The Maelstrom of Stardew
Year 1 (Spring)
Chapter 13 – The End of the First Week
Sunday, the 7th of Spring, 2017
[Quest Announcement] - Gamer Ability/Notification
[LOAD GAME]
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[GAME LOADED. WELCOME BACK!]
Taeko did not really react when he awoke to see Kyu on top of him straddling him. Nope. He was going in, being as calm and cool about it as he got.
"What is it now, Kyu?" Taeko asked.
"Just wanted to congratulate you for making a big leap in your first week. Not anymore can make more 30,000 in their first week in profits. I think you may have completed an achievement for the Hat Mouse." Kyu said warmly. "I also wanted to warn you that elements from other worlds are starting to blend into yours…or I should say, it's been already happening."
"I thought Cosette was a coincidence." Taeko mulled. "Why are you wearing just an apron?"
"Because I cooked breakfast for you as a job well done." Kyu said sliding off him. "And that's not only my only reward. Let's just say you'll be seeing some new content in your game. Enjoy!"
And like that she was gone, but Taeko was not complaining as he smelled food. He found his pets devouring their food and, on the table, was a meal fit for a king. Applewood bacon with scrambled yet fluffy eggs, banana pancakes cut into star-shapes with syrup, a cup of passion fruit juice, and a hearty Johnny cake with cheese.
"OH YEAH!" Taeko said as he dove into his breakfast heartily.
He enjoyed every bite and took back most of the harsh things he thought of her. Finishing his breakfast, he was in a good mood to get exploring done and maybe go trigger those heart cutscenes. He hastily showered and put on clothes for the day. An opened black shirt with a purple flame emblazoned on the black, dark purple trousers, his ninja sandals, and Eclipse at his side. Before going outside, he checked the television. The weather called for rain to which Taeko did a happy dance because he didn't have to water any crops today. Taeko had to close up the shirt to throw on a black hoodie with a military green flame on the black. After the weather report, the Queen of Sauce came on. On the television, a motherly woman with pale skin, dark blue eyes, and wavy shoulder-length blonde hair with a tuft that covered her right eye. She wore an extravagant light blue chef's uniform, brown boots, and a white chef's hat.
"Greetings! It is I, Sora Vinsmoke, the Queen of Sauce... here to teach you a new mouth-watering recipe from my secret cookbook. This week's dish...Stir Fry! It's a perfect way to get some healthy greens on your plate. Sautee the greens in a little sesame oil and make sure to add plenty of fresh ginger and garlic. Now breathe deeply... Oh, that's good." Sora said showing the process.
[You have learned how to cook, "Stir Fry"]
"I don't think I want to know how One Piece can exist as manga if its characters were real." Taeko thought. "Or how the Ghibli film exist."
Lastly, there was seeing his luck booster.
"This is rare. The spirits feel absolutely neutral today."
Taeko breathed a sigh of relief hoping no mischief would occur. Seeing that it was raining, Tom trotted over to the fireplace to warm up leaving just Taeko and Logan to head out. The clouds were completely black and pouring rain at a medium pace. He knew he had crops to pick and Logan went off into the pond for a swim. That's when Taeko noticed a moving figure in his crops and Taeko recognized the smell.
"Mononoke, what the hell are you doing in my crops?" Taeko yelled.
San was surprised as she had a half-eaten wild horseradish in her mouth and a leek in her hand. Taeko's face turned a scowl as he knew that he would never get money for those.
"If I were you, I'd drop that fucking leek!" Taeko snarled.
San leaped up onto the henhouse and ate the rest of the horseradish. She stuffed the leek in her sack and produced her spear.
"You want it? Fight me for it!" San remarked.
Taeko was given an option to merely threaten to call Moro or fight her here and now. Taeko settled to fight wanting to get some revenge for that eaten horseradish.
[Battle BGM Unlocked: Temple - Super Smash Bros. Melee]
Using telekinesis, he punched the air to produce a small shockwave of compressed air to knock San off and into the pond. Logan jumps out as Taeko leaps into the air by jumping off the fence.
"[Ittoryu: Sanjuroku Pound Ho!]" Taeko said unsheathing Eclipse firing an compressing air projectile down at the lake.
San sprang up as the projectile crashed into the lake sending water and dirt flying all over the ground. San readied for spear hoping to gore him as he came down. However, Taeko pulled a spin mid-air to use his sword to swat San's spear out the way for him to stomp her face and land on the ground safely. San growled as she got her feet. The rain poured harder washing off the dirt from San's face leaving only her snarl to be clear. San swung her spear as it came to a clash with Eclipse.
CLASH! CLANG! Their pace was picking up and Taeko knew she could keep him at distance with her spear.
"Screw it." Taeko said using telekinesis to knock San's spear out of her hands.
The spear hit the dirt being a good distance away, but San came prepared with a pair of jagged daggers to which she got in close a nick on Taeko's face. Taeko's response was to sheath Eclipse while headbutting her which give her a bruise on her eye. She recoiled and staggered back long enough for Taeko to finish the fight.
"[Shakunetsu Hadoken!]" Taeko said firing out a red-colored Hadouken.
Being that San was rubbing her eyes, she got hit causing her to drop her dagger and slam against a tree.
[Current Energy: 250/500]
Taeko was panting as the special attack had taken a bit out of him and he looked at San who staggered to her feet.
"I will defeat you, you bastard!" San said charging in close. "I'll be pay for humiliating me in front of my pack."
[Battle BGM Unlocked: One Piece OST – Fight]
"[Collier.]" Taeko said quietly.
SLAM! Taeko drove a kick right at San's neck sending her spiral back into the ground.
"All this over your fucking pride! [Épaule!]" Taeko said driving a downward kick down on San's shoulder, meant to put her deeper into the ground. "Can't learn some humility, can't you? Let me give a crash course!"
San slowly got up only Taeko to say, "[Côtelette!] [Selle!]" while dropping down into a one-handed handstand position to kicks her hard in the ribs and using the momentum to spin around in the opposite direction to deliver a fast kick to her lower back to give San a rise into the air. Pain shot through San's body as she let out a gagged scream.
"[Poitrine!]" Taeko said giving San a stabbing kick straight into her chest to force her back into the mud. "[Gigot!]"
