GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE story · Event stories
LIAR'S END
12 scenes, 670 lines
1. April 11 is April Fools' Day
47 linesToday is that day.
The day I've been waiting for.
Last year during April Fool's Day,
I wasn't overly familiar with the holiday,
which left me wide open to all the subtle trickery of my friends.
This year, however, will be different.
This time, it will be me who has the upper hand.
I've wondered for a long time how exactly this would turn out,
but for now, I'm just going to have fun.
So, first up...
*Tap tap tap tap*
*Zing*
Can you turn off the lights?
I thought you said there was a fire...?
Yeah. The lights are so bright,
it feels like my eyes are on fire.
...
Rapi glances at the calendar beside my bed.
Ah, I get it.
*Click*
Looking visibly miffed, Rapi turns off the lights and leaves.
For a brief moment, I feel a slight pang in my conscience,
but I won't stop.
*Tap tap tap tap*
*Zing*
Commander!
Anis!
What's on your window?!
There's too much sunlight coming in from the window.
... What?
Could you please close the curtains?
Happy April Fool's Day.
*Swish*
I got it.
Anis leaves the Commander's Room.
...
Another one down.
I think it's safe to ignore those.
I should head outside.
2. Sexy Dynamite Eunhwa
43 linesToday, I will be a pathological liar.
I will do nothing but lie incorrigibly wherever I go, no matter who I talk to.
If it were any other day, doing this would land me in a heap of trouble, but
today is a special day, when all lies are forgiven.
Now, let's begin.
Hello, Sugar.
Good morning, Partner.
I saw Milk at the cafe throwing out all the sugar. Is that okay?
... What?
She was tossing them all out so that she could create a world of just milk coffee.
*Vroooooom*
Before I can reveal it's April Fool's Day, Sugar peels off on her motorcycle.
It should be fine, since it's all in good fun.
I offer a candy to Mica, who is passing by.
Would you like a candy, Mica?
Huh? Sure, I'd love some.
I had a rough start to the day. Belorta gave me some hot-sauce flavored candy earlier.
*Slurp slurp*
...
...?
Um... Old-Timer, does this candy have hot sauce in it?
Yep. April Fool's!
Mica walks away mumbling to herself.
What are you doing here, Weakling?
Why are you out wandering at this hour?
If you have that much time on your hands, it would do you well to study more of the combat manual.
Eunhwa, is it me, or do you look more... full-figured today?
Have you finally gone mad?
No. I'm serious.
Just kidding. April Fool's!
... I'm going to kill you.
I run off in a hurry.
After sprinting for a good long while, I stop at a random playground and catch my breath.
Phew...
...
That was fun.
3. Why Doesn't Anchor Appear in the News?
98 lines*Ring*
Welcome!
Welcome, Master.
Yes.
What can I make for you?
Say the word, and we'll make it happen.
I'd like a Fluffy Wuffy Bunny Cake please.
Coming right up!
Thank you.
A moment later.
*Squirt squirt*
...
Now it's ready to eat!
Thanks.
I take a bite of the cake.
Urgh...!
*Smash*
I drop the fork that I was holding and grip my throat.
!!
What's wrong?
Are you feeling unwell?
Ah... Ahh...!
All right!
Don't die on us, Master!
...Ah ... Ahhhhh!!!
I forget, what's the number for 911?
Gaaaahhhh!
Can I also have an americano?
H-huh?
Wha... what did you...
What's an americano?
Master... did you prank us just now?
Yep! April Fool's.
So you're okay after all?
You shouldn't mess around like that, Master, even if it is April Fool's.
You went too far with that one.
Hehehe.
Fine, as an apology, I'll order a plate of omurice.
... Okay.
Are you sure about that?
Do you think you can handle that on your own?
With an oddly bright smile, Cocoa heads into the kitchen.
A moment later.
Here's your omurice, Master.
*Clink*
...
Why aren't you eating it?
I want you to take a bite first.
It's too big for me to eat on my own.
You go ahead and have a bite.
I offer a spoonful to Cocoa.
