Section 1: Halloween Start

Hi there, Puppy!

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So you've got amnesia, huh? That must be tough! But don't you worry, Puppy.

We've all put together a special performance for you to simulate Csejte throughout the ages!

Now I can teach you as much about Halloween as you like!

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Incidentally, do you remember me?

I'm your top idol Servant forever and all time...

Elisabeth Báthory!

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I see... Poor Puppy.

Losing your memories of me? That's like losing all the best parts of your life.

Well, like I just said, my name is Elisabeth Báthory. Technically, I'm a Caster, but REALLY, I'm an idol.

Incidentally, people say my singing is great for insomnia, vertigo, and nausea.

So if you're feeling anxious, just let me know, and I'll be glad to sing for you!

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I knew it!

Even if you forgot Halloween, you'd never forget your Elisabeth.

Ahh, this is so touching, Puppy. I'm giving you an A+ and a special gold star!

Now, to help you remember Halloween...

Why don't you take a walk down memory lane with me?

That's right. This is where our Halloween stories usually began.

Oh, and speaking of beginnings: here.

Dear Fujimaru, I am writing to inform you of a splendid Halloween party that is to take place.

My little Castle Csejte is now completely remodeled!

You'll be swallowed up in classic and dragonic decor☆

I hereby humbly invite you to a dreamlike night of elegance and wonder.

At the party, you will find splendid pumpkin cuisine from the four corners of the world,

as well as a splendid serenade from an adorable idol, a sweet serenade from a young girl that will set your heart on fire,

and a serenade that's sung by an unparalleled diva. It all awaits you.

Indeed, it shall be a grand ball that could set any soul alight. It will surely sink its teeth into your heart and savor it as well.

Both your mind and body will have a deluxing experience! Won't you come and bask in the spectacular sensation of being mired in a nightmare?

The theme is, "Sweet Blood Märchen Torture." I eagerly await your attendance.

Be sure to come, okay?

Hehe, it's just as lovely now as the day I wrote it.

That line at the end is especially killer, if I do say so myself.

Be that as it may, your literary style lacks gravitas. An invitation should be as dignified as its sender. That goes double for rulers like yourself!

Gah! I-is that...!?

I haven't seen you here in quite some time, my Master.

Uncle Vlad!? What're you doing here!?

There were a number of people at Chaldea who were worried about entrusting this matter to you alone.

Whaaa...!? You mean they don't trust me!?

Not to worry. I am here in no small part to satiate my own nostalgia.

Besides, there is no need for either of you to be nervous in my presence at this point.

Hehe, how kind of you, Master.

(Who's being kind!? I'm still nervous as hell!)

Heh. That being said, decorum remains important, as always.

I am a king, and Elisabeth here is both a dragon and a lady of noble birth.

The feudal system may have been abolished long ago, but we are still from a time when it was very much the order of the day.

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Now then.

The first Halloween event began as a result of Elisabeth finding a Holy Grail fragment.

Do you remember the first Servant you encountered at the time?

Excluding Mash Kyrielight, who of course went with you, you have two choices.

Did you first encounter Kiyohime, or Mata Hari?

Ooh, a Halloween quiz. Well, Puppy?

So who'd you first run into? Kiyohime, or Mata Hari!?

Hmm. Correct.

Ah, to be more precise, you did not encounter her so much as she...followed you here.

The word you're looking for is "stalked."

You aren't...entirely wrong.

Strictly speaking, Kiyohime was simply stalking you. Mata Hari, on the other hand, was the first person you encountered organically.

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It's further than I expected, but this town certainly looks more impressive than I imagined.

What do you think, Master? If you like, we could pause here for a moment to rest.

All right then. Doctor, we're going to take a short break.

!!! Good thinking, Senpai.

As good as being chosen by Weekly Halloween Magazine to receive the title of "This Autumn's Number One Master," maybe?

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Hmmm, I'm not detecting any enemies near you. Looks like you should be able to relax for a bit.

All right, it's time for our homemade lunch then. Here's to our super lunchtime!

