'll never forget the song I heard. The one I heard with Ryudo. Huh? What are you talking about? Stop acting stupid. Hey, we've got to go... NOW. {02} The Mau's song this time was truly outstanding, eh? How fitting for my 100th bazaar! Ha ha ha ha ha. {02} {02} To think that my ancestors were ”the People of Darkness”... That they... were evil. But, ma'am, remember what Roan said? You need to look ahead and live for the future, not the past. Yes, that's true, but... I'm old and I don't have much future left. {02} I was born and raised in this country. And this makes exactly 100 bazaars that I've seen in my life. I'd looked forward to having a lot of good memories today, but... Instead I've got to face an awful one. {02} {02} {01}{02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} Every bazaar I've seen is very nice. Everyone's happy, laughing, sweating a lot, moving around, all very nice... eh? Oh, you are quite right! The people who live in this country are very energetic and happy folk, it seems. ...Eh? ”Energetic?” ”Happy?”... Hmm! Very interesting! I need to make a note of that? Who's got a notepad? Huh!? What!? Um... Excuse me, but... Can you hear me? {02} ”Energetic” means ”Happy” too...? Hmmm... That's something to think about. I should make a note... Elena, this gentleman and his grand-daughter are members of the Yamu Tribe, also known as ”the Daydreamers.” They are all very nice, gentle people, but they tend to get lost in thought and so... this sort of thing happens. They get wrapped up in their own little world, eh? {02} I make notes about ideas that interest me... It's a good thing I met up with you. This is why I always come to the bazaars. Seems like you can meet all sorts of people here. And talking with people is a good way to deepen your understanding the world. ...You said... talking with others is a good way to deepen my understanding...? Hmm! That's interesting! I need a notepad! {02} I make notes about ideas that interest me... It's a good thing I met up with you. This is why I always come to the bazaars. {02} {02} Oh, dear. This notepad is torn. Oh well, no choice but to use it... Let's see... [munch] [munch] [gulp] ...Ryudo, Am I exhausted and imagining things? I think I just saw him eat that note paper. No, I think maybe it's the old guy that's gone completely nuts? Hey, geezer... Are you doing alright? Heh heh heh. By the way you're talking, I guess you young folks've never seen this Yamu product before. It's edible paper! {02} We Yamus, philosophy is our business, so we like to keep paper on hand at all times. So we came up with this edible paper. Of course, it's best to have when we're on the move. Paper starts to weigh a lot, and gets kind of bulky. That's great and all, until you end up eating ordinary paper... {02} Ordinary paper is flavorless. Yamu paper, on the other hand, comes in many flavors: barbecue, cheese, honey and so many more!. So you know as soon as it's in your mouth whether or not it's edible. Once in a while, someone eats the plain stuff. Heh heh heh! Welcome to the world of stupid inventions... {02} Edible paper comes in all kinds of flavors. My favorite is barbecue. My grand-daughter's partial to strawberry. ...This world is full of all kinds of people, I guess... {02} {02} Oh, dear. This notepad is torn. Oh well, no choice but to use it... Let's see... [munch][munch][munch][gulp] Huh? That paper didn't have any flavor... Maybe it wasn't edible paper after all? ...Oh, well. Heh heh heh. ...I literally feel dumber for having witnessed that... {02} Hmmm... That paper didn't have any flavor. Maybe it wasn't edible paper after all? ...Oh, well. Heh heh heh. {02} {02} My grand-daughter's already been telling me that she wants to write ”uplifting stories.” So she's still struggling hard to write one. Why don't you go and help her, then? {02} My grand-daughter tries to write uplifting stories by sketching people in this country. Sounds impossible to me. Why does she even WANT to write about these people? A pauper gets encouraged by seeing the life of a rich man, right? It's the same thing. This country is thoroughly blessed. {02} This is a marvelous country. And I think it's marvelous that my grand- daughter wants to write encouraging stories. But I don't think this is the place to do it. This country is so blessed that there are no unhappy people to encourage. {02} {02} My, my. You're in such a hurry. What's the matter? I am very sorry, sir, but we must hurry off now. See you later! Heh heh heh. Sure, it's a good thing. Sometimes you have to hurry as fast as you can to get something done. Go ahead... {02} Are you in a hurry? Don't be so slow... Hurry it up! OK, OK. No need for that. I'm going as fast as I can... {02} {02} Up to now, the people in this country have enjoyed peace, despite the misfortunes occurring elsewhere. We've been blessed... But that era is about to end. Another era is about to begin. Now that everyone has been told they are descendants of the People of Darkness, things are going to start changing here. {02} Well... anyway, the future of this country looks more interesting now. I think I'll stick around here a while longer... If that's my decision, then I must send a note off to my village. Notepad... Where's a notepad... {02} {02} {01}{02}{00}{00} It's great that such a vivacious country still exists. I feel I can write stories that I haven't been able to write so far! So, you aspire to become a writer, eh? Heh. It's tedious, and you'll go insane just checking for stupid little errors. What kind of stories are they that you have yet to write? Please tell me about them. Stories that help invigorate and encourage readers. They were hard for me before, so I couldn't write them, but here I can do it! {02} In the towns and villages I've traveled to so far, there've been many sad stories to write about, but no uplifting ones... Why waste your time with such fantasy? Uplifting stories don't exist. So, I've got a pessimistic streak. Big deal. Hee hee. He will complain that stories do not satisfy his stomach. But stories only need to satisfy the heart, really. That banter between you two is pretty corny, but it's so good-natured! Grandpa! May I have a notepad, please!? {02} Nowadays, the world seems to be losing its vigor. That's why I want to write invigorating, uplifting stories. Although I haven't written one yet, in this country I'm sure I can! {02} {02} My, my... It's so uncommon to see a Geohound and a Sister of the church as a couple. But you two do look good together”{F0} Do you mind if I write about you two in my current book? Hee hee...!{F0} Huh!? You mean, about Ryudo and I? Well, I... um... As long as it's OK with Ryudo, I guess so... My answer is definitely ”No!” My answer is definitely ”Yes!” Oh? So it's ”No?” But, why not? Wouldn't that be sorta, ugh? If she writes about us together I'd hate it if one of us doesn't fit the part! Um, Ryudo... The... one who ”doesn't fit the part,” which one of us is that? {02} Sure, it's OK. But just write about me for now. If you write well about me, well then... Then there is no need to write about me? Is that what you mean!? Hee hee!{F0} That was great! Thanks! {02} {02} I want to write stories that will uplift readers... But I don't have any good ideas yet. It seems this country would have lots of stories to write about. Everyone here is so vivacious. You're right, but... it's no good. I can write about these cheerful people, but I can't seem to make it an uplifting story. {02} My grandpa told me being in high spirits is different from uplifting the spirit. I think that's the problem with my stories. Hmmm... Your grandpa likes to pretend he's clueless, but I bet it's all a facade. Heh heh. Among us Yamus, he's the oldest one of all. {02} My grandpa told me being in high spirits is different from uplifting the spirit. I think that's the problem with my stories. Just because I write a story about some high-spirited people, doesn't mean the story will lift the spirits of readers... {02} {02} {02} A story that will uplift and encourage readers. How can I write that kind of story? It's not good enough just to write about high-spirited people. So then what...? Well, that's your problem then... I can't keep Elena waiting... {02} A story that will uplift and encourage readers. How can I write that kind of story? It's not good enough just to write about high-spirited people. So then what...? {02} {02} Oh”{F0} My, how romantic! You two obviously make a very nice couple! Hey, did you hear that, Ryudo? She says we look good together! Yeah, yeah. That's what everyone says. Hee hee!