It was another day at Planeptune's Basilicom. The staff were going about their day working while the maids kept the place spotless. Nepgear was in a conference room, wearing a black suit for the usual meeting, where she had to attend and discuss the economy and their financial issues with the nations.

If those investors and shareholders could shut up for a minute...

Honestly, Nepgear wanted to bang just her on the table, as all the meetings were all the same and yielded no result as all they did was bicker among themselves. She rubbed her temples to alleviate her headache before she spoke up. "I think we should end it here. We'll continue in our next meeting."

"Very well. Please think about what I've said." One of the men said before she watched all the men in suits stand up and making their way out, leaving her alone with her thoughts before it was interrupted by a few knocks on the door.

"Pardon my intrusion."

"Oh, Histoire. Do come in." Nepgear didn't even bother looking as she rubbed her face with her hands.

"How did the meeting go?" Histoire asked, despite knowing the answer to the question.

"Great, just great." Nepgear leaned back on her chair. "Nothing makes me want to blow my brain out like having to sit and listen to men bickering with each other like children." She'd take paperwork any day.

She sighed before dropping the sarcasm and leveling with her. "No... The economic crisis is getting worse. There's no sign of it improving, and inflation is at an all-time high."

"It seems like you're having a hard time." She gave her sympathetic look.

"Tell me about it..." Nepgear groaned before she turned to Histoire. "So, what brings you here, Histoire? Is there something you need from me?"

"Oh, nothing of that sort. I came to just check on you." The tomb paused for a moment, as if she remembered something else. "Oh, and deliver something from one of your friends."

"Huh? Really?" Nepgear tilted her head. "Who?"

"It's from Miss Falcom. She wanted to ask you to accompany her. I think it'll be better for you to answer her and take your mind off work today."

Nepgear began contemplating for a moment before she stood. "You know what? I'll take her on her offer. For once, I want nothing but to relax and forget about today's work."

"I'm glad to hear it." Histoire smiled. "Let me worry about the rest of the work. You just go out and relax, dear."

"Thanks, Histoire." Nepgear gave her a peck on the forehead.

"Take care, Nepgear. " The tomb waved until she saw her leave the room. She waited for a few seconds to confirm that she was gone before she took out tiny device. "Okay, she's gone. Everyone knows their tasks."


(N)


Nepgear soared through the sky as Falcom's homeland peeked on the horizon. She handed and transformed back when she neared the town and continued on foot. Falcom's house was a bit separated from the town, as she lived near a lake. Once she reached her house, she gave a few gentle knocks on the door. Her house was a simple wooden shack and it was small enough for one person.

"Hello, Miss Falcom? It's me, Nepgear. I received your invitation and came. Hello?" She waited patiently by the door.

"Hello, Nepgear." She heard a familiar voice behind her. She turned around and saw Falcom carrying her fishing gear. "Glad you could make it."

The girl had orange eyes and short brown-red hair with a silver headband. She wore a white tank top with a brown belt-like segment on the top and bottom, underneath a blue and white jacket with gold accents. Also included are black fingerless gloves, black stockings, and blue boots with white, black, and gold accents.

"Oh, hello, Miss Falcom." The Lilac offered a polite smile.

"No need for formalities. Just call me Falcom." She returned the smile with a brighter one. "How've you been keeping? It's been too long since we saw each other."

"Oh, you know, the usual. Been busy with work ever since I've become the sole CPU."

"So I've heard. Man, it must've been hard to manage all four nations by yourself."

"Yeah, well, I don't really wanna think about work today." Nepgear sighed. "It's been a stressful day."

"Sure, here." She handed her a fishing rod and an empty bucket. "I know the perfect spot for fishing. Let's go enjoy ourselves."

"Oh, yeah thanks." Nepgear began following Falcom as she led the way deep in the forest. "So, where's the spot anyway?"

"There's a lake nearby. My ideal spot to fish since it's close to my house." The adventurer turned to her. "You remember how to fish, right?"

"Yeah, I mean, you did teach me when we met you during our adventure eleven years ago. I haven't fished for so long but I think I remember the basics."

"Good, good." She nodded before she flashed her confident smile. "Let's see if we can catch a big one. I heard a rumor about a fish that almost weighed a ton and I've been trying to catch it for a while but with no luck but with you, my luck might just finally turn."

Nepgear snorted. "Ha. Don't get your hopes up. My luck hasn't been that great lately."

