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Festival Night

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Once every few decades, when the
air grows warm and sweet...

When the cherry blossoms bloom,
Kisenkyo holds a grand festival.

Nagi

What fine weather for a festival! I shall
find a new princess today for certain.

Elmina

Hey, frogboy. Your ulterior motive's
showing.

Finn

Ulterior motive or no, thanks for
inviting us out here, Nagi.

Nagi

No thanks needed! After so many
battles, 'tis time to rest our weary bones.

Nagi

It is such a shame that Lady Rizette
and Lady Ludmilla could not join us...

Ludmilla

A festival in Kisenkyo? I'm sorry, but the
Knights have a mock battle that day.

Rizette

Ah, but you should go, Finn! You've
been working so hard lately.

Ludmilla

I agree. Take some leave, Finn!
You've earned it.

Rizette

You'd better bring us back some
souvenirs, though!

Finn

After they went so far out of their way
for me, I have to rest up.

Nagi

Indeed. Lay down your sword for once,
and simply enjoy the festivities!

Elmina

Hey, I'll go anywhere as long as there's
booze involved!

Finn

Yeah! Let's eat, drink, and be merry!

???

I-is that...?! It is... Oh dear, what's going
on now?

???

Perhaps I'd better follow them...

Nagi

We should be approaching Kisenkyo
shortly!

Finn

Hmm... guys, I think we're being
watched.

Elmina

You feel it too, huh? Yeah, someone's
been following us for a while now.

Finn

...remnants of the Gru Grim, maybe?

Elmina

Hard to say, but it doesn't feel like an
assassin to me.

Nagi

Indeed, they are barely sneaking at all.
Perhaps this is a trap...

Elmina

Well, we'll know for sure once we get our
hands on them.

Nagi

I agree.

Finn

Yeah, the three of us can take them down.
Let's go!

???

Huh? They're running?! W-wait for me!

???

They turned a corner! Oh no, I'm going
to lose them!

???

——wah!

Finn

Who are you?! Are you with the
Gru Grim?!

???

Gru Grim?! N-no, I...!

Finn

Wait, I've heard that voice before...
Rolotia?!

Rolotia

Yes... ouch. Um, if it's no trouble, could
you... get off me, please?

Finn

Ah, we're still pinning her down!
Sorry!

Elmina

So it was you all along, huh. You look
different than before.

Rolotia

Yes. I'm no longer the Avatar of Chronos.
I've returned to my mortal form.

Rolotia

It's a trial of sorts. To face myself as I
once was... if that makes sense.

Finn

I see... sorry, we didn't mean to be
suspicious of you.

Rolotia

No, no, it's alright! It's my fault for
following after you all...

Finn

Actually, yeah. Why were you following
us?

Rolotia

I happened to stumble upon you as I was
wandering the wilderness.

Rolotia

I saw you hurrying, and I worried you
might have found more trouble...

Rolotia

I intended to leave as soon as I saw
you were alright.

Finn

You were worried about us? Aww,
thanks Rolotia!

Rolotia

Oh no, that's not necessary....
I'm sorry for worrying you.

Nagi

Waaaaaaaaugh!

Elmina

Gah! Stop screaming in my ear, Nagi!
What's the matter with you?!

Nagi

How... how could I have been so blind?!
I am a fool, a damned fool!

Nagi

To mistake this radiant creature for
an assassin! I will end my unworthy life!

Rolotia

What?! N-Nagi, no! Don't do that,
please!

Nagi

You would forgive me? Truly, you are
a vision of mercy...

Nagi

Please, accept a date as my penance
instead.

Rolotia

Huh? A date?

Elmina

Boy, he cheered up quick.

Elmina

Don't take him seriously, Rolotia.
Heck, don't even listen to him.

Rolotia

R-right. Haha... this reminds me of the
days when we fought together.

Rolotia

Of course... he was still with us then...

Finn

Rolotia...

Finn

If you're not busy, why not come with
us to the Kisenkyo festival?

Finn

They say a journey's nothing without
friends, after all. How about it?

Rolotia

A festival... that does sound like fun.
It would be my pleasure to join you!

Nagi

Ah, excellent! Well done, Sir Finn!

Elmina

Great, then it's settled. Now, shouldn't
we be on our way again?

Finn

Right. Let's get there early and really
soak in the atmosphere!

Nagi

Aah, the cherry blossoms of Kisenkyo!
My heart blooms with thee...!

Rolotia

W-wow...! What beautiful flowers!
You call these "sakura," right?

Nagi

How elegantly you speak our language!
You bless me, Lady Rolotia.

Rolotia

Haha. You're such a flatterer, Nagi.