{F0} What an interesting couple! Would it be OK if I wrote about you two in the story I'm working on? My answer is definitely ”No!” My answer is definitely ”Yes!” Well, he says yes! And make us a real smoochy couple, too! OK? Please!? Uh-uh! No way! Hmph! Spoil sport! Ryudo, you don't have to be so shy!{F0} ... Now, now... Guess I'll try writing after all. {02} Yes. It's OK. Ryudo! C'mon, why not!? ... Um. ... Hang on. Sure it's OK? ... Really? Well, we rarely get to see each other, so I thought the story'd make a nice memento. ... Why do you go and get so angry? Oh, ha ha”{F0} Sorry! I didn't expect you to say yes! {02} {02} Oh. Look who's here. You're the Geohound I met earlier, right? And the girl with you is...? Hey, listen! Ask the same question you asked when he was with that other girl! What!? Millenia! Oh... Well, OK... Would it be OK if I wrote about you two in the story I'm working on? My answer is definitely ”No!” My answer is definitely ”Yes!” ”...” Oh, well... Whatever... Well, for now, Elena and I'll forgive you fifty/fifty. ”Fifty/fifty?” I'll explain it to you soon. You can look forward to that, Ryudo!{F0} {02} I mean, it's no big deal, but I've got a previous engagement with Elena. ... Aw, gee, then you ALWAYS have a previous engagement with Elena since you've been with her longer... Well, I don't care! As they say, I may have lost the battle, but I haven't lost the war! What's all that about? {02} {02} What...? Really!? It's OK with you, Ryudo? That makes me soooo happy! Well, we rarely get to see each other, so I thought the story'd make a nice memento. {02} Yesss!{F0} I'm happy to, if it's with Ryudo!{F0} But wait just a minute! It can't be with her, too! Oh, uh... You mean not with the other girl I met earlier? OK, I understand. Why not? {02} {02} ... Can't you answer? Well, that might be one of your good points, Ryudo. So, uh... What should I do? Well, why don't you write about both Elena and I. She wanted to write uplifting stories, REMEMBER?! {02} {02} It was very nice talking with you earlier! So, are you still writing that story? How's it going? Oh, ha ha... I'm afraid it's no good. It's so hard to write a story that will uplift readers... {02} The people in this country are unique in that they are all so vivacious and happy. So, I've been thinking I could write some uplifting stories here... {02} {02} {02} Since the people lead such carefree lives, they don't really understand what hardship is... ...Do you really think so? Huh? Well, uh... What do you mean? Oh, sorry... I did not mean anything, really. Ryudo, we need to get going! {02} Since the people lead such carefree lives, they don't really understand what unhappiness is... {02} {02} I... had the wrong idea. I'd thought that the people in this country have no idea about the misfortunes that happen elsewhere. Is this about them being descendants of the People of Darkness? That was so long ago. It has nothing to do with their lives today. But... What if, in the future, some misfortune were to happen here? Don't you think it would matter then? They'd be facing their past as descendants of the People of Darkness. It would matter. I'd hate to think about what would happen. {02} Uplifting stories... Stories that make readers think they can overcome any obstacle... Now, I finally feel ready to start writing such a story! I'll do it with these people, the descendants of the People of Darkness! Yes, I am sure you will write a wonderful story. The people of this land are born of good stock. And also... They have a strong king. He will be able to lead them through any trials or misfortunes. {02} I think I'd like to spend a little more time living with the people of this country. ...But, I wonder what my grandpa will say about that... {02} {02} {01}{02}{00} Hee hee haw haw haw”{F0} Looks like fun. What kind of shop is this? Huh? A lady? Oh! Huh? Uh...Look, uh... We're still setting up. Please come back tomorrow, OK? {02} Oh. Well, may I just ask what kind of store this is? No! You can't! No! Well, excuse us for asking! Sheesh! Oh! Maybe he's hiding a trade secret? Huh? Uh, no... I mean... yes, but! But I can't tell you now. Well, if you can't tell, you can't tell. This is pointless... Elena, let's go. {02} {02} {02} {01}{02} Hheeyy”{F0} Koop”{F0} Where are you? Dear son”{F0} Where have you run off to”{F0} Your loving father awaits you”{F0} Come back quickly, Koop”{F0} I can't open the store without you”{F0} Please come back and hheeellpp mmeeee”{F0} Ah, a Mau tribe song. I have not heard one in quite a long time. Maus are widely known for their singing and dancing. He can really sing! And such a nice voice, too. Lyrics are a little strange, eh? It sounds as though he calls someone... {02} Oh, customers! Sorry to keep you waiting! We're not done setting up the shop yet. My son seems to have run off somewhere... Oh, you were singing to ”Koop” just then. Is Koop the name of your son? Yes, that's right! I was calling to my son, who has wandered off somewhere around here. {02} It's the first time my son has been to such a large town. He was just dying to look around... Looks like he skipped out on helping you here and wandered off to have some fun. Heh. I like this kid already. {02} Hheeyy”{F0} Koop”{F0} Where are you? Dear son”{F0} Your loving father awaits you here! Please wiggle your little tail for me”{F0} As a sign that you're willing to help me set up the shop”{F0} Please come back and hheeellpp mmeeee”{F0} {02} {02} Oh, customers! Please come in and see our assortment of products, made with pride by the Mau Tribe! My, what beautiful fabrics! Bandanas... scarves... vests... Oh, look! I wonder what this bag holds... Huh? A flute? Looks rather trashed... I don't think it's for sale. Oh, that's my flute bag! I was wondering where it was. Sorry, it got mixed in with the merchandise! {02} We of the Mau Tribe pride ourselves on our singing and dancing... We play flutes as well. If you have a flute, you can perform anytime and anywhere, right? ...But if you truly take pride in your heritage, you wouldn't go losing your flute, now would you? Oh dear! It pains me to hear you say that! {02} To be honest, I was thinking of performing a tune with my son after we finished setting up the shop. We Mau Tribe folk are proud of our singing and dancing, and we'd like to perform, so everyone please join our audience! {02} {02} Oh, customers! Please come in and see our assortment of products, made with pride by the Mau Tribe! Oh, sorry, but my companion is waiting. I should be getting back to her. Oh, that's too bad. Well, please come back. We'll put on a great performance for you. {02} To be honest, I was thinking of performing a tune with my son after we finished setting up shop. We Mau Tribe folk are proud of our singing and dancing, and we'd like to perform, so everyone please join our audience! {02} {02} So, how did you like our song? We hope it did not offend your ears... Wow! That was wonderful!{F0} I'd like to hear more. Wouldn't you, Ryudo? Yeah, but we've got to get going now. Sing for us again next time we drop by. Off we go. {02} We feel it is an honor and privilege for us to please our audiences with our songs and dances. Hey, it was WAY pleasant. It made me feel totally at peace. Ha ha! Ah, what an honor! And I think my son gave it a lot of energy today. {02} {02} So, how did you like our song? We hope it did not offend your ears... Hey, it was WAY pleasant!