Echocalypse: Scarlet Covenant story ยท Themed biography

Late Summer On Its Way

The holidays keep repeating, and the Awakener's memory gradually becomes clear. Finally, the Awakener has regained all of his memories.

21 scenes, 570 lines

1. Holiday, Again!!

23 lines

Your consciousness was sinking in a sea of illusion...

At some point, you realized it's time to wake up, and the illusions quickly cleared from your mind.

You are awake.

Awakener

Oh.....

Toph

Oh?

Awakener You also find this matter quite strange, don't you?

Awakener

Hmm? Ah..

You saw Librarian Toph from Nebu standing before you in a swimsuit, and your memory felt a bit scrambled.

Toph

I never imagined that musician Hathor had such a clear understanding of the history of Primal Stream.

Awakener

Hold on, hold on! Wait a minute!

Toph

What's wrong?

Awakener

The holiday has just begun, right?

Toph

Exactly.

Awakener

...Right?

Toph

Is there a problem with white clothes?

Awakener

No, nothing.

Toph

Then I'll continue, there's a question in the story told by Hathor that I'm very concerned about..

Toph continues to share with you incessantly about the problems and related stories she encountered in 'The Falcon Scroll', yet there is another voice in your heart.

A girl with pink hair will pass by you, and then you will catch up with her.

Awakener

This intense sense of dรฉjร  vu..

???

What is dรฉjร  vu?

Awakener

There's a strong feeling that something is about to happen immediately

Huh?

2. The Third Encounter

29 lines
Daisy

Hello, I am Daisy.

Awakener

Ah, hello, I am Awakener.

I feel like I've seen you somewhere before, have we met?

Toph

Is this such a straightforward approach?

Awakener

Chatting up? That's not what I meant.

Daisy

I understand.

You will feel a sense of familiarity when you see me, and I feel the same way too.

After glancing back and forth between you and Daisy several times, Toph furrowed his brow.

Toph

What is this? Telepathy?

Awakener

I don't know, I have a feeling right now.

It seems that I can predict what will happen in the Future for a while.

Daisy

Is that so?

Whisper of the Devil

(Yes, Sister Lilith once said, Awakener is special.)

(The influence of the [Infinite Loop] has weakened, and Awakener has begun to have vague memories of the Future experiences.)

(It seems that the previous failure was due to this reason.)

(No, why do I still remember Sister Lilith... Could it be that her [Illusion] also inherited from the Future?!)

Awakener

I'm not quite sure either, let me feel it out a bit more.

In about ten minutes, a violent explosion will occur on the beach near the sea.

Toph

So precise?

What about Miss Daisy?

Daisy

I don't have any particular feelings.

Whisper of the Devil

(This time, I managed to avoid the soldiers of the Empire. They won't find me, nor will they use that weapon.)

(The explosion will not occur.)

Toph

Um...

10 minutes later...

Awakener

Indeed, nothing happened at all

BOOM...

Daisy

Huh?!

Awakener

It really exploded, let's go check it out!

3. Accident

35 lines
Awakener

The explosion site is just ahead... Huh? Where's Daisy?

Toph

Didn't she come along?

Awakener

Never mind, it's not important. Let's first validate my intuition.

Daisy

Why? Weren't the people from the Empire coming to capture me? I'm not there anymore, so why did the explosion still happen?

Whisper of the Devil

(You can't approach there, you've already altered the past. Now, going back will only cause the past to replay.)

Daisy

That's right... we can't go back.

Awakener

This is...

Cera

The traitor Guinevere, and the traitor Gryph..

How did you guys end up here?

Guinevere

Why? Isn't our goal the same thing?

Of course, we must prevent what Levia desires.

Cera

Wasting time.

However, capturing you guys, this trip can be considered somewhat fruitful.

You are the captain of the Teslovik Nova Squad.

Is Teslovik going to intervene in the internal affairs of the Empire by siding with the traitors?

Awakener

I am currently on vacation and only helped a friend in a personal capacity.

Cera

Regardless of what you say, I will report this matter to the Pope.