The two walked in blissful silence before she decided to bring something up. "So, uh, do you still go on adventures? I still read those books you gave me about your, or rather, Adell Christine adventures from time to time."

"Oh really?" Falcom scratched the back of her neck as she let out a nervous laugh. "Well... I've recently retired from being an adventurer, actually."

"Really? Huh, I didn't know. Why's that, if you don't mind me asking?"

"Oh, it's that I've been adventuring for about 20 years or so now. Don't get me wrong, it's been fun going on adventures and getting myself into those wacky situations."

"And don't forget the numerous times your boat sank." Nepgear added.

Falcom chuckled. "Yeah, that too. But I think it's time for me to just settle down. Maybe focus on my music, go around helping the people in my hometown."

"It seems like you're seen as a hero or protector around here."

"I wouldn't go that far but sure. I lend a hand as much as I can."

Nepgear hummed before a sudden thought came to her. "Say, how old are you now, Falcom?"

"Oh, um... I think I'm 35 now. Why do you ask?"

"Wait, so does that mean that you've started adventuring when you're only 15?!" This came out a bit louder than intended.

"Hehe, yeah." She rubbed her cheek with her finger. "I guess I always had an adventurous spirit in me. I was very naïve back then." The ventran let out a small laugh at the memory before the two found themselves out of the forest.

"Oh, here we are. That's the lake." She pointed at the big, shining, reflective water. "Come one, my boat is over there."

Nepgear took a deep breath as she inhaled the scent of nature and freshwater while also taking in the sounds of chirping birds and the many wildlife. She saw her friend preparing the boat. "We'll row to the boat in the middle of the lake."

Nepgear embarked on the boat with her friend. She tuned to her with a playful glint in her eyes. "Say, are you sure the boat won't sink the moment we sail? Knowing you, I have a feeling you'll still sink the boat even though we're not in an ocean."

"Oh, haha. Very funny." She playfully rolled her eyes at her joke before she handed the wooden paddles. "If you don't trust me not to sink the boat, then why don't you row us there instead, Miss Sailor?"

"Okay. Fair enough." Nepgear chuckled as she sat down and began rowing as she heard the sound of the water's babble.

"Okay, stop here." Falcom got up and grabbed her fishing rod. "Okay, here's good. Grab your fishing rod and let's see if anything's biting."

"So what should we use as bait? Worm? Cheese? Bread?"

"Nah, these are only good for catching small fish. Here." She handed her a strange-looking lure. It was fish-shaped, with two hooks attached to it. "I made this them myself. Alright, up for a little challenge? Let's see who can catch the most fish by the end of the day."

"Still competitive as always, I see." The CPU chuckled. "Just try not to be a sore loser."

"Hmph, I won't, but I don't plan on losing either." She smirked as she felt her blood bumping for a challenge.

"We'll see." The purple-haired girl began hooking the lure before casting her line by pulling back and throwing the hook forward along with Falcom as the two began the waiting game. For a while, it seems none of the two have gotten a single bite.

"It seems nothing is biting." Nepgear pointed out. Despite that, she didn't mind it since she got to enjoy the scenery while her mind drifted away.

"Fishing is all about patience. That means a lot of waiting around. But I suppose we should have come here at dawn or dusk. Time of day makes a difference, along with the weather as well." Falcom explained.

"Huh, really? I didn't know that. You seem to know a lot when it comes to fishing."

"I've been fishing most of my life so I can feed myself. You still got a long way to go but I'm happy to share my experiences with you, and hey, maybe the two of us can go hunting some other time."

"We'll see." Nepgear let out a content sigh. "Well, this is very relaxing."

"Heh, y'know I could use some company myself on my fishing trips."

"Would like to but you know... kinda busy with CPU stuff at the moment. Maybe later when things calm down a little." After a while, the two managed to catch a few fish while throwing back smaller ones for the chance to let them grow. Nepgear was enjoying herself as she sat down on the boat and cast her line once again, while Falcom was hyperfocused as she was dead set on winning as she was one point behind the lilac girl.

"Oh, I got something big! Could this be..." Her companion called out in surprise as her lure was suddenly struck down. She began slowly reeling the line as hard as she could. "Oh, this one's a fighter for sure but so am I... WOAH!"

"FALCOM!" Nepgear stared in horror as she witnessed her friend get pulled in the water. A few moments later, her friend's head surfaced back from the water as she took inhaled a deep breath.

