Vol 5 Chapter 1 - Part 2 (Hyakkouran Volume)
Desuwaarchive 14.1
(back to you looking around for Yukari)
arrived at the festival, on the verge of starting, where millions of people gathering
someone mentioning Firework show will mark the start of the festival
still can't find Yukari anywhere
suddenly bump into Shizuko, who also was looking but no dice
(The festival is about to begin, maybe you should go back to your duties)
S: right, but we promised the Shrine Maiden performance
S: but more than anything, I want to talk to Yukari-san
(Shizuko) (Why did you decide to re-create this festival?)
S: No particular reasons. I simply wanted to relive the forgotten history. Don't you think it such a shame a wonderful occasion was forgotten?
S: I just want to make people smile and bring more tourists. Maybe that will help with the budget problems.
(And that's why you come to the Kadenokouji)
S: well, that one was on me. I never knew there was such a thing between Hyakkaryouran. I was naive.
S: so I can't go back just yet. Not just for the festival Just as sensei said: Yukari feelings are hers alone" We should do what we want to do, and the person themselves should decide that. ...No one has told Yukari-san that, have they?
S: Then, I can't just leave things as they are. No... I don't want to go back. Not until I meet Yukari-san and talk to her."
(As expected of Shizuko the President of Festival Management Committee!)
S: *blushes
(lets split up)
Desuwa Archive 14.2
Switch to Yukari, flashback to JC
Y: everyone said it to me
Kadenokoji Servant A: Our lady is so talented!
Y: Yeah, I got perfect score on the Hyakkiyako exam today!
KS B: She also won a competition today!
KS A: Such a straightforward, serious and beautiful lady!
KS C: I'm really glad for this clan's next generation
The name of the Kadenokoji clan shall be carved into the history of Hyakkiyako
Y: (Its only natural to get a perfect score)
(Its only natural to be helpful to other)
(Its my duty to live up to the expectations)
For my name, is Kadenokoji Yukari
The only heir of the Kadenokoji family, one of the most prominent clan in Hyakkiyako
That is my mission and obligation
That I know, that is what I should do..
but, still...
*flash to Nagusa-senpai
The day I met Nagusa-senpai, It was the first time, someone taught me "What you wanted to do" instead of "What you should and must do"
Y: P-Please wait!
N: you are not going home? its already late
Y: Nagusa...-senpai? That was so cool. How do I become like you?
N: Like me?
N: exercising hard every day, I guess?
Y: daily exercise... that would be hard for me
Y: I got it! I would like to join Hyakkaryouran!
N: huh...?
Y: I wasn't hesitating in the slightest, it. Just worked out that way...
Y: I wanted to become a HYKRR, be with the person I admire, and everyone
But...
Renge: Its over for HYKRR!
Kikyou: Time to end of little game.
Y: If those times and memories we were playing...
Y: if that's what no one wanted...
(Back to reality)
Y: The festival..., its has begun.
Y: Normally, the HYKRR would be on guard duty...
I found you!
Shizuko found her not (you)
Y: You were looking for me?
S: let's go back to the mediation room!
Y: eh?
S: At times like this, it's important to talk heart-to-heart!
That girl, what was her name?? How could she say something like that without listening to Yukari-san! Let's go back!
Y: the festival is about to begin though
For the president of the FMC to come looking for me... Why?
S: I can't overlook this!
Y: thank you for your kind words, but im really fine.
S: wdym?
Y: I don't think Kikyou-senpai is wrong either.
Its true that I have been running away from home...
It's natural to be called 'just playing around'. Even if I didn't intend it that way.
S: But...
President, no, Shizuko-san. We don't have much time. Fortunately, I remember everything about the performance.
Y: I, Kadenokoji Yukari, will participate as a shrine maiden, as everyone wishes.
S: ehhhhh???
Back to (you), still looking around
NPC: have you heard, the main event Shrine Maiden dance is about to begin!
I wonder who's performing?
Is it Chise-sama?
No , but someone "from 20 years ago something?"
Oh, Kadenokoji?
(!)
Come to think of it, why was the lantern festival halted 20 years ago?
Idk, but lets enjoy it
(Shizuko calling you)
(...eh?)
just as you about to. Answer the phone
??: The time is ripe!
Numerous built-up stories now await their beginning!
From here on, we shall weave our Hundred Ghost Stories.
MSGK: Ahaha, pardon me!
I've longed to meet you, Sensei of Schale!
to be continued
Desuwa Archive 15.1
(who..?)
MSGK: ahaha, what's with that face? You don't remember this one at all?
Ever since this one heard about you, I've been picturing your expression just like this, exactly.
Truly... truly adorable! This one really, really likes
This one is glad to have met you, just as the rumors fly
(Rumors?)
Hm? Maybe, just maybe, you find this one suspicious?
Your appearance, indeed, is just as the rumors described.
Ahah! Ah, yes, yes, I almost forgot. Did you get a chance to see the letter?
(The letter!?)
(From the Kachofugetsu (Nature Beauty) club?)
MSGK: That's right
Then, Look forward to it
When we appear before all of you
<WE SHALL BURN IT ALL DOWN.>
(...?)
MSGK: oh dear oh dear. Seems like you didn't catch that
Those were words this one hoped would reach you...
Ah, so that person thought there was no need to convey it, eh?
What a fool
(Are you the one who sent the letter?)
MSGK: Yes yes thats right
This one is pleased that's cleared up...
Well... but of course, that wouldn't be the case, would it?
Ahaha! The stupid look of utter confusion on your face!
Yes, yes, it's laughable to not understand.
Now, do you get the meaning of this one's question?
Even if you answer, you still don't understand anything. Such a foolish question, really.
Now then, now then, it's this one's turn.
isn't it true? The 'Sensei'... shall answer all what the "student" question?
Sensei of Schale... Do you like cats?
(uhh, what?)
MSGK: Ahaha! Don't say such sad things
Well, its to be expected... There's no meaning to this conversation from the start.
The only reason this one came to visit you is just one.
What shall now be unfold...
For the sake of elegance, the Hundred Ghost Stories.
After 20 years, this day has finally come again, and at last, all the players are assembled.
So please- stay with us to the end, yeah?
Until the story reaches its final chapter." *walks away
(Wait!)
Desuwaarchive 15.2
you come back to reality and pick up Shizuko call
S: wtf sensei you ok? Ive been calling for days!!
(yeah im fine)(festivals a bit hot)
S: ??? Right! I found Yukari-san. Well there's one problem.
Well let's talk in person, I'll fill you in. Where would be good?
(go to Shizuko place)
S: Sensei! Finally, there were so many people!
(Thank you for your hard work) (So uh, about Yukari?)
S: so uh where do we start
(back to Yukari vs Shizuko)
S: Ehh? You would become The Shrine Maiden?
Yukari: Yes
S: nonono. Please don't feel pressured by me. This isn't something you decide on the fly!
Y: but you need one, do you not?
No worries, Ive been thinking about this for a long time.
If we can't go back to those times... if no one desires it. Then that was just an illusion from the start. ...If that's the case, I will do what "must be done".
That is the duty of the Kadenokouji heir.
S: B-but
Y: Shizuko-san, Could you please tell sensei on my behalf that I am sorry...
Just as Kikyou-senpai said...
I've been lying to you, Sensei.
Self-centeredly... I acted as if I was striving for the Hyakkaryouran.
As a result, I ended up deceiving you. ...
S: Sensei... I'm sure he won't blame you. That's the kind of person he is.
Y: But this is my decision. I know it's selfish to ask for help with the Succession Battle and then say this...
I will stop being selfish and go back to where I belong. I'm really fine.
Please, convey these words on my behalf.
Desuwa Archive 15.3
S: that's how it went. She wouldn't stop apologizing to you
Maybe it was because of me? Because I visited Hyakkaryouran, she gave up... Because I was trying to recreate the festival...
(No it wasn't Shizuko's fault)
(Even if the festival was the trigger, its not like you had any bad intentions)
(thank you for coming with me all the way despite being so busy)
S: blushes N-No no!.. as the president of FMC I just felt a responsibility
(Then, ill leave Yukari to you)
S: but what about Hyakkaryouran??
(The succession battle was not our intention in the first place)
(If everyone in there having their own sorrow, then I want to hear it)
(Beside, Shizuko said it too)
S: "To make everyone smiles"!
(I will do my best too)
(still there's something concerning me) flash to mesugaki, the letter
(anyhow, there must be a reason Renge, Kikyou and Yukari are at odds with each other)
S: Oh? Nagusa-san? The vice-president?
(yeah Ive met her)
S: understood, if you said so, please leave Yukari to me! Please look forward to the performance too!
(Now, how do I find Nagusa...?)
(oh right!)
(you) call the ninjas
(hey yo! I was wondering if you girls could fill me in on Nagusa-san)
Mitchell: why of course! Only the most powerful president of the Ninjutsu Research Club can achieve such task!