Let's go.

Guinevere

Awakener, thank you for your assistance.

Awakener

You're welcome, but did she really just walk away like that?

Guinevere

Perhaps even Cera is wavering.

Gryph

This is good news, she has also realized where the current problem of the Empire lies.

Perhaps, if we put in some effort..

Awakener

Is it okay to say these words in front of me?

Guinevere

It's okay, after all, we are allies.

However, Cera's loyalty to Levia is not so fragile, she just has some misunderstandings about Levia's orders.

On this point, I am in agreement with Cera.

I once followed Levia too, the difference between her then and now is simply like night and day.

Our appearance here this time is to conduct an investigation, to see if we can find any clues to the change in Levia's attitude.

Awakener

I'm just here on vacation..

Guinevere

Rest assured, we are just conducting an investigation nearby and will not disturb you.

Awakener

Let's hope so.

Not far away, a figure was hidden in the darkness, observing everything that was happening on the beach.

Daisy

What's going on... Why is Awakener communicating with people from the Empire?

Whisper of the Devil

(Cannot be discovered by the people of the Empire, cannot let the future turn into something else!)

4. Unapproachable

21 lines
Daisy

I have already changed the Future, Sister Lilith did not appear..

Just as she said, as long as I don't call her out, she will leave through another path where she won't run into Awakener after confirming the target of the Empire.

Even though Lilith is clearly no longer with us, yet..

Not far away, Awakener is happily chatting with Guinevere and Gryph.

Awakener introduced Toph, Nebu's librarian, to Guinevere. They seemed to find common ground in some strange places, and the more they talked, the more they hit it off.

Whisper of the Devil

(However, you can only watch, because you know, once your whereabouts are discovered by the people of the Empire, things will become completely uncontrollable.)

(Patience is key... Just keep waiting... There will definitely be an opportunity drawing near.)

Daisy

Indeed, all I need to do is to wait patiently.

Time waits for no one..

Soon, the holiday came to an end.

Daisy

...

Do you know? The previous me told me that she envies me.

Because I can accomplish what she failed to do.

[Shadow from the Past]

But you don't seem very happy.

Daisy

Because an accident occurred.

[Shadow from the Past]

Accident?

Daisy

[Devil's Whisper]

I fell for Lilith's sister's [Illusion], and then, I was deceived by the [Devil's Whisper].

[Shadow from the Past]

I won't be fooled a second time.

Daisy

...Who knows?

Let's get started.

5. Holidays Keep Recurring

26 lines

Your consciousness was sinking in a sea of illusion...

You want to focus... and you've succeeded.

The indistinct sea gradually became clear.

You see yourself walking side by side with a pink-haired girl, the relationship between the two of you is ambiguous yet beautiful.

You see yourself and a white-haired girl leaning on each other, with a pink-haired girl following behind you.

You see yourself walking alone on the beach, with no one around.

You see a pink-haired girl hugging you, refusing to let go no matter what.

You see the soldiers of the Empire launching a massive siege on the beach, and you and the pink-haired girl are their targets.

You see..

Countless images flash before your eyes, and your memory begins to become clear.

At this moment, the sea receded.

You know, it's time for you to wake up.

Awakener

Awakener You also find this matter quite strange, don't you?

Toph

Awakener Do you also feel..

What?

Awakener

Unexpectedly, the musician Hathor has such a clear understanding of the history of Primal Stream, as if she had experienced it all herself.

Toph

Wait, wait a minute!

What's the matter all of a sudden?

Awakener

Nothing much, just wanted to tease you a bit.

Toph

What does it mean? Huh?

Awakener

Don't worry, I've just encountered a bit of a special situation.

I'm going to resolve this situation right now.

Toph

Do you need my help?

Awakener

Perhaps the Future may require it, but this time, I'll try it alone.

Toph

Oh.

Awakener

Daisy...

6. The Ninety-Ninth Encounter

40 lines

On the beach, a pink-haired girl in a swimsuit gazes out at the sea.