My, how valiant. In that case, shall I lay out a blanket to sit on?

Ah, good idea. Please do.

There you are, Master. Please have a seat. Here, these are homemade grilled rice balls.

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And here is some tea.

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Oh, you're too kind...

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Yes? What is it?

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Now that you mention it... Why ARE you here, Kiyohime?

Fofooooou!

Oh my, I would've thought one's wife would naturally always be at one's side.

I went to the trouble of hiding for him in a box tied with a bow, but my silly husband is just so indifferent.

Then he went and fell for that unspeakably shady invitation. As your loving wife, I couldn't sit by and do nothing.

How odd. Somehow, it feels as though the words I'm hearing are fatally irreconcilable with reality.

Fou...

And that, basically, is why I've come here. Fear not, I shall guard you flawlessly.

Yes, 24 hours a day, from head to toe, from all directions, without a second's hesitation.

Go on now, let the fanfare sound! "Kiyohime is now your wife!"

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Ohhh, you're so cold! But it's part of your charm, eh heh heh heh heh...

Well, I'm overwhelmed with anxiety for your future, Fujimaru, but what do you think, Mash?

For once, I'm actually in agreement with you, Doctor...

Oh my, it seems something is nearby. Now then, Master, let us hold hands and go forth on a "honeymoon."

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Teehee☆

Senpai, I'm sensing a Servant.

Yes. Make sure you stay behind me, my husband.

Um, did you just say "my husband?"

I did. Why?

Oh, um... No... I was just wondering if that was the right term...

By the way, the original Japanese for husband means "a person who looks after you," so I think it's okay to use for either a man or a woman.

Isn't that great, Fujimaru?

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La-la-lah♪

It's a lovely night, isn't it everyone? A young, sweet night. Are you a young, bitter man, I wonder?

I-I sense a wicked woman! Get back, my husband! Get a billion miles back!

Heh, you just want to get away from Kiyohime, don't you?

Say that again?

Nothing! Nothing!

Oh, you're so shy, Master... No matter how far away you are, I'll always come get you♡

Fou... Fooouu...

"This is bad, like Anchin bad..." Is that what you said?

That won't do, Fou. Even if it's something everybody knows, this is where you keep quiet.

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Oh my, hehehe! What cute guests we have!

Welcome to our fantastic Halloween party! My name is Mata Hari.

We have quite the party lined up for you tonight. I hope you enjoy yourselves.

I'll get things started off with a dance. One moment... (Strip, strip)

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Doufooou!?

Wait a second! Why are you taking off your clothes!?

Well, that is my specialty.

Ahhhh! Indecent! Filthy! Lewd!

M-m-m-m-m-my husband! I will slay this indecent woman! How dare she show her bare skin!

Oh my, oh my! Hehehe, if you prefer to do it that way, that's quite fine.

...Tch. (Silently deactivates recording mode.)

Doctor?

I didn't do anything. Not a thing. Unfortunately, it's time for combat.

Every party needs dancers. Everyone, fight to your heart's content!

Behold the power of Mata Hari, the woman with the Eyes of the Day! ...I guess that's a good opening.

Of course, memories can be elusive. At times, they have even been known to change form completely.

So let's test for ourselves what your battle here was like.

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Oh, I know! We're going to fight!

Exactly. Now, let us do battle with your memories.

...Come, Master.

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Say, Kiyohime's from Japan, right? So I guess Halloween must be pretty popular there, too.

Indeed.

I suspect they put their own twist on the celebrations when compared to its original form and purpose, but such is the nature of festivals.

It is not at all a bad thing for commoners to gorge themselves on food and drink while enjoying festivities such as Halloween.

That said, there are those who enjoy these sorts of festivities, and those who do not.

Small wonder that she should be of the second sort.

I'll say. You'd think she could at least have the confidence, elegance, and musicality to enjoy something as fun as Halloween.

I guess you just lose all sense for those kinds of things when you grow up. Oh, as to what we're talking about...

Oh my... What a pain.

Why do I have to clean my own castle?

This isn't... This isn't a job for nobility! Argh! Out, damned spot! It's not coming out!