Tsukuyo: we do made contact with Goryou Nagusa
Izuna: ninnin! We are the best!
M: So why are you looking for her
(there are students in need! and i cant do it alone!)
(could i borrow the strength of the Ninjutsu Research Club?)
M: Helping students in need! Very sensei-dono of you! We can never refuse! Tsukuyo, Izuna!
We, the Ninjutsu Research Club, received Sensei-dono orders!
T: M-mobilize
I: Commencing operation! Ninnin!
to be continued
Desuwa Archive 16.1
pov switches to Nagusa, somewhere in the festival, reminising the old times patroling around, with Ayame
hyakkaryouran mob A: she chased those problematic kids again
B: the 127th time! all by herself! amazing!
C: the other day she was rescuing a kitty on the tree!
Nagusa: everyone spoke highly of you...
Mobs: We're so glad to have Ayame senpai in Hyakkaryouran!
Nagusa: yeah... as long as Ayame is here... Hyakkaryouran can continue
I'm her childhood friend...
as long as this continue, we can be alongside each other
Thats what i thought...
...
Mob A: you heard? Ayame-senpai disappeared
Mob B: i heard she disappeared after meeting Kuzunoha-sama
Mob C: seriously? shes real?
A: what should we do...?
B: no idea, without Ayame-senpai, we are nothing...
C: we still have Nagusa-senpai, it should be a-okay!
Nagusa:..
"no, that wasnt true"
that, was what i wanted to say
I couldnt do it
For me, this gun was just too heavy...
̶I̶m̶ ̶n̶o̶t̶ ̶A̶y̶a̶m̶e̶
̶I̶ ̶c̶a̶n̶t̶ ̶r̶e̶p̶l̶a̶c̶e̶ ̶A̶y̶a̶m̶e̶
T̶h̶e̶ ̶o̶n̶l̶y̶ ̶o̶n̶e̶ ̶q̶u̶a̶l̶i̶f̶i̶e̶d̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶b̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶P̶r̶e̶s̶i̶d̶e̶n̶t̶,̶ ̶w̶a̶s̶ A̶y̶a̶m̶e̶.̶
Nagusa: I didnt have what it takes...
without you, the Hyakkaryouran... I'm nothing...
(Hello, Nagusa)
Desuwa Archive 16.2
N: ???
(When i received communications from the NRC about her whereabouts, i rushed to the scene immediately)
N: Sensei of Schale... from before.
(And you are the happy skewered chicken girl!)
N: The what??
Please stop with your stupid jokes
It seems that you found out about everything, theres no need to hide anymore
Well, what business do you have?
(we met before, about the Hyakkaryouran succession battle)
(you) explain everything that happened
N: So, shes becoming this festival Shrine Maiden? I will say thats a correct decision...
(how so?)
N: why do you ask?
(Yukari wouldnt stop talking about you. The one she so admired.)
(do you really think she would let it all go just like that?)
(why did you return the "Proof"?)
N: Why? The answer is simple
Because the president of Hyakkaryouran is 'Nanakado Ayame.'
It's Ayame who rightfully belongs in the president's position. It has to be Ayame.
I can't replace her. That's why I thought I should step down. I'm not as suitable as they think I am.
Right now, everyone might not accept it, but... With time, they'll surely understand.
The title of acting president was just forced upon me
L̴I̵AR̴
N: ...!
(what was that just now?)
Fireworks started firing
(oh, seems like its officially started)
(and at that moment when we look up to the grand flowers blooming in the sky...)
(...!!!)
BOOOOM
huge explosion occurs, with the Arata gang running like chickens
N: you!
Arata: eeek!
A: No, that wasnt us! REALLY!!
(calm down, tell me wtf happened)
A: Um, ... We met this girl, she was asking if we needed help, and...
booom
*Monsters emerging
(what are those??)
N: phantoms, in the hundred ghost stories? Why are they here??
MSGK: and so, all of the actors are in play.
Shall we begin?
Our grace and elegance.
to be continued
Desuwa Archive 17.1
At Yukari performance venue
Shizuko, Umika, Fina and Yukari preparing for the dance
S: Are you sure you are okay with this
Y: Yes, its fine
Everything is.
Switch to Kikyou, calling Renge
K: thats what happened.
R: you serious? you guys fought?
K: just want to tell you, she hasnt given up yet...
R: well, whatever, its fine
K: fine?
R: you dont have to contact me anymore, ive decided on what i wanted to do forward. I have no interest left in Hyakkaryouran.
K: okay. I respect that. We're friends after all, i wish you happiness... and gain 10 kilos.
R: What did you ...?
K: *ends call
R: you bitch!
R: its over. Why do i still...
Kaede: Woah! What wrong Renge-senpai?
Mimori: Renge-chan?
Tsubaki: fuuu...
Renge: its nothing!
M: Was it Hyakkaryouran?
R: well yeah, but to hell with them. Its the festival, im here to enjoy it as a member of the IDC. Lets go everyone
M: Renge-chan, you arent good at lying at all,,,
K: thats right, you talk about nothing but Hyakkaryouran ever since.
T: if you really dont care, i dont think you would be angry like that.
M: Tsubaki-chan is right. You dont want it to end like this dont you?
K: fufufu! As expected of Mimori-senpai, the strongest mindreader in Hyakkiyako! Your lies wont work in front of her!
M: Kaede-chan, thats not true!
R: why are you all like this. I told you its over. No matter what we do, Nagusa-senpai and others wont come back. Why keep enduring the pain? i wanted to throw it all away and never look back.
T: But you were so kind to Yukari
R: Me? no? I only said hurtful things to her that time...
T: Renge said that if waiting only causes suffering, then it's better to let it go.
I think everyone realizes that Renge's words back then were for Yukari's sake... a lie to prevent a kouhai from getting hurt.
Desuwa Archive 17.2
T: Renge said that if waiting only causes suffering, then it's better to let it go.
I think everyone realizes that Renge's words back then were for Yukari's sake... a lie to prevent a kouhai from getting hurt.
M: Renge-chan mentioned that she and Kikyo-chan are childhood friends.
Sometimes we say things that aren't in line with our true feelings, especially when we're worried.
The feeling of concern takes over... and sometimes words that we don't mean come out.
I understand it well, because it happens to me too.
K: ehh, even Mimori-senpai??
M: thats right, Kaede-chan.
Tsubaki-chan and I are childhood friends, a lot of stuffs happened right?
T: Mimori-chan are scary when shes angry...
K: yeah i think i understand that too...
M: eh???? you two...
Anyway, Renge-chan
R: i told you, its already too late...
M: but you still here, and you have words and feeling to convey
T: Renge-chan trial period ends here. This is president's order.
R: Ehhh???
T: Do what you truly want to do.
M: We will help too!
K: Out of our new friendship among the IDC!
R: Okay. I get it. I should go see Yukari, make sure shes not doing anything drastic...
K: Okay, Everyone Lets -g...
firework firing
NPC: RUNNNN
IDC: Whats happening
monsters appear
R: Everyone get down!
fight ensues
NRC got involved as well
Tsykuyo: AHHHH, this is like that time when the sky turn red
Mitchell: fuck what do we do...?? Retreating? But everyones in danger, and Izuna, and Tsukuyo...
Izuna keeps on fighting the ever emerging. horde
I: Aruji-dono is here! He has entrusted us with duty. Izuna shall meet his expectation!
M: right, lets help everyone evac! I'm sure shensei-dono will come up with something.
I: Operation resumes! Ninnin!
Desuwa Archive 17.3
at yinyang club HQ
Mob: Kaho-sama. Something happened, we have reports of casualties!!
What do i do???
Monsters are appearing!
Kaho: Everyone... please calm down... The heck?
Niya: The Kachofugetsu club...
I thought it was just a mere threat... For a club that only exists in mythical records...
I didnt want to get Schale involved and be a burden to them
Where did my calculations go wrong...
K: Niya-sama
N: This timing, could it be, Kuzunoha...?
K: Niya-sama
N: Is it something with Hyakkaryouran, about Ayame...?
K: Niya...
N: I need more infomation, where did i overlook...
K: NIYAAA
Chise runs in
C: Predient Niya, imma smack you in the forehard okay? flick
N: ow! Chise?
K: Chise-chan...
C: ............
Fear not, be brave,
Face forward, don't look away,
Stand strong, president.
Stay still, you can't.
See, everyone's afraid.
K: Chise-chan...
N: Ahh...
Nihaha, right, just as Chise said
Im the president of Yinyang after all, i cant be in such a pathetic state...
Kaho, contact the FMC, inform them of the current situation.
K: Okay
No signal
N: then i shall go there
Kaho, could you inquire with the Hyakkiyako merchants that helped with the festival?
Right now, organizing the situation and establishing a foundation is the priority.
