Stage 2: Dandelion Pasture ~ Passage, Carrying Clouds

Shinji: Woah... That ghost wasn't lying. This is extremely vivid.

Shinji: Such a pleasant melody, such bright colours, and smell of a grass...

Shinji: That takes me back.

Shinji: And these clothes as well... As drab as they look, they're pretty comfortable. I wonder if it was something I wanted to wear as a child...

???: Are you?...

Shinji: Hm?

???: No... That can't be right. Didn't she try to enforce a lockdown to this domain?... No, if it was a local I would've definitely recognised them...

Shinji: Hello?

???: Are you perhaps one of those sheeple-people? You know, there are beings that are capable of pulling such pranks like these...

Shinji: Oh my, mother...

Shinji: Ahem!

Shinji: Last time I checked - I was a human. And if I wake up now I'll probably be a human as well.

???: Then—Oh no...

Shinji: Since you're a local here, mind telling me the Redwood Tower's deal? I heard someone was waiting for me...

???: I won't let you hurt her Majesty! Not anymore!

Shinji: Huh?! You must've misunderstood!

[Mofu Nonohara - Nimbus Shepherd of Slumber]

Mofu: All my efforts to avoid the worst end - are all for naught. I've seen so many dreamers apathetically trample all over us.

Shinji: So these sheep were your doing? If that's the case, then I'm sorry. I was trying to defend mys—

Mofu: That doesn't matter. All I could ever want is for her Majesty to be left alone.

Mofu: And if it means putting dreamers into a dreamless night - I'll do it.

Shinji: !!!

Mofu: I hate violence more than anyone. I truly wish for everyone to get along, and her Majesty wishes for that too. I miss the times when I could offer comfort to residents and humans alike.

Mofu: And in order to continue comforting everyone in these trying times... I have to do my part.

[Music Start]

Mofu: Let the flow of sheep and my song lull you to sleep. Count them, feel them, hear them.

Mofu: The serenity and the monotony of it all shall bring you to the calm...

Mofu: Dreamless...

Mofu: Night.

[Post-Defeat]

Mofu: Awawawah~, it hurt!...

Shinji: Oi-oi-oi! Don't push yourself too hard! I would rather not known as a murderer over here!

Mofu: Even in a battle like this... I still couldn't do anything...

Shinji: Anyway. What is the deal behind that tower on the horizon? I was told I was needed for something.

Mofu: ... While I can't tell what you're needed for, as even I don't know much ever since she locked herself in there...

Mofu: What I can tell you - Redwood Tower is the anchor of this world. The destruction of it would certainly mean our doom.

Mofu: However the true destruction of it - is practically impossible for anyone. Especially now that her Majesty is leading the charge. She is a rather strong person, after all.

Shinji: Good to know. Please take rest now, miss. Again, sorry for your sheep.

Mofu: Ehehe~, don't worry yourself too much, young man. They're more or less guardians of this dream world. As long as I exist, the sheep will continue to exist.

Mofu: One person however... Well, good luck. He will certainly NOT be happy about what you did to his men.

Shinji: Thanks for the warning, I'll be on a look out for "him", take care.

Shinji: ...

Shinji: This feels rather familiar.

Shinji: Was it all the shmups I played?!

Shinji: Hm... That lake seems suspicous though... Guess I'll have a tiny detour while I'm at it.

=Special Cutscene A=

???: Look, the dandelions have bloomed here!

[???]: Really? I mean, I guess we're RETURNING from studies - so it wouldn't hurt to look.

???: Aren't they pretty? All bright and yellow... And when they mature and their seeds fly through the sky—Ahh... What a beautiful sight indeed.

[???]: You sure are an impressionable, lass. To me they look like average dandelions. See those weeds everywhere in the countryside.

???: But isn't that the beauty of it? Like how in spite of adversity, they grow and strive?

[???]: I s'pose you're right. That's wild flowers for ya.

???: That's why I like them and not any of those domestic ones that easily wilt and die.

[???]: Come on, don't say that. These flowers require special love and care. Wild flowers thrive the way they are is due to their nature of living amongst other plants, constantly at arms with each other.

[???]: While the domestics... They don't have to face that adversity. In a way they're like dogs and wolves. Wolves don't need us to survive and thrive, being all grizzly and feral; while dogs... They need us to be happy and prosper.

???: Hm... Well, if you love those types of flowers so mucg - what's your favourite one specifically?

[???]: That would be...

[???]: Orchids.

=Special Cutscene B=

???: Hrnk... *Sniff*...

M[___]: What's wrong, young lady? It's so... Unusual to see you this upset.

???: I can't... Please... I can't...

M[___]: There. You can sneeze into it if you want. Don't be afraid to ask for more, they're fluffy.

???: T-T-Thanks...

M[___]: ...

M[___]: Hey, if you don't mind... You can share to me every worry that is plaguing your mind. It's my duty to comfort people after all.

???: ... Please just let me be...

M[___]: Understood, young lady...

M[___]: Would you like to hear a story to help you calm you down? I used to love telling bed-time stories and singing lullaby to young ones.

Next Stage...

This site is actively developing... Witches are Burning... Please wait coldly...
The site is owned by ALePH_D; hosted by Neocities
Mukai Project is owned by Retrograde Road