Taeko delivered a sweeping kick to the kneecaps to San tumbling on her back right next to her spear. Taeko charged at her keeping in tempo as San tried to gore him only for him to jump into the air channeling all his might into one leg.
[Battle BGM Ends]
"[Mouton Shot!]" He shouted as he delivered a flurry of kicks so fast that it seemed to hit simultaneously, creating the illusion of a shaking leg, smashing into San's face.
The force of the attack had rendered her unconscious and Taeko landed on the ground with a stagger. A text box informed of him of calling off the combo was an impressive fact. Being it was his first-time diving into the Black Leg Style, it had cost a bit more energy.
[Current Energy: 95/500]
[Current Health: 100/700]
"Shit. And I wanted to do was enjoy my Sunday, but no I have to waste half an hour beating your face. It's too early for me to go buy any healing items, damn it." Taeko said hoisting San's wet body as he hauled her inside.
Logan stayed on the porch to rest as Taeko had to down fifteen [Joja Cola]s just to get his energy back to past half. He was surprised to see San was waking up, but still in a bit of pain.
"Where am I?" San asked.
"My home. I can't just leave you in the rain to get hypothermia." Taeko said tossing off the soaked hoodie revealing a barely soaked shirt.
San grumbled a thanks she took off the soaked cape and the white ragged over-vest attached to it leaving in her ragged blue dress.
"What are you doing?" Taeko asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Trying to warm up." San said slipping off her beige sandals and her tiara.
Off came her blue dress baring her body in the open and to Taeko's eyes. Frankly, Taeko expected her to have mild athletic build despite her being rather skinny. He should have expected the thick forest between her legs and slight underarm hair.
"Yeesh, that trails up her stomach a bit. Then again, she's feral." Taeko thought. "First girl in my house naked, and I can't even bother."
At that moment, the world greyed, and a textbox was presented.
[Karmic Option]
[San pretty much has a bit a royal pain in your behind by stealing your food and ruined your morning. Now, what will you do about it?]
Pragmatism – Bring this up with Moro. [Relationship with Moro will increase, but San's will decrease. San will also be less likely to visit, and this will lead to a loss in potential quests.]]
Pacifist – Do nothing and let it slide. [San will be happy (leading to an increase) but she will be more likely to steal from your crops. Love route unlocked.]
Payback – Get a bit of revenge by using Moro to your advantage for a bit of black [Relationship with Moro nor San stays the same for now. Domestication (Servant) route unlocked.]
"This is just like some of my visual novels and seeing that the payback option is written in pink, this is Kyu's doing." Taeko remarked to himself.
He mulled the options. As much as San annoyed him, she was the only one who could give him a decent fight and he needed that. However, he was not going to just let you waltz into his farm when she owned it.
"Know what? I may lose a bit of "moral points" for payback, but I'll be damned if I don't get even with her." Taeko said picking the [Payback] option.
The world returned and Taeko had a grin on his face.
"What's with look on your face?" San asked.
"I'm just thinking what Moro's going to think when I have to explain to her how you entered my territory to steal my hard-grown food." Taeko said, crossing his arms. "She isn't going to be happy you were out of your den's turf to cause trouble after we made the agreement and all."
San paled looking less like a feral wolf girl, but a deer in headlights. San looked for her daggers and spear, but saw they were on the table.
"Let's be honest, you're in no state in fight me now if I walk out the door." Taeko said bluffing a bit.
He was exhausted himself, but he played it up by slipping back on his hoodie looking to leave.
"Wait! Look, you don't have to tell her." San said getting in front of him. "You can have the leek back."
"But you ate my horseradish. Plus, you probably had to damage my fence to get in. Hell, you probably took a shit in my farm somewhere." Taeko remarked. "Or bathed in my ponds."
"Isn't there anyway we can forget about this? This doesn't have to go to Moro." San said afraid of what her mother would do to her.
"If you're so insistent, then you'll serve me." Taeko said flatly. "If I need something, you'll do it for me. I promise you that I won't have you betray or harm your wolf kin. This is between us."
"I…I…ugh, fine. I'll do it." San said in defeat.
A text box flashed up for Taeko to see serving as an introduction.
[You now have San as a servant. Seeing that you have played "trainer"-type visual novels, this will play out quite similarly. She'll have an energy rate for how many tasks she can do for a day and, the more you interact, the more tasks you unlock. Be careful of what options you choose, you don't want to end up with a knife in your neck. The "domestication" rate functions as the obedience stat. This can be increase through for your words and/or actions.]
Another one had come to show his options as they were split up into different categories: [Menial Tasks], [Personal Favors], [Payback], [Costumes], and [Training].
[Menial Tasks are for giving orders for her to do normal tasks for you which can range from as something as aiding in the farm or assisted you in foraging. Personal Favors are orders of an intimate natures. These options will not be available at the start until San is "domesticated" somewhat. Payback is for humiliating San to give her a sense of humility and for your amusement. They add to her "domestication" rate. Costumes are for you to change what she wears. What she wears could provide bonuses to the "domestication" rates or other things. Training is for her to spar with you or join you in the mines. Depending on what happens, there are chances for bonus scenes.]
"Well, that's a trek. I could have her help on the farm, but I don't trust her for that. But the options in the Payback category are interesting." Taeko thought, settling on the first one. "A spanking will start off nicely."
San had a bad feeling about the wolfish grin on her face, but she was willing to suck it up if it meant not having to deal with Moro's wrath. She found herself bent over his table having been ordered to raise her behind in the air.
"What a jungle in there." Taeko said to San. "Now let's start your punishment."
"What are you doing?" San said before giving a yelp as Taeko swatted her backside.
He did it several times alternating with each cheek as San yelped in surprise and pain. The loud smacks had echoed through the house as Taeko kept his pace to be even as he could. San bit her lip trying to absorb the impact as Taeko kept going.
"I believe ten minutes was enough for you." Taeko said coming to a stop.
San's rear was showing signs of redness and she was fuming at the fact the set of sensations she was feeling. Taeko was looking down at his craftsmanship only to get a surprise from Kyu in his inventory which was a way to call San if needed her presence. San felt something on her wrist, and she found a studded band on it.
"It'll be a bit of a homing device. I need you and it'll glow white." Taeko remarked. "And we're done for now. I'll keep my word. If you want any food of mine, ask me first."
