Drift Along the Music

It's summer time! Do you want to hang out, dear tea farm hostess?

You're mimicking me again. It's kind of annoying.

But I only see a smile on your face.

Alright, enough teasing. You know I'm not interested in anything outside the tea farm.

This tea farm alone is more than enough for me!

Yes, I know you're not curious about the world out there. But I am.

I want to go to the seaside this summer. But I don't want to go alone. Would you please come with me, just this once...

The seaside...

Awakener, I heard you were looking for me?

Well, there's a mission that needs your help.

...Me?

I need someone who understands Hosts and the relavent knowledge, and Dr. Zineda recommended you.

Huh?

If you're uncomfortable with it, I can ask someone from Bifrost or Eastrise instead. No pressure.

I'm fine. Just a little startled.

So, where are we headed?

Over here.

The Victoria Seaside Resort.

Look, this is the Victoria Seaside Resort. So nice, isn't it?

It's really beautiful.

But... why does it seem so empty?

Maybe because it's newly opened?

It's okay. Fewer people means more freedom for us.

I seldom leave the tea farm, but I'm not shy or anything.

Besides, we were just saying there's no one around and now someone shows up.

Please stop, guests.

The Victoria Seaside Resort is not open to the public for now.

Not open to the public?

The Victoria Family will double compensate for your round-trip expenses. If you are longing for a visit to the seaside, you may choose other resorts, with expenses covered by the Victoria Family.

Hm...

Here we are, the Victoria Seaside Resort.

... Are there someone arguing over there?

Hello. May I ask what's going on here?

You are the captain of the Teslovik Nova Squad!

Head Maid Nyla has been waiting for you.

So this person can get in, but we can't?

I'm sorry, ma'am.

Allow me to explain.

You may return to your other duties.

Yes, Head Maid Nyla.

My apologies, dear guests. I'm Nyla, the manager of the Resort.

We are sorry. Lately, there have been mysterious sounds within the Resort. Those who hear them fall into a deep sleep immediately.

Several guests have already been injured as a result. To prevent further incidents, I've decided to temporarily close the resort.

And this guest is an expert from Teslovik we called in to handle the situation.

I could be an expert too! In fact, I came here because of the so-called 'Tidal Voice'.

You built a resort here and don't know about the Tidal Voice?

You mean there's a Host hiding near your family's new seaside resort?

Strictly speaking, we have not found any traces of the Host's activities. But we confirmed unidentified melody, which can cause listeners to faint immediately.

We've sealed off the coastline and conducted investigations. The melody continues to occur even with no one else around.

The most likely explanation is that there's an undocumented Host in the sea.

That makes sense. Teslovik is on it. I'll bring a scholar who specializes in Hosts.

A scholar, huh... Then the Victoria family will take care of your safety.

The Tidal Voice you mentioned, what is it?

It's a phenomenon unique to this sea area. It only occurs in summer with every rising and ebbing tide.

As for its effects, you should have learned about it.

A phenomenon?

I see. You must be Miss Elixia, right?

I'd like to formally invite you to assist in the investigation of the Tidal Voice on behalf of the Victoria family. But you'll need to explain why you're interested in it.

Well...

Let me explain.

There's something wrong with my body, and the only way to resolve it is through dreams. Elixia came here for my sake.

Serenelle...

I see.

So, I appreciate your hard work in advance.

Great, Elixia.

Something's not right.

What's not right?

The intel. Or rather, there's an inconsistency between what Miss Elixia and Miss Nyla said.

If Miss Elixia was telling the truth, then the Tidal Voice is just a natural phenomenon. But that doesn't match what Miss Nyla described.

Miss Nyla called it 'unidentified melody'. The key word here is melody.

You mean a natural phenomenon couldn't produce a melody?

Not without solid evidence, no.

Miss Vika is right. For now, let's call it the Tidal Voice.

But based on all the intel we've gathered so far, it's definitely not a natural phenomenon.

We once conducted a large-scale cleanup of the nearby waters, trying to catch as many fish as possible without changing the environment.

And it worked. The melody went silent for a week after that.

So, rather than a natural phenomenon, we believe that the Tidal Voice is likely from a Host.

You actually went that far...

I need more details.

...

Everyone seems to be having a good time. I think I'll take a walk around on my own.

By the way, isn't the Tidal Voice said to appear during high and low tide?

Well, I have a small favor to ask.

What?

Last time by the sea, you were really good at applying sunscreen.

A friend from Bifrost told me that you're actually a master of massage...

May I ask...

Leave it to me.

If I could learn the techniques...

I can teach you if you want. But it's not easy!

Excuse me, have you seen Serenelle?

What happened to her?

She said she was going for a walk alone, but she hasn't come back. The tide is about to rise, and the Tidal Voice could appear anytime...

Don't worry. We'll go find her now.

Serenelle!

Hey... What's the matter?

The tide is about to rise, and the Tidal Voice could appear any moment. It's dangerous by the water now.

I know, you are late.

The tide seems to rise a little earlier than usual today.

What?

Listen...

I know, Elixia. You just want to cure my sorrow...

But if it were that easy, I wouldn't have spent all these years in the tea farm, barely stepping outside.

I believe dream therapy can heal your sorrow. But no matter what I try, you always wake up before the treatment is complete.