{F0} It made me feel totally at peace. Ha ha! Ah, what an honor! And my son was really shaking his tail today, wasn't he? Shaking his tail...? What does your singing have to do with his tail shaking? {02} We of the Mau Tribe use our tails to keep the rhythm. To tell how well we're doing, we look at the tails of our audience. During a performance, my tail and my son's were keeping the same rhythm. Swish swish! We were really in sync with each other! Now I see. This must be the secret to their success. {02} Oh yes, the way we use our tails makes all the difference in the quality of our songs and dances. If I do say so myself, my son here is especially talented in using his tail. I'm very proud of him! {02} {02} My son has made a new little friend. He really loved talking about singing. What a wonderful little guy! Even though our ears are different and he has no tail, we get along fine... After all, he's a great friend to my son! You are quite right... Despite all the ”People of Darkness” stuff, everyone is really pretty much the same. There is no reason for everyone to NOT get along. Tribes and nations should never matter. Not ever. {02} Even though our ears are different and he has no tail, we get along fine... He and my son have bonded through song and dance. Songs and dances, which we of the Mau Tribe take pride in, are able to bring souls together. Isn't that just wonderful!? Bring souls together? If you put two souls together, would not that make one big soul? No, he speaks of the bond that can form between two people. Their souls intermix, so that they may understand each other. {02} Even though our ears are different and he has no tail, we get along fine... After all, he's a great pal to my son! That's proof! I'd like to come back to this town again, for the sake of my son and his new little friend! {02} {02} {01}{02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} Wow... This town is great! It's so fun, even just to watch the people walking around! Yes, this town is certainly a trade hub, and so you can see all sorts of people here. Who have you seen so far? I saw one lady who had horns. And a guy with a long tail. And that man with a mane, behind you! Oh, you mean Mareg! A man with a mane, eh? So, I guess you are a boy with bushy ears! {02} There are so many kinds of people in this town! They walk with different rhythms! Rhythms? Sure! Lady, you go ”tek tek”{F0}” and Mister, you go ”Doshn Doshn”{F0}” Right? Ha! I walk with a ”doshn doshn” rhythm. I find your rhythmic talents amazing. Thank you for sharing. {02} Heh heh... I'm getting a little dizzy trying to see all these different people. There sure are a lot here! They look different and they walk different. This is the first time I've seen so many different people! {02} {02} Lady, how about buying some ribbon? If you dance with this ribbon fluttering behind you, you'll look so beautiful! Heh. It is pretty... Get it, Elena. It'll definitely look good on you. Oh... Well, if you say so, Ryudo... Huh? This sure is a long ribbon! Yep! It's best to have a ribbon that's about twice the length of your tail. {02} A ribbon that's about twice the length of your tail works best for dancing. And your tail is... uh...? Ex... excuse me, but none of us have any tails. What! Oh, sorry, I didn't know! I get it now! That's why you were going to put it in your hair. You don't have a tail! Oh, I could have a field day with this... But I'd better not. {02} You folks don't have tails, so you wear ribbons in your hair instead! I didn't know that! It's pretty obvious by looking, isn't it? {02} {02} Welcome, welcome!! How about a nice bandana! It'll look great on you, sir! Sorry, but I'm in a hurry. My friend is just exhausted. Oh, is that so... Well, next time, come on by. Come see our great stuff! {02} Actually, there's going to be a show behind here. So come on back and check it out! {02} {02} This was my first time to dance in front of so many people. It was so much fun! So, what'd you think? Did you enjoy it? Don't be silly. Of course I did! A fantastic song and a beautiful dance!{F0} I want to come back for the next show. {02} This was my first time to dance in front of so many people. It was so much fun! So, what'd you think? Did you enjoy it? Don't be silly. Of course I did! A fantastic song and a beautiful dance!{F0} You were awesome! Yeah. I actually enjoyed it as well. You really have talent... Eh heh-heh... Thanks! If it made you guys happy, then I'm happy... {02} This was my first time to dance in front of so many people. It was so much fun! I guess everyone liked it, huh! {02} {02} Heh heh...Guess what? I've got a new friend! A friend with no tail! A friend who can sing with me!! Well... You shall sing together? I have been told that Mau songs are very difficult to learn. No problem! I gave him a tail! My special, secret tail! It will definitely help him learn our songs and rhythm. I do not understand. If he got his tail from you, then how do you still have a tail at all? {02} I've got a new friend, who has no tail! Even though he looks different than me. We can sing the same songs! That's because I gave him a tail! My special, secret tail! It will definitely help him learn our songs and rhythm. {02} {02} {01}{02}{00}{00}{00}{00} My boyfriend's working tomorrow. Despite the festival, or maybe because of it! Ain't that something! Ha ha!{F0} Wait, wait. So he's working tomorrow. What's so funny about that? We can't go out during the day, so we're staying up all night tonight!{F0} {02} My boyfriend's working tomorrow, so we have to enjoy the festival tonight. We'll... We'll just have to party hard! Ha ha!{F0} {02} {02} Oh, a couple on a date! Aagghh! My boyfriend is working today. I wish he could be with me! I'm so mad! Wait, you are mistaken! We are NOT on a date! Right, Ryudo?! Huh? Yeah, whatever you say. {02} Oh, does that mean he's not spoken for? So, will you be my date? No! Sorry, he is not available! You see, even though we are together, we are not dating... We're gathering information... Elena?! Were you embarassed? Your face was all flushed-- Oh... Be quiet, Ryudo. Come on, let's go! {02} Waaaa! I need a date! Who's gonna be my date? {02} {02} Hey, handsome. Are you free at the moment? How about hanging with me!? No can do. My female companion's waiting. Oh, so you're not free, huh? Too bad! {02} [sigh] No one will go with me! Somebody, be my date! {02} {02} Huh? Weren't you with a different girl the last time I saw you? You really get around, don't you? That other girl was nobody. I'm his real girlfriend! Isn't that right?, Ryudo!{F0} What? Don't listen to her, she's-- Ouch!! Ow ow ow! Millenia! What's burning me!? Come on, now, darling. You can play along a little with me now, can't you? {02} My boyfriend's working as a soldier. He's working at the port all day today. This is soooo boring! I guess I'll just have to find some other guy who'll hang with me today. {02} {02} Oooo, there's a cute boy! Wanna come play with me? Huh? Oh, um, I uh... Sorry! I, uh, cannot! Maybe later!! Bye! Hmph! Rejected again! That's the 26th guy I've tried! I can't believe it!! {02} Man! This is such a drag! Someone - I don't care who - someone come hang with me!! {02} {02} Hey, come on! Remember what the King said in his speech? Cheer up and look forward to a great future. All that. ...Yeah, I guess so. At least for now... Well... My boyfriend, he's totally clueless about those declarations. {02} My boyfriend, he misunderstood what the King's declaration meant, and he was moping and fretting for no reason. He didn't want to be with me, so I got mad at him, and that made him mope even more! I can't believe it! {02} You know, I wish my boyfriend would just get the King's clue about being cheerful and hang with me. My boyfriend just doesn't understand that stuff. It's so irritating. {02} {02} {01}{02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} Hey, little fella!{F0} Wanna go to the festival with me tomorrow? You're just so cute. Huh? You mean... me? Uh... I, uh... I really do not know. ... What's with you boys!? You're all like that! Marc and Michael and... {02} Boring! Booooooooooring! I can't go to the festival alone, that would just be awful! What about your mom and dad? Are they busy working or something? Are you kidding? Going with my mom and dad would be even worse! I need a hot guy to take me! {02} For a festival, you have to go with a guy that you can get all smoochy with! Uh... whatever. {02} {02} Lucky you! You have a date, a hot one too! You guys are gonna smooch all over town? What? No we are NOT! He and I are NOT here on a date... Ryudo, he is my... my... Umm, her date, actually. Yeah, and we're gonna smooch ALL over town. ...Heh. What's the matter, Elena? You're blushing. {02} Anyway, it seems that these festivals are made for couples to enjoy. Didn't you hear that from Hemble? Hemble? Yeah... he said something like that...? Anyway, what is the matter? Could you not find someone to take you to the festival? That's not it! Nobody struck my fancy, that's all! Besides who'd want to get romantic with me when you're in the way! {02} [sigh] What a drag. Michael's off somewhere with his dad. I guess I'll go look for Marc. {02} {02} ?{F0}L{F0}L{F0}I{F0}L{F0} {02} Hey! Little fella! Let's go to the festival together, eh?!