We can pursue accountability later, so please, take care of it.
K: Got it. Everyone move!
Mob: Yes ma'am!
Desuwa Archive 18.1
back at Kikyou in Hyakkaryouran room
K: everything i said, should have been for Yukari sake
And yet, the one hurt the most, was Nagusa-senpai...
takes out (The proof)
That time, Why did you do that
(flashback to that time)
*knock knock
K: whos there
Nagusa walks in
N: its been a while, Kikyou
K: Where the fuck have you been??? I mean, welcome back, senpai
The situation is grim, both Ayame-senpai and you went missing, members are leaving en masse. But now you are here...
Nagusa hands her the gun: Take it
K: ?? The (proof)? Why?
N: Kikyou, you're outstanding. As the strategist of Hyakkaryouran, everyone relies on you.
Not just the other members... but me too.
That's why I thought... you're more suitable than me to be the president of Hyakkaryouran.
So... I'm returning the 'Proof.'
I want you to keep it, Kikyou
K: ... You went missing for half a year, coming back and this is what you tell me in the face?
N: Yes
Because I'm not Ayame...
I cant replace Ayame.
K: !!!!!!
(flashback ends)
I was so angry...
It's not because you tried to return the 'Proof' and run away.
You were our aspiration.
We loved the way you led us from the front... I deeply admired you.
But despite that... even then.
I don't even care about President Ayame.
I never once thought of you, Nagusa-senpai, as a replacement for the president...
Never wished for you to take her place...
Was I... wrong?
What am I supposed to do...!?
festival exploding
K: whats happening over there??
Desuwa Archive 18.2
back at the festival, its a warzone
(you help citizen evac while Nagusa killing off monsters)
(lets go search for people that might still stuck behind!)
N: Are you serious, at this time thats what you are caring about??
N: I assumed you at least grasped this dire situation we are in.
In such situations, securing one's own escape route and evacuating is crucial... yet, why?
(everyone is in danger!)
N: Whether someone is left behind here or whatever happens, should be irrelevant to you... they're all strangers..."
Normally, in times like these, one prioritizes their own life, right?
(These are Hyakkiyakos, my students, they are no strangers)
(Even if there are, i cant turn a blind eye)
N: now you are just sugarcoating it
(besides, we have Nagusa!)
(You cant turn a blind eye as dont you. So cant I)
N: ...
(I want you to tell me)(You know what they are, dont you) (the monsters)
N: you just dont give up dont you
N: They are (Phantom Spirit Artifacts) It's something the Hyakkaryouran has dealt with in the past, as per legends and rumors.
N: one of the ghosts that came from the "Twilight"
(you recall what Niya said)
N: Still, how can they be here...
(was it because of Kachoufegetsu Club?)
N: where did you get that name??? Behind you!
???: hey hey hey hold your fire we aint monsters.
Its Renge and the IDC.
Kaede: Sensei!
Mimori: Are you hurt!?
(im fine, you?)
T: we are okay, but more importantly!
K: Sensei~ I fought some weird floaty thingy and fell down! I cant make heads or tails anymore bweeeeh
M: its okay we are here Kaede-chan
(im glad you werent hurt)
R: Nagusa-senpai, i have so many questions. But we can save it for later... You with us right? Reloads
N: I...
huge beastial scream from somewhere
N: the beast??? No, It cant be...
Desuwa Archive 18.3
downtown is engulfed in flame
N: The Kachoufugetsu club... they came
These phantoms, are the least of our concern...
N: Run. Everyone.
R: Eh? Wait, what did you say? Aint no way you are running away again.
(Renge, calm down)
R: DONT TELL ME TO CALM DOWN.
N: its fine if they were only these phantoms....
That's just a part of the Hundred Stories... an existence derived from tales, created by 'rumors'...
But if 'that' has appeared...
If they surpass 'rumors' and turn into 'stories'... then
(something huge is walking towards everyone)
M: A cat?
K: Wow, theres such a big cat?
N: its too late... Its here. The stories, are now reality...
N: I'M NOT AYAME
(Everyone careful, its coming!)
battle start
everyone is no match for the cat
to be continued
Desuwa Archive 19.1
someone, somewhere, watching everything burn in flames
???: and so, it has begun
come on, show it to me, what you have weaved, Hundred Ghost Tales.
back at the cat
(we arent doing any damage to it!)
R: feels like my bullets just pass right through
T: like a mirage
N: its no use
Ordinary bullets are no use
R: Why??
N: That is Genryohyaku Monogatari, a "ghost story" created by the Kachoufegetsu from the book Inojo Kairoku.
R: you expect me to believe that bullshit?? well i guess i have no choice...
Kaede: You mean a cheat character? Thats unfair!
N: well, there is a way
(Whats that)
N: to defeat a "Ghost tale" from "Hundred ghost tales...
Only those recognized by the Great Prophet Kuzunoha, capable of defeating the 'ghost tales' born from the strange book...
In other words, the president of the Hyakkaryouran, and only those who hold the 'Proof'
(Yukari said the same)
The Hyakuren (Proof), without it, we wont be able to deal a single scratch
T: then we are of no use then
N: yes, nothing
R: how did you know that
N: Well, in the heavy snowfield...
N: no, its nothing. Hurry, run! Before its too late. Before it happens again.
R: Screw it!
Just like that time... are you telling me to just stand by and watch again?
Not this time
Not again...
I hate feeling helpless when someone needs help... I don't want to give up thinking 'this is our limit
R: Nagusa-senpai, just like you said, you just need the Proof right? you are the acting chairman after all.
N: No... I am not... My right arm is already...
I can't do it.
I can't. I no longer have the 'Proof,' it's with >Kikyou...
No... even if I had it...
I'm not Ayame...
???: Ahahahaha! Now you understand??
Shuro: ihihihihi. Thats correct, Nagusa-chan is right!!
Unless you are Ayame, you are worthless!
N: Why... are you here
N: Yabuki, Shuro...
(The Kachoufegetsu...)
Desuwa Archive 19.2
Shuro: "Oh my, oh my, oh my~ I'm so happy~! Nagusa-chan and Sensei of Schale... you remember me! I'm so touched~!
Then, let me say thank you, Sensei. For being with me all this way...
And for listening so attentively to my story.
Now then, now then, how was it?
The 'ghost tale' I prepared just for you... did you like it?
R: It was your doing??
K: really, that girl? summoned this??
S: ahaha, the fresh air of hostility and wariness makes my skin tingles. I like you lot a lot already!
R: Hey you! Answer me!
S: okay okay! If thats what you want.
Pardon me once again. This ones Shuro!
As you've astutely observed, I'm the one who summoned the 'Genryo Hyaku-monogatari' here...
A storyteller of ghost tales from the Kachofugetsu... Yabuki Shuro, at your service. Please remember me.
(storyteller?)
S: Ahahahaha. Sensei making that stupid face again.
The dumbfounded look of someone who can't understand a thing being said.
Ahaha! So much hostility, yet so clueless...
I like it, I really do! Your face is just irresistible....Especially to my taste that is...
Ahah! You, Nagusa-chan.
Since the great snowfield, right? How long has it been since our last meeting? ...Heheh.
And to think, you ran off to the hyakkiyako of all places.
Well, where else could you go, looking as miserable as you did?
But really... isn't it a bit too shameless?
You never wanted to return to the Hyakkaryouran, did you?
Desperate to run away from there.
Really now... such shamelessness.
R: What do you mean?
S: oh dear? You didnt know?
Nagusa-chan, were you still keeping secrets from them?
Still telling 'lies'?
...Ahahaha!!
Nagusa-chan, still carrying the title of 'Hyakkaryouran,' acting as the acting president, hiding your true self...
I know all about the brazen and shameless things you did, Nagusa-chan...
And nobody here knew about it...?
N: S-Stop it...
S: Shall i tell them all in your place?
Desuwa Archive 19.3
Shuro: For our shy Nagusa-chan... it's no big deal for me to reveal the truths she couldn't voice, right?
Nagusa: Stop it
S: Hey now I don't want to either... But you lot asked me, didn't you?
I should properly answer all questions, right? If not, how can this one be a good kid? This one loves answering questions.
Okay... Where do we start?
Nagusa-chan has always said this:
'I can't be the president of the Hyakkaryouran'
I'm not Ayame, I, who am not Ayame, don't have such a right.
Ayame, Ayame, Ayame... always making excuses with Ayame's name.
N: STOP IT
S: Ahahaha. Really, already?
̶L̶I̶A̶R̶
I̶ ̶N̶E̶V̶E̶R̶ ̶T̶H̶O̶U̶G̶H̶T̶ ̶O̶F̶ ̶S̶U̶C̶H̶
N: !!!
S:It's not really for that reason, is it?
You put together all those plausible jibberish... but they're all lies, aren't they?
It's because you're embarrassed to tell them, right?
Because... telling the truth is scary!