I keep rubbing it and rubbing it, but it's like a pig who won't squeal no matter how much you whip it!

...There she is, Senpai! It's the wicked witch from the fairy tales!

Fou, fooouu!

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Oh... Sorry, I wasn't thinking. We have to be sneaky, right Master?

Damn this stupid spot! I'm all out of patience! Take that! Phantom Maiden!

There. Blew the whole thing to pieces. That'll do. Good job, me.

I am one of the most famous vampires on the planet... I must be terrifying, beautiful, and merciless!

...It's so noisy outside, though. How many fireworks are they setting off?

Oh my, how ugly! She's like a Berserker, almost!

Look, my husband! She's not putting in any effort! Of course, my cleaning skill is A+++ rank.

Ahhhh! H-How long have you people been there?

Um, Kiyohime... I don't remember you having that skill.

I do. Look, I can burn burnable trash, and non-burnable trash. With my mouth.

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You saw me, didn't you? You saw the dark, bloody banquet of Carmilla!

Did you guys see a bloody banquet? I didn't...

There was a banquet! You guys just couldn't see it! I cooked the tomatoes!

I see... That's why your nails are red. I was sure that's the realAhem. Excuse me.

This is a theme park of dreams. Only unhappy fairy tales are allowed here!

Anyway Carmilla, why are you getting so heated over cleaning?

...Humph. That stupid girl ordered me to.

Aarrgh! Why does the Grail even exist? Why did I end up a Servant?

The Grail? You mean THE Grail?

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Yes. You may not believe it, but it's true. Its power is what forced me to do this.

Oh my... That must be terrible. But...how fascinating.

If the Grail grants a Servant's wish, then... Hehehe... If I can get my hands on it...

Fufufufufufu!

Fou, fooou!

...I know I can't be one to talk, but don't you think she's as dangerous as the fireworks outside?

Hahaha. She's more of a land mine than a firework.

Silence, you.

So far, I've been playing tourist, but now my goal has changed.

I'm going to defeat the mistress of this castle and get the Grail. You're okay with that, right, my husband?

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Oh my! You're so happy you shook your head both up and down AND side to side.

Enough talking, then.

You, Servant whose name I don't know. Will you lead us to the mistress of this castle?

You think I will? I, Carmilla the Vampire?

My role is to entertain the guests. Now, enjoy this blood-freezing terror!

That concludes my warm-up. Glad to see you have spirit, pigs.

After I've brought you to your knees, I'll collar you and keep you as pets.

Of course, as my slaves, you'll have to clean for me!

Now, are you ready? I'll use my Phantom Maiden to paint the walls with your blood!

Um, wouldn't that just make an even bigger mess?

Grr... That stupid dragon girl with her songs and dancing... No true noble would do such a thing...

Hehehe, but perhaps this is for the best... Oh, I'm about to...

GYAN!

No slacking off from your cleaning by playing dead.

(Sob, sob...)

So the dragon girl's got the Grail, huh? I wonder what she wished for.

Well, I can guess.

You know, is it just me, or was Kiyohime kind of...harsh with me back then?

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Hmm. I guess...

I don't really know anything about making friends though.

...It's important to meet many different kinds of people.

Yes, our respective paths may take us in different directions...

But as long as you still live, the chance remains that your paths will intersect once more.

Um, Uncle Vlad? You do remember that we're Servants now, right? So we're not technically people anymore. Or alive.

Nonetheless, our essential human nature remains unchanged. That is as true for honored guests as it is for passing ones.

We gauge our respective positions, understand them, and decide whether to take their hand in ours, or to take up our swords against them.

Surely you have taken others' hands in yours at some point, and taken up your sword against others still.

That is how people meet, develop camaraderie, and at times, sever their connections.

No matter how much time passes, this essential nature stays the same.

...Sometimes I really don't get you, Uncle Vlad.

Still, it IS important for me too, right?

Indeed it is.

Hmm... I guess I haven't hung out with Kiyohime much lately. Maybe I'll invite her over sometime.