{F0} Huh!? I am, uh... ummm... busy! So... sorry. Maybe next time! Bye! Damn!! Rejected again! And here I am, so cute and all! I don't get it. Why? {02} Sigh! I can't find a partner! I'm young and I'm cute, so what gives!? This is NOT fair!! Fair? Life, my little friend, is never fair. {02} Sigh! I can't find a partner! I'm young and I'm cute, so what gives!? {02} {02} Yippee! This is so much fun”{F0} I just got one of these! You look so happy. What did you buy? ... Oh, a pin, is it? Hey! The picture looks just like Roan! Yes! A pin with Roan's picture on it! I got the last one, too! I'm so happy”{F0} {02} Roan pins are really popular, aren't they? Maybe because they're so hard to get! There's other stuff, too. Roan paper, Roan towels, limited-edition Roan cups, Roan tapestries, you name it... Hmm... A great king is often treated like this by his subjects. It certainly means that Roan is well-liked by everyone here. {02} These Roan products are just so popular! It's hard to find them in the stores now! {02} {02} {01}{02}{00}{00} Unauthorized Access Prohibited Beyond This Point. We are Busy Preparing for the Ceremony. {02} Ryudo, Roan must be busy now that he is the King. We should not bother him. {02} {02}{00}{00}{00}{00} Cyrum Castle is straight ahead. But commoners cannot enter through here. So it seems. Let's hurry on to the inn. {02} Unauthorized personnel not allowed beyond this point. No good. {02} I already told you: unauthorized personnel are not allowed beyond this point. So, how do we go about getting proper authorization to enter? Authorization is not given to ordinary persons. Now, off you go. {02} You can't come in without authorization. Now, get out of here. {02} Hey, you there... Yeah, I know. I know. You're gonna tell me I can't go past this point, right? Right. ... And I can't just leave Elena here either. {02} Unauthorized personnel are not allowed beyond this point. This way's not going to work. Hey, if we REALLY want to enter, all I have to do is whip up a spell or two. {02} Hey, you. I told you that unauthorized personnel are NOT allowed in here. Hey, handsome soldier boy!{F0} There must be SOME way you can let us in?!{F0} S... Sorry, but ordinary people cannot get authorization to enter here. N... now go. Damn! That usually ALWAYS works... {02} You can't enter through here. You must be considered rather brave to go about risking your life this way... I-I didn't say anything ab-about risking my life!!? Ryudo. We must get to the boat quickly. {02} I won't die over it, but you still can't enter here!! Ryudo! We are wasting time. We must get to the boat over there! {02} Oh, it's the new King's friends! Please, go on through! Now that we're the King's friends, we're getting the royal treatment. Hey, it is their job, they cannot help it. Things are so busy now that Roan is King. Hmmm... You're probably right. {02} {01}{02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} No Entrance Beyond This Point Right. We should get to the inn, quickly. {02} Huh? Hey you, haven't I seen you somewhere before? Who me!? No, I really do not think so. Oh. Well, don't hang around here. The King's announcement is in two days, and everyone is very tense around here. Oh... OK, sure. Come, everyone, we should go. {02} Hey! You don't belong here! What are you doing here!? Hey, no need to get all suspicious! I was just seeing if I could enter. No!! Absolutely not! {02} Are you still hanging around? No, I'm miles away, sipping tea. Back off Captain Obvious. Ryudo, be polite! {02} Excuse me, soldier. I have a question for you. Yes, what is it? Could you tell me where I could buy something to drink around here? Sure. There's a refreshment stand at the entrance to the plaza. It's a tent with an orange roof. A tent with an orange roof... Thanks, soldier. {02} The refreshment stand is the tent with the orange roof that's at the plaza entrance. {02} Thanks, soldier. I got a drink, see? Oh. Good. Now you must stop hanging around here. {02} Don't hang around here. Lay off already. I've got to go quickly to Elena's place. {02} If you hang around here any longer, you may be arrested. What? Are you serious? Does this guy realize just how quickly I could cripple him? Millenia... be good. Hmph. Ryudo, you're no fun... {02} I will not permit it. Do not go there! You seem so ready to give up. Come on now, soldier boy... Millenia, stop it! Hmph. Ryudo!{F0} Why did you stop me? {02} Hey! There's trouble in the castle! You've got to let us in! What? You think I'll just say ”Oh, OK. Go on in?” If there were trouble in the castle, I would have heard about it. So tell me, where is this ”trouble?” Ryudo. Forget it. This is no good. We should go back to that boat! {02} Excuse us. We didn't know you were friends of the new king. Don't worry about it. How about letting us in now? Oh, sure! Please enter. Ryudo, things seem to be very busy here now that Roan is king. ...You're right. I sure hope things calm down soon. Soldier, until then, would you be kind enough to remember us? Yes, sir!! Understood, sir! I will not forget! {02} Soldier, do you remember us? Yes, sir!! I remember you, sir! Ahh, now that's better. Ryudo!! Stop teasing him. He's just doing his job! Yeah, sure, I know. Geohounds have to have fun too, you know. {02} {01}{02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} Halt! Ordinary people must NOT approach the King's boat! Was that assertive enough? Uh, yeah... Starting tomorrow, I'm guarding this boat. My first solo job in 32 years as a knight! I've got to practice hard! {02} You guys, this is the Royal Family's boat. I would very much like to let you on board, but my duty forbids it! Ha! I guess I should sound more dignified, eh? But I don't want to give up my image as a kind knight... Hmm... Tough decision. Man this guy is out of touch... I don't see how he's able to do his job at all; he's so wrapped up in his own little world. {02} A-hem! Ordinary citizens, do not approach! This boat is property of the Royal Family. Heh... hee hee! Yeah, now I've got it!! {02} {02} Halt! Ordinary citizens, please stay back! This is the Royal Family's boat, you see... Yesss! I didn't sound nervous that time!! My first solo post in 32 years as a knight!! This is my moment of glory!! I will never forget this!! {02} After 32 trying years! Ah, the time I hurt another guard during sword training... I wasn't even an orderly after that. But now, the day is mine! A ha ha ha! I think I'll celebrate! This calls for a drink! Soldier, you're forgetting your duty! {02} Here's to me, on my day of glory! Ha ha! Halt! Ordinary citizens, don't approach cuz this boat belongs to the Royal Family! Ha! Soldier, aren't you neglecting your duties? {02} {02} Halt! It is my crucial, top-secret duty to guard this boat. I must carry out my duty!! Uh, soldier, your top secret won't be secret for long if you keep yapping so much about it. Actually, it ain't no secret at all. I'm just saying that to make the most of my job. Ha, ha, ha! {02} 32 years as a knight! I'm gonna guard this boat with all of the authority I've built up over those years! If you want to get on this boat, you're gonna have to get by me first! Oooh! That sounds good!! Ha ha ha ha!! I don't think your act is going to work on me. Hey, Ryudo. Leave him alone. Let's you and me go somewhere!{F0} {02} This boat is for the Royal Family only! I'm guarding it. So nobody else, no matter who, can come near! Ha, ha, ha!! {02} {02} [nod][nod]... Nobody can come near... this boat! Hoo ha ha ha!!! [snore]... Just look at that guy! He's nodding off, isn't he!? Oh well. We've got no time for this, let's get to the dock. {02} [nod][nod]... ZZzzz... Knight...service... 32 years... First... solo job... cannot enter... halt... Some guard he is... Let's head for the dock, shall we!? {02} {02} What an impressive speech! A speech that goes straight to the heart! Those words will never be forgotten!! With our new king, we can overcome any obstacle! Long live King Roan! Good grief. So Roan has to put up with a bunch of lackeys like that guy, eh? I can see why he does act that way, though. Roan has a certain charm that attracts people... And he's VERY important now... {02} I've been a knight for 32 years! I will continue to do my best to be of service to our new King! There's no need to be impatient. Ha ha!! I won't lose out to the young guys! That guy's a bit of a stuffed shirt, but at least he wants to be of service to Roan... {02} In this, my 33rd year as a knight, I promise to dedicate myself to our new King Roan!! {02} {02} {01}{02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} Tomorrow's the festival, but since I'm a soldier, I can't take the day off. What a bummer. So my girlfriend starts pestering me, saying ”Well, at least we can party all night!{F0}” It'll be a sleepy day at work tomorrow. Ha! For a soldier, this guy is a bit too laid back. Relaxing on the job gets you killed. Ryudo, everyone must relax sometime. {02} My girlfriend won't gimme a break. She said ”Since you can't party during the day, we'll just have to party all night!