Awakener

I've found you, Daisy.

Daisy

Yes?

Awakener

Should I say something when we first meet?

Daisy

As you wish.

You can do whatever you want.

Awakener

Then, on the day my vacation ends, you will initiate the loop, allowing everything to start over today.

Am I right?

Daisy

Yes.

Awakener

Although I have asked this question in the previous loop, I know you won't answer..

What exactly do you want to do? What is the significance of the loop after all?

Daisy

I don't remember.

Awakener

What?

Daisy

I can't remember why I started the loop.

It's not that I want to initiate the loop now, but rather, I can't stop it anymore.

Awakener

What in the world is going on?

Daisy

My skill is the [Infinite Loop], and it is not a power that can change the future.

It's just simply an [Infinite Ring].

Before the start of the cycle, the [Infinite Loop] will create a past version of me who knows nothing about the future, I call it the [Shadow from the Past].

When a cycle reaches its end, the [Shadow from the Past] will find me and then kill me.

The past devours the future, everything restarts from here.

It's quite simple to stop this ability. When the [Shadow from the Past] comes to me, I will kill the [Shadow from the Past], and the cycle will end.

Awakener

So you're saying you can't stop it, which means..

Daisy

Starting from the fourteenth ring, I have been trying to stop the ring.

But I failed, I couldn't kill the [Shadow from the Past]... To put it more simply, I've become weaker.

BOOM...

A violent explosion sounded from not far away, followed by the sound of water splashing onto the ground.

Daisy

Ah, Guinevere and Cera have met, aren't you going to take a look?

Awakener

What does 'you've become weaker' mean?

Daisy

It means exactly what you heard.

Awakener

Daisy, listen, I have important things to do, I can't possibly stay in this cycle forever.

I need to leave, to get out of here, to do what I should be doing.

Daisy

I can't do it.

Awakener

You must do it!

Daisy

You have already told me this sentence many times.

Awakener

What?

Daisy

I just said that starting from the fourteenth ring, I have been trying to stop.

Do you know which iteration it is now?

Awakener

The twentieth time?

Daisy

... it's the ninety-ninth time.

7. The Fourteenth Loop

28 lines
Awakener

Nice to meet you, I am..

Daisy

You are the Awakener, the captain of the Nova Squad, here for a vacation.

Awakener

Do you know me?

Daisy

I am Daisy.

Awakener

Hello, Daisy.

Daisy

I'm not okay, I'm not okay at all.

Awakener

What?

Daisy

I don't want to continue anymore.

Awakener

What continues?

Daisy

[Shadow from the Past], come forth!

[Shadow from the Past]

...

Daisy

It's time to end the loop.

Why... can't I kill you?

[Shadow from the Past]

I'm also surprised, why are you so weak.

You call me [Shadow from the Past], but in my view, you are just the [Shadow from the Future].

Killing you, obtaining the memories about the Future, my story will then commence.

There is absolutely no room for compromise between us.

Daisy

I know!

[Shadow from the Past]

You don't know.

I can tell, you're struggling, you're in distress, there's something you don't want to give up.

You no longer have the chance to get that thing, but in the next cycle, which is my loop, I'll be able to get it.

You... will never defeat me.

Because I am not just your past, but also your anticipated Future.

Daisy

Can't I even put an end to all of this?

[Shadow from the Past]

You are just that kind of person, Daisy.

Me too.

We will seize all the possibilities of the Future, no matter what we encounter, we will never let go.

We are just such people.

8. The Sixth Loop

13 lines

The sound of an explosion reached Awakener's ears, and curiosity led Awakener to the beach from where the explosion sound originated.

On the beach, Awakener saved Daisy.

Awakener

Are you okay?!

Daisy

Cough cough...

Awakener

Hold on, I'm about to start Healing you!

Are you feeling better now?

Daisy

Yes?

Guinevere

Is this the... human that Levia wants to obtain?

Awakener

Guinevere?

Guinevere

I saw everything that just happened. Leave her to me, Awakener.

Awakener

What are you going to do?