"Hang on, Falcom. I'm coming." Nepgear began quickly rowing towards her friend. Once she reached her, she couldn't help but chuckle at the sight of her soaked friend. "Look on the bright side. At least this time you didn't sink the boat."

"Oh, har-har. Very funny." Falcom didn't share her humor this time and held her hand out. "Just lend me a hand if you would."

"Okay, grab on." Nepgear grabbed her hand but she saw a brief smirk appear on her friend's face before she felt herself pulled into the water by her wet friend, who yanked her hand hard.

"WOAH HEY—" A loud, splashing sound was heard. Moments later, Nepgear emerged from the water as she inhaled the air before she turned to her partner with a light scowl. "Hey, why did you do that for?"

"Oh, sorry. I must have cursed you somehow." Falcom winked and stuck her tongue. "It's called payback."

"Yeah, okay. I deserve that but still..." She splashed her with water. "You got me all wet now."

"Hey, stop it! What afraid of getting a little wet?" Falcom tried to shield herself with her hand before she began splashing back.

The two shared a laugh as they began slashing each other with water before they got back on the boat, looking like wet puppies.

"Alright, let's see if we can catch that slippery bastard." Falcom, even more determined, began rowing the boat to the last spot they saw it. "Well, it's up to you now, Nepgear. I've lost my fishing rod in the water."

"I'm not so sure about that." Nepgear shivered from the cold as she flicked her wet hair from her face. On the other side, Falcom looked completely unbothered.

"Don't fret. I'll be here to help you catch it."

"Okay... here goes." She cast her line once again and she waited in anticipation while keeping her guard up as she tightened her grip on her fishing rod. It felt like hours had passed as the sun hung low. Just when she was about to let her guard down, she suddenly felt a strong pull from the line. She reacted quickly by hooking it before she began reeling it in. "Ah, I got it!"

The fish was desperately fighting and it was slowly overpowering her. Suddenly, she felt her friend's arms wrapping around her waist from behind before she tightened her hold to make sure she didn't end up like her. "I got you. Whatever you do, don't let go of the fishing rod."

Despite the uncomfortableness from her friend's body hitting her back while they were wet, she brushed the feeling off and focused on the ongoing battle between her and the struggling fish as she wiggled around like crazy. After a while, the fish got tired, which gave her a brief opportunity to reel her in easily.

Come here, you...

Nepgear gritted her teeth and pulled her body back while her friend was holding her tight. She felt her face get heated as she began sweating as the battle raged and the fish showed no sign of stopping. Eventually, with the power of the two girl's powers combined, the two emerged victorious and managed to finally reel it in after a long battle that lasted for a while before Falcom grabbed the fish net and trapped it.

"You got it! You actually got it." A weak laugh escaped from Falcom's mouth before her body dropped as she tried to catch her breath. Nepgear, following suit, let her body fall as she loudly began panting while her heart was racing.

Her friend began inspecting their big catch. "Wow... this one is an Alligator Gar." Falcom whistled at the sheer size of it. "Never seen one this big before. Looks like we caught us a rare one."

"Yeah?" Nepgear sat up and wiped the sweat on her brow. "What are you going to do with it now?"

"I'm thinking of hanging this one on top of my fireplace, for sure." Falcom began wrapping the Gar. "Heh, you, sir, are definitely a fish."

Nepgear noticed the sky turning an orange hue. ""Hey, it's getting late. We should probably head back now."

"Yeah, sure. Today's been fun." Falcom took control of the boat this time.

"I'll prepare a fire for us to dry ourselves when we get back to my house."

"Of course this is your idea of... Achoo!" Nepgear sniffed. "ugh... fun."

Falcom chuckled at the sight of her friend. "Looks you caught a cold, Nepgear."

"Oh, and who's fault do you think it is?" She wrapped her arms around her body to cover herself from the harsh cold as she felt herself shuttering with her teeth.

"Sorry, hehe. But if it helps, we can warm up using our bodies~"

"Yeah, no thanks. Just keep your hands on the paddles." Nepgear's word lacked a bite to it while a faint blush crept on her cheek.

Falcom let out a laugh at her friend's response and was mildly amused. "Relax. I was only messing with you."

"Like the last time you tore my clothing when we spared?"

"It was an honest mistake! I swear." Falcom exclaimed before she cleared her throat. "Anyway... You can keep the fishing rod with the lure. Think of it as my way of saying sorry."

"Huh? Are you sure?"