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Huh? Uncle Vlad?

Why are you standing in front of us with your spear pointed at our throats?

Because the time has come to fulfill my purpose.

The final Servant to stand in your way during that Halloween was none other than

Hmm, so you made it this far, huh?

Carmilla went easy on you... Or perhaps not.

Very well then. I grant you the honor of fighting with Vlad Tepes, the Dracul.

Oh my. We actually ran into a serious warrior for once. Class-wise, he's the same as me, though.

Of course, no Berserker can rival me in elegance and breeding.

You make me laugh, man-eater. Your sin will scorch you from within.

Both you and I have trod a wicked path. Know that neither of us shall return to the light.

...That kind of ticked me off. You will pay dearly for that.

Of course. This is a banquet, a place for entertainment! And so

Even the jesters must give it their all.

As the ruler of a nation, I know the importance of festivals. Man needs circuses as well as bread.

Wow... He's so serious! He's the one person who doesn't get the mood for this event!

In a sense, he's a true Berserker... The only sane man in a world of the insane.

I find that a touch rude. I consider myself a gentleman with a sense of humor.

Mata Hari's dance was one of mirth. Carmilla's dance was one of suffering.

I would like to add a dance of my own, a dance of blood...

But I must beg your forgiveness. I'm afraid I'm much better at embroidery.

...Embroidery? Your hobby is embroidery?

Did you make that splendid regalia yourself?

Hahaha! How kind of you, milady. But no, this was the work of a special tailor.

I wanted to try my hand at it myself, but I had my position to think of.

Young girl, if you like, I shall give you a lesson later.

An appliqué of a praying man would decorate your master's clothes well.

Vlad!

But first, we must attend to the battle. I've been asked to "hype up this party," you see.

And the best way to liven up this banquet, I believe...is with your screams.

Let us begin with an appetizer. Eat, as your bones scream in pain!

Indeed, banquets are splendid. It was worth going along with that girl.

...So it's "that girl" after all?

Of course. Out of all Servants, there are few who could spread such sweet delusions without shame.

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Oh my... Master. Your passionate gaze... It's making me blush.

No, this isn't such a simple matter.

Even with the Grail's power, for a Servant to summon another Servant...

Be not afraid, foreign mage. We simply answered the summons ourselves.

What she found was only a tiny sliver of the Grail. It lacks the power to incinerate eras.

She probably found it by chance during your battles at Orleans.

It must be the blessing of God that it was entrusted to the most harmless Servant there.

...She doesn't seem harmless to me.

She has the mind of a child.

She's a very immature Servant who takes her childish thoughts and makes them real.

She acts neither for good nor evil, nor for dreams or greed. She simply seeks her own entertainment.

...But that's why it is fine. Her entertainment is a pure joy, unlike ours.

I know of it myself. Before I became the dragon who defended my nation, I, too, was once a father.

Now, it's time for me to fight for real.

My stakes have found their place in history. And now you shall feel their wrath!

...Hmmph. Enough, I suppose.

...He's barely scratched, isn't he?

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Of course. I'm the only one who's being serious here.

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Splendid, splendid. My work here is finished.

Now then... Keep playing along until the end.

She seemed so worried about whether or not you would come.

Oh dear. You're much nicer than you look. Sure you're not related?

...I'm simply taking pity on a comrade. It's harder than you think, always being called a vampire.

Whew, I'm so tired... And my throat is parched, too.

My husband, would you happen to have any cough drops?

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Thank you!

We're giving each other cough drops now... We're practically married!

I wouldn't say that. I'm the one who provided that cough drop.

I see... A pity.

Either way, so far we've dealt with Mata Hari, Carmilla, and Vlad III.

That's quite a few, but there might be more Servants who wish to join in on all the fuss...

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Hm?

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Same here...

The end. Hehe, I hope you enjoyed it.

Wow, Uncle Vlad, you used to be kind of hard on Kiyohime, didn't you!?

Heh. I, too, had some growing up to do... No, that's not quite right.

All I will say is that, while I knew she was a man-eater at the time...