Guinevere

Do what I've always been doing.

Save the Empire.

9. The Third Encounter

Side story ยท 29 lines
Daisy

Hello, I am Daisy.

Awakener

Ah, hello, I am Awakener.

I feel like I've seen you somewhere before, have we met?

Toph

Is this such a straightforward approach?

Awakener

Chatting up? That's not what I meant.

Daisy

I understand.

You will feel a sense of familiarity when you see me, and I feel the same way too.

After glancing back and forth between you and Daisy several times, Toph furrowed his brow.

Toph

What is this? Telepathy?

Awakener

I don't know, I have a feeling right now.

It seems that I can predict what will happen in the Future for a while.

Daisy

Is that so?

Whisper of the Devil

(Yes, Sister Lilith once said, Awakener is special.)

(The influence of the [Infinite Loop] has weakened, and Awakener has begun to have vague memories of the Future experiences.)

(It seems that the previous failure was due to this reason.)

(No, why do I still remember Sister Lilith... Could it be that her [Illusion] also inherited from the Future?!)

Awakener

I'm not quite sure either, let me feel it out a bit more.

In about ten minutes, a violent explosion will occur on the beach near the sea.

Toph

So precise?

What about Miss Daisy?

Daisy

I don't have any particular feelings.

Whisper of the Devil

(This time, I managed to avoid the soldiers of the Empire. They won't find me, nor will they use that weapon.)

(The explosion will not occur.)

Toph

Um...

10 minutes later...

Awakener

Indeed, nothing happened at all

BOOM...

Daisy

Huh?!

Awakener

It really exploded, let's go check it out!

10. Accident

Side story ยท 35 lines
Awakener

The explosion site is just ahead... Huh? Where's Daisy?

Toph

Didn't she come along?

Awakener

Never mind, it's not important. Let's first validate my intuition.

Daisy

Why? Weren't the people from the Empire coming to capture me? I'm not there anymore, so why did the explosion still happen?

Whisper of the Devil

(You can't approach there, you've already altered the past. Now, going back will only cause the past to replay.)

Daisy

That's right... we can't go back.

Awakener

This is...

Cera

The traitor Guinevere, and the traitor Gryph..

How did you guys end up here?

Guinevere

Why? Isn't our goal the same thing?

Of course, we must prevent what Levia desires.

Cera

Wasting time.

However, capturing you guys, this trip can be considered somewhat fruitful.

You are the captain of the Teslovik Nova Squad.

Is Teslovik going to intervene in the internal affairs of the Empire by siding with the traitors?

Awakener

I am currently on vacation and only helped a friend in a personal capacity.

Cera

Regardless of what you say, I will report this matter to the Pope.

Let's go.

Guinevere

Awakener, thank you for your assistance.

Awakener

You're welcome, but did she really just walk away like that?

Guinevere

Perhaps even Cera is wavering.

Gryph

This is good news, she has also realized where the current problem of the Empire lies.

Perhaps, if we put in some effort..

Awakener

Is it okay to say these words in front of me?

Guinevere

It's okay, after all, we are allies.

However, Cera's loyalty to Levia is not so fragile, she just has some misunderstandings about Levia's orders.

On this point, I am in agreement with Cera.

I once followed Levia too, the difference between her then and now is simply like night and day.

Our appearance here this time is to conduct an investigation, to see if we can find any clues to the change in Levia's attitude.

Awakener

I'm just here on vacation..

Guinevere

Rest assured, we are just conducting an investigation nearby and will not disturb you.

Awakener

Let's hope so.

Not far away, a figure was hidden in the darkness, observing everything that was happening on the beach.

Daisy

What's going on... Why is Awakener communicating with people from the Empire?

Whisper of the Devil

(Cannot be discovered by the people of the Empire, cannot let the future turn into something else!)

11. Unapproachable

Side story ยท 21 lines
Daisy

I have already changed the Future, Sister Lilith did not appear..

Just as she said, as long as I don't call her out, she will leave through another path where she won't run into Awakener after confirming the target of the Empire.