"Yeah, I got plenty in my house. Don't worry about it."

"If you say so. Thanks, Falcom." Nepgear nodded before she took out her purple Nep-Note. She was silently thankful that she made it waterproof. She grabbed the fishing rod and safely stored it on one of the pages. After that, she laid back and felt her body relax before she let out a blissful sigh and turned to look at the sky. "You're right... today's been fun. I guess it's nice to loosen up once in a while."

"Couldn't agree more." Falcom nodded before she paused. "But it seems like you haven't had much free time for yourself."

"Yeah, tell me about it. I have a lot of responsibilities. It feels like I should focus on them rather than my own needs, y'know?" Nepgear placed her hands on her lap as she stared at her reflection.

"Hey, everyone needs a break, even the sole CPU herself. You won't be good if you work yourself to the grave, y'know."

"I know, I know... but I can't help but feel that way."

There's nothing wrong with wanting the best for others, but you can't neglect your own needs. You're the most hardworking person I know who will do anything for her people and friends."

Nepgear chuckled as a genuine smile appeared from the corner of her face. "Thanks Falcom."

"Anytime." She returned the smile. The two reached land and disembarked from the boat. Nepgear grabbed the two buckets while Falcom carried the giant fish that was trapped in the net while they made their inside her house.

"Ah, home sweet home~" Falcom exclaimed as she sat the giant fish on the kitchen counter. "Make yourself at home, I'm going to prepare the fire."

"Thanks." Nepgear took a look around the interior. The house consists of a small kitchen on the corner with cabinets filled with canned food and a wooden dining table in the middle that has four chairs. There was a small sink with a traditional stove. The place was well maintained and decorated and there were a few lighted lanterns. There is a small bedroom that has a small bed that has her violin case on top and a nightstand.

"Nice house you got here, Falcom." She commented.

"Why thank you." Falcom began putting woods on the fireplace before she began lighting a small fire. "It's not the most modern house but I'm used to the outdoor lifestyle. I've been living here most of my life. Everything is clean and peaceful here compared to living in a city. The fire is ready. I'll go prepare the tea."

"Okay, thanks." Nepgear settled near the fireplace before she rubbed her hands and placed them in front of the fire. She then began unbuttoning her sailor dress before she hung it near the fire to dry, leaving her with nothing but a white nightdress underneath. "And yeah, it's very peaceful here. It seems like you love the serenity."

"Yeah, I'm more of a country woman." Falcom put some water on the stove. While the water was boiling, she put the large Gar into a box of ice before spraying it with a lot of salt. After some time, she returned with two cups of tea. "Here you go. Careful, it's hot."

"Thank you." Nepgear grabbed the cup before she blew the steam off and took a sip. "Hmm, it's good."

"I'm glad you enjoy it." The two sat in silence as they enjoyed their tea along with the sound of the fire crackle and the smell of the burning wood.

"You know this is nice... I'm glad that you reached out to me to hang out even though we both went our separate ways years ago." Nepgear suddenly spoke up as she stared at the fire as if she were drawn to it like a moth.

"Don't mention it. It doesn't mean that we're not friends anymore if we haven't spoken in a long time, right?"

"Yeah... I guess." Nepgear paused before she spoke up once again. "You know. After all that happened with the deity of sin. There was a point in my life where I couldn't take it and wanted to..." She let out a deep sigh as her eyes and hands dropped at the floor.

"Hey, it's okay." Falcom's tone was soft. "I'm here if you wanna talk."

"Thanks, but no, I'm okay now. I haven't had those thoughts for a long time. I don't think the others would be happy if I took the coward's way out and let it all go in vain. Also, I had to imagine how everyone would have felt if I were gone."

"Of course we're all going to be very sad if you were gone, dummy. But I'm glad you managed to pull through from your darkest time." Suddenly, the brownish-haired girl's attention was drawn to her phone. She quickly glanced at it before turning to the girl beside her. "Hey, it's getting late. Why don't I walk you to the Basilicom? I heard from Histoire that IF and Compa are staying there. I might drop in to say hi to them."

"Sure, you're more than welcome to come. I'm sure they'll be happy to see you."

"Come on then, let's head out." Falcom held her violin case from behind.

Nepgear sat her unfinished cup of tea aside as she went to grab her Sailor dress and put it on. "Alright, I'm ready. Let's go."

The two left the house and made their trip back to the city. The stars were more visible due to the lack of light pollution from the cities.