{F0}” A ha ha! Yes, and so? So? We played cards all night! I was so sleepy the next day at work! Oh, what the hell! A ha ha! {02} My girlfriend won't gimme a break. She said ”Since you can't party during the day, we'll just have to party all night!{F0}” A ha ha! {02} {02} It sure is hard to work on a day like today. Especially when there's a cute couple like you two around. I just get so jealous! We're not a couple... so there's nothing to get jealous over. Eh... um... {02} I'm devoted to my girlfriend and all, but I know she must be pretty bored now. But hey, a guy's got to work, right? It ain't easy, but it's a job! {02} {02} ?{F0}L{F0}L{F0}I{F0}L{F0} {02} [yawn]... Man, I'm bored... If only I could have just one chance to say ”Your Majesty. We're ready for boarding.” All I ever get to say is stuff like, ”Halt! This boat belongs to the Royal Family. You are forbidden from boarding.” Ryudo, this boat won't get us into the castle! We must go back to the dock! {02} [yawn]... This is sooo boring. What's the point of having soldiers at a bazaar in this peaceful country? And all I get to say to people is ”Halt! This boat belongs to the Royal Family. You are forbidden from boarding.” {02} {02} I've been thinking and thinking about the meaning of our new King's declaration. I stayed up all night thinking about it. ...So then my girlfriend gets mad and says ”Why don't you pay attention to me!?” I just can't win. She doesn't get it. Things must be rough for Roan, too. He has to put up with people like you. {02} I was so busy thinking about what the King's declaration meant, my girlfriend got mad. She says I should pay more attention to her. The thing is, I still don't get what the declaration meant, and I'm having even more trouble with my girlfriend. Are moods hard to mend? Maybe it's her and her mood swings that are the real problem... not you... {02} I was busy thinking about what the king's declaration meant, my girlfriend got mad. She says I should pay more attention to her. The thing is, I still don't get what the declaration meant, and I'm having even more with my girlfriend. {02} {02} {01}{02}{00}{00} {02}{00}{00}{00} Welcome! I'd offer you some juice... But we're not open till tomorrow. Sorry! Oh... When you do start selling juice, what kinds will you have? We'll have every kind! Danger juice, fright juice, even juice to make you crazy!{F0} {02} We're not open here yet. Please come back tomorrow, OK!? We'll have juice that'll make your heart throb!{F0} ... Could you do me a favor and stock some regular juice, too? {02} {02} Oh.. Sorry! Please be patient. Later we'll have some real hardcore juice here! What in the world is ”hardcore juice”...? Anyway, we are fine for now. As we have some business to attend to. Right. Have you seen someone called Hemble around here? I need to have a word with him. A word!? With Hemble!? Really? Well, uh... He should be in the next tent. {02} The guy standing in front of the next tent is Hemble. Good luck, mister! Oh... OK, thanks. {02} {02} I've done it! I've finally made the ideal juice! ”Thirst-inducing juice!” Customer, you've come to the right place! Thirst-inducing juice? Ryudo, did you want to try it out? Me? I don't want any of that. When I get thirsty, I'll buy normal juice from a NORMAL juice stand. Oh, sorry! Don't worry! I've got regular juice, too! Don't go away! {02} My idea was to make ”thirst-inducing juice” as a juice that makes ordinary juice taste even better. By the way, this ”thirst-inducing juice--” does it taste any good? No, it's real nasty! In fact, it tastes so bad you get real thirsty for regular juice! What!? {02} Hey, ”thirst-inducing juice” is just one of my products. I've got regular juice, too! Be sure to come back?!{F0} {02} {02} Welcome, welcome! Come try our unique, original juices! The only ones in the Cyrum Kingdom! Juice, please. Heh heh. Your girlfriend looks worn out. We've got four types to choose from. Hmmm, which one... ...What is that? ”Love potion?” ”Power-up?” ”Flower water!?” [ ] Oh, heh. Eh”{F0} The effect is doubled if you both drink it! Go for it!... Here you are!{F0} What the hell do you mean by that?! I don't want it after all. You don't!? ...Oh. OK, then. Couples like you guys don't need it, eh? Now I see why Hemble recognized you. ...Whatever. Listen, I just want a plain, honest drink, got it? {02} If you drink this, your strength increases 100-fold! It's a hot and super-spicy drink. Be a real strongman for your girl? Eh!{F0} ...Is it that thick red drink in the back? The bubbly one with the awful smell that's making my nose tingle? Yep, that's it! Drink that, and you won't feel tired at all! Wanna try it? No, I'd like juice. Just plain juice! {02} ...This one? No, how about... Maybe... No, don't tell me... Are you surprised? This juice is squeezed from flowers that are grown using our country's pure, fresh water. We mix the flower juice with honey. Flower water is very easy to drink! Still an experiment, but the flavor isn't! ...Experiment or not, I'll pass on the ”flower water.” {02} Mmmmm!! This one's great! Yeah! I'll take one of these”{F0} A good, honest name, too: Cyrum's Famous Palm Juice! The refreshing juice of the Cyrum Palm. Perfect for your girl, tired from her date!{F0} This is regular juice, so don't worry! It sure seems stupid to keep your regular juice hidden away... Whatever. Thanks. {02} {02} Want the perfect drink for your worn-out girlfriend? Please, take your pick! Kind sir!{F0} ”Love potion mix?” ”Power-up?” ”Flower water!?” ${F0} {02} Hmmm... love potion, eh? I'll bet it's a fake. {02} {02} {02} Is it that thick red drink in the back? The bubbly one with the awful smell that's making my nose tingle? I get the feeling that anything at this drink stand would be a bad choice... {02} {02} {02} He said this one's ”good for you and easy to drink.” {02} {02} {02} {02} {02} For Cyrum's Famous Palm Juice, the important thing is to drink it while it's fresh. Make sure your girl drinks it right away!{F0} {02} So, did your girlfriend like that juice? How about some danger juice next? Or maybe the love potion? Hee hee!{F0} Oooh! I'll have that one! Buy me one, eh Ryudo? Huh? Pretty please!{F0} No way! Forget it! You'd just use it to enhance your, uh, impish ways... {02} How 'bout some laughing juice? We've got all kinds! Take your pick! Hey, don't you sell any regular juice here!? Hey, regular juices don't pull in the customers! It's a festival, we have to have fun stuff here!{F0} {02} Juice! Get your juice here! We've got danger juice, fright juice, all kinds of juice! {02} {02} Get your juice here! How about some tasteless, odorless arum root juice? No, no, I've had ENOUGH of THAT! {02} Get your juice here! Welcome! We've got everything from danger juice to fright juice. Take your pick! Excuse me. Ryudo, you will have to wait. We have to take the boat into the castle! {02} {02} Get your juice here! We've got special, limited-edition King Roan juice. Exclusively here! Ha! And what's so special about THAT juice? The juice itself is palm juice. But it comes in a special cup bearing an illustration of King Roan!{F0} {02} Get your juice here! We've got special, limited-edition King Roan juice. Exclusively here! {02} {02} {01}{02}{00} Shoot! I left too late... There's no place to set up my shop. Looks like I'll have to WALK around and sell stuff tomorrow. Oh, that is unfortunate? What can you sell while walking around? I've got a satchel full of fruit! All kinds of fruity goodness!! ...Surely! Ha. Fruity... yeah. Don't even get me started... {02} This fruit is so exotic that I'll bet even you've never seen it before, beast-man! Wanna have a look? Voila! Hmm... You are correct. I have never seen those before. What are they called? What are they called? Actually, I'm going to start deciding that as I eat them. I can't decide just yet. {02} [chomp][chomp] I also need to test them. I have to figure out by tomorrow which ones are edible. [gulp] Wha!? I'm... I'm getting a little numb! ...And I thought it tasted just fine, really. {02} That red fruit I just ate made my arms and legs numb for a minute, so I'll call it a ”numb plum.” Next, I'll try this smelly one. [chomp][chomp] {02} {02} Hi there! I'm selling fruit! Take a look in my satchel! Wow, you have all kinds of fruit there. ...That one there... Is that really edible? Sure it is! You can eat 'em! They won't hurt you! Whaddaya say? Give one a try! They look suspicious. I'll pass. I'll try the small purple one. I'll try the green squarish one. Oh! Well, that's too bad. Come see me again whenever you feel like having a fruity treat! {02} Oh! These are called love berries! A mouthful of these'll make you amorous!