Even though Lilith is clearly no longer with us, yet..

Not far away, Awakener is happily chatting with Guinevere and Gryph.

Awakener introduced Toph, Nebu's librarian, to Guinevere. They seemed to find common ground in some strange places, and the more they talked, the more they hit it off.

Whisper of the Devil

(However, you can only watch, because you know, once your whereabouts are discovered by the people of the Empire, things will become completely uncontrollable.)

(Patience is key... Just keep waiting... There will definitely be an opportunity drawing near.)

Daisy

Indeed, all I need to do is to wait patiently.

Time waits for no one..

Soon, the holiday came to an end.

Daisy

...

Do you know? The previous me told me that she envies me.

Because I can accomplish what she failed to do.

[Shadow from the Past]

But you don't seem very happy.

Daisy

Because an accident occurred.

[Shadow from the Past]

Accident?

Daisy

[Devil's Whisper]

I fell for Lilith's sister's [Illusion], and then, I was deceived by the [Devil's Whisper].

[Shadow from the Past]

I won't be fooled a second time.

Daisy

...Who knows?

Let's get started.

12. Holidays Keep Recurring

Side story ยท 26 lines

Your consciousness was sinking in a sea of illusion...

You want to focus... and you've succeeded.

The indistinct sea gradually became clear.

You see yourself walking side by side with a pink-haired girl, the relationship between the two of you is ambiguous yet beautiful.

You see yourself and a white-haired girl leaning on each other, with a pink-haired girl following behind you.

You see yourself walking alone on the beach, with no one around.

You see a pink-haired girl hugging you, refusing to let go no matter what.

You see the soldiers of the Empire launching a massive siege on the beach, and you and the pink-haired girl are their targets.

You see..

Countless images flash before your eyes, and your memory begins to become clear.

At this moment, the sea receded.

You know, it's time for you to wake up.

Awakener

Awakener You also find this matter quite strange, don't you?

Toph

Awakener Do you also feel..

What?

Awakener

Unexpectedly, the musician Hathor has such a clear understanding of the history of Primal Stream, as if she had experienced it all herself.

Toph

Wait, wait a minute!

What's the matter all of a sudden?

Awakener

Nothing much, just wanted to tease you a bit.

Toph

What does it mean? Huh?

Awakener

Don't worry, I've just encountered a bit of a special situation.

I'm going to resolve this situation right now.

Toph

Do you need my help?

Awakener

Perhaps the Future may require it, but this time, I'll try it alone.

Toph

Oh.

Awakener

Daisy...

13. The Ninety-Ninth Encounter

Side story ยท 40 lines

On the beach, a pink-haired girl in a swimsuit gazes out at the sea.

Awakener

I've found you, Daisy.

Daisy

Yes?

Awakener

Should I say something when we first meet?

Daisy

As you wish.

You can do whatever you want.

Awakener

Then, on the day my vacation ends, you will initiate the loop, allowing everything to start over today.

Am I right?

Daisy

Yes.

Awakener

Although I have asked this question in the previous loop, I know you won't answer..

What exactly do you want to do? What is the significance of the loop after all?

Daisy

I don't remember.

Awakener

What?

Daisy

I can't remember why I started the loop.

It's not that I want to initiate the loop now, but rather, I can't stop it anymore.

Awakener

What in the world is going on?

Daisy

My skill is the [Infinite Loop], and it is not a power that can change the future.

It's just simply an [Infinite Ring].

Before the start of the cycle, the [Infinite Loop] will create a past version of me who knows nothing about the future, I call it the [Shadow from the Past].

When a cycle reaches its end, the [Shadow from the Past] will find me and then kill me.

The past devours the future, everything restarts from here.

It's quite simple to stop this ability. When the [Shadow from the Past] comes to me, I will kill the [Shadow from the Past], and the cycle will end.

Awakener

So you're saying you can't stop it, which means..

Daisy

Starting from the fourteenth ring, I have been trying to stop the ring.

