Blue Archive story · Volume 5, Chapter 2, Episode 19
Vol. 5 Ch. 2 Ep. 19: Memories from the Beyond
2 scenes, 71 lines
1. Part 1
36 lines
So, if we keep going this way, we'll really reach the Twilight Temple?
...Yes. There's no mistaking it.
Even in this frozen wasteland, these landmarks are burned into my memory.
The snow‑laden trees, the frozen river, and that hill beyond...
Yes. It's all identical to back then.
Your weirdly good memory actually does come in handy sometimes!
All right, then hurry up! Let's get to the Twilight Temple.
...What's with her? What's gotten into her?
She lets us go out of the blue and then pulls this? What's she scheming?
While I can't discern her ulterior motives, I harbor no trust for Nature's Beauty.
Do not let her fool you. We are but toys in her ridiculous game.
I agree. We cannot trust her after the way she spoke of Nagusa! Her outstretched hand can only be trickery.
However...from what I've gleaned, it would be safe to assume that she is currently acting of her own accord.
Which may open the door to our escape.
Oho? Are you planning something stupid because we're outside now?
Don't even think about it. No matter how fast you think you are, I'll catch you.
If you so much as have a suspicious thought, Sensei's head is going to look like a real nice place to bury a bullet.
You quite enjoy spouting empty threats...
"Oh, I was the hostage?"
...Huh? Obviously.
Sure, you can command Kivotos students with a single word, but it'd take just one shot to kill you. Where else would I aim?
You're so fragile...and yet you'll dive into danger for your students' sakes like it's instinct. How absurd.
...I just don't get you.
"Personal limitations don't matter when it comes to protecting someone."
*sigh*... There you go again. Of course they do.
You can't even protect yourself. What do you hope to achieve, throwing yourself in front of someone stronger than you? What can you do if you're dead?
It's totally illogical. Your actions make no sense.
"Like I said, it's instinct when you see a child in danger."
"Rationality or sensibility play no role here."
"It's just what people do."
...Why do you say that like it's obvious?
That... That's...
That's NOT OBVIOUS AT ALL!!
*huff* *puff*
We've wasted too much time on this pointless conversation.
Let's get to the Twilight Temple already. And don't forget, even one thought about running and...BANG.
2. Part 2
35 linesWe've been walking for half a day now...
It's all just the same old snow and rocks! Are you sure we're going the right way?!
...Yes.
The snow has grown thicker, but this cherry stump and stone path mark the way.
The Twilight Temple. We have arrived.
...There is a certain stagnation about it, like human breath has not touched its air for hundreds of years.
Ha ha, hahahaha...!
Are you serious, Nagusa? What were you thinking, trying to pull a stunt like this?
You told me you'd take me to Kuzunoha, and then you drag me to some ruin no one's set foot in for centuries?
Were you hoping for the chance to laugh at me and gloat once I realized?
Or maybe you thought you could fight me and escape if I was by myself?
Too bad!
Whatever stupid little scheme you were trying to cook up, it was all for nothing!
Because now these ruins will be your final resting place!
You reveal your true colors, Yabuki Shuro!
You think we're just gonna roll over for you?!
No. I wasn't lying.
I truly did meet a girl who called herself Kuzunoha here, and she gave me a letter addressed to Sensei.
When I was last here, this stump bloomed with cherry blossoms, and this stone path sparkled.
What are you even saying...?
In her words, the Twilight Temple is a place where the flow of time behaves according to its desires.
Past exists betwixt present and future, and the spring cherry blossoms hum their tunes alongside autumn's equinox flowers.
When the night's claws clutch the sky, and darkness so very deep mars human vision...
...turn to the setting sun, and exchange names beyond the dusk.
...Who goes there?
...I am Kuzunoha, first president of the Hyakkaryouran Resolution Council.
Huh? Just a second ago this was a crumbling ruin...
The cherry tree... It's blooming.
Guests have not crossed this temple gate in many a moon...and such commotion they bring with them too.
I do rather hope I am not facing nosy interlopers from centuries past... So, who has sought me out?
...I am Goryou Nagusa, acting president of the Hyakkaryouran Resolution Council.
As you requested, I have brought you Sensei, of Schale.
Fufu. Now this is a welcome face, my dearest junior.