1-3 - The Bear Necessities
Night’s fallen on the theater.
(I’m tired, but I can’t seem to fall asleep…Maybe it’s because I’m not used to the bed…It’s almost 12:00…)
I guess Ogami just kinda had a depression nap all day and woke up at like midnight. Mood.
There’s a knock at the door.
(Wha…? Who in the world could it be at this late hour?)
Ogami…? It’s me, Sakura…
Sakura? Just a second. I’ll open the door. (What’s she doing here at this hour?)
It was a huge success.
By the way…what is it, this late at night?
Well, Ogami…Manager Yoneda instructed me to…to have you handle nighttime rounds in the theater.
Nighttime…rounds?
Yes. I know it’s terribly short notice, but I hope you understand…
Not like we’re gonna be able to sleep.
Sure! You can count on me! I was having trouble getting to sleep anyway. Exercise will help with that.
Really…? T-Thank you for being so considerate! Well then, shall we go?
Huh?! You’re coming with me?
Of course! After all, you don’t know your way around the theater yet. So I’ll accompany you!
Thanks. I’ll be counting on you.
And I you. Now let’s get moving!
Nighttime rounds will be a good portion of our free time in the theater. We’ll usually be on a sort of timer, each room counting down until we gotta go to sleep. Luckily for you, I’m using a guide so I can see just about everything. There’s also time here for us to just look around a bit, too.
Let’s head to the library first.
Sakura, sir…What are you up to at this hour?
We’re on the night watch. What are you doing up, Maria?
I came to return a book I borrowed.
Maria, it’s not like an actual library with due dates. Maria it’s midnight, surely this could have waited until morning.
Ohh, what did you borrow?
It’s Crime and Punishment…
Maria I know you’re Russian but like you can read a Japanese book. Might I recommend I Am A Cat?
Crime and Punishment, huh…If I’m not mistaken, that’s Dostoevsky, right?
Wow, Ogami! I’m impressed!
Well, I’ll be on my way. Sakura, sir, I’m leaving the watch in your hands. Good night.
Let’s continue our rounds, Ogami.
We’ll head over to the main stage area and do a little roundabout.
Ogami, you lost her already?
Come here and take a look outside, Ogami…
I think the lights of the city are amazing…
It’s pretty cool. Also remember, this is the early Taisho period where urbanization is still early in Japan. Once you get out of the major cities, it’s basically back to samurai times.
What makes you say that?
Well, they’re not meant to be decorative or artistic, but each one shines so beautifully. And together they show us this breathtaking view. I want to shine on the stage, just like one of those lights…
…
I want to be a warm and strong light…the kind that shines the way for the people in the streets.
Well now, let’s continue our rounds.
Heading down, let’s take a peek at the gift shop.
Doesn’t look like anything is out of place. Let’s keep moving.
Iris, it’s way past your bedtime.
What’s the matter, Iris? What are you doing up?
Mon Frère…Sakura…
What’s wrong, Iris? Come here and tell us what’s going on.
Um…I can’t find Jean-Paul…I think maybe I left him somewhere…sniffle…My poor Jean-Paul…sniffle…He’s all alone…
Iris…
Don’t worry, Iris. Tomorrow when it’s light you should be able to find him right away. But it’s late now, so you need to get to bed.
sniffle…OK…I’ll go to bed…
It would help if we knew where Iris spent the afternoon…Ogami. Let’s get going, shall we?
Well, the last place I saw Iris was backstage.
Not particularly.
Ah! Ogami! Over there, it’s Iris’ Jean-Paul!
Oh good…let’s go give it to her.
Let’s go check the stage real quick, see if there’s anyone up to stuff.
(Here I thought the ‘Imperial Assault Troupe’ would be a combat unit…I guess this is someone’s idea of a joke.)
Is something wrong, Ogami?
No…It’s nothing. Doesn’t look like there’s anything out of place here. Let’s keep moving.
Isn’t there supposed to be an actual night watchman?