San grunted and got dressed quickly leaving Taeko alone. Taeko had a gleeful look of ratification on his face realizing that things were looking up. However, he now had to deal with everyone else.
[Cue BGM: Kenichiro Nishihara - Mind Tourism]
"At least it's only seven in the morning." Taeko thought going out to the mailbox. "Now for the mail."
[Letter From Your Parents]
Taeko,
How are you doing, my noble warrior? I've missed you so much since you left. I hope the farming life is everything you hoped for especially after leaving Joja behind. I also wanted to let you know that Hikari's been finding success in her travels. She's apparently settled in an oceanic kingdom of Grataton that's on South Island living in the main capital, Calico. Funny enough, that's not too far off from the Ferngill Republic. Hikari's apparently investigating a big conspiracy over there to help the people living there. However, I am just as proud of you as I am of her. You two flew from the nest, and I miss having you two around. Stay strong and keep up your training.
Love, your Maelstrom of a Mother.
P.S. Your father and I sent your favorite batch of choco-chunk cookies. Figured you'd not have access to your favorites yet.
[Enclosed 20x Cookies]
"So that's what Hikari is up to? Wait a second…Grataton? Why does that sound awfully familiar? Damn it, I can't remember why." Taeko said to himself moving on to the next letter. "But at least I got free cookies."
[Letter from Sandy]
Greetings from Calico Desert, Taeko!
Business is steady, but it's been a royal pain without that dumbass driving the bus. I heard that your farm is booming. I've included a gift from the desert. You can come and thank me in person when the bus is fixed…eventually.
-Sandy
[Enclosed Coconut]
"Poor San…wait, why don't I have her contact in my Hunie…no wait she's not one of the datable girls apparently. It would save me some time if I could call her." Taeko said moving to the next letter.
[Letter from Jas and Vincent]
Taeko,
We just wanted to thank you for saving us. We found this weird glowing rock in the woods a few days back playing pirates and we figured you should have our "treasure".
-Jas and Vincent
[Enclosed Omni-Geode]
[BGM Ends]
"Holy shit, I owe those two!" Taeko said with a grin reading the item's description. "Now with that done, it's picking time!"
Taeko picked two Gold Quality leeks from the grown [Spring Seeds]. The ten grown potato plots were fruitful thanks to the fertilizer hauling thirty potatoes from all. With a three-by-three set of slots cleared, Taeko hastily planted the nine cauliflower seeds that neat square. Making sure to put hay in the feeder, he went back out planning to check back on the eggs later.
"With that done, I guess I can pay a visit to some friends." Taeko said. "But first, Vincent. I need to thank him."
Taeko ran off for town with Logan hot on his heels. The rain was something that had not bothered Taeko too much as he jet over the Knight family home before entering.
"Taeko, good morning to you. I was just about to leave to help the Belmonts set up church." Jodi said getting her umbrella.
"Wait, we have a church?" Taeko asked.
"It's a small thing the town sets up in a room at their room for us to gather and worship. It starts at 11 if you're interested." Jodi said, opening her umbrella. "If you're looking for Sam, he's in his room. Vincent's in his. Yoba bless."
She leaves as Logan shook off the water on his fur. Seeing that Jodi left, he had an opportunity. He had dirty for doing it, but he sneaked into Jodi's room.
"Damn it, I feel awful for this. That reward Kyu promised better be worth it!" Taeko thought as he noticed a letter on the dresser. "So, her husband is a solider. Wait! Now I remember where I heard Knight from! Small world it is."
Taking from the dirty laundry, he was shocked to find a thong, but he was so glad it disappeared into the collection.
[Panties collected: 6/11]
Taeko slipped back out and decided to enter Sam's room to prevent suspicion while unknowingly triggering a heart cutscene.
"Taeko?" Sebastian asked with concern.
"Seb, you're here." Taeko said, getting his composure. "So, what's up guys?"
Sam sat on his bed strumming his guitar looking up at Taeko with a small smile.
"Oi, Taeko. It's good to see you. Seb and I are just trying to decide on what we should play for our band." Sam said strumming his guitar.
"Band?" Taeko asked.
"I'm unsure, but what music do you like?" Sam asked.
"I'm a bit of an odd one, Sam. I'm a bit of hybrid of chillhop, dubstep, rock, and a bit of metal. J-Pop's high on my list." Taeko said sheepishly.
"Oh right, Sam, Takeo is half-Japanese." Sebastian brought up.
"He is? Can you speak it?" Sam asked.
"Fluently." Taeko insisted.
"Interesting. Well thanks for your opinion. Your words may just help the Super Starlights." Sam said with a cheesy grin.
"No problem. I could offer my voice." Taeko said, being polite.
"Wicked. I was thinking of doing a cover on Porno Graffiti's The Day. Seeing that you offered…" Sam said as Taeko raised an eyebrow.
"There's an English version that flows a bit better, and I can sing that." Taeko said prepping to leave. "When's practice?"
"I'll let you know." Sam said as Taeko left.
Taeko was walking out of the house when he got a text from Sebastian saying that he hopes that Taeko hasn't gotten rusty. Taeko noticed that Sebastian sent him Sam's number to add to the contact list.
"Cool." Taeko thought before noticing his calendar app had an alert.
His calendar app was syncing to the game one back home, and he learned that it was the mayor's birthday.
"I may as well get me a gift. He's the mayor and I rather keep him on my good side." Taeko thought. "I guess I could give him my coconut."
He found the mayor in the manor reading letters and Taeko got out the Coconut out of his [Inventory].
"Morning, mayor. Heard it was your birthday and I got you this." Taeko said in his half-truth. "My way of saying thank you for welcoming me into town."
"A birthday gift? That's very kind of you! I actually need a coconut to use for cooking and you saved me the trouble!" Lewis said with a hearty laugh, taking it up in his hands.
[Lewis liked your birthday gift! 45(x8) = 360 Friendship Points! You're going to find a new recipe in the mail!]
"No problem." Taeko said, leaving the Mayor to his work.
Taeko decided to pay Clint a visit to get the geode cracked but walked into him combing his RealDoll's hair.
"Freaking hell, Clint. If you're going to do that, lock the damn door." Taeko seethed holding the [Omni-Geode] in his hand.
"Noted." Clint said as Taeko handed him the gold to crack the geode.
Inside of it was a [Dwarf Gadget], and Taeko used [Observe] on it.