(N)


"Histoire, I'm back. I brought Falcom with me." She called out once the two entered the Basilicom. Instead of receiving an answer, the two were met with an unusual silence. "Huh, that's weird. The place seems a bit quieter than usual. Where are Histoire and the others?"

Falcom shrugged. "Maybe something came up. Let's look for them."

The two took the elevator up to the top floor and headed into the lounge area, where she and her friends usually hang out.

Why is it dark in here?

Nepgear began feeling the wall with her hand until she found the light switch. Upon flipping the switch, the room was lit up, and she was met with the sight of her friends all gathering.

"SURPRISE!" They all yelled out in union as a confitie was shot in the air, which made her squeak. She saw Histoire and her friends, IF, Compa, 5pb, and, surprisingly, Kei too.

"W-W-What's going on?" Nepgear finally found her voice, as her eyes were rapidly going all over the place.

"It's your birthday, silly." Falcom answered from behind her as she clapped her hand. Upon closer examination, the room was fully decorated, and there was a strawberry birthday cake placed on the table and a big banner with a happy birthday written on it.

Nepgear was at a loss for words as she was still processing. "Wha..."

"Anyway, I got you this as a gift." Falcom handed her a book.

"Huh, is that...?"

"Remember when I said I'd be writing you in my stories years ago? Well, I've finally got around to finishing writing your story's journey quest in saving Gamindustri."

"Wait, really? You actually wrote it?" She grabbed the book and held it close to her chest, as if it were a valuable treasure. "Wow, I don't know what to say. Thank you, Falcom. I'll be sure to give it a read whenever I'm free."

"Glad you liked it."

"Happy birthday, Ge-Ge!" Compa approached her as she held her hand. "I helped bake the birthday cake for you."

"And I helped with the decoration." IF added with a proud smile on her face.

"Aww... you guys..." Nepgear felt a tug in her heart. "Thank you. I completely forgot that it was my birthday today."

She hasn't celebrated any of my birthdays ever since that fateful day.

"H-Hello Nepgear." Lyrica greeted her, almost whispering as she waved. "It's nice to see you."

"Oh, hello, 5pb. Good to see you too." She greeted her before she noticed something amiss. "Hey, um, where's Cave? Usually she's accompanying you."

"Oh, right." The idol shifted as she twiddled with her fingers. "I was going to bring her with me but she told me that something urgent came up so she couldn't make it."

"Oh, I see. I hope it's nothing serious." She then turned her attention to Kei. "Oh, Kei, I'm surprised to see you here."

"Well, Histoire talked me into going here, and I suppose it's nice to meet for the purpose of pleasure rather than business all the time." Kei crossed her arms and hummed. "Although I would be lying if I said this isn't my first time attending a celebration of one's birth, which is still a concept foreign to me, I can't comprehend why one would celebrate the day they began existing."

"Haha..." Nepgear chuckled at Kei's usual antics. "Well, it's just a custom. Not everyone necessarily celebrates their day of birth."

"I see Well, I suppose this could be a new experience for me. Happy birth day to you, as they say."

"Thank you." She smiled before she finally turned to Histoire. "Happy birthday, my dear."

"Thank you, Histoire." She went in to hold her close, as Histoire only managed to hug her from her neck due to her small size. "I can't believe you planned all of this."

"Of course." She whispered before she broke from the hug and handed her a tiny box. "I bought you this."

"Aww... you shouldn't have." She slowly began unwrapping the gift before she opened it. It was an accessory, a Violet Bungle. She took it out of the box and immediately wore it in her hand as she inspected it. "It looks nice... I love it."

"There's also this one." She handed her a purple envelope with a heart sticker. "This one's from your sister... Neptune."

Nepgear perked up at the mention of her sister's name. "Wait, did you say... Neptune? H-How?"

"Before that day, Neptune came to me and informed me about her decision. She also entrusted me with her gift to you. I... was afraid that if I gave it to you, it would remind you too much of her, especially since you were in a very bad place at that time. I held on to it and waited for the right time. I apologize for keeping it hidden from you until now." Nepgear didn't say anything, as she was at a loss for words.

My sister's gift... Neptune?

Nepgear's mind was a jumbled mess. Her templing hand slowly reached to grab the envolve as she eyed it like a hold. She carefully opened it and found a letter and a ring, a Planeptune's Ring. She unfolded the piece of paper and began reading it in her sister's voice inside her head.