(scary?)
Yes, Nagusa-chan is afraid of everyone finding out.
Now then, Nagusa-chan's ugly true feelings...I'll show them to you with my 'strange book'.
N: ...!!!
Shuro flicks out a book, a vision of the past appears
...
Hyakkaryouran mobs: "Did you hear, president Ayame is gone"
"What will happen with Hyaakaryouran?"
"Ayame senpai isnt here, but Nagusa-senpai, her childhood friend and also just as talented still is!"
"Everything should be fine!"
Nagusa: No....
This is my true feeling i couldnt express...
N: i cant do it...
This weapon, is too heavy for me...
If this continues, the (Im not Ayame) Real me would be known...
I am only the (I cannot replace Ayame) vice-president
I have no (only Ayame is qualified to be president) talent nor ability, i was just staying by Ayame side
I have no special qualities
Im boring, and I'm ugly...
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Nagusa: The real Me, who was content just being by Ayame's side, unable to do anything...
It will all be exposed to everyone.
Just if someone who happened to be there
The real Me, who hid in Ayame's shadow and ran away.
Everyone will point at me and be disappointed.
Im scared
I'm scared of being known for who I truly am.
Before the truth is known—
I HAVE TO RUN AWAY
back to present
Kaede: woah, what was that just now
Tsubaki: you all saw it right?
(A look into the past...?)
Renge: Nagusa-senpai... you...
Shuro: Well well? How was it?
How do you feel now, having peeked into the true heart of the senpai you admired... I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Yes...You there as well, standing in the corner.
You, who scrutinized your senpai's true feelings. Please, share your impressions with us!
(Kikyou!)
She was there this whole time
Kikyou: I just arrived to see whats the fuss about. But, what i saw just now?
N: !!
Kikyou: Is it true, senpai?
N: Kikyou... I...
S: Ahaha! Yes, yes, that's right!
That's Nagusa-chan's true feelings. The true form of the senpai everyone in Hyakkaryouran admired.
Really... all those excuses about not being Ayame, about how she can't do it unless she's Ayame.
But in reality, it's all lies!
Pretending to be someone equal to her childhood friend was enough. She didn't care about anyone else, the silly girl.
That's why Nagusa-chan... she's trying to run away from you all. Because she doesn't want to be a disappointment!
K: Thats why you left us...?
R: Nagusa-senpai
N: Kikyou, Renge... no, it's not like that...!
At first, I didn't mean to... I just...
S: What now? You still trying to make excuses? Pathetic as usual.
You were just scared of having your ugly self known.
You thought if people were going to talk behind your back, you might as well run away and leave everything behind...
Disgusting
R: Senpai...
KL Goryou Nagusa, you...
N: N...NO! I... Ayame...
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Shuro: Ahahaha! She finally breaks.
Yes yes yes, keep slandering, keep attacking, keep bearing grudges with each other
Use your words to hurt each others, hide your true feeling behind lies
Turn all those emotions into energy for my stories
then finally, you can all become
part of the true "Elegance" that we envision
(TSUBAKI!)
T: Leave it to me Sensei. Open fire on Shuro
to be continued
Desuwaarchive 20.1
Shuro: ???
That was unexpected...
Suddenly pointing a gun onto this one? Werent you taught manners? You scared me...
Well, not like it has any effects on me...
why are you putting a damper on things when its just about to get exciting...
For Sensei of Schale to suddenly being such a hinderance... Thats not very elegant of you
(Because the one causing all these troubles are right here in front of me)
T: We are here for the peace of the city, please stop all your doing.
Mimori: Yes, No matter the reason, as long as there are troubles, we cant forgive you.
Kaede: Yeah, thats right. The IDC shall put a stop to this!
Kikyou, Renge: Everyone...
Shuro: Pft... Thats your whole reason? We were just getting to the good part... Dont be such a buzzkill.
*opens fire again
Shuro: ...? Didnt i tell you already? Its no use.
Oh? Its you this time. Hyakkaryouran Black Kitty?
Kikyou: As the IDC says, troublemakers need to be stopped
Even if the opponent is something out of a nightmare, something unbelievable... the Hyakkaryouran shall not back down
Renge, pull yourself together
Nagusa-senpai?
N: ...
K: That little girl, is the mastermind? Sure seems like it
S: Hey hey now. You are being a bit of a meanie.
Kikyou: Sensei, our attack just now
(Yeah, it just went through like nothing)
S: right? Im telling you its no use. In front of my strange book, you all are powerless. No matter who it is, they can't lay a finger on me or even the 'Ghost tales'... unless they're Ayame.
Ah! But, but! We only have the half-baked crybaby Nagusa-chan here. Too bad!
K: heh? so you are just a coward who provokes people from a safe distance?
S: Hey hey, you being mean again. Well whatever.
No matter what you do, you are no match for us. The curtains are called, The stages are set, The actors are in place. Everything is set in motion
(Shuro, what is the purpose of the Kachoufugetsu)(why are you doing this?)
Desuwa Archive 20.2
Shuro: oh whats that, you are asking that right here right now?
Well okay then, i'll give you the answer, just for you
Its all in the name of "Elegance"
As a storyteller of the Kachoufugetsu, this is all for the sake of the creation of "Hyakkumonogatari"
Kikyou: You summoned that thing just for that?"
The Kachoufugetsu must have more free time than I thought.
Shuro: ...
Aha!
Ahaha!
AHAHAHAHA!
R: whats her problem?
https://files.catbox.moe/6b9z2n.ogg (embed) plays
S: You are a real stupid one, arent you?
Did you actually think that?
manipulating monsters, setting the whole town ablaze, and merely appearing before you all create the 'Hyakumonogatari'?
Such a cute misunderstanding. no. foolish.
Our 'Hyakumonogatari' is a tale that's been passed down from much, much longer ago.
Something you all wouldn't know, or rather, can't even imagine.
To get to this point... just one 'rumor' is enough.
(rumor)?
S: Thats right. 'rumors' linger in the back of your mind, even if you can't remember where you heard them.
Yes, all that's needed is just a 'rumor.'
Let's see... for instance, spreading the existence of the 'Succession Battle' to push an innocent young lady into action...
(what?)
S: Or telling a naive girl that 'youth is now or never' to motivate her into her stupid act...
R: Huh?
S: And then, and then
Telling a presumptuous girl to say "go home" to her kouhai if she cares for her, thus manipulating the innocent lady into battle.
K: !!!
(no way...)
S: you finally understand it now? Everything that happened, its all thanks you. You! Sensei of Schale!
Desuwaarchive 20.3
Shuro: Sensei. Remember why you came here?
(the letter to yinyang-club)
AHAHAHA
(So, in the beginning...)
Yes. Each one of you struggled and suffered to do what they think is the 'best' course of action―
Yet, your 'best' efforts has ruined everything...
Who would have thought that what was supposed to be 'best' turned out to be the 'worst'―right?
AHAHAHA I CANT BELIEVE IT
SUCH FOOLISH YET MARVELOUS STORY
Ahaha! I must thank you all idiots, shouldn't I?
Thanks to your silliness―I can recreate the ghost tales from 20 years ago. snaps finger
more monsters appearing
M: Kaede-chan, hold on tight
Kikyou: OPEN FIRE
S: It's futile, you know? The fuse has already been lit.
Your elegance is about to begin... yes, the climax you've all been waiting for is coming.
Thanks to your efforts, a protagonist for the story has been born.
Ahaha! Yes, yes! Let's have that person, become the protagonist.
Kikyou: You dont mean!!! Yukari !!??
Renge: WHAT?
Shuro: Ehehehe. You finally realized?
Yes, yes! Indeed. Thanks to all of you... a girl burdened with deeper wounds and despair than anyone else.
A poor, pitiful girl trapped by the curse of having to recreate the scene from 20 years ago.
Ah... surely she... will create a marvelous elegance!
Yes, it shall be the best story yet!
N: No way, just like with Ayame...
(Ayame?)
Shuro: Well well, now then, ill excuse myself. walks away
(Everyone, after Shur...)
monsters block your way
Shuro: Futile. Once the story began, theres no way to stop it.
Battle starts
Desuwa Archive 20.4
back to Yukari and the FMC preparing the dance
S: a phone call? from yinyangs?
oh, it cut off. guess its nothing
Fina, Umika, imma go check the broadcast equipment
F,U: Leave everything to us
Birb nanny: its finally happening!
The unfulfilled wish from 20 years ago, that the Kadenokouji clan couldn't realize...
Ah, how wonderful it is! Yes, this is indeed the path that Kadenokouji was meant to follow
Yukari: 20 years ago...?
BN: I heard that on the day the now-abandoned festival was to be held, the Kadenokouji was scheduled to perform the Miko's dance.
But the dance never happened, and the festival just fizzled out into obscurity...
Y: Why?