[Artifact – Dwarf Gadget - It's a piece of the advanced technology once known to the dwarves. It's still glowing and humming, but you're unable to understand how it works.]
Taeko took it running out of the door to the museum. He had no intention of making small talk with him when he had better things to do. He handed the artifact off to Gunther and decided to make the most of this rainy day and see Maru. He found her at home helping out Robin with the store.
"Taeko, it's raining out there. You came all this way just to visit?" Robin asked.
"Yeah. Plus, I need to go fishing later anyway. Figured I'd drop by and say hello." Taeko said as Maru eyed him warily.
"Taeko, you're hurt. What happened to you?" Maru asked worriedly.
"A fight. The injuries don't hurt that bad." Taeko remarked. "I had to deal with the crazy wolf bitch."
Maru sighed and took Taeko by the hand.
"You need a medic." Maru said flatly.
(Grataton Kingdom, South Island)
Hikari was enduring a rainy day at well and was hanging out at her second home at Manx. The kingdom's main capital was actually divided into three sections. The main suburb/farmland of Calico with the Callie River dividing Manx from it. Manx was the other suburb on the side of the river where more workers gathered for their businesses. Angora Blue was up on the snowy mountain that was in Calico, but Hikari had not gotten access up there yet.
Hikari sat on her couch playing video games with her friend, Tim, who was the zookeeper for the Grataton Zoo.
"You know, my grandmother called wanting me to tell you that she named the concert hall built in Yuba in your honor." Tim said warmly.
"I'm flattered. I'll have to visit if I can." Hikari said remembering when she first arrived there a year prior.
Those were the days she slightly missed. Yuba was a resort island on a small island near Hawaii's size that was on the outskirts of the much larger South Island. It was her first adventure…and her first quest.
Panty Stocking Panty Panty Stocking Oh, Oh Panty Stocking
"Shit, that's my phone. I need to take this." Hikari said pausing the game.
"Don't take too long." Tim said kindly as Hikari went outside to her balcony.
Her second home was a large Japanese-inspired home that had cost a lot, but Torajiro made it worth the work to her. Her first home in Calico remained a basic theme and this was a welcome change. She got out her phone and answered.
"Kyu, what is it?" Hikari asked.
"You sound well. That Huniebee of yours doing well?" Kyu cooed.
"I have a feeling that you're not calling for idle chat." Hikari said with a serious tone.
"You know me too well. There's another player in the game." Kyu said surprising her.
"But I haven't….WHO?" Hikari demanded.
"Your older brother, Taeko. He's kind of hot." Kyu teased as Hikari's cheeks flared.
"Lay a finger on him and I'll beat you from pink to red!" Hikari threatened.
"Brother-con?" Kyu asked as Hikari stammered.
Despite her being the younger sibling, she still wanted to protect her 'precious nii-san'. She did not have a brother complex, but she did not want someone like Kyu getting her fingers on him.
"He didn't complain like you did." Kyu said as Hikari's cheek grew red. "Well, I'm just calling to let you know that and tell you that some new content has been added."
"Thanks, Sugardust." Hikari said before hanging up on her.
[Game will be completely updated by tomorrow morning.]
Hikari dismissed the text box and returned to Tim to finish their game. However, a thought came up on the back of her mind. She forgot to ask where her brother was!
"Damn it!" Hikari said, accidentally costing herself the race. "SHIT!"
Tim's laughter made her calm down as she looked him over. All that time working in the zoo got him to work on his body and she was actively training him to fight.
"Maybe I should consider dating him. He's not shy like Roy, who's both too dull and it's obvious Sharon wants him. Martin's cool, but he's like a brother to me. Chaz has Summer and he's a bit of an ass anyway. Lily isn't really ready for a relationship yet. The rest either have someone, a bit older for me, or I can't really see myself with in a committed relationship." Hikari thought as her phone rang again.
"Moshi moshi." Hikari asked, answering her phone.
"Hikari! I need your help with an electronic." Lily said in a worried tone.
"Y'know, just because a television fell on you when you were younger doesn't mean you have to afraid of all electronics." Hikari muttered.
"It's not really my fear, but it's with my computer. I'm just having trouble setting up some antivirus for it, and I want to sync it to my phone." Lily said shyly. "So, can you come by the curio? I know it's raining, and I can pay you for the help."
"I'll come." Hikari said getting her hoodie. "Give me a minute."
She hung up and Tim looked at her asking if she had to go.
"Yeah, Lily needs to help with her computer." Hikari said.
"Alright. I guess I'll check on the Zoo. Thanks for helping to catch the alligators that have roaming free." Tim said cheerfully as he got up to leave.
As Hikari shut the game off, she surprised Tim with a peck on the cheek before they went their separate ways. Tim was a blushing wreck.
[Tim Path Has Chosen]
Taeko found himself mildly flushed as he sat shirtless in Maru's room as she treated his wounds. She even threw the nurse's outfit on over clothes.
"Was this really needed?" Taeko asked.
Maru did not really need him to go completely shirtless, but Maru wanted to eat up the eye candy. She wanted to admire the body forged by training and battle. She savored the moments, being glad her father decided to go out researching in the rain.
"By the way, do you have any copper bars lying around you don't need?" Maru asked.
"Oh shoot, I do have those copper bars in the furnaces outside. Plus, I need to move one of the two I have inside. I can't believe I nearly forgot about those." Taeko thought before saying that he did not have any of them to spare at the moment.
"I know that you're trained to fight, but I'm still a bit worried about you." Maru said bandaging the last wound.
"I'm not always alone. I got Logan and Tom. On occasions, Abigail joins in." Taeko remarked thoughtfully.
"If you're treating this like a game, you should consider you have no Lucca on your team!" Maru remarked. "I could help out when I can."
[Accept Maru's help?]
[Yes – [?]]
[No – [?]]
It was a simple question, and Taeko hit yes quickly. Any and all help in combat was going to be accepted.
"Yes, but what can you do?" Taeko asked as Maru thought about it.
"I'd say I could make you some armor, but that requires metalworking. That's not my forte." Maru said still trying to think.
"Well, you work with medicine and gadgets. If you want to call yourself my Lucca, you could build weapons. Flamethrowers would be the place to start. Lucca made lasers and stuff to defend herself from monsters." Taeko remarked.