But the Tidal Voice is different. Those who hear it will sleep for a very long time before waking up.

I believe I can cure you this time.

Elixia...

Please, think of it as a day at the beach with me. Okay?

I can buy out all the tea that Drowsy Teahouse will need for the entire year!

With the Teahouse's turnover, even a year's worth of tea is...

I don't care!

...You won't give up unless I let you try, will you?

So you're saying yes!

Look, this is the Victoria Seaside Resort. So nice, isn't it?

It's really beautiful.

But... why does it seem so empty?

Maybe because it's newly opened?

It's okay. Fewer people means more freedom for us.

I seldom leave the tea farm, but I'm not shy or anything.

Besides, we were just saying there's no one around and now someone shows up.

Please stop, guests.

The Victoria Seaside Resort is not open to the public for now.

Not open to the public?

The Victoria Family will double compensate for your round-trip expenses. If you are longing for a visit to the seaside, you may choose other resorts, with expenses covered by the Victoria Family.

Hm...

Here we are, the Victoria Seaside Resort.

... Are there someone arguing over there?

Hello. May I ask what's going on here?

You are the captain of the Teslovik Nova Squad!

Head Maid Nyla has been waiting for you.

So this person can get in, but we can't?

I'm sorry, ma'am.

Allow me to explain.

You may return to your other duties.

Yes, Head Maid Nyla.

My apologies, dear guests. I'm Nyla, the manager of the Resort.

We are sorry. Lately, there have been mysterious sounds within the Resort. Those who hear them fall into a deep sleep immediately.

Several guests have already been injured as a result. To prevent further incidents, I've decided to temporarily close the resort.

And this guest is an expert from Teslovik we called in to handle the situation.

I could be an expert too! In fact, I came here because of the so-called 'Tidal Voice'.

You built a resort here and don't know about the Tidal Voice?

You mean there's a Host hiding near your family's new seaside resort?

Strictly speaking, we have not found any traces of the Host's activities. But we confirmed unidentified melody, which can cause listeners to faint immediately.

We've sealed off the coastline and conducted investigations. The melody continues to occur even with no one else around.

The most likely explanation is that there's an undocumented Host in the sea.

That makes sense. Teslovik is on it. I'll bring a scholar who specializes in Hosts.

A scholar, huh... Then the Victoria family will take care of your safety.

The Tidal Voice you mentioned, what is it?

It's a phenomenon unique to this sea area. It only occurs in summer with every rising and ebbing tide.

As for its effects, you should have learned about it.

A phenomenon?

I see. You must be Miss Elixia, right?

I'd like to formally invite you to assist in the investigation of the Tidal Voice on behalf of the Victoria family. But you'll need to explain why you're interested in it.

Well...

Let me explain.

There's something wrong with my body, and the only way to resolve it is through dreams. Elixia came here for my sake.

Serenelle...

I see.

So, I appreciate your hard work in advance.

Great, Elixia.

Something's not right.

What's not right?

The intel. Or rather, there's an inconsistency between what Miss Elixia and Miss Nyla said.

If Miss Elixia was telling the truth, then the Tidal Voice is just a natural phenomenon. But that doesn't match what Miss Nyla described.

Miss Nyla called it 'unidentified melody'. The key word here is melody.

You mean a natural phenomenon couldn't produce a melody?

Not without solid evidence, no.

Miss Vika is right. For now, let's call it the Tidal Voice.

But based on all the intel we've gathered so far, it's definitely not a natural phenomenon.

We once conducted a large-scale cleanup of the nearby waters, trying to catch as many fish as possible without changing the environment.

And it worked. The melody went silent for a week after that.

So, rather than a natural phenomenon, we believe that the Tidal Voice is likely from a Host.

You actually went that far...

I need more details.

...

Everyone seems to be having a good time. I think I'll take a walk around on my own.

By the way, isn't the Tidal Voice said to appear during high and low tide?

Well, I have a small favor to ask.

What?

Last time by the sea, you were really good at applying sunscreen.

A friend from Bifrost told me that you're actually a master of massage...

May I ask...

Leave it to me.

If I could learn the techniques...

I can teach you if you want. But it's not easy!

Excuse me, have you seen Serenelle?

What happened to her?

She said she was going for a walk alone, but she hasn't come back. The tide is about to rise, and the Tidal Voice could appear anytime...

Don't worry. We'll go find her now.

Serenelle!

Hey... What's the matter?

The tide is about to rise, and the Tidal Voice could appear any moment. It's dangerous by the water now.

I know, you are late.

The tide seems to rise a little earlier than usual today.

What?

Listen...

I know, Elixia. You just want to cure my sorrow...

But if it were that easy, I wouldn't have spent all these years in the tea farm, barely stepping outside.

I believe dream therapy can heal your sorrow. But no matter what I try, you always wake up before the treatment is complete.

But the Tidal Voice is different. Those who hear it will sleep for a very long time before waking up.

I believe I can cure you this time.

Elixia...

Please, think of it as a day at the beach with me. Okay?

I can buy out all the tea that Drowsy Teahouse will need for the entire year!

With the Teahouse's turnover, even a year's worth of tea is...

I don't care!

...You won't give up unless I let you try, will you?

So you're saying yes!