...I did not know she was also an innocent young girl whose heart yearned for love.

...Perhaps I owe her an apology.

Aw, don't worry about it, Uncle! I don't think Kiyo-yo remembers anything not connected to her romantic obsession!

Hmm. I suppose I should let sleeping dogs lie then.

At any rate, we are nearly there now.

Aha! I knew we'd find another one of me here!

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Hi, Puppy! Hi, Uncle Vlad! Hi, Caster Elisa!

I'm Elisabeth Brave, the Saber of song and courage who's supposed to show up for the next Halloween!

Hmm.

Just having the two of them in the same room is bound to cause dreadful audio feedback.

Do you need earplugs, Master? I always carry some with me.

Hey! Uncalled for!

On a different note, Caster Elisabeth: you weren't actually here yet when we arrived during the first Halloween at Chaldea.

Really? I wasn't?

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You were not. Instead...

RAAAWRRR! Raging Cat-Dou-Ken!

Yo! I am Tamamo Cat!

My (temporary) Master, it's time for you to take me for a walk!

You know, you look really tired...

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...She just showed up without any warning whatsoever, didn't she?

Hmph. Don't compliment me, snake girl. Or shall I use your kimono to sharpen my claws?

That wasn't a compliment. And stay away from me.

Hmph. You aren't complimenting me, and you want me to leave. So one of us has to die, then?

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Yup! We need conversation, a heart to understand! That's it, my (temporary) Master! You get it!

So, I'll fill you in. I'm busy, so I'll make it quick.

I'm a guard. My job is to set the Halloween traps, and cook the jack-o'-lanterns.

Oh, you eat those, huh?

They're good.

But at Chaldea, it's only the second-best dish. It's just a lowly spirit, but man does it stink!

Ahahahahaha!

Dealing with her is so tiring. It's impossible to believe she's related to my texting buddy Tamamo

No, maybe she's... Maybe she's like this at heart, too?

The kind who will happily break the rules in a serious setting?

All right! It's party time! Here we go! It's the FINAL BATTLE!

Now, my (temporary) Master! It's time for pumpkin ghost pies!

Eat till you're ready to go BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

By the way, no poison in these, but here's a tip...

One of these pumpkin ghost pies was made by my current Master, woof!

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I see. No wonder you have nothing but bad vibes!

You lost, Tamamo Cat.

What... That's surprisingly white... How about we say I won the battle and won the war?

You lost the battle, and lost the war, too.

Then I lost everything! How can I face my employer?

I know. Since I can't face her, I'll betray her! How about I lead you straight to the goal?

Hm... A moment ago, we were trying to kill each other, and now you trust me? Isn't that a little too generous?

Anyway, all aboard the Tamamo Cat Train! Choo choo!

Yup. Being a guide is my real job, after all! Did you like that, my (true) Master?

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Now, I shall lead you to the mistress of the castle, the mastermind who sent you the invitation, woof!

Her true identity is Meh. You probably figured that out already.

Hah... We finally made it, huh?

I know exactly who it is, but what I don't know is why.

What is that idiot dragon girl thinking, I wonder?

Former Master! Former Master! Are you ready?

J-just give me a second! Okay, that's good, this is good, and that's...probably good!

RED LIZARD!

Who are you calling a lizard? I'm a dragon! I said give me a second!

...I think we're all good! Okay, open up!

All right.

Here we come!

Hahaha, you're here, my little Puppies! Wait, all you people came too?

Huh? Huh? This is

Senpai's...personal room?

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You seem surprised, Puppies.

That's right. While you were fighting, I used the power of the Grail to redecorate.

The Grail can do anything, can't it?

...Come on, aren't you surprised?

I'm sorry?

At what? I'm very surprised to see this connection to my husband's room.

Not that! Indeed, 'twas I who sent that mysterious invitation!

The beloved, bloodred Caster idol, Elisabeth Báthory!

I'm still a newbie idol, but I've got a bright future! My singing and acting abilities are (someday going to be) known worldwide!

You could say that I'm a major idol on the verge of her big break! Feel free to be blown away!