Maru got a spark of genius and rose up in excitement with her eyes beaming.
"Taeko, you're a genius!" Maru cheered.
Taeko was about to say thanks only to get a surprise kiss and being ushered out while being handed his clothes.
"I've been sketching to do, and I'll see you later. Just come to me if you need healing items, kay?" Maru said before closing the door.
A text box flashed up to try and explained what just wanted.
[Your decision has had an effect on your story! Maru's friendship increased by 85 points. You can now go to Maru to buy weapons for you and your party. You may receive healing items from her in the mail at least once a week. New Maru-related quests can be found in the future.]
"Well, that's nice." Taeko thought, putting on his shirt and hoodie.
He walked right out of the place feeling pretty good about himself wondering what next in what to do. He looked up at the mountain and decided to at least see Linus. He found him sitting inside his tent eating some fish with some leftover leek.
"Taeko, it's good to see that the rain is not stopping you." Linus said quietly as Taeko kneeled in front of him. "I'm glad that the mess with wolves is dealt with. There's been a lot of rumors about the wolves here, especially one of wolf in human's skin."
"If you're talking about a real-life Princess Mononoke, I already fought her twice…the crazy bitch." Taeko said much to Linus's surprise.
"You're an odd man, you know that? Though, you may the one of the few with the skills to hit the bottom of the mines." Linus said as Taeko got up. "But kid, be careful."
"You know it." Taeko said as he left.
Taeko sped to the mines with Logan in tow, and Taeko checked to see that the time was eleven o' clock.
"I got time." Taeko said going in taking the elevator to the fifth floor.
He used the ladder and got to Floor 6.
[Floor 6]
[Mine Brown Earth Floors BGM: Amp Plains - Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness]
Taeko wasted no time seeking out the staircase while Logan kept near his master's side. Taeko found it odd that there were no monsters. However, Logan's yipping directed him away from the pile of rocks and down a corridor where they found Abigail in the middle of fighting a couple of Duggy with her new powers frying them alive.
"I see you're having fun." Taeko said surprising Abigail.
"Uh, yeah. Mom wanted me to train outside of the home, and I've been here grinding. The stairs are over there if you want to go down." Abigail said pointing over to the stairs leading down.
"Please don't exert yourself." Taeko said going down with Logan.
[Floor 7]
Another empty floor and a flat room filled with clusters of copper ore and boulders.
"Logan, can you use Flame Wheel to tear through those rocks?" Taeko asked.
Logan yipping before somersaulting to form a [Flame Wheel] crashing through boulders as Taeko used his Pickaxe to smash the clusters to collect copper ore, stones, and coal before finding the stairs.
"Come on Logan, let's go." Taeko said as Logan rolled down the next floor.
[Floor 8]
"Finally, some monsters!" Taeko said unsheathing Eclipse and the Wooden Sword. "Logan, it's go time!"
Logan snarled and readied himself to fight as well. This time, it was a swarm of monsters and Taeko wanted to release some aggression. Thanks to Maru, his energy and health were back at 100 percent.
[Battle BGM: Battle BGM: Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyan OST – Enemy Encounter Theme]
"[Épaule!]" Taeko said driving a downward kick crushing a Duggy's neck which dropped a scroll. "[Œil!]"
A straight kick right between the eyes killed a mutant bug as Taeko sliced through a pair of slimes. Logan tried to use [Bite] on a Rock Crab, but it proved to have little damage against it. Frustrated, Logan used [Dig], burrowing underground.
"Let's create some of my own moves. And you'll be a fine target, ya mutated bastards!" Taeko said charging in for a swarm of Bugs.
First, a downward single-handed reap with a step forward as his sword glowed a forested green. Second came a two-handed swing downward in the other direction to form a shape in the air while slashing the bugs he missed earlier. Finally, a rapid set of slashes seemingly in random directions until the kanji "傷" (kizu) is formed around the seven bugs.
"[Scarmarked Sword!]" Taeko said as the glowing kanji exploded as the bugs fell to chunks.
The exploding kanji also wrecked the surrounding stones and nodes. Four more Rock Crabs surrounded the scuffed Rock Crab trying to protect its ally, but Logan tore through the ground slaying all five of them giving the scuffed one a critical.
[BGM Ended.]
Logan victoriously devoured a crab as a text box flickered up.
[Mini monster swarm defeated! You have defeated 1 Duggy, 2 Slimes, and 8 Bugs! 25 Stone(s), 24 Copper Ore, 4 Amethyst, 3 Earth Crystals, 5 Quartz, 2 Green Algae, 1 Dwarf Scroll IV, and 8 Bug Meat has been added to your inventory. 4 Crabs have added to your inventory. Logan has defeated 5 Rock Crabs in one move! Logan gains 20(*4 for extra kills) = 80 EXP Gained! Tom leveled up and five points are added to spend. Tom's hunting perk leveled up!]
Taeko took a breath before spending those points putting them towards Defense, Dexterity, and Intelligence.
[Mining Skill leveled up to 3! Pickaxe proficiency +1! Miner's Treat recipe added!]
"And there's the next staircase! Onwards, Logan." Taeko said going down the ladder with Logan in tow.
[Floor 9]
[Mine Brown Earth Floors BGM: Amp Plains - Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness]
Taeko was not in the mood for fighting and smirked to see the way down right out in the open. He also saw a chest against the cave wall. Curiously, he opened it to find an item.
[Small Glow Ring – Ring (Equip Item) – Rings not unlike glow sticks. Even though they don't offer any special boosts, it shines a bright light of 5 tiles away from the user.]
Taeko put in on his right hand but planned to get some string later to tie it into a necklace. Taeko made it down to the next floor.
[Floor 10]
[Mine Brown Earth Floors Unlocked: In the Depths of the Pit - Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]
The tenth floor was similar to the fifth floor, mostly empty and flat with an elevator next to the ladder that lit up. However, there was a treasure chest in the center of a patch of sand.
"Wait here, Logan." Taeko said walking up to it kicking it open in the process.
Inside the chest was the prize for making it to the tenth floor.
[Leather Boots – Footwear (Equip Item) – Standard adventure wear for heroes and travelers. The leather is quite supple and can adjust to one's foot size with ease. (+1 Defense, +1 Immunity)]
Immunity was nice to invest in, but Taeko preferred the ninja sandals merely for the speed boost it provided. He decided to give them to Abigail thinking she'd need them. He also found half a dozen cave carrots. He looked to the time to see it was twelve and it was lunchtime. With Logan, he took the elevator up. He left the cave to see Abigail hauling a hefty bag of monster loot.