But I failed, I couldn't kill the [Shadow from the Past]... To put it more simply, I've become weaker.

BOOM...

A violent explosion sounded from not far away, followed by the sound of water splashing onto the ground.

Daisy

Ah, Guinevere and Cera have met, aren't you going to take a look?

Awakener

What does 'you've become weaker' mean?

Daisy

It means exactly what you heard.

Awakener

Daisy, listen, I have important things to do, I can't possibly stay in this cycle forever.

I need to leave, to get out of here, to do what I should be doing.

Daisy

I can't do it.

Awakener

You must do it!

Daisy

You have already told me this sentence many times.

Awakener

What?

Daisy

I just said that starting from the fourteenth ring, I have been trying to stop.

Do you know which iteration it is now?

Awakener

The twentieth time?

Daisy

... it's the ninety-ninth time.

14. The Fourteenth Loop

Side story ยท 28 lines
Awakener

Nice to meet you, I am..

Daisy

You are the Awakener, the captain of the Nova Squad, here for a vacation.

Awakener

Do you know me?

Daisy

I am Daisy.

Awakener

Hello, Daisy.

Daisy

I'm not okay, I'm not okay at all.

Awakener

What?

Daisy

I don't want to continue anymore.

Awakener

What continues?

Daisy

[Shadow from the Past], come forth!

[Shadow from the Past]

...

Daisy

It's time to end the loop.

Why... can't I kill you?

[Shadow from the Past]

I'm also surprised, why are you so weak.

You call me [Shadow from the Past], but in my view, you are just the [Shadow from the Future].

Killing you, obtaining the memories about the Future, my story will then commence.

There is absolutely no room for compromise between us.

Daisy

I know!

[Shadow from the Past]

You don't know.

I can tell, you're struggling, you're in distress, there's something you don't want to give up.

You no longer have the chance to get that thing, but in the next cycle, which is my loop, I'll be able to get it.

You... will never defeat me.

Because I am not just your past, but also your anticipated Future.

Daisy

Can't I even put an end to all of this?

[Shadow from the Past]

You are just that kind of person, Daisy.

Me too.

We will seize all the possibilities of the Future, no matter what we encounter, we will never let go.

We are just such people.

15. The Sixth Loop

Side story ยท 13 lines

The sound of an explosion reached Awakener's ears, and curiosity led Awakener to the beach from where the explosion sound originated.

On the beach, Awakener saved Daisy.

Awakener

Are you okay?!

Daisy

Cough cough...

Awakener

Hold on, I'm about to start Healing you!

Are you feeling better now?

Daisy

Yes?

Guinevere

Is this the... human that Levia wants to obtain?

Awakener

Guinevere?

Guinevere

I saw everything that just happened. Leave her to me, Awakener.

Awakener

What are you going to do?

Guinevere

Do what I've always been doing.

Save the Empire.

16. Accident

Side story ยท 35 lines
Awakener

The explosion site is just ahead... Huh? Where's Daisy?

Toph

Didn't she come along?

Awakener

Never mind, it's not important. Let's first validate my intuition.

Daisy

Why? Weren't the people from the Empire coming to capture me? I'm not there anymore, so why did the explosion still happen?

Whisper of the Devil

(You can't approach there, you've already altered the past. Now, going back will only cause the past to replay.)

Daisy

That's right... we can't go back.

Awakener

This is...

Cera

The traitor Guinevere, and the traitor Gryph..

How did you guys end up here?

Guinevere

Why? Isn't our goal the same thing?

Of course, we must prevent what Levia desires.

Cera

Wasting time.

However, capturing you guys, this trip can be considered somewhat fruitful.

You are the captain of the Teslovik Nova Squad.

Is Teslovik going to intervene in the internal affairs of the Empire by siding with the traitors?

Awakener

I am currently on vacation and only helped a friend in a personal capacity.

Cera

Regardless of what you say, I will report this matter to the Pope.

Let's go.

Guinevere

Awakener, thank you for your assistance.

Awakener

You're welcome, but did she really just walk away like that?