To my dearest sister,

Happy Birthday, Nep Jr.!

If you're reading this, then it means that I probably game overed by now.

I'm sorry that I'm going to be the one to force you to take your own sister's life with that sword and leave you to bear the burden alone.

I know you must be feeling confused and hurt, especially since we just got reunited after being separated for three years in that graveyard.

And now I'm going to leave you once again, but for real this time. But those memories of us will remain.

I'm sorry that I won't be able to attend any of your birthdays anymore.

I'll always remember that day fondly, the day you were born. You're the best thing that ever happened to me.

Before I knew it, you had grown up so fast and strong.

I can't help but smile at how far you've come. You're now the CPU of Planeptune and soon be the rest of the nations.

Everyone depends on you now, kiddo.

I'll always be and have been proud of you. However, this isn't a goodbye.

I brought you this gift to remind you of me and let you know that I'll always be watching over you.

I love you, my dear Nepgear.

May we meet again. Be sure that I'll be patient waiting for you on the other side, along with the others as well.

-Neptune

As she finished reading the letter, she noticed a few droplets hitting the page. She slowly raised her hands and inspected her eye and felt moisture. She never noticed that she was crying until now.

"Neptune..." She tried wiping her tears from her eyes, but they kept pouring in like a waterfall.

"Ge-Ge? Are you okay?" Compa asked as she rubbed her back as she held her close.

"Yes... I'm fine." Her voice was shaking, and she melted into her friend's embrace. She managed to smile despite the tears in her eyes. Her bottle emotion was dripping out along with the conflicted emotions. "I'm sorry, I just..."

"Hey, it's okay. Take your time." IF put a hand on her shoulder. "We're here for you."

After a while passed, she slowly pulled away from her friend's embrace. "Thank you... I'm fine now."

She managed to wipe the last tear. Her eyes were red and puffy from crying. The tears were a mix of sadness and happiness. She grabbed the ring and placed it in her hand. She felt a strange, warm sensation, almost as if her sister was protecting her with a barrier around her body like a shield.

"Thank you, sis..." She whispered as she held the ring close to her heart. "I'll be sure to cherish this gift."

"Come on. Today is a special day, so let's all enjoy it." Falcom chimed in.

"You're right." Nepgear nodded with a smile. "I should be happy but I'm also sad. I've never been so happy and sad at the same time in my life. Wahhhhh!"

"There, there... it's okay. Let it out." Compa's soothing voice helped her calm down.

"Come on, let's light the candles so you can blow them." IF held the birthday cake in her hands.

And so Nepgear and her friends began lighting up the candles before she silently made a wish before she blew the candles. They then began began cutting the cake into pieces and handing them out. The place was filled with joy, chatter, and animation. 5pb was glad to put out a personal performance for her. Falcom joined in by playing her instrument and the rest watched the two play together. Kei was the first one to retire, as expected, once 5pb was done with her mini show.

The rest participated in a variety of activities and games to entertain themselves. Time passed like a lightning flash, as it was now close to midnight. 5pb and Falcom excused themselves while IF and Compa retired and headed to their guest rooms to sleep. Leaving her with Histoire. "Thanks for today and for everything, Histoire. You're the best tomb anyone could ask for."

"You're most welcome, my dear. You should go and get some rest now. We have a long day tomorrow." The fairy-sized girl leaned in and gave her a peck on the cheek before making her leave. Nepgear was about to leave but she stopped and took a glance at the now empty room. Leftovers were everywhere, and confetti was shattered all over the floor.

"Excuse me, Lady Nepgear?" One of the staff members showed up.

"Oh, what is it?"

"Pardon me but the girl you bought in seems to be waking up."

"Really? Okay, I'll head there to check on her. Thanks for bringing this to my attention." As she was about to leave, she stopped. "Oh, and can you send someone to clean this place before morning?"

"Certainly m'lady."

"Great, thanks." And so she was on her way to meet with the mysterious person she had brought in from her last mission.


Author's Notes


What? A happy chapter in a conquest story? Impossible.

A bit of a slice of life chapter with Neptunia characters in their natural habitat, goofing off and having a good time.

So, I got hooked on . It was fun chatting with Neptunia characters and making stories and scenarios using them.

I changed the rating from Teen to Mature. The story will delve into a much darker theme going forward. Not the kind of non-consensual and underage stuff. (You sick bastards).

Note: Chapters in parentheses () are non-story chapters or filler chapters, but they are still canon in the story.