"I see you got yourself a haul." Taeko said coming up to her.
"Mostly bug meat and crab. I'm going to sell off the crabs to Willy first." Abigail said as the rain was washing the dirt off them.
"I got something for you that may help." Taeko said producing the [Leather Boots]. "Figured you'd need quality footwear. I found them in the mines oddly."
"Oh man, Taeko. You have no idea how much of a relief it is. With those rock crabs, I was afraid of wrecking my sneakers, but I've got no issue now. I'll thank you for this later, though. Willy will be probably going on break soon."
[Abigail's Alternate 4 Heart Scene –(4-A)- Completed]
That surprised Taeko as he wondered about what it meant by 4-A. Taeko swung by Gunther first to drop off the Dwarf Scroll before going to get lunch at the saloon. Cosette's serving on her own this time, but Taeko did not really want to wonder about Gus at the moment as Lewis wanted to thank Taeko for the birthday gift by treating him and Logan to a spaghetti lunch. Taeko heartily took in and had left the saloon in a good mood, missing Pam stumbling into the saloon. The rain had seemingly cleared up for the moment as Taeko walked the road home to find Leah at her door.
"Taeko, there you here." Leah remarked.
"I have a cell phone for you to call." Taeko said with a raised eyebrow.
"Yeah…about that. My phone died…after playing Flappy Bird…a lot." Leah said sheepishly. "But I got you something."
There was an object next to the door covered in a sheet and Taeko had to help Leah carry it inside. Leah took off the sheet to reveal it to an odd sculpture of wood with a bit of metal.
"I call it, How I Feel About You. You were always outside of the norm and that's why this one is so out-there." Leah said kindly.
"Well, it makes for a good piece for my room." Taeko said pushing in there in one corner. "Leah, it's a pleasure to have this. I'll have to keep it my room for a while before I decide how I would place out here. I owe you one."
"No, I owe you. I posted up the picture of this piece on deviantART and offered to sell prints of it along with mini versions of it. I got a few orders." Leah said sweetly. "So, I owe you one big!"
Leah leaves cheerful and full of pep as a text box tells him he completed Leah's six-heart event, 6A.
"So much story. I guess I can pass on fishing today. I may as well sell what I got." Taeko said to himself.
He moved to put two Amethysts, all of the Earth Crystals, six of the Coal, four of the Quartzes, and all his wood into storage. Moving to the fridge, he chomped down on several cookies before putting the rest of them in the fridge. Taeko had also put ten of his grown potatoes inside.
"Now that I'm mostly off-loaded." Taeko thought, getting the two Copper Bars out of the furnace. "Now to cook three more bars. I'll be able to upgrade one of my tools at Clint's."
He put in the needed ingredients to make a copper bar in three of the four furnaces. The last one that was inside Taeko had set a quartz curious of its value smelted. With that, he dropped the rest of the copper ore into storage. Logan lay on the couch resting as Taeko went outside to the bin to put in stuff to sell. In went the twenty potatoes, the two gold quality leeks, the two amethysts, all the green algae he got in the mines today, and all the bug meat and crabs he got today.
"With that done, I need to try that new VN, Project JPDE. Seeing it's a fan project of RWBY, it'll probably be better written and better drawn than the show itself." Taeko thought.
Taeko spent the rest of the day playing said visual novel and watching the likes of Lily Orchid. It would be nightfall when Taeko walked out for air.
"Jeez, she pretty much summed up all my problems with the show." Takeo thought. "May as well go out for a bit of night air before glad."
Taeko took up a brisk jog to find himself near the lake in Cindersap Forest and there was Shane standing on the dock.
[BGM Triggered: Pokémon DPPT: Lake]
"Shane?" Taeko asked, coming up on the dock.
"Buh. Life." Shane said with a sigh. "Hey Taeko."
"What's wrong?" Taeko asked with a concerned look.
Shane had a small smile handing Taeko a beer to drink with him to with the Maelstrom decided to indulge.
"You ever feel like you're destined for failure no wonder what you do in life. Feeling like a dark abyss is dragging you down." Shane asked.
"I had my moments, but that was when I was going through my angsty phase." Taeko admitted.
"I feel like I'm not strong enough to climb out and it's like life is weighing me down." Shane admitted.
"Well that's life, a total bitch. But those endure eventually make it out stronger. Let's drink to that." Taeko said as he and Shane clinked beer cans before downing him.
"Taeko, seeing you're rather active. I doubt I have to warn you against drinking heavy." Shane said as his stomach growling. "And that's my liver punching my stomach. Looks like I'm done for the night. Later."
Shane had left and Taeko got a text box telling himself he just completed Shane's two heart cutscene.
"Ok, that's it. Bed." Taeko said jogging back home.
He had enough and wanted to go straight to bed. He changed into his sleepwear and collapsed into bed quickly passing out. He had noticed Penny rooting around on his farm whiffing the air.
"His blood…and another's. He was fighting…" Penny thought as she was breathing heavily. "What's wrong with me?"
Penny scurried home in a daze feeling completely light-headed.
[STATS]
Taeko Kiba Maelstrom
Occupation: Farmer/Freelancer Ronin
Age: 20 years
HP: 670/670
Energy: 500/500
Overall Level: Tiller
Farming Skill Level: 2
Mining Skill Level: 3
Foraging Skill Level: 4
Fishing Skill Level: 2
Combat Skill Level: 10
Gold: 24436
Taeko is a former employee of the corrupt Joja Corporation. Screwing it over, he got away with it free to chase his dreams and ambitions. An anti-hero and a roughneck, he's shown the town he's no pushover. Running Shadow Farm, the ronin is thrusted into plenty of strange happenings within the valley. His favorite food is pepperoni pizza. His favorite gifts tend to center around gaming, manga, and combat.
[Taeko's Perks]
The Gamer's Mind – Allows the user to calmly and logically think things through. Allows peaceful state of Mind. Immunity to Psychological Mass Effect and Hypnotism.