Guinevere

Perhaps even Cera is wavering.

Gryph

This is good news, she has also realized where the current problem of the Empire lies.

Perhaps, if we put in some effort..

Awakener

Is it okay to say these words in front of me?

Guinevere

It's okay, after all, we are allies.

However, Cera's loyalty to Levia is not so fragile, she just has some misunderstandings about Levia's orders.

On this point, I am in agreement with Cera.

I once followed Levia too, the difference between her then and now is simply like night and day.

Our appearance here this time is to conduct an investigation, to see if we can find any clues to the change in Levia's attitude.

Awakener

I'm just here on vacation..

Guinevere

Rest assured, we are just conducting an investigation nearby and will not disturb you.

Awakener

Let's hope so.

Not far away, a figure was hidden in the darkness, observing everything that was happening on the beach.

Daisy

What's going on... Why is Awakener communicating with people from the Empire?

Whisper of the Devil

(Cannot be discovered by the people of the Empire, cannot let the future turn into something else!)

17. Unapproachable

Side story ยท 21 lines
Daisy

I have already changed the Future, Sister Lilith did not appear..

Just as she said, as long as I don't call her out, she will leave through another path where she won't run into Awakener after confirming the target of the Empire.

Even though Lilith is clearly no longer with us, yet..

Not far away, Awakener is happily chatting with Guinevere and Gryph.

Awakener introduced Toph, Nebu's librarian, to Guinevere. They seemed to find common ground in some strange places, and the more they talked, the more they hit it off.

Whisper of the Devil

(However, you can only watch, because you know, once your whereabouts are discovered by the people of the Empire, things will become completely uncontrollable.)

(Patience is key... Just keep waiting... There will definitely be an opportunity drawing near.)

Daisy

Indeed, all I need to do is to wait patiently.

Time waits for no one..

Soon, the holiday came to an end.

Daisy

...

Do you know? The previous me told me that she envies me.

Because I can accomplish what she failed to do.

[Shadow from the Past]

But you don't seem very happy.

Daisy

Because an accident occurred.

[Shadow from the Past]

Accident?

Daisy

[Devil's Whisper]

I fell for Lilith's sister's [Illusion], and then, I was deceived by the [Devil's Whisper].

[Shadow from the Past]

I won't be fooled a second time.

Daisy

...Who knows?

Let's get started.

18. Holidays Keep Recurring

Side story ยท 26 lines

Your consciousness was sinking in a sea of illusion...

You want to focus... and you've succeeded.

The indistinct sea gradually became clear.

You see yourself walking side by side with a pink-haired girl, the relationship between the two of you is ambiguous yet beautiful.

You see yourself and a white-haired girl leaning on each other, with a pink-haired girl following behind you.

You see yourself walking alone on the beach, with no one around.

You see a pink-haired girl hugging you, refusing to let go no matter what.

You see the soldiers of the Empire launching a massive siege on the beach, and you and the pink-haired girl are their targets.

You see..

Countless images flash before your eyes, and your memory begins to become clear.

At this moment, the sea receded.

You know, it's time for you to wake up.

Awakener

Awakener You also find this matter quite strange, don't you?

Toph

Awakener Do you also feel..

What?

Awakener

Unexpectedly, the musician Hathor has such a clear understanding of the history of Primal Stream, as if she had experienced it all herself.

Toph

Wait, wait a minute!

What's the matter all of a sudden?

Awakener

Nothing much, just wanted to tease you a bit.

Toph

What does it mean? Huh?

Awakener

Don't worry, I've just encountered a bit of a special situation.

I'm going to resolve this situation right now.

Toph

Do you need my help?

Awakener

Perhaps the Future may require it, but this time, I'll try it alone.

Toph

Oh.

Awakener

Daisy...

19. The Ninety-Ninth Encounter

Side story ยท 40 lines

On the beach, a pink-haired girl in a swimsuit gazes out at the sea.

Awakener

I've found you, Daisy.

Daisy

Yes?

Awakener

Should I say something when we first meet?