BN: Ah, that, would be considered a shame for outsider to know...
Y: I think i do have the right to hear it...
BN: of course, where do i start?
On this day 20 years ago, the Kadenokouji clan was scheduled to perform the dance. However, just as the dance was about to start...
The Miko suddenly disappeared and did not appear until the end of the festival.
Whether it was due to the pressure of the ceremony...
Or because of some conflict within the family...
Now, the reasons and circumstances are unknown.
But since that day, records show that the Miko of that generation went missing.
Yes, truly...
It's a stain on the Kadenokouji clan's honor.
Y: A stain...?
BN: Ah, but it's alright now.
That stain, after 20 years, will be wiped clean today by Lady Yukari of the Kadenokouji clan.
Y: oh, so thats how it is
BN: eh?
Y: the reason im on stage...
...
Fina: Preparation complete!
Umika: Right this way please!
BN: Its already time. Lady Yukari, please do your best!
To wash away the stain of 20 years ago and restore the honor of the Kadenokouji clan...
Y: From the beginning... wanting me to return home...
Was it just because the Kadenokuji, needed me as Miko?
To erase the disgrace of 20 years ago – to cleanse the dishonor...?
If thats all, then why...
Desuwa Archive 20.5
Yukari: Why am i even here...
Shuro: Oh, i understand your feelings very well
Y: ?
Shuro: They said you were needed. But in the end, what they really wanted was just someone to erase the disgrace of 20 years ago, someone to relieve them from their imaginary shame!
No one... absolutely no one! They don’t care about your feelings, about what you're struggling with.
Ah, ah! How pitiful you are... It’s hard, isn't it? Frustrating, isn't it?
Those feelings you have right now
D̶o̶n̶t̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶ ̶w̶a̶n̶t̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶get back on ̶t̶h̶e̶m̶?̶ ̶J̶u̶s̶t̶ ̶a̶s̶ ̶h̶o̶w̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶y̶ ̶m̶a̶k̶e̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶ ̶f̶e̶e̶l̶?̶?̶
Yukari: I...
Did i hear a voice just now...?
to be continued
Desuwa Archive 21.1
back at the warzone
Tsubaki: theres too many of them!
(We still cannot damage kurokage)
Kikyou: At this rate, Yukari...
Renge: We need a breakthrough! Kikyou?
(Nagusa)
(I understand that Shuro is targeting Yukari)(It was my fault i got tricked)
(Could you tell me, what it means to create the Hyakkumonogatari)
(Whats shuro planning with Yukari?)
R: dont laze around, we need to get to her first!
K: no, intel is important. Nagusa mentioned "Just like Ayame" what does it mean?
The only one who understands is you
so tell me, whats her endgame? What can we do?
N: The Kachoufugetsu...
Long time ago, before the creation of the Hyakkiyako Alliance... There was a group of demons that wrekced havoc.
(A group that oppose to the alliance, who manipulates books and bewilder people, is it?)
N: yes. Im not sure of the goal, but they exists.
They're using a book called the 'Tales of the plantations' to create 'One hundred Ghost Tales' for their own delight... for their idea of elegance.
In fact, at the great snowfield, Kokuriko, the president of the Kachofugetsu, did something to Ayame...
She was turned into a "One hundred Ghost Tales" and taken beyond the "Twilight"
I could do nothing but watch...
Judging by Shuro words, she might planning to do the same to Yukari. She will end up like Ayame.
R: Why didnt you tell us...
N: I was scared... of telling the truth...
K: Nagusa-senpai...
Schizo voices in everyone head rings
(??)
Shuro: Hello, can you see me up here.
Kaede: Sensei! Up in the skies.
Shuro: AHAHA. Looks like you are having fun down there.
Kikyou: Thats the Yinyangclub's Broadcasting Airship!
Mimori: Its also being broadcasted on the internet!
(This is what Shizuko was preparing for the performance!)
Shuro: ahaha, thats not all.
I have a guest I'd like to introduce to all of you.
This person, who has gathered expectations from you all at this festival, recreated after 20 years!
(Yukari!)
Desuwa Archive 21.2
Shuro: ahaha. Does it look nice? Of course, i prepared all of this after all!
Let me introduce to you all our protagonist!
Now she lies like a sleeping princess in silence, but still shes aware!
This Miko... she harbors a pain greater than anyone else
Idolizing someone who never live up to her image...
Nagusa: !
Her longing for the good old days were dismissed as futile.
Renge: !
Her cries for a chance to prove herself only to be told to go back to the place she still has.
Kikyou: !
The Miko finally returned to her place... here.
But, sadly, what was thought to be her only refuge demanded more of her
To clear the shame and disgrace of some 20 years ago – just that and nothing more."
That's right. No one was aware of the Miko's feelings.
Ah! How pitiful...
To be the only one grieving at a festival where everyone should be smiling.
Doesn't that make you angry?
Instead of suffering alone with those emotions... wouldn't it be better to share the burden with everyone?
So, let me raise my voice on your behalf. I'll return those feelings to them for you.
Now, what begins is the elegance of the Kachoufugetsu.
Let's light up Hyakkiyako with beauty, charm, and brilliance!
Everyone, please look forward to it! Ahahaha!"
(we need to hurry!)
(kurokage, its moving!)
R: but theres no way to stop it!
K: there is pulls out the Proof
If her words are true, then
The only one who can defeeat Kurokage and help Yukari, is you, Nagusa-senpai.
N: I... I cant
Just as Shuro said, only the one qualified as president, could.
Thats Ayame, not me.
From the beginning, it was all just excuses.
I was afraid of letting my true self be known, so I tried to run away."
Unable to speak my mind, standing next to Ayame was all I could manage... I was just playing the role of 'Nagusa,' a girl who could stand beside her.
I deceived everyone."
Me, myself... I was just 'cosplaying'.
Desuwa Archive 21.3
All I wanted was to be by Ayame's side... to become someone worthy of Ayame.
I was just pretending to be a top student – a fake.
I couldn't say it. That I returned here after losing Ayame right in front of me... If I told everyone I came back alone...
They would definitely... point fingers at me.
Someone like me doesn't have any right.
There no way for someone like me to help Yukari...
K: GORYOU NAGUSA! walk towards Nagusa
(Kikyou, calm down!)
(picrel)
K: I said a very cruel thing to Yukari...
I said she still have a place to return to, that its time to quit playing our "game"
I never thought that way... but I lied to myself, saying it was for Yukari's sake, and unilaterally pushed her away.
I still can't forgive you for abandoning us and leaving.
I waited for you all this time, and you never came back
But.
Because of me...
Because of my selfish words, I hurted her...
Yet, only you can save Yukari. Not me, not Renge, and not even President Ayame...
Only you.
So please, I'm begging you.
I know it's selfish of me to ask this, especially now. It's too much to ask...
But still, please...!
I want to apologize to her...!"
Im begging you.. Nagusa-senpai.
Please...
Renge: NAGUSA-SENPAI. I'm the same as her. I hurted Yukari, i need to apologize! I want to see her again.
(Nagusa, I must ask of you too...)
N: Understood. I'll try.
Renge: you sensei, you go with her first, we will keep them busy!
Tsukabi: Yeah, we will hold out just fine!
Mimori: Leave everything to us!
Kaede: Leave it to me Sensei!
(lets go Nagusa!)
To be continued
Desuwa Archive 22.1
you and Nagusa fight your way through the main stage
monsters keep on appearing
Nagusa: Sensei, careful.
(They are not stopping...)
Nagusa: i cant do this...
Niya, Chise appears
Niya: Just in time, are you okay Sensei?
Chise: yaho I came sensei
(Niya, Chise! Why are you here)
C: President Niya said to help the teacher!
(Niya??)
Niya: yes, in order to bring things under control. It seems that the Kachoufugetsu was not a hoax...
(yeah?)
Niya: Uwu, its my mistake. I was blinded in my judgement, and turned Hyakki into living hell...
(Its my fault too, lets fix this together)
Niya: You are right. Reminiscing the past wont solve anything, lets save it for later.
(enemies surrounding you)
Niya: I think its best to hold out until reinforcements from the YYC arrive...
(No, we cant still breakthrough the frontline)
??: Secret ninjutsu, exploding shuriken!
Mitchell: fufu, the NRC has arrived!
Izuna: entering battle! Ninnin!
Chise: Yaho, everyone!
Mitchell: woah, everyones here.
Niya: what you doing here
Tsukuyo: I, received a lot of consultation from Sensei
Izuna: Yes, If we can be of assistance to you, Aruji-dono, the entire NRC is always ready! >Through fire and water, we are prepared to rush to your aid wherever it may be! Ninnin!
Mitchell: leave everything to us, shensei-dono
(thanks you everyone)
<battle start>
Desuwa Archive 22.2
Back to yukari, coming back to her sense
Yukari: what is this place...
Shuro: Aha, you are awake?