The Gamer's Body – Grants the user a body to live life like a video game, Immunity to Physical Damage, but not the pain. Sleeping in a bed fully restores HP/Energy, Sleeping in a tent restores HP/Energy by 75% of total amount, and sleeping on an improvised surface (a couch, the ground) restores HP/Energy by 50% of maximum amount.
Made of Iron – You can survive your HP going down to zero, and you only need four hours and ten minutes of sleep to function perfectly. (Downside, you have to bed before 2 A.M. or else you pass out.)
Fighter – All attacks deal 10% more damage. (+15 HP) (Augmented by Anasatsuken fighting style)
Brute – Damage is increased by 15% (Frozen until further noticed)
Gatherer - Chance for double harvest of foraged items. (20% chance of double harvest)
Matters of the Mind - Gamer's Mind has expanded your mind to where you can perform new feats. (Access to learning telekinetic abilities)
Friend to all Children - You are considered a great person for kids to look up to. (This perk can have children more likely to trust you and see you as a role model. It can attract "MILF"s and make it easier to befriend motherly people.)
[Item's Equipped]
Emerald Ring - These are from a set of rings call Stat Rings. These rings enhance a skill depending on the jewel on the hilt. The emerald is imbued with the power of speed. (Increases weapon speed by 10%)
Small Glow Ring – Rings not unlike glow sticks. Even though they don't offer any special boosts, it shines a bright light of 5 tiles away from the user.
Beginner's Shinobi Sandals – Footwear – Sandals befitting that the genin shinobi of the Naruto world. Taken from the Naruto gamer worlds, these sandals are basic but provide solid comfort and protection (+2 Speed, +1 Defense)
Rabbit's Foot – Some say it's lucky, and it sells highly. (Equipping this item lowers your chances of getting unlucky streaks.)
[Relationships]
Sandy – 4.40/10 Hearts – 1100 Friendship Points
Pam – 1.4/10 Hearts – 350 Friendship Points
Lewis – 3.6/10 Hearts – 860 Friendship Points
Pierre – 2.4/10 Hearts – 600 Friendship Points
Robin – 1/10 Hearts – 250 Friendship Points
Abigail – 5/10 Hearts – 1250 Friendship Points
Caroline – .40/10 Hearts – 100 Friendship Points
George – 1.4/10 Hearts – 350 Friendship Points
Evelyn – 1.4/10 Hearts – 350 Friendship Points
Alex – 1/10 Hearts – 250 Friendship Points
Harvey – 1.4/10 Hearts – 350 Friendship Points
Maru – 2.3/10 Hearts – 585 Friendship Points
Linus – 2/10 Hearts – 500 Friendship Points
Gus (and Cosette) – 3/10 Hearts – 750 Friendship Points
Sebastian – 2.4/10 Hearts – 600 Friendship Points
Haley – 1/10 Hearts – 250 Friendship Points
Emily – 1/10 – 250 Friendship Points
Penny – 4/10 – 100 Friendship Points
Jas – 8/10 Hearts – 2000 Friendship Points
Vincent – 8/10 Hearts – 2000 Friendship Points
Demetrius – 1/10 Hearts – 260 Friendship Points
Clint – .40/10 Hearts – 100 Friendship Points
Willy – 1.40/10 Hearts – 350 Friendship Points
Leah – 10/10 Hearts – 2500 Friendship Points
Marnie – 3/10 Hearts – 750 Friendship Points
Elliot – 0.4/10 Hearts – 100 Friendship Points
Shane – 2.2/10 Hearts – 505 Friendship Points
Sam – 2/10 Hearts – 500 Friendship Points
Jodi – 3/10 Hearts – 750 Friendship Points
[Status of the Farm]
[Column 1]
Row 1) Spring Seeds (Days in the Soil: 2/6)
Row 2) Spring Seeds (Days in the Soil: 2/6)
Row 3) Spring Seeds (Days in the Soil: 2/6)
Row 4) Spring Seeds (Days in the Soil: 2/6)
Row 5) Spring Seeds (Days in the Soil: 2/6)
Row 6) Cauliflower (Days in the Soil: 0/12)
Row 7) Cauliflower (Days in the Soil: 0/12)
Row 8) Cauliflower (Days in the Soil: 0/12)
Row 9) Rhubarb (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 7/12)
Row 10) Rhubarb (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 7/12)
Row 11) Spring Seeds (Days in the Soil: 2/6)
Row 12) Spring Seeds (Days in the Soil: 2/6)
[Column 2]
Row 1) Spring Seeds (Days in the Soil: 2/6)
Row 2) Spring Seeds (Days in the Soil: 2/6)
Row 3) Spring Seeds (Days in the Soil: 2/6)
Row 4) Rhubarb (Days in the Soil: 7/13)
Row 5)
Row 6) Cauliflower (Days in the Soil: 0/12)
Row 7) Cauliflower (Days in the Soil: 0/12)
Row 8) Cauliflower (Days in the Soil: 0/12)
Row 9) Beans (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 6/10) (Will Produce More Every 3 Days after it's Fully Grown)
Row 11) Beans (Basic Fertiziler) (Days in the Soil: 6/10) (Will Produce More Every 3 Days after it's Fully Grown)
[Column 3]
Row 1) Beans (Basic Retaining Soil) (Days in the Soil: 6/10) (Will Produce More Every 3 Days after it's Fully Grown)
Row 3) Beans (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 5/9) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days after it's Fully Grown)
Row 5) Beans (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 6/9) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days after it's Fully Grown)
Row 6) Cauliflower (Days in the Soil: 0/12)
Row 7) Cauliflower (Days in the Soil: 0/12)
Row 8) Cauliflower (Days in the Soil: 0/12)
[Column 4]
Row 1) Spring Seeds (Days in the Soil: 3/6)
Row 2) Spring Seeds (Days in the Soil: 2/6)
Row 3) Spring Seeds (Days in the Soil: 2/6)
Row 4) Spring Seeds (Days in the Soil: 2/6)
Row 5) Spring Seeds (Days in the Soil: 2/6)
[Flower Box]
Slot 1) Blue Jazz (Days in the Soil: 5/7)
Slot 2) Blue Jazz (Days in the Soil: 5/7)
Slot 3) Blue Jazz (Days in the Soil: 5/7)
Slot 4) Blue Jazz (Days in the Soil: 5/7)
Slot 5) Tulip (Days in the Soil: 5/6)
Slot 6) Tulip (Days in the Soil: 5/6)
Slot 7) Tulip (Days in the Soil: 5/6)
Slot 8) Tulip (Days in the Soil: 5/6)
(Day 7 Total Profits: 2274)
(Shadow Farm's Total Profits (This adds all the money made by the end of each day): 33,734 Gold)
[Status of the Pets]
Logan Maelstrom
Occupation: Farmer's Dog/Battle Pet
Class: Fighter (Warrior)
Level: 10
EXP: 18/100
Age: 1 Year (in Dog Years)
HP: 300/300
MP: 450/450
[Perks/Traits]
Active - These dogs are very energetic. They really like running and enjoy frequent walks. (Allows them to regain lost health easily)
Hunter - These dogs are natural hunters. Send them off into the world and they'll hunt and dig for things. (Current Level: Happy Hunter (3))
Loyal - These dogs want to be closer with their owners and love to be pet. They like to follow their owners around. (Easier to build relationships with them, will be more willing to guard the house, and protect its owner.)