Wow. (Applauding.)

Fou, awoo, ooh! (Agreeing.)

Hey! I'm starting to think you don't mean it.

Can't you be more, I don't know, enthusiastic?

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No surprise? After all the effort I put into hiding my identity?

I had a silhouette and everything! I even changed my voice!

Yes, but you gave yourself away by using Castle Csejte as your setting.

Oh.

You didn't notice that, did you? I thought not...

Oh dear... It's hard, being too famous.

Not that famous, really. Well, that doesn't matter at all.

It does matter! The surprise is ruined!

IT! DOES! NOT! MATTER! Anyway, I had a question for you, Count Dracu-dumb.

Count Dracu-dumb?

Just answer me. ...What are you after?

What am I after?

Yes. Why did you make us fight those Servants in the prison castle? What was your goal?

Oh, you don't get why?

...Nope. Not a clue.

Very well. If you insist, I maaay be willing to tell you.

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...Yes. But let's play along and let her finish, Master.

Mata Hari, Carmilla, Uncle Vlad, and Tamamo Cat here.

They're all powerful Servants who gave you everything they had. So now you must be tired, yes?

Well, yes... They certainly were difficult battles...

An exhausted man at the end of a long journey. There, he reaches an eternal paradise, where he finds

...Where he finds...?

Happiness! That's right, the bluebird of happiness is right next to you!

Your reward for this Halloween night's dream is myself

A one-night only concert, sung by Elisabeth Báthory in my little Puppy's room!

Tonight, and only tonight, I! SHALL! SING! LOUD!

Well? Surprised? Moved to tears? You're moved to tears, right?

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Yes, I know what you all want to say, everyone. Don't hold back. Let it all out.

U-um, Elisabeth?

Hmm? What is it?

You could have just come to Chaldea, you know...

What? Of course not. That's no fun.

Listen. An idol's concert is a once-in-a-lifetime deal.

You brave the winter snow and summer heat, lining up for your tickets.

You line up just to buy merchandise, you get packed into a crowded concert hall.

As the diva's serenade brings you to the heights of ecstasy and madness, you fall in love!

Yes, quite right. You're quite right, Elisabeth. The job of an idol in the first place is to...

Doctor, if you don't want me confiscating your laptop, please shut up.

Yes, I'll shut up. Lady Elisabeth, please continue!

Oh, may I? Umm, then... Ahem.

So, you see? It's important for an idol to keep their fans waiting. So...

If I just showed up in my little Puppy's room and started singing, I'd be a heartless demon, right?

My songs only truly shine after a long and perilous journey.

I couldn't deprive you of such a woooonnnderful feast for the ears!

So you didn't send the invitation to Csejte so that we could enjoy a Halloween party...

...but so that Master could listen to your songs?

Correct. It was a cruel trial, to make my songs all the more wonderful. Splendid, yes?

Oh. My. That. Is. Amazing.

Our reward. For four Servant battles. Is one of your songs.

EXACTLY! (Dazzling smile)

My head. Has overheated. With rage. And something else.

K-Kiyohime! Get a hold of yourself!

M-my husband... Kiyohime is done for... Something within me that must never snap has snapped.

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(Sob) I'm telling the truth, and you're so cold to me... But I know that's what a Master is, now...

That asideYou! Count Dracu-dumb!

At this point, what's the difference between defeating four Servants and beating the stuffing out of five?

I'll incinerate the lot of you! No dust left! No ash left!

Huh? Huh? Why are you mad at me? Argh! Don't burn down the stage!

That's more of a death-y metal-y thing!

Oh, you wanna fight? Okay, then.

I summon the pumpkin heads I called to liven the place up! Now the whole concert hall's full!

Now, my (true) Master and my (temporary) Master! I'm exhausted, but it's time for the concert!

Hehehe. I'm in top condition tonight!

I feel like I could ignite flames of love just by meeting someone's gaze!

My husband! Look deep into my eyes, please!

Splendid! Wonderful! This wasn't what I anticipated, but it's shaping up to be a lot of fun anyway!