Y: who are you
S: Aww, you already forgot? I'm your manager.
To convey your 'emotions' to them... as a storyteller the of ghost tales.
Dont you want to get back at them, for making you how you feel?
Look over here, isnt it beautiful.
Y: The festival... Why is it on fire...
S: Ahh, its wonderful isnt it? The elegance we strived. I like you a lot!
Y: Why would you !?
S: Dont be mean now! Not like i did this all by myself...?
Y: huh?
S: I merely conveyed the Miko's emotions on her behalf.
Don't you see? Right in front of you, that thing.
That's what you expelled...
The 'emotions' that overflowed from the depths of your heart.
Y: W..This.. is the results of my emotions...? bweehs
S: you can feel it right?
The swirling smoke... the rising flames.
Deep and vivid emotions overflow inside you"
All of this... it's all thanks to you, Miko.
Yes, yes. I understand.
No one listens to your voice... no one understands you...!
Others just trample on your feelings, your voice, your desires.
They impose their own desires and tell you to make the 'right' choice.
It was painful, wasn't it? It wore you out, didn't it?
That's why... you wanted to throw it all away, didn't you?
They didn't listen to your opinions, didn't take you seriously...
To those who showered you with such words...
̶J̶u̶s̶t̶ ̶b̶u̶r̶n̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶m̶ ̶a̶l̶l̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶h̶e̶l̶l̶
Desuwa Archive 22.3
Shuro: Ahahaha!
This thing here, born from the gap with your memories and emotions, a faceless Katashiro.
If i were to give it a name...
Well, lets name her Mubou Katashiro, yeah?
Now, just as you wish, every corner of Hyakkiyako shall be burnt to the ground. Let us all witness this beautiful calamity!
Y: no...
The city is on fire
Everyone screaming for help
This is all my fault
Because for a moment, I allowed myself to think such foolish things.
Dreaming of Hyakkaryouran, running away from my true duties...
As a member of Hyakkaryouran, imagining a version of myself and trying to play that role
this is the punishment for that.
I see
It's all because of me…
That thing... it's born from my mistakes... ACK!
S: Oh my, did she pass out??
Thats no fun, the partys about to begin...
Well, no matter, your part is done Miko, I'll take it from here.
at last, everything is ready
With my completed One Hundred Ghost Tales, Kokuriko-sama will
(This ends here, Shuro!)
Nagusa: We'll take Yukari back.
Shuro: ...
Well well well, you cant stop being such a buzzkill dont you.
to be continued
Desuwa Archive 23.1
Nagusa: Sensei! over there
(Yukari!) runs over her
Shuro: snaps finger, monsters appear
(Thats enough, Shuro!)
S: ahahaha
AHAHAHAHA
You are a real sore in the eyes, Sensei
N: give Yukari back
S: Huh?
Come to think of it. I have heard
Sensei of Schale is a true problem solver right?
The biggest idiot who sticks his nose into every incident in Kivotos
Did you come here flaunting that sense of justice of yours?
My Hyakumonogatari is... just about finished.
Yet, You are here, in my way??
Really? Truly? My heart feels like its gonna burst out of laughter!
Laughing at this foolish sensei!
But also, Nagusa-chan, you, you worthless bitch
N: ..!
S: you think you can just walk in and save your cute little kouhai? Tell me, how did you manage to declare it so shamelessly?
Perhaps your friends encouraged you? Telling you that you're the only one who can save the Miko, giving you a little pep talk?
How strange... don't you know?
Nagusa-chan, you couldn't save Ayame, could you?
Ah... could it be, you're still hiding it from everyone?
What really happened at the great snowfield... the truth..."
(Nagusa, you dont have to listen)
S: No no, she absolutely has to. Sensei, you should listen too.
Nagusa-chan, who rushed to her kouhai’s side with a look of 'I'll show everyone that I can save her,'
You should know that she's actually a liar without the power or the will to save anyone.
I still remember, Nagusa-chan.
That day when you tried and failed to save Ayame
You couldn’t even touch her, could you?
Well, Nagusa-chan is lacking in qualities anyway, right?
Just a girl who imitates Ayame. She mistook herself for a top student just because she was by Ayame's side – a fool.
Let's see, what happened then?
Oh yes! That right arm of yours―
N: STOP IT
Desuwa Archive 23.2
Shuro: That arm, it doesn't move anymore, does it? I know everything. Your poor right arm, rejected when you reached out to Ayame, swallowed by the twilight.
You lacked the courage, don’t you? You were so close, yet you gave up.
N: No... I...
S: I still remember, you know? That time when Ayame sank into the 'twilight'
How she became a part of the 'Hyakumonogatari' and the words she hurled at you. What was it? Um...
N: SHUT UP
S: "I never thought of you as my friend in the beginning" Yup, yup thats the one. Man those were really nice words she uttered huh?
The despair of Ayame when she saw Nagusa-chan, who she hoped would save her, do nothing!
Ah... I can painfully understand how Ayame felt at that moment.
Maybe, if it wasn't Nagusa, you, who had come to help.
Maybe if it had been someone more capable, the tragedy could have been prevented. Don't you think so?
(SHURO!)
S: Huh?
Sensei? I would ask you nicely to stay out of my way. The storyteller Yabuki Shuro is telling a story. snaps
(monsters grab hold of you)
(A-ack!)
S: Even if its Sensei of Schale, I would advise you to keep it down when you are pinned down by the Hyakkumonogatari.
Now, keep it quiet, yeah?
Ahaha! This tragedy is all, absolutely all your fault, isn't it, Nagusa-chan?
Passing the buck... saying it's a leap of logic...?'
Ahah! Well then, I’ll show you the evidence.
With my strange book
(flashback begins)
Small Yukari, at Hyakkaryouran HQ for the first time
Y: I'm Yukari, heir of the Kadenokouji
Be true to the Kadenokouji clan.'
That's my mission and duty.
I am well aware of it.
That's what I should be doing.
But...
After meeting Nagusa-senpai
For the first time... someone taught me not just 'what I should do,' but 'what I want to do.'
I want to join Hyakkaryouran!
Nagusa: ... No, you are wrong
Desuwa Archive 23.3
N: I'm not the noble person you think I am..."
I was just... far from the truth, living a lie...
I was only wearing a mask to deceive everyone...
It was all nothing but lies...
Because I was here.
I kept pretending to be 'Nagusa' just to be by Ayame's side, continuing to lie...
Its my fault Yukari wanted to join Hyakkaryouran...
(flashback ends)
Shuro: Yes, that's right, Nagusa-chan. Have you finally realized? Everything you reached out for, it all just breaks apart.
Everything! All of it! It's all your fault! Ayame being consumed by the twilight, Yukari becoming part of the 'Hyakumonogatari,' all of it.
Because you, who doesn't know your place, tried to stand by Ayame's side.
The tragedy you stumbled into because you tried to play a role you weren't fit for
You remember that well, don't you?
N: Everything... Its all my fault... Because of my facade... Its all because of me
(N-NAGUSA!)
Shuro: Hm, maybe i need to restrain this one too
N: Ack!
S: Ahaha! Did you know?
A broken heart can easily transcends into a 'ghost tale.'
Nagusa-chan, I will give you plenty of love and attention too, okay?
Phew, not lets wraps this up
Haha... ahaha, Ahahaha!
Yes yes, this is everything
Just live within your means and your understandings, and the results shall come
The slander, the bickering, the conflicts – i collected all the ingredients.
For that, I also even used Sensei of Schale as a pawn.
It all came to this!!!
Ah, are you seeing this? Kokuriko-sama. >Behold, my Hyakumonogatari!
(The Katashiro started moving)
Let everything fall apart. Blame each other, knock each other down – and in the end, perish in wars and shatter into pieces.
With this, I have completed a 'Hyakumonogatari' that will burn down Hyakkiyako – a beautiful elegance, Kokuriko-sama!
Right, all that remains is to retrieve the Miko...
(....!)
(with all your mortal strength, you break free from the monsters and rush towards Yukari)
Desuwa Archive 23.4
Shuro: Huh????
Oh dear oh dear, lashing out like that, but where did you think you could possibly go?
Thinking you can save the day and rescue Yukari?
Grave mistake, sensei.
You think i dont know? You are just a weak pathetic being, unlike others, who can be hurt with a flick of a finger
Shuro now rushes towards you herself
S: I TOLD YOU ITS FUTILE, DID I NOT? STOMP
Could it be, you had a screw loose?
going to such length to protect Yukari, just what are you trying to achieve?
(...HAH...!)
(You tried to get back up)
STOMP
S: You are truly incomprehensible...
You must be aware, right?
The 'Faceless Katashiro' causing havoc here, was created by Yukari.
She, who resents all of you, wants to burn everything down and throw it all away, the real instigator.
Yes, that so-called noble first-year student of Hyakkaryouran you speak of... never really existed in the first place.