Daisy

As you wish.

You can do whatever you want.

Awakener

Then, on the day my vacation ends, you will initiate the loop, allowing everything to start over today.

Am I right?

Daisy

Yes.

Awakener

Although I have asked this question in the previous loop, I know you won't answer..

What exactly do you want to do? What is the significance of the loop after all?

Daisy

I don't remember.

Awakener

What?

Daisy

I can't remember why I started the loop.

It's not that I want to initiate the loop now, but rather, I can't stop it anymore.

Awakener

What in the world is going on?

Daisy

My skill is the [Infinite Loop], and it is not a power that can change the future.

It's just simply an [Infinite Ring].

Before the start of the cycle, the [Infinite Loop] will create a past version of me who knows nothing about the future, I call it the [Shadow from the Past].

When a cycle reaches its end, the [Shadow from the Past] will find me and then kill me.

The past devours the future, everything restarts from here.

It's quite simple to stop this ability. When the [Shadow from the Past] comes to me, I will kill the [Shadow from the Past], and the cycle will end.

Awakener

So you're saying you can't stop it, which means..

Daisy

Starting from the fourteenth ring, I have been trying to stop the ring.

But I failed, I couldn't kill the [Shadow from the Past]... To put it more simply, I've become weaker.

BOOM...

A violent explosion sounded from not far away, followed by the sound of water splashing onto the ground.

Daisy

Ah, Guinevere and Cera have met, aren't you going to take a look?

Awakener

What does 'you've become weaker' mean?

Daisy

It means exactly what you heard.

Awakener

Daisy, listen, I have important things to do, I can't possibly stay in this cycle forever.

I need to leave, to get out of here, to do what I should be doing.

Daisy

I can't do it.

Awakener

You must do it!

Daisy

You have already told me this sentence many times.

Awakener

What?

Daisy

I just said that starting from the fourteenth ring, I have been trying to stop.

Do you know which iteration it is now?

Awakener

The twentieth time?

Daisy

... it's the ninety-ninth time.

20. The Fourteenth Loop

Side story ยท 28 lines
Awakener

Nice to meet you, I am..

Daisy

You are the Awakener, the captain of the Nova Squad, here for a vacation.

Awakener

Do you know me?

Daisy

I am Daisy.

Awakener

Hello, Daisy.

Daisy

I'm not okay, I'm not okay at all.

Awakener

What?

Daisy

I don't want to continue anymore.

Awakener

What continues?

Daisy

[Shadow from the Past], come forth!

[Shadow from the Past]

...

Daisy

It's time to end the loop.

Why... can't I kill you?

[Shadow from the Past]

I'm also surprised, why are you so weak.

You call me [Shadow from the Past], but in my view, you are just the [Shadow from the Future].

Killing you, obtaining the memories about the Future, my story will then commence.

There is absolutely no room for compromise between us.

Daisy

I know!

[Shadow from the Past]

You don't know.

I can tell, you're struggling, you're in distress, there's something you don't want to give up.

You no longer have the chance to get that thing, but in the next cycle, which is my loop, I'll be able to get it.

You... will never defeat me.

Because I am not just your past, but also your anticipated Future.

Daisy

Can't I even put an end to all of this?

[Shadow from the Past]

You are just that kind of person, Daisy.

Me too.

We will seize all the possibilities of the Future, no matter what we encounter, we will never let go.

We are just such people.

21. The Sixth Loop

Side story ยท 13 lines

The sound of an explosion reached Awakener's ears, and curiosity led Awakener to the beach from where the explosion sound originated.

On the beach, Awakener saved Daisy.

Awakener

Are you okay?!

Daisy

Cough cough...

Awakener

Hold on, I'm about to start Healing you!

Are you feeling better now?

Daisy

Yes?

Guinevere

Is this the... human that Levia wants to obtain?

Awakener

Guinevere?

Guinevere

I saw everything that just happened. Leave her to me, Awakener.

Awakener

What are you going to do?

Guinevere

Do what I've always been doing.

Save the Empire.