And now I’m the security guard. Man, wasn’t I supposed to be protecting the whole capital…?
…Let’s go, Ogami.
We’ve lollygagged enough. Let’s get Iris her bear back.
Iris has quite a lot of stuffed animals in her room.
Knock knock.
Iris…It’s Sakura. Please open up.
Here you go, Iris. We found Jean-Paul. It seems you left him in the music room.
Ah! Jean-Paul!
You shouldn’t leave your beloved friends behind.
Mon Frère…Sakura…Thank you so much!
Well, it’s late, so…Good night.
…Good. Now Iris will be able to sleep peacefully.
Yes. I’m really glad we found it. Well, shall we continue our rounds?
Ah, look at the time…
It’s getting quite late, Ogami. Shall we end our rounds here?
So this is telling us our free time is almost over. We can choose to end it here, or do a bit more.
Let’s keep doing rounds. There are other places I want to check.
OK. We’ll do rounds for a little bit longer. But the lights will go off soon. I think we can only check 3 more rooms…
I’ll keep that in mind. Let’s go.
Well, we can check on the other two girls…
Yeah, it’s midnight, to be expected.
We’ll end the night checking out the salon.
So this is where you all go to relax.
Right. I’d love to stop and drink some tea here, but…We’re on duty at the moment…let’s keep going.
Oh dear, look at the time…
Oh, OK.
Well then, shall we return to our rooms?
Sure, good night.
Yeah, OK. Thanks for all of your help today. …Good night.
It’s no probem at all, Ogami. Just try to cheet up, OK?
…Mmm hmm.
Well, good night.
…I guess I’ll head to my room.
It’s the dead of night…I’d better get some sleep.
Good morning.
I think they said we have the day off. That means I get a break from ticket-clipping duty. Well then…What should I do?
Let’s head to the desk just to get a better sense of the place.
I’ve got lots of free time, so I’ll check out the Reception Desk.
OK, I’ll try talking to her…
Morning! Are you taking it easy today?
I wish I could, but I have rehearsal onstage right now. I plan to rehearse the whole dance with Sakura one more time.
…That sounds fun. I’m jealous.
…Honestly, I don’t enjoy rehearsals. But it wouldn’t do for a star such as myself to make a mistake during a performance. Well, I’m needed onstage soon…Please excuse me.
…Rehearsal, huh? Lucky you. I’ve got nothing to do and I’m bored stiff!
You could always go out into the city, it’s not like the entire game takes place in this building.
Hey, Iris.
Hey, Mon Frère? Let’s all go to the flower-viewing festival soon.
That sounds nice. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom in Ueno Park yesterday.
Yeah…But I’m more interested in spending time with you.
Is that so? …Thank you.
Ogami you need to start establishing boundaries.
That’s what they call “toys over flowers,” right?
I think you mean, “boys over flowers.”
DON’T ENCOURAGE HER.
Eheheh…Oh, OK. …Well, I’m gonna go now! Bye bye, Mon Frère!
Let’s go downstairs.
I live here now, Maria. I can be places.
H-Hey, Maria…
…Tell me, sir. Are you unhappy with your job here?
You know, I slept on it, and…I dunno, I think working in a theater could be cool. Disappointed, maybe. But not unhappy now.
…Frankly, it perplexed me at first, but now I’m happy with it.
Is that so? But you were transferred here as captain of a covert squad, were you not? Or have you forgotten that already?
Of course not! I was sent here to be Captain of the Imperial Assault Troop! I’ll do any job asked of me. Even clipping tickets.
Ogami, the U.
But I haven’t forgotten my duty to protect the capital!
Oh…? I am relieved to hear that. Well then, I must go to rehearsal. Please excuse me. Sir, everyone in the Flower Division will be rehearsing onstage. Please stop by and watch us.
…I’ve got some free time. I think I’ll head to the stage and watch everyone rehearse.
Next time, we’ll see just what goes into a production of the Troupe.
A Fun Fact To Leave You On
Did you know that this game took three years to make, double the initial estimate?