{F0} What do you say, you two? Uh... Well... I really do not think so... No thanks! We don't need 'em. What kind of stuff are you selling, anyway? Is it really fruit...? {02} Welcome back!! This one's called ”mindful melon!” It works great on scatterbrained people! Hey, that's a good one! Elena, you should load up on that. He said it's good for space cases like you! Cut it out, Ryudo! How could you say such a thing!? I am not scatterbrained... Am I? {02} {02} Hello, there! I'm selling fruit! Take a look in my satchel! {02} {02} Hello, there! Buy my fruit! Take a look in my satchel! Sorry, but we've got some business to attend to. See you later. Oh! Well, that's too bad. Come see me again whenever you feel like having a fruity treat! {02} Well, when your business is finished, come see me again if you feel like having a fruity treat! {02} {02} Hello, there! Buy my fruit! Take a look in my satchel! Well, this is incredible! I've never seen these before. Could I have a better look? Seriously? All right! Finally, here's someone who can appreciate how good my fruit is! They look suspicious. I'll pass. I'll try the small purple one. How about that blue wiggly one? Oh! Well, that's too bad. Come see me again whenever you feel like having a fruity treat! {02} Oh! These are called love berries! A mouthful of these'll make you amorous!{F0} Whaaat? Oooo, yes! For Ryudo, and for me, too!{F0} Oh, let's have about a hundred of them!! ...What, Ryudo! Why are you getting angry! {02} Welcome!! Try this! It's called ”cool melon.” It works great on angry people!! Oh, yes! Millenia, you should have some of that. He said it works on short-tempered types. WHAT DID YOU SAY!!?? JUST WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY THAT, RYUDO!!?? HMMMPH!!!! {02} {02} Hello, there! Get your fruit here! Take a look in my satchel! {02} {02} Hello, there! I'm selling fruit! Take a look in my satchel! Sorry! We are rather busy right now. See you later!! Oh! Well, that's too bad. Come see me again whenever you feel like having a fruity treat! {02} Oh, are you too busy now? Come see me again whenever you feel like having a fruity treat! {02} {02} I was selling only exotic fruit, and my business was closed down. I guess I did something wrong, eh...? They probably shut you down for a reason, don't you think? Well, uh... Several customers fell unconscious after eating my fruit. You'd better be careful. {02} That's strange. I tasted the fruit to check for poison. Nothing happened to me. You'd better be careful! {02} {02} {01}{02} {02}{00}{00}{00} Oh! I'd welcome you in, but I'm afraid that we're still setting up. Please come back tomorrow. I'll use this snake here to help you see your future!! Oh, fortune-telling? That brings back memories. I used to go to a fortune teller in Carbo... A good one, in fact. {02} Please come back tomorrow. I'll use this snake here to help you see your future!! Sounds a little shady to me, how the hell can a snake foretell your future? Ryudo, some animals possess innate abilities beyond the scope of normal senses... {02} Please come back tomorrow. I'll use this snake here to help you see your future!! {02} {02} Oh! Welcome! Come on in! The snake fortune teller knows his stuff! Want to know your future? Whaddaya say? He looks shifty. No way. Yeah, I'll hear it, at least. Look, the snake speaks! The snake oracle says that you folks will be returning home. {02} OK. Here we go... And... That's it! I can see it. Yes, I can see it. Your fortune is... Oh! There will be a rival in your love life. I see a suspicious character who wants to split you two apart! You're way off. We're not romantically involved anyway. Right, Elena? Oh... uh... Ye... Yes, right. {02} {02}{02} Oh! Welcome! Come on in! The snake fortune teller knows his stuff! Want to know your future? Sorry, but we've got some business to take care of. Maybe later. Look! The snake knew that! He knew you had some business to take care of! {02} My snake knew that you had some business to take care of! When your business is finished, come back! We'll read your future for you!! {02} {02} Oh! Welcome! Come on in! The snake fortune teller knows his stuff! Want to know your future? Looks shifty. No way. Yeah. I'll hear it, at least. Look, the snake says something! The snake oracle says that you folks will be returning home. {02} I see it! You'll get involved in something dangerous! Oh, it's going to be tough!! What! Ryudo and I are finally in a good mood and now you start talking about all sorts of strange nonsense! Ah! The snake senses something! You'll get involved in something dangerous! Oh, dear!! Owwww! {02} {02} Oh! Welcome! Come on in! The snake fortune teller knows his stuff! Want to know your future? Sorry, no time for that now. Who knows? It might help. Look, the snake says something! The snake oracle says that you are busy. The snake knew that! {02} Ah! Maybe a new encounter of some kind!? It's between you, young lady, and... me! Oh, how wonderful! How 'bout a hug? Why, you! Don't touch me! You'll pay if you do, I promise. Owwww!! Wait, the snake senses something else!! I will soon encounter... my dead grandmother! {02} {02} Oh! Welcome! Come on in! The snake fortune teller knows his stuff! Want to know your future? Nope, not interested. OK, I'll give it a try. The future of this country? Look, the snake says something! The snake oracle says that you don't want to know your fortune. The snake knew that! {02} OK! Here... we... go...! Hmm... yes... Your future is... Oh! No answer! Something awaits you, but the snake can't tell what it is, so be very careful, OK? Oh, is that so? I appreciate the warning. Hah! What a conartist! Don't go buying into his scheme, Mareg! {02} That cannot be foretold. It's because this country's future will be created by all of us. The same goes for your individual futures. Don't complain if our predictions are wrong. Each one of us creates his own future! Hey, how about that? Finally the psycho spouts some sense. {02} {02} {01}{02}{00}{00}{00} {02}{00}{00}{00} Welcome to Cyrum's famous goldfish stand. Wanna test your skill in catching goldfish? ...Oh, I forgot. We're not open until tomorrow. Sorry! Hmmm... Fishing for goldfish, eh? Oh boy. THAT sounds like fun... {02} Welcome to Cyrum's famous goldfish stand. Sorry, though, we're not open until tomorrow. I'll be waiting for you here tomorrow. It'll be fun! See you tomorrow”{F0} {02} {02} Welcome to Cyrum's famous goldfish stand. Wanna test your skill in catching goldfish? It's very simple: you use this special fishing line to catch goldfish in the tank. We've got great prizes for good catches! Hmmm... Not now. Maybe later. OK, I'm up for a challenge. Elena, do you want to try? OK... Tell you what, though... When you really want to fish, come back here! OK? {02} Want to try, mister? Just take this fishing line. OK, good luck!{F0} Easy. First I let the line hang... Huh? This isn't working too well... Hmm... Damn! That one got away... Hee hee. Oh, well, too bad”{F0} It takes a certain knack to catch these goldfish. You'll learn if you try more. {02} Want to try, mister? Just take this fishing line. OK, good luck!{F0} Ryudo, do you remember what that girl said a while ago? The trick is to smile at the fish... Oh, right. ...Uh, like this? Damn! The goldfish got away... Hee hee. That's too bad”{F0} Seems like you knew the trick, but your smile scared them away! {02} Oh? You want to try again, eh? OK, good luck! I got it now. I'll just let this line hang. Now I smile like this...and ...They won't get near my line... Ha ha!! Mister, you started talking and forgot to keep smiling! ...Ryudo, you'd better not quit your day job. {02}{02} Want to try too, mister? OK, good luck!!{F0} OK, watch this. I'm smiling, smiling... ...They won't get near my line... Ha ha!! Mister, you can't smile and talk at the same time! ...Ryudo, you'd better not quit your day job. {02} How about the young lady? Want to try? Just take the line here, you'll do fine. Good luck!{F0} OK. I'll hold the line like so... And... Huh? Come on...! Oh, the line broke! Hee hee. Oh well, too bad”{F0} I guess it's a little harder than it looks, eh? You should try again!