Nagi

Heavens forbid! Not a single word
passes my lips that is not honest truth.

Nagi

Ah, I see a grand sakura tree over there.
Shall we go have a look?

Elmina

If we keep making stops, we're never
gonna reach the actual town, you know.

Nagi

But, Lady Elmina! If we do not gaze
upon the sakura while we walk...

Nagi

Then there is hardly any point to
the festival at all!

Finn

Does the festival have something to do
with the cherry blossoms?

Nagi

Indeed. Kisenkyo's sakura bloom fully
only once every decade.

Nagi

This festival is held to celebrate their
majesty.

Finn

Wow. So the festival's only held every
decade?

Nagi

Ideally... but due to the Pandemonium,
the festival has not been held for a time.

Nagi

As a result, we are all rather excited
for a grand return to form.

Nagi

See? You can already hear the festival
chatter.

Finn

Wow, they're really excited! I can
practically feel the ground rumbling!

Nagi

The whole town is a festival ground,
after all!

Elmina

And would you look at that! We're here!

Rolotia

So this is Kisenkyo! What a charming
place.

Finn

It was a lot quieter last time we were
here. What a crowd!

???

You must be Lord Finn. We bid you
welcome to Kisenkyo.

Finn

Huh? You were expecting us?

Oto

Indeed. I am Oto, of the Onyo-ryo.

Nagi

Ah, truly?! What an honor!

Finn

Nagi? What's an Onyo-ryo?

Nagi

They are Kisenkyo's society of
onmyoji, Sir Finn.

Nagi

It is rare for them to be seen in public,
outside of state business...

Nagi

Are you perhaps here to oversee
the festival?

Oto

Yes. This festival was first started by
our order.

Oto

Onmyo is a reflection of the ever-
changing natural world, after all.

Oto

It is good of you to come. Our Lady has
been awaiting your arrival.

Rolotia

Your Lady?

Oto

Please, this way.

Oto

Lord Finn and his guests have arrived,
my Lady.

???

Thank you, Oto.

Finn

—Sage Rei! So you're the one who
wanted to see us?

Rei

It's been some time, friends.
Have you been well?

Finn

Yes! Wow, for a minute, I almost
didn't recognize you.

Rei

Hm? Ah, because of this new robe?

Rei

This is ceremonial garb for the onmyo
ritual at the heart of the festival.

Finn

Oh, right. You're an onmyoji too, aren't
you?

Rei

I foresaw that you would be coming,
but I'm glad you brought friends, too.

Finn

Oh, huh.

Nagi

Sage Rei! Ah, to behold you once more!
I am blinded by your radiance!

Rei

You've been blinded? Shall I call for a
doctor?

Nagi

Ah, um, that was merely a figure of
speech... ahem... please, ignore me.

Elmina

I'm impressed by your boldness,
if absolutely nothing else.

Rei

You must be Elmina. Callen's told me
so much about you.

Elmina

The Sage of Kisenkyo herself knows
who I am, huh? I'm honored.

Rei

And you are... I'm sorry. I don't believe
we've met.

Rolotia

Does the name Rolotia mean anything
to you?

Rei

Rolotia? The Avatar of Chronos?
But you appear fully human to me.

Rolotia

Yes... my lord Chronos wished me
to lead a mortal life again.

Rei

I see. If the Primordials will it, then
there must be a reason.

Rei

I pray you find what you're looking for.

Rolotia

Thank you, Great Sage.

Nagi

Sage Rei. Would you care to join me...
ahem, us, for some flower viewing?

Rei

Flower viewing? Will Finn be going
with you?

Finn

Of course. That's part of why we came,
after all.

Rei

I see. Do we have time, Oto?

Oto

After the ceremony, yes.

Rei

Then I shall gladly accept. Would you be
willing to wait for me, friends?

Nagi

But of course! However long it takes!
Right, Sir Finn?!

Finn

Yeah! We'll catch up with you when
you're ready.

Rei

Excellent. Now then, I must prepare
for the ceremony, so...

Finn

Right. See you later!

Oto

If you wish to enjoy the festival, this girl
will happily attend you.

Koto

...please, call me Koto. It would be my
honor to guide you, august guests.

Finn

Thanks!

Nagi

Oh, my! A petite, and yet exquisite
beauty graces mine eyes!

Nagi

A vision of refinement, like the
lily-of-the-valley!

Koto

You flatter me, sir. I am not worthy
of your praise.

Nagi

And so modest, as well!

Oto

Please make sure our guests enjoy
themselves, Koto.

Koto

Understood. Follow me.

Koto

Today is the feast day of the festival.
Please, enjoy yourselves.