Brave - No matter what, they will not back down when faced with danger. They will fight tooth and nail to defend who is precious to them. (If defeated in battle, will revive itself back with 50% of its HP once)
Fighter - They are of the fighter class making them a warrior. (They are more likely to assist if you are in danger. Will also fight enemies on its own.)
[Skills]
Hunting (Artful Hunter) – The link dogs have to their predator ancestors; this dog has a feel for what's valuable and what is not. Can possibly bring back valuables, forage-ables, or junk. The item depends on which area Logan is sent to hunt. (Likelihood of junk item is decreased by 2%).
Combatant - Will be able to tactically fight in its own without the real need for commands.
[Attacks/Supportive Moves]
Bite - The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch (30% chance of flinching) (Power: 40) (This move can be upgraded)
Howl - The user howls with the primal spirit of a wolf loudly to raise its spirit, which raises its Strength stat by 2.
Dig - The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. (Power: 60)
Sludge - The user hurls out unsanitary sludge at the target with a 30% Chance of a Poison debuff. (Power: 65) (This move cost 20 MP and can be upgraded)
Flame Wheel - The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the foe, and can thaw out the user if it is frozen. (Power: 60) (This move cost 25 MP)
Roar - The user releases a savage roar that can be to send foes fleeing in fear.
[Stats]
Strength: 18
Defense: 14
Dexterity: 14
Intelligence: 13
Charisma: 12
Wisdom: 12
[Items Equipped]
Wolf's Fang – Necklace (Pet Equip Item) – They say the wolf fang within the string allows dogs to connect to their primal ancestors as it is imbued with a mysterious energy. (Biting attacks will do 10% more damage and Hunting's likelihood of bringing junk is decreased by 10%)
Tom Maelstrom
Occupation: Farmer's Cat/Battle Pet
Class: Thief (Ninja)
Level: 9
EXP: 18/108
Age: 1 Cat Year (15 Human Years)
HP: 312/312
MP: 347/347
[Perks/Traits]
Clever - These cats are fast learners, and some say that they can even understand human speech when spoken to! (Will be more likely to understand commands and be more perceptive to conversations by humans.) They will also be more tactical in the battle, able to fight without the need for a command.
Friendly - These pets tend to be friendly towards people and will happily greet others around them. (Easier to befriend and can help aid to befriend other people)
Glutton - These pets will eat significantly more often, and much more messily. (Will eat slightly more, can sniff out food within a mile radius.)
Ninja - Stealthy in the day, will sneak in the shadows of night as a true member of the rouge class. (Will prefer to assist the master or fellow combatants than fight on its own)
[Skills]
Food Seeker – Can use its nose to seek out food as long as it has a scent.
Hunting – The link cats have to their predator ancestors. They will go out to hunt. Can possibly bring back a small animal, valuables, forage-able, or junk. The item depends on which area Tom is sent to hunt.
Ninja Cat - Could potentially learn genjutsu, taijutsu, and ninjutsu. Gains to dexterity will be much easier and there are potential level up bonuses.
[Attacks/Supportive Moves]
Thief - The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. (Stolen items will appear in the master's inventory, if that inventory is full, then no item can be stolen.) (Power: 25)
Crossroad Killing - The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily (chance for a critical is at 40%) (Power: 70)
Shadow Divide - By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness (Ups Dexterity by 2, Chance to confuse enemies).
Aqua Jet - The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first, and it gains a Water elemental bonus. (Power: 40) (This attack cost 20 MP)
Bounce - The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with a 30% chance of paralysis. (Power: 85)
Flash - The user emits a blinding light from its body. It can used to blind opponents for a few turns to reduce accuracy. It can also be used to shine in dark places and at night. (This cost 5 MP.)
[Stats]
Strength: 15
Defense: 13
Dexterity: 15
Intelligence: 13
Charisma: 13
Wisdom: 12
[Items Equipped]
Reunion Cape – Back Item (Pet Equip Item) – This cape was woven with softness and the love of a Yoba Priestess. It's blessed, and if the person wearing it is lost, it will warp back to its loved ones.
[SAVING GAME]
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[GAME SAVED!]
(A/N: Hikari's a Gamer too! To those who saw it coming, it was a matter of when I was going to reveal that. To those who did not see it coming, let's just say Hikari is a foreshadowing for things to come. MySims Kingdom on DS happens to be a decent game I remember fondly. Back in the mid-2000s, I actually wanted to write a story on it, but I couldn't at the time. So, you get to see bits of what could have been (except without the male protagonist). Back to Taeko, his Sunday was going to be lazy, but he proved quite active. For those curious, Taeko's choice to take from Sanji's library is a bit of a reference to Taeko's hand to hand training. Unlike Zoro's Santoryu, it's a bit more possible to perform Sanji's attacks (but Taeko would have adjust to the actual force of said attack now). So no, Diable Jambe is not coming anytime soon. Either way, I owe Taeko, three texts from Leah, one from Abigail, one from Shane, and one from Sebastian. Lastly, there's San. It seems Taeko took the dark path on her, and guess what, you can aid by sending suggestions for the [Costumes] and [Payback] options. I suggest reviewing first, letting me respond, and then sending me your suggestions though. Either way, see all of you next update!)
(Remastered A/N: Ugh, this chapter was messy…like a lot of other chapters. But that's the life of a writer.)