{F0} {02} How about you, young lady? Give it a try? Just hold the line like this. OK. Good luck! Elena, smile!! OK, Skye. Leave it to me! ...Smile like this, eh? Hey! I caught one! Very good!! This young lady knows how to catch goldfish! Here you go, a prize for you”{F0} ”Poff Nut” acquired. {02} Maybe I can do better if I try again... I should smile...like this, right? Aw! It got away... Hee hee. Oh well, them's the breaks”{F0} You need a little more than a smile to catch goldfish. It's also how you hold the line! {02}{02}{02} Welcome to Cyrum's famous goldfish stand. Wanna test your skill in catching goldfish? Sorry, not now. My friends are thirsty, and I'm on my way to get them a drink. In that case, there's a refreshment stand just past the fountain. They've got a rather odd assortment of drinks, though. {02} There's a refreshment stand on the other side of the fountain. After enjoying a drink, come on back with your friends for some fun catching goldfish! It'll be great fun! Promise to come”{F0} {02}{02} Welcome to Cyrum's famous goldfish stand. Wanna test your skill in catching goldfish? It's very simple: you use this special fishing line to catch goldfish in the tank. We've got great prizes for good catches! Hey, that looks like fun! Can I give it a shot!? Wanna try with me Ryudo?”{F0} Nah. Not now. OK, sure. I'll try. Go ahead Millenia, try it. Oh well... But whenever you feel like fishing, come on back! It'll be great fun! Promise to come!? {02} {02} Want to try, mister? Just take this fishing line. OK, good luck!!{F0} Ryudo, remember what that girl said a while ago? She said the trick is to smile at the fish. Oh, right. She did say something like that. ...Uh, like this? Agh! The goldfish got away... Hee hee. That's too bad”{F0} Seems like you knew the trick, but your smile scared them away! {02} {02}{02} How about you, young lady? Give it a try? Just hold the line like this. OK. Good luck! Hee hee hee”{F0} This'll be a cinch! Come on! ...Huh, what? Heh heh. Oh well, them's the breaks”{F0} You can't do it with brute strength alone. It takes a certain finesse. {02} Millenia, the trick is to smile at the goldfish. Keep smiling while you fish for them. Let me try”{F0} This'll be easy! Come here, little fishies!! Wow! Look how many I caught! What the...! You caught Tommy Jr. and Elma and... You caught five fish at once! ...Say, are you some kind of pro!? Of course not. Now where's my prize? ”Poff Nut” acquired. {02}{02}{02} Welcome to Cyrum's famous goldfish stand. Wanna test your skill in catching goldfish? ...And, uh, by the way... No pros are allowed at this stand. Sorry! No pros...eh? I didn't think I was THAT good. {02}{02} Welcome to Cyrum's famous goldfish stand. Wanna test your skill in catching goldfish? Sorry!! We are very busy now. Maybe later. Hey!... What do you mean trying to make fun of me and this goldfish booth!? You shouldn't talk like that! Easy there... No one made fun of you... yet. {02} Hey! I heard you're trying to make fun of me and my goldfish booth, saying it's only a kid's game!? How dare you talk like that! What!? I never said anything like that! {02}{02} Welcome to Cyrum's famous goldfish stand. Wanna test your skill in catching goldfish? It's very simple: you use this special fishing line to catch goldfish in the tank. Pretty easy, eh? I use this line to catch goldfish? And what is the benefit of that? What is the benefit...? That's not a relevant question, Tio. {02} Let me explain something about goldfish fishing. It's a contest between the fish and the fisherman. A thrilling game-- I do not understand. The way you explained it, ”goldfish fishing” seems kind of pointless to me. It's supposed to be pointless... Now that you mention it, Tio, I feel kind of sorry for the goldfish guy. {02} What! How dare you! That cutey-face girl is pestering me! She says goldfish fishing is pointless! I won't put up with such abuse! {02}{02}{01}{02}{00}{00}{00}{00} Oh! Young lady, are you new in town? Please, allow me to show you around! Maybe we can go swimming in the waterways? To get to the waterways, take this street, then turn right toward the harbor. Then go left to the square. The castle's behind that. Thanks, Roan. You are very helpful. Now, I am sorry, is there something you wanted? I didn't hear you before. Well, right now I've got to go help set up the bazaar that starts tomorrow in the plaza. It's gonna be loads of fun! {02} Hey... Young lady! Today's your lucky day! Here's someone to show you around! Eh heh-heh heh heh... {02}{02} Oh! Young lady, are you new in town? Please, allow me to show you around! Maybe we can go swimming in the waterways? No, thanks. My friends already told me all about this town. I am quite fine. Thanks for the offer, though. {02} Hey... Young lady! It's your lucky day! Here's someone to show you around! Eh heh-heh heh heh... {02}{02}{02} Hey! Young lady! Want to go the festival with me? I'm more dependable than that guy you're with. ...But if he meets this Hemble guy, I think Ryudo's strength may come into play. Yeah, I'm going to have to rely on my strength when we meet up with Hemble. Hee hee. The ever-dependable Ryudo! So, anyway, you wanted to ask me something? Hey, why are you crying? {02} So, you two... you're both going to Hemble's place, eh? Yes... Why, do you know him? Uh... um... Listen, I'm not so dependable after all! {02} Yeah, I know him, I guess. He's at the plaza, setting up shop. Anyway, I just wanted to say good luck. Bye! {02}{02} ?{F0}L{F0}L{F0}I{F0}L{F0} {02} Yoo-hoo! Young lady with the red hair! Sorry to interrupt, but are you in the mood for some company? I'll pass! You look like a wuss. And you're not even cute, like Roan. Yaa!! You... you don't waste words, do you... {02} Hmmm... It's hard to hang out with a foreign girl... Ryudo, let's not waste time with him. Come on, let's go! {02}{02} Oh... I don't feel up to having a date. Why not? I'm a descendant of the People of Darkness. My future is bleak. I don't know what to do anymore. {02} Oh... I'm not attractive to girls, because I'm a descendant of the People of Darkness. How does being a descendant of the People of Darkness relate to attracting girls? His problem lies within himself. He is concerned about his heritage and that paralyzes him. There is nothing we can do. I understood what the new King said, and I want to try to be free of the past, but it's hard to adapt so quickly. {02} I understood what the new King said, and I want to try to be free of the past, but it's hard to adapt so quickly. {02}{02}{01}{02}{00}{00}{00} Are you visitors? If so, maybe you'd like to visit the square in front of the castle gate before you go to your inn. At the plaza now, you can see a bazaar is being set-up. Heh heh! It's gonna be a big one! A big one this time? So, what will it have, I wonder... {02} They're setting up for the bazaar now, over at the Castle Square. You should see it before going to your inn. {02}{02} Are you visitors? If so, maybe you'd like to visit the square in front of the castle gate before you go to your inn. At the plaza now, you can watch them setting up for the bazaar. Heh heh! It's gonna be a big one! {02} They're setting up for the bazaar now, over at the Castle Square. You should see it before going to your inn. {02}{02}{02} Oh, out on a date? I envy you! It's no fun being alone at a time like this. Bu-but, we are NOT on a date... It is just that we are in a rather complicated situation. Neither of us have much choice. Oh, it's OK. Don't worry about me. Festivals are for couples. Go have my share of the fun, too. {02} It's hard going to go to a festival alone. I'm envious of you two lovebirds. Wait! We're not involved that way! We're just... kind of... Hey, Elena. Why don't we just avoid all this awkwardness by pretending to be a couple? Oh... but that is too embarassing. {02} Oh, you two are out on a date? I envy you! I think I'd better find someone good for me. {02}{02} ?{F0}L{F0}L{F0}I{F0}L{F0} {02} Damn, that really pisses me off! Going to a festival all alone, I'd feel downright miserable! Everyone else is with someone. I must be the ONLY one without a date! Heh. Don't worry so much about it. {02} A couple here, a couple there, couples, couples everywhere. Smooch, smooch, smooch... Yeah, what a shame! We should join in the fun? Eh, Ryudo!