Finn

The feast day, huh... that explains
all these stalls lined up.

Rolotia

Finn! What... what is this delicious
scent?

Finn

Hmm, something being grilled, maybe?
Man, that smells good!

Rolotia

Something being grilled?! W-what kind
of something?!

Finn

I don't know a ton about Kisenkyo's
food... maybe Koto can tell us?

Koto

That would be yakimono, our
local specialty of flame-grilled food.

Rolotia

I see! Flame-grilled... I'm going to try
some!

Rolotia

Excuse me! Could I have one of these,
please?

Shopkeep

Comin' right up!

Rolotia

Thank you. Mm, the scent is making
me so hungry...

Rolotia

Nom, nom...
Oh... ohhhh...!

Rolotia

This... this is delicious!

Rolotia

Aah! That smells wonderful, too!

Koto

She appears to be buying one of
everything... will she be alright?

Finn

Uh, probably not. Nagi, help me stop her,
would you?

Nagi

Ah, young beauties! Would you care to
share a pot of tea with me, perhaps?

Dressed-Up Bikki A

Oh, wow! Look, Miki! A super-hot guy
wants to have tea with us!

Nagi

You look so lovely in your yukatas!
Enchanté!

Dressed-Up Bikki B

Hee hee! Yeah, anshantay!

Finn

......
Elmina?

Elmina

Look, we both know these aren't worth
that much, right?

Old Shopkeep

Don't be ridiculous. I'm barely makin'
a profit on these as is.

Elmina

Uh-huh. I'd guess these ran you, what...
twenty at most? Twenty-two?

Old Shopkeep

Urk...!

Elmina

You wouldn't want word to get out that
you're padding the price... right?

Old Shopkeep

...fine, take it, you damn thief!

Elmina

Haha, that's a tidy savings for me. And
I see another opportunity over there...

Finn

......

Koto

Are you sure you shouldn't stop them?

Finn

W-well, it's a festival, after all...
They deserve to relax a bit...

Koto

A bit?

Finn

Haha... ha...

Finn

Anyway! Let's enjoy ourselves, too.
Come on, Koto!

Koto

Me?

Finn

Yeah. It's no fun to just supervise us,
right? Come on, let's enjoy ourselves.

Koto

...I suppose so. Then, by your leave.

Koto

Ah, look at the time. Lord Finn, the
ceremony will begin soon.

Finn

Okay. I'll round up the others. Can you
wait here for us?

Koto

Of course.

Rolotia

Phew... I'm stuffed... I couldn't eat
another bite...

Nagi

Haha! Truly, a maiden shines even
brighter on a festival day!

Elmina

I could've gotten these for cheaper if
you hadn't stopped me, y'know.

Finn

(Everyone's really enjoying themselves.
Maybe going a bit overboard, but...)

Finn

So, is this where the ceremony will
be held?

Koto

Yes. Sage Rei will appear shortly and
perform the divine dance.

Nagi

Ah, that outfit was made for the
ceremony, then.

Nagi

She is already divine enough as it is.
How much lovelier will she be now?

Nagi

Oh, I cannot wait, Sir Finn!

Finn

Yeah, it sounds like they've really
gone all-out for this festival.

Elmina

Hmm. Let's see what she's got, then.

Rolotia

Haha. I'm looking forward to it, too.

Nagi

Oh, 'tis beginning!

Oto

And now, the divine dance of the gods.
Sage Rei, if you would.

Spectator A

Such beauty... such refinement!

Spectator B

She truly is a Sage... no, a goddess!

Nagi

Waaaaaugh! She is too, too lovely!
Mine eyes cannot bear her splendor!!

Elmina

Quit it with the shouting, idiot!

Nagi

Urk!

Finn

W-wow...!

Elmina

Come on, Finn, not you too! Keep it
down!

Finn

Ow! I wasn't even being that loud...

Elmina

Yeah, well, it was still annoying.

Finn

Come on...

Rolotia

Hmm... haha.

Elmina

W-what? What are you giggling about?

Rolotia

Oh, nothing.

Oto

And now, the divine dance. We ask
for your quiet reverence.

(The air fills with the sound of bells.)

Finn

(Such a fierce dance... it's like there's
power flowing through every inch of her!)

Spectator C

Aah... truly, truly we are blessed...

Spectator D

So this is the power of Lord Suiryu's
child.

Spectator E

His blood runs through her, as surely
as I live and breathe...

Finn

Hm? Hey, Nagi. Who's Lord Suiryu?

Nagi

The previous guardian of Kisenkyo,
a water dragon.

Nagi

Sage Rei was born to him and a human
woman.