I'm really getting into this! I feel like my songs could save the world!

It's time for the finale! I am Caster Elisabeth! Listen to my true song!

Aah... That's enough singing. I'm so satisfied...

Holy Grail confirmed! Recovering!

That felt so good!

Songs truly are the noblest art, and idols are Phantasms created by the stars!

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My throat's parched, but worse, my ears hurt...

It's not even remotely fair that Count Dracu-dumb is in better shape than us.

A poisonous snake can bite their own tail and still survive, after all.

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...Master, this wasn't quite what I expected, but we did manage to recover a fragment of the Grail.

If we take this back to Chaldea, we'll gain a valuable source of magical energy.

So all that's left to do is go home.

Or, wait. This is your room, so perhaps we don't even need to do that?

My head feels so dizzy I can't think...

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Hey, question for you guys.

My (temporary) Master looks like he has a bad case of the shakes. He okay?

Huh? Oh! M-Master!?

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh! My husband! Hang in there, my husband!

The heat from the concert got to him... I understand that. Perhaps it was too good.

No, that doesn't seem right. But I decided not to say so.

Are you okay, my husband?

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Oh, the question mark means you're not lying, right? We still have to be careful.

Please stay still, and rest your head, heart, and ears.

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It's because you experienced Elisabeth's concert up close... Probably.

Just think of it like trying out a torture device...

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Yeah.

Well, my little Puppy? My concert was wonderful, wasn't it?

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Yes, yes, you're right.

You're never going to have a private concert like this again! Probably.

It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Of course you've had your fill!

Um... I think that meant, "Please, make it stop. I'm begging you."

Shh! Stay quiet and she'll think this is a happy ending, woof!

Worry not, my Puppy! You may have had your fill, but there's always room for cake!

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And so

Time for the encore! First up is my (in a sense) legendary debut single, "Love is Dracul"!

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...M-Master! Don't die on me, Master!

Oh, jeez! Dracu-dumb here is unstoppable when she's singing, isn't she?

Well? Now do you remember?

Ahh, this really takes me back... I was still such an amateur at singing and dancing.

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I like the idea of being just as eternal and immutable as the next dragon, but staying at the same level is just humiliating.

Hmm, I see.

In that sense, one could say you have grown a great deal.

(Though not in talent as a singer, of course.)

Right? I've added more vocalists to my concerts and everything!

Yeah!

These days, there's always a whole big thing over who gets to sing lead vocals!

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I suppose it just goes to show that not all growth is positive...

Uncle Vlad? Why do you look so sad!? Has all this friction broken your heart or something!?

Well, there you have it, Puppy. That was our first Halloween.

If you can't remember, you can't remember. That's just the way the stars turn sometimes.

But now, even if you can't remember them yourself, you'll always have these lovely memories of Halloween burned into your brain!

Now, let's move on to the next trip down Halloween memory lane, Master!

Hmm. Then it seems my work here is done.

Elisabeth the Brave, I entrust this next Halloween to you.

It would be my honor, Uncle! Okay, Puppy, let's get going!

The next Halloween took place at Castle Csejte too, so let's return to where it all began again!

I hope you like pumpkins, 'cause pumpkin time ain't over yet!

Wake up, my Puppy! Puppy!

Good, good. Good morning, my Puppy!

What? In the idol business we say "good morning" no matter what time it is.

You enjoyed Halloween, right? I had a great time!

... ...Umm.

So, um, well... I'm not sure if it's the power of that Grail or what, but...

...But I forgot how to get home. So can I stay with you, my Puppy?

You wouldn't leave a little lost dragon out in the rain, would you?

Really? Yes! It was worth asking! Man, this new Master's a pushover!

What? Who am I to talk? Hey, I'm no pushover!

I am sure! I even gave up my prison castle for you!

Huh? Then it's okay? You're asking me if I'll stop being bad?

Of course, I'll stop being bad! ...Wait, did I ever do anything bad?

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Anyway, the contract is made!

I may not be an official Servant summoned at Chaldea, but...

...I'll do my best to serve you, so do your best to raise me, Master!