Even Yukari was just pretending to be a kind-hearted student to deceive you for her own sake.
Ah, what a mess... Lies upon lies, nothing but liars!
Why on earth would you crawl on the ground to save her, who is neither a heroine of the story nor anything else?
Why would you go to such length to save such worthless liars――??
(Indeed, I might have been a liar myself)
(I was also afraid of having my true feelings revealed...)
(I might have been just pretending to be a good person)
S: Yes yes, you know it all well too didnt you?
(yeah)
(But still, maybe thats okay)
S:?
(Lies, facades, all that jazz)
(Pretending like that isn't necessarily bad)
S: What did you say???
(Because, if you think about it...)
(Everyone does it at least once, it's normal.)
S: ...HAH????
Cracking sound emitting from Yukari
to be continued
Desuwa Archive 24.1
Nagusa: I wanted to be someone Ayame wouldn't be embarrassed of.
I was afraid of showing my true self, so I played the part of someone worthy of Ayame.
Before I knew it, everyone was looking at me.
That scared me.
I'm not that kind of person, but everyone put me on a pedestal, misunderstood me...
As someone who doesn't fall short of Ayame.
As a remarkable and outstanding person.
All I wanted was to be someone who wouldn't shame Ayame.
Just desperately trying to keep up appearances... that's all it was.
(Perhaps thats enough)
N: ???
Shuro: What did you just say?
(Pretending to be someone you're not...)
(What's wrong with a false self being accepted?)
(Even if it's a lie, if you keep playing that role, eventually it might become true.)
(Everyone... dresses up their true selves)
(It's a normal thing that everyone does.)
S: you expect me to believe that nonsense?
A lie is a lie no matter how you go about, thats why so many people get hurt can tradegies are made.
(Even if its a lie to you, it may not be for another person)
(Like when Nagusa and Yukari met)
(Or when they spending time with each other)
(Or, when Nagusa decided to leave)
(It might have started as an 'act' initially. But thanks to that, Nagusa became...
(The one who knows the three of them better than anyone else.)
(Yes... just like the one Nagusa admired)
(Even if it was acting, even if it was just keeping up appearances, that's okay.)
S: Even if it ends up in mutual hatred!?
Knowing that it leads to hurt, despair, and loathing, you still say such nonsense??
(Indeed, it might lead to bickering..).
(There might be backstabbing and misery)
(But all of that is part of what everyone goes through)
(If there's a fight, then we can work towards making up.)
(I, too, will do my best to help everyone in that effort.)
S: Thats enough. Utter nonsense, your ideals make me sick. A taint in my story. I must tear it all down
Starting with Sensei
Desuwa Archive 24.2
i wont allow it gunshot
(Yukari!)
Shuro: huh? Shouldnt you be consumed by the Katashiro?
Yukari: In the void, i have heard Sensei and Nagusa-senpai loud and lear
Yukari: That's right! Midomo - Kadenokouji Yukari, has returned, desuno!
Shuro: What the...? Have you forgotten? Those people there rejected you, treated your feelings as if they were nothing.
That's precisely why the Katashiro came into being, you know...?
So what's with this sudden change of heart now!?
Y: It would be a lie to say I haven't been hurt!
The fact that my heart feels like it's tearing apart is true!
But, in the midst of my dazed consciousness, I heard Sensei's voice―
Thanks to that...! Even if it's belated, I was able to realize
That all these things are 'normal'.
It wasn't just Nagusa-senpai who lied.
I did the same.
And so did Renge-senpai... and Kikyou-senpai too.
We all have our public and private faces... >Whether to hide our fears, for others, or even to deceive ourselves.
It might hurt others, or be called hypocrisy, or even become a cause for fights.
But, it's not just me... It's the same for everyone.
(That's right)
Yukari strips off her Miko attire
Y: If making up after a fight is what you suggest―I'm willing to embrace that idea!
I may have deeply hurt others, and they may have hurt me... but I want to reconcile.
I want to make amends with everyone and return to how Hyakkaryouran was back then!
S: Such childish nonsense...
Y: Yabuki Shuro, is it not?
This Yukari, in the name of protecting Hyakkaryouran, challenges you to a duel!
S: Oooh? I see, you think you are capable of everything with the power of friendship?
The Katashiro is still here
with, this, the worthless liar, the foolish sensei and you, pretentious little brat, are nothing! Get them!
bang bang bang
Renge and Kikyou arrived
K: are you hurt Yukari
Y: Senpai!! Yes im perfectly fine!
Desuwa Archive 24.3
(how did you both get here?)
R: backups arrived just in time.
K: Yabuki Shuro of the Kachoufugetsu, as the strategist of the Hyakkaryouran i advise you to quietly surrender
S: Ha?
Haha
AHAHAHAHA
Can't believe it's come to this, turning into such a shallow story!
...Very well. Let's see how far we can go!"
If my 'Hyakumonogatari' is going to end up this disjointed...
Then let's rewrite from scratch! Start all over again!
Put an end to it all!
Wreak utter chaos to the Hyakkaryouran――!!
<battle start>
(Guh, its too strong...)
Shuro: Quit it
QUIT IT QUIT IT QUIT IT QUIT IT
Everything is pointless. Whatever you do, you can't defeat it.
No matter how many words you string together...
No matter how much you try to destroy my story...
I've said it before... the fundamental premise of the story can't be changed.
Without the Proof, the Hyakumonogatari shall not be defeated―
That's the kind of story it is―it has been decided from the very beginning.
As long as the president of Hyakkaryouran―Ayame isn't here!
Just like Ayame, I will plunge all of you into twilight
Nagusa: enough
gunshot
Shuro: guh..??
S: W-What is this...
Hey, what's this about?
You were cornered, weren't you? Tell me.
How many times have your spirit and heart been broken again and again?
And yet―
Why don't you take a look in the mirror? Such a pathetic sight you are.
Your legs are trembling, your face is a mess with tears.
You're dying to run away, aren't you...
Why are you acting like you've become the 'president' or something... huh?? Nagusa-chan...!!
Just how long are you gonna wear that mask!!??
Desuwa Archive 24.4
https://files.catbox.moe/p6go1z.ogg (embed) plays
Nagusa:
I am not Ayame.
I can't become Ayame.
Everything I reached out for, it all broke.
That's why I was scared.
Because of my immaturity,
Blaming everything on myself,
Afraid of being judged,
Afraid of revealing my true self.
But―
More than that... like with Ayame...
I AM SCARED OF LOSING YUKARI
AND RENGE, AND KIKYOU
You're right, Shuro.
All I can do is 'act.'"
Even now, barely standing here, pretending to be someone I'm not.
But if even this me can save everyone...
No matter how ridiculous it looks, I'll keep on acting.
...as the acting president of Hyakkaryouran―Nagusa.
Always
So please, everyone. Yukari, Renge, Kikyou, Sensei
Lend me your strength
Y: Yes Senpai!
(Of course, with pleasure)
S: urgh, again?
Y: Where do you think you are going?
S: Haha, its no use, your bullets cant hurt me, as long as i have the ...
(Now!)
gunshots
S: Guh... That attack just now... Why...?
Nagusa reveals her right arm, covered in bandages
S: ..!! Why did she have change of heart so suddenly. Was it the book?summon monsters
(Renge!)
renge sweeps them in one go
Shuro: S-Shit runs away*
Kikyou: The moment your vision was obstructed, you chose to retreat. At the same time securing safety while summoning Hyakumonogataris―that must have been your tactic.
How predictably simple.
Shuro: Dont make me laugh, your weapon cant hur- -ACK
The ground beneath me...
K: I cant hurt you, but can you fly?
S: My Katashiro...
It's gone???
Yukari: Your little doll is not here anymore. I wont let you manipulate my feelings again.
I, Kadenokouji Yukari, in the name of the Hyakkaryouran elite, hereby apprehend Yabuki Shuro.
Nagusa: Give up now, its over
S: Why...
Just a moment ago, you were hurting each other...
Accusing and blaming one another
So why now are you joining forces...? Why...?
Desuwa Archive 24.5
Nagusa: Because I decided its time to face everything now, even if it might have started as 'acting'...
As a member of Hyakkaryouran, I want to confront everything with everyone.
Y: Sasuga-senpai!
(Shuro, this is the end!)
Shuro: Sensei, of Schale?
haha
Ahahaha
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
(??)
S: Nagusa-chan...
NAGUSA-CHAN
Very well, i dont care anymore. Honestly, i did not want to resort to this...
I concede, you win this time...
But... don't think this is the end, okay?
Next time... for sure, with my own hands...!
I'll create the ultimate 'Hyakumonogatari' to present to Kokuriko-sama.
(Everyone get down!!)
Shuro torn her book, creating a big explosion
to be continued
Desuwa Archive 25.1
everyone okay?
yeah, she escaped...