Finn

Huh... I had no idea.

Sneering Spectator

Hmph. So what if she's Suiryu's
daughter? Damn traitor.

Scowling Spectator

Yeah! Traitor!

Scruffy Spectator

Get out of Kisenkyo, traitor!

Finn

Huh? Nagi, what are they talking about?

Nagi

Hmm. Well, Sage Rei is very famous... it
stands to reason she attracts envy. But...

Finn

But? Is there something else?

Nagi

...perhaps now is not the time.

Nagi

It would be a waste to miss even a
moment of her dance, after all!

Finn

Yeah... I guess so.

Spitting Spectator

Scum! Traitor!

Shouting Spectator

How dare you show your face!

Finn

(Even with all this abuse, Rei isn't
flinching at all...)

Finn

(What could have happened here?)

Oto

The ceremony is now concluded. Pray
enjoy the rest of the festival.

Finn

Nagi. What was all that about?
Why were they calling Rei a traitor?

Elmina

Oh, yeah, I heard them too. Cowards
hiding in the crowd.

Rolotia

I can hardly believe anyone would say
those things about her.

Nagi

There is a history there, you see...

Nagi

For now, let us enjoy the flowers! Why
spoil such beauty with dark thoughts?

Finn

Nagi...!

Nagi

Sir Finn, I'm sure Sage Rei would not
want to trouble you with such things.

Rei

Hello, everyone.
...am I interrupting something?

Finn

Ah, Sage Rei...

Finn

(I guess she really didn't mind it. Maybe
it's not for outsiders like us to know?)

Finn

Oh, no, it's nothing. Should we get
going?

Rei

Yes.

Finn

...Sage Rei? You're not going out in
your ceremonial dress, are you?

Rei

I am. I can't take it off.

Finn

...you can't?

Rei

Would you take it off for me?

Finn

Huh?! M-m-me?

Elmina

Hey! That's not the kind of thing you
just say to a guy!

Rei

Why not?

Elmina

...let's try a different approach. How do
you usually get out of your outfit?

Rei

I have my shikigami assist me. It's too
difficult to put on by myself.

Nagi

I see! Then, allow me to volunteer my
assistance in Sir Finn's place!

Rolotia

Please be quiet, Nagi.

Finn

Um, Sage Rei? You should only undress
in front of someone special to you.

Finn

It shows a special sort of trust.

Rei

Is that so? You know quite a lot, Finn.

Finn

Uh, not really. That's just kind of
common sense.

Rei

Then I will leave it on.

Finn

Wait, you're not going to change?

Rei

Is that unacceptable?

Finn

No, it's just—

Rei

Do you dislike this outfit?

Finn

No, not at all. I think it looks very nice.

Nagi

Truly, you are the vision of a Sage!
To change would be inconceivable!

Rei

See? It would be inconceivable.

Finn

Right... inconceivable.

Rei

Very well, then. I'll keep it on.

Finn

(It's a festival outfit, so maybe it's not
a problem if she wears it around...)

Finn

Alright. Let's go buy the supplies we'll
need for the flower viewing.

Rei

Indeed.

Rolotia

Ah! What would you say is the tastiest
of Kisenkyo's foods, Sage Rei?

Rei

Foods...? Dango.

Finn

Those little dumpling things?
Kisenkyo's famous for them, huh.

Finn

How about for drinks? Does Kisenkyo
have any famous drinks?

Rei

Hm. Sweet-glazed dango.

Finn

Huh, I see.
...hey, wait! That's not a drink!

Rei

You can drink the sauce.

Finn

I'm pretty sure you're the only one
who would do that!

Elmina

Let's just get some alcohol. What goes
best with the local booze?

Rei

Spicy dango, perhaps.

Elmina

I mean, yeah, spicy's good, but...
Dango again?

Rolotia

Do you like dango a lot, Sage Rei?

Rei

Yes, they are delicious. I could eat them
all day long. Nom, nom.

Finn

Nom nom?

Rei

Nom?

Finn

S-Sage Rei! You can't just walk off
with a stall's dango!

Rei

Why not?

Finn

If you don't pay for what you take,
it's just stealing!

Rei

Mm... is that so?
Nom, nom.

Finn

You just can't, okay?! Sorry! I'll pay
for her!

Rei

Nom.

Finn

Sage Rei, stop that!

Finn

(It's hard to believe she's the same
person who did that dance...)

Nagi

Her lack of common sense is just
another aspect of Sage Rei's charm!

Elmina

Haha! Having fun babysitting, Finn?

Rolotia

So she's not just powerful. She's also
very cute. I see!

Koto

...so that is the Great Sage.