Yes.
... Really?
Yes.
Er...
Cocoa squeezes her eyes shut and downs the bite of omurice.
*Munch munch*
How is it?
It's *retch* it's delicious...
Really?
Then you can have it all.
!!
I feel perfectly satisfied just watching you eat.
I'll go ahead pay the bill, and be on my way.
?!
Heheh.
*Wink*
I'll be off!
*Thud*
Cocoa!
Cocoa!
4. Biscuit Is a Cat and Nero Is a Dog
49 lines*Zing*
Welcome, Commander.
Delta!
It's an emergency!
Wha... what's going on?
There's no time to dilly dally.
I just found something spectacular up on the surface.
What is it?
A triceratops.
A Compsognathus.
A dinosaur.
A dinosaur.
If you don't believe me, check the observation equipment.
All right, I will.
Delta quickly begins to survey the surface.
Hehe, do you know what date today is? It's A...
Oh my gosh, there it is!
How did you end up running into a dinosaur?
It must have been fascinating to see a dinosaur for the first time.
There are even ones that fly, like pterodactyls.
We better get ready to head up to the surface straight away.
???
I've dealt with my fair share of Raptures,
but I'm kinda nervous about catching a dinosaur.
I better prepare an extra large net so that it'll be easier to capture them.
Wait...
Not believing what I'm hearing, I peer into the observation equipment.
I don't see anything...
Nothing is showing up on the monitors.
That's right, because I lied. April Fool's.
Wha... Impressive.
When did you realize I was pulling your leg?
As soon as you walked in here with a cartoonish grin on your face.
So from the very beginning...
Tell me how that turns out.
5. Quiry's Vision is 20/20
84 lines*Zing*
Oh? Commander?
Hello, Commander!
Hello. Where's Poli?
I've been assigned to work with you guys at the police station, starting today.
What?
That's right.
No kidding!
...!
Quiry, did you hear anything about this?
I did.
A few days ago, Poli mentioned that there might be a new rookie cop joining us.
She must have been talking about the Commander!
Poli was tight-lipped about it at the time because she said it hadn't been confirmed 100%.
??
But then who is going to command us?
Uh...
I'm sure they'll send in another rookie commander to take over.
Hehe, me too!
Well, we should get to work so that Poli doesn't chew us out when she gets back.
What do you say we start delegating the different tasks?
I had to take on a few responsibilities as soon as I joined.
I've got a lot on my plate right now, so would it be okay if you took some of them, Miranda?
Er... okay.
This is going much further than I thought it would.
I better find a good moment to tell them it's all a ruse as soon as possible.
First, you can start with cleaning the detention cell.
That responsibility was originally delegated to me,
but now that you're taking over, you can do it.
Start by cleaning the window frames thoroughly.
Then first give the floor a cursory sweep,
followed by a thorough mopping.
Finally, get rid of all the graffiti on the walls.
Huh? We don't normally have to do all that...
Since the Commander is a rookie, he's got to go through his initiation.
Ah, I see!
...
Okay...
A few minutes later,
as I'm in the midst of cleaning the cell,
I have the feeling that things aren't turning out quite like I hoped.
Perhaps I should tell them that I was lying.
!!
I just remembered it myself.
I remember last year being full of various pranks, but today seems unusually quiet.
Yeah. Super quiet.
In fact, I think someone pulling a prank would liven things up a bit.
Actually...
Don't be silly, Miranda.
Who would be stupid enough to lie to the police on April Fool's Day?
Everyone knows that you should never lie to the police, no matter what.
...
I guess you're right.
Oh, I remember now. Poli said that if anyone attempted to lie to us today,
we'd have to press charges for obstruction of justice.
?!
...
Commander?
Huh?
??
??
Sorry, but... I just got fired.
What? So quickly?
Who fired you?
Deputy Chief Andersen.
I need to get back to my regular duties.
I'll see you around.
I rush out of the police station, leaving Miranda and Quiry looking bewildered.
6. Haha, I'm Going to Write Some Racy Jokes
92 linesUnlike last