{F0} Uh-uh! Hands off! {02} I'll show them! I'll start a ”Independent Women's Club!” Stand up and be counted, single girls! {02}{02} Did you hear the new King's declaration? Overcome the past and live for the future! That's a good idea, don't you think? I've grown beyond being dependent on men! I want to become a strong woman who can help this country achieve its destiny!! It is you who governs your own destiny. {02} I'll start small and build steadily! My idea is to do what I can, bit by bit, to help this country have a great future! {02}{02}{01}{02} Elena, are you doing alright? Sorry. I guess I am still a little worn out. I will be better after I rest a bit more. Uh, OK. Why don't you wait here while I go get you something to drink? OK. Thanks. I would really like that. {02} I guess I am still a little worn out. I will be better after I rest a bit more. Anyway, I'll buy you something to drink. Wait here. I'll be right back. {02}{01}{02}{00} a{F1}9{F2}M{F7}{E3}{F0}{D7}{F0}{E5}{F0}{D6}{F3}{95}{F0}{88}{F0} Cyrum Kingdom - Start Spend the Night at an Inn Switch Elena and Millenia Come to the Castle Roan's Coronation Cyrum Kingdom - Start Spend the Night at an Inn Switch Elena and Millenia Roan said, ”Come to the castle.” Roan's Coronation {02} You take a boat to get to the other bank. The buildings over there are warehouses. They're used mostly by traders. {02} All of the buildings on the other bank are warehouses. Trading is key to Cyrum's economy. {02}{02}{02}{00}{00}{00}{00} Everyone who sells stuff at the bazaar uses this dock to unload their cargo. If we had come a little sooner, we would have seen boats lined up here waiting to be unloaded. {02} Roan said that this is the dock where people who sell stuff at the bazaar come to unload their goods. A merchant's dock, eh? {02}{02}{00}{00}{00} Ryudo... why do you leave Elena behind? Afraid she'll lose interest in you? Shut it, Skye. I don't care if she likes me or not... It's terribly obvious. As long as I work for her, I will do what I can to keep her in a pleasant mood. {02} Ease off the rebel act. Hey, I'm getting her a drink, aren't I!? Stop pestering me! {02}{02}{02}{00}{00} {02} {02}{02} N{F0}G{F0}J{F0} {F0}>{F0}?{F0}G{F0}I{F0} {F0}3{F0}4{F0}1{F0}1{F0}1{F0} My, this town is bustling with activity! The fruit of prosperity is in abundance. This peaceful scenery is just a facade. When the time comes, its true, ugly form is sure to show itself... We, the people of Cyrum, are known as ”The Descendants of the People of Darkness.” So is the Granasaber in this country? What do you mean by ”descendants of the People of Darkness”? Not like everyone's hunched over, rubbing their hands and muttering curses. You're saying that you're one of these ”People?” Yes, most probably have almost no memory of the People of Darkness. ... But only my people can never forget... That is why I left to learn about the confrontation between Light and Darkness... Come, let's get a room first. Tomorrow we can start searching for the meaning of Zera's words! {02}{02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} N{F0}G{F0}J{F0} {F0}>{F0}?{F0}G{F0}I{F0} {F0}3{F0}4{F0}8{F0}1{F0}1{F0} You Mister Hemble? Know anything about a Divine Sword? I don't talk to no one without a proper introduction. Look, we should do what the guy at the inn said and act like a corny, schmaltzy couple. You know, hold hands and giggle and stuff. I-I-I-I can't do that! I am a servant of Lord Granas! I cannot do such things! Because Granas wouldn't like it, or because you're a lousy actor? C'mon, the POPE is asking you here - we need to find the sword. Y-y-y-yes, you're right. It- it IS for the sake of people, oh well... OK. Mister Hemble. Got a question for you. Oh, so you two really are a couple? Sure. We're smiling. We're holding hands. Why the hell else would we be so damned near each other? Ha ha. I like it. So what do you want to hear about? Come into the tent. {02}{02}{00} N{F0}G{F0}J{F0} {F0}>{F0}?{F0}G{F0}I{F0} {F0}3{F0}4{F0}9{F0}1{F0}1{F0} Ah ha hah. You were blushing like mad in there. Shaddup, princess. At least I wasn't enjoying it. Bet your Church would just LOVE to hear about you, though. Ahem. I must have been mistaken. Ah, but he was just so funny! Ryudo, I think I am having too much fun. I'm tired... hee hee. I saw a drink stand back there. I'll go get us something to drink. {02}{02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} N{F0}G{F0}J{F0} {F0}>{F0}?{F0}G{F0}I{F0} {F0}3{F0}4{F0}9{F0}6{F0}1{F0} Ryudo! Mi- Millenia? Not again. Stop popping up like that! Aw, gee. It's just that you and Elena are getting along so well. I just can't stand being left out! All eyes on me! Yooooohooo! Millenia... Stop it. Ah, is that juice? I want some! Goooh, gimme, gimme! I told you to stop embarrassing me in public. Let go of me! Oh, can't we just be together once in a while... Say, Ryudo... Eh? What's up with you today? You feeling okay? Let me come along, won't you...? Just for a teensy-weensy, little bit... Fine... I guess it'd be okay... {02}{02}{00}{00}{00} N{F0}G{F0}J{F0} {F0}>{F0}?{F0}G{F0}I{F0} {F0}3{F0}4{F0}:{F0}1{F0}1{F0} Hey, what are they doing over there? Hey! Where you going, Millenia? I think I like living like a human. I've never heard a song like this, Ryudo. It's so... so... what's the opposite of chaotic? Hey... Let's stay like this a while, okay? I really enjoyed your song. And your dance too. Everybody knows this song. When I sing, people cheer up. That's how I make people happy, Miss - with music! It was very nice. What is the purpose of Millenia's presence here? Is there something amiss? Oh, no. I completely forgot to get information... See, there was, like, a big crowd... That is not the problem! Right now there is trouble in the castle! Quickly, we must go there! How do we get in? Don't worry. We can take the waterway around and get into the castle from the rear gate. Doesn't sound too difficult. I do not want to be seen. Please, hurry. The boat is over here! {00}{00} N{F0}G{F0}J{F0} {F0}>{F0}?{F0}G{F0}I{F0} {F0}3{F0}4{F0}:{F0}3{F0}1{F0} Mister Ryudo! That's it. That boat. Please hurry! {02}{02}{00}{00}{00}{00} N{F0}G{F0}J{F0} {F0}>{F0}?{F0}G{F0}I{F0} {F0}3{F0}4{F0}:{F0}5{F0}1{F0} What's the trouble at the castle about? The royal family here has a dangerous secret that could spell disaster... Hey, hey. Just who are you, Roan? That Gate must not be opened... ever! {02} Let's go. We'll be more careful this time. {02}{00}{00}{00}{00} N{F0}G{F0}J{F0} {F0}>{F0}?{F0}G{F0}I{F0} {F0}3{F0}6{F0}5{F0}1{F0}1{F0} What is the matter? I have said that you are to be free. What do you mean by free? It means you can do whatever you want. Er... anything good, anyway. Plant a tree, kiss a baby... whatever. So what should I do? Fly a kite! Build a birdhouse! I don't know! Mareg, what're we going to do with her? If you know not what to do, then the most prudent path would be to join with our number. Huh? She is lost in this world and knows not her soul, for it has been forgotten. Forgotten her soul? Does an Automata even have one in the first place? In due course, this will be made known. She will accompany us until then, for likely her soul would not be found should she not. Well, she's not a puppet anymore. And what of your desires? Would you join with our company? Yes. Hmm. What is your name? My unit ID name is ”Tio.” Well then, Tio. Welcome! ... Yes, Master. ( {02}{02}{00}{00}{00}{00} This time, we should be completely ready... We must hurry back to the castle or there will be trouble! {02}{00} {02}{00}{00}{00} {02} {02} {02}{02}{00}{00}{00}{00} {02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} CYRUM KINGDOM {02}{00}{00}{00}{00} {02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} to CYRUM INN, DOWNSTAIRS {02}{00} INN {02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} {02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} to CYRUM GENERAL STORE {02}{00}{00}{00} GENERAL STORE {02}{00}{00}{00}{00} {02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} to CYRUM, HOUSE 1, DOWNSTAIRS {02}{00}{00}{00}{00} {D3}{F0}Â{F0}7{F1}-{F1}{9F}{F2}p{F3}+{F0}m{F2}{A4}{F1}+{F0}2{F0} {02}{00}{00}{00} {02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} to CYRUM, HOUSE 2, DOWNSTAIRS {02}{00}{00}{00}{00} {D3}{F0}Â{F0}7{F1}-{F1}{9F}{F2}p{F3}+{F0}m{F2}{A4}{F1}+{F0}3{F0} {02}{00}{00}{00} {02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} to CYRUM, HOUSE 3 {02} {D3}{F0}Â{F0}7{F1}-{F1}{9F}{F2}p{F3}+{F0}m{F2}{A4}{F1}+{F0}4{F0} {02}{00}{00}{00} {02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} to CYRUM, HOUSE 4 {02} {D3}{F0}Â{F0}7{F1}-{F1}{9F}{F2}p{F3}+{F0}m{F2}{A4}{F1}+{F0}5{F0} {02}{00}{00}{00} {02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} to CYRUM KINGDOM, INFORMANT'S TENT {02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} INFORMANT' TENT {02}{00}{00} {02}{00}{00}{00}{00} to CYRUM CASTLE, FRONT GATE {02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} Cyrum Castle {02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} {02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} to CYRUM KINGDOM, PORT {02}{00}{00}{00} PORT {02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} {02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} to EAST SILESIA {02}{00}{00} EAST SILESIA {02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} {02}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00}{00} WHARF {02}{00}{00}{00}{00}