(Leave it, we need to check your injuries first)
Kikyou...
Nagusa-senpai, the things we said earlier
N: ...?
K: Nevermind...
Renge (whispering to you): Sensei, it feels a bit odd saying this myself, but
Don't you think those two are still a bit at odds with each other?
R: Well, we defeated Shuro, she ran away. this is a Happy End right? Let us all go back. I dont want to stay here awkward like this forever, do something!
(what am i? you girls reconciler?)
Yukari: Ehem!
Nagusa-senpai, Kikyo-senpai, Renge-senpai, and... Sensei.
Today, truly countless events have occurred.
Because of that, I have caused trouble for many people... and thanks to the help I received, I was able to make it this far.
I genuinely believe it's a stroke of luck that I can face all of you like this.
I am truly... grateful.
K: no, actually...
R: I should be thanking Yukari, for staying vigilant till the end...
N: Yukari, I...
(Its the result of everyone's efforts)
Y: Yes! And now that we've all gathered together like this..."
I, Kadenokouji Yukari, have something I want to say to Nagusa-senpai in front of everyone.
I hereby challenge Nagusa-senpai to a succession battle!!
everyone: Ehhh???
R: now?
Y: Yes, this is important matters!
Renge-senpai, Kikyou-senpai, you remember too, right? Originally, I came here to challenge Nagusa-senpai to a succession battle!
N: I understand
f that's the original purpose, then we must proceed properly."
Acting President of the Hyakkaryouran Conflict Resolution Council, Goryou Nagusa...
I hereby accept the challenge of Kadenokouji Yukari
(Then, let us begin!)
Don don!
(Uhh... And the winner is... Nagusa!)
Desuwa Archive 25.2
Yukari: uuuu...
Renge: I kinda expected this but...
Nagusa: Was i supposed to lose...?
(No no, don't be too hard on yourself, Yukari. The world of competition is tough. So don't get too discouraged...)
Y: Yukari! Revived! Desuno!
(You arent sad at all!)
Y: Hehe, Sensei, you're funny.
I fought with all my strength and was defeated.
It was a perfect match. There's no reason for me not to accept the result.
Yes! It was an expected outcome!
Through this battle, all I wanted was to reaffirm that Nagusa-senpai is my role model!!
K/R: Yukari, as usual...
Y: well then, everyone, lets head back.
To our home
Hyakkaryouran.
to be continued
Desuwa Archive 26.1
With the situation calming down, restoration began
Shizuko: Yes, submit your applications right here!
Fina: If you need any equipment, please fill out a request form here.
Umika: There's plenty time, so please take your time and don't rush!
(Everyone, thank you for being here so early)
S: Sensei!
F: Herro sensei
U: The FMC is working hard to revive the festival!
(Again? Already?)
S: Yes. It was an unforeseen situation...
But thanks to the understanding of many people, we were somehow able to resume.
However... to think that all members of the festival organizing committee fainted amidst that commotion..."
It's frustrating and unacceptable
F: Yes desu. We would have fought with. everything!
U: Yeah, we cant never call that such a festival.
(I know everyone worked hard)
S: Thank you sensei. We are ever grateful of everyone for getting the situation under control. Thats why we will do our best to restart the festival!
(Sasuga Shizuko!)
S: ehehehe. Now then lets get back to work!
F/U: Ei!
S: oh right! walks to sensei
S: Thanks you for your hard work too, sensei.
(you are welcome)
S: blushes ehe
meanwhile, NRC and IDC helping with construction work
Desuwa Archive 26.2
(now then, to yinyang club)
Niya: welcome sensei. Thanks for coming.
(Since it was a call from Niya, i rushes here with all my might.)
Nyaha. That smooth talk of yours... it's getting more and more pleasing by the day.
The reason I contacted you today is...
To report about the matter we had the other day.
Regarding the Hyakkaryouran Conflict Mediation Committee...
The decision to disband has been put on hold
(On hold? Not Cancelled?)
Yes. It's commendable that the main members could gather following the incident with Yukari-san, but nyahaha, with the consecutive resignations of members, it's inevitable.
Until we solve that problem, the future of Hyakkaryouran remains uncertain
(By uncertain, you mean)
N: For example, you might not be eligible for club budget
(thats certainly worrying)
N: Nyahahaha~, but with the way things are now...
It might take some time, but I think it'll be back on its feet soon, don't you think so too?
Oh, right... about the info regarding Kuzunoha――
(We can save that for another day, lets take it slow after all of this)
N: Oh? really?
Understood. It's good to hear that Shizuko and the others are continuing with the recovery efforts, it seems like the festival will be able to resume soon. That's encouraging.
One more thing, the student from the Kachoufugetsu...
Yabuki Shuro, who disappeared after the last battle...
It's unfortunate that her trail went cold after she left the Hyakkiyako Autonomous Region. It's unclear what methods she used to evade detection, but it's almost as if she vanished into thin air once she crossed the region boundary. It's quite a baffling situation, almost like being tricked by a fox in a folktale
(Thank you Niya. For now, lets prepare for the venue)
N: Its all my fault...
(eh?)
Desuwa Archive 26.3
Niya: I truly underestimated the situation, and my decision to disregard the warnings from the Kachoufugetsu led to this disaster. My misjudgment has significantly impacted Hyakkiyako, and I can hardly bear to face everyone, including you, Sensei...
(No, that's not true.)
N: huh?
(You did say that the Kachoufugetsu was just a legendary entity... not worth worrying over, right?)
(If you had been frightened by every rumor or legend, you wouldn't have been able to do anything. Niya, you made your judgment based on the information you had.)
N: But...
(Besides, Niya, you were the one who called me, That was because you were concerned about everyone, right)
(Thanks to you, I was able to be here. Actually, I'm proud of how you handle things like that.)
N: Even after involving you in such a situation...
You think I did well... and you're proud of me?
(A teacher should praise his students when they did good... and encourage them when they fail. That's my duty.)
N: So instead of dwelling on the failure, I should look forward. Nyhaha... if you say so.
Now that the existence of the Kachoufugetsu has been confirmed, I plan to delve into the past records of the YYC to track them down. I'll take your words to heart, Sensei, and will do my utmost to support Schale. Nyahaha~
(Ah, by the way, wheres my reward?)
N:..Reward?
Hmm, of course...
We did borrow Schale's help this time, so a suitable reward is necessar...
Thats not what you mean??
Chise-nyan?? Umm... I was just joking...
(Unfortunately Chise is busy with YYC work)
(I'll pet Niya instead!)
Unwelcome School plays
Niya: W-wait wait Sensei. You are making a scary face!! Aieeeeee!!
The festival commenced with the appearance of bizarre monsters attacking
The aftermath of that incident has indeed left its mark.
Yet, despite all this... the festival will not come to an end
Desuwa Archive 26.4
Afterwards, you meet up with The Hyakkaryouran at the festival
Renge: yo sensei
Kikyou: just on time
Nagusa: hello
(You guys patrolling?)
R: yeah, the first mission of the newly revived Hyakkaryouran. You are witnessing history Sensei!
K: You're full of energy, Renge, considering we'll probably repeat this hundreds of times.
R: Hah?
(im glad you guys are back to normal)
(wheres yukari)
N: oh right
Y: Kadenokouji Yukari, has arrived!
K: Did you tell your clan?
Y: Yes, everything is settled! I'll stop being a Miko!
Are you sure?
I've pondered over this many times... but the answer was always the same. I love Hyakkaryouran.
That's why, as a member of Hyakkaryouran, I want to keep doing my best from now on. Everyone understood my intention.
(I see, thats good then)
Y: Let's go Everyone.
We are holding the biggest event for the festival as Hyakkaryourans. The Lantern Floating ceremony for bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new!
https://files.catbox.moe/l01k1w.ogg (embed) plays
(The festival that once halted is now moving forward again. What was broken is being mended, and we continue walking. And there, slowly but surely, the four girls are moving forward once again.)
Nagusa: My right arm is still the same, but...
Ayame... I am still here, with these girls...
(Everyone sending off lanterns filled with their own thoughts.Harboring secrets in our hearts, envisioning the future. The lanterns carrying all our wishes flow onward)
N: Yes, forever and always...
Desuwa Archive 26.5
meanwhile somewhere...
Shuro: bweeeeeehhhh Kokuriko-sama
I did my best, yet...
Im sho shawwryy!!! You were looking forward to it...
Kokuriko: there there my dear. dont worry about it.
Even though we couldn't create the Hyakkumonogatari, we successfully 'recreated the festival from 20 years ago', didn't we?
S: is that okay with you?
Kokuriko: Yes, thats more than enough dear.
A completed festival has been imbued with meaning, becoming a seed for a different tale.
That's why, for now, it is sufficient. We can gradually complete it another time.
Bit by bit, slowly... let's create it together.
Our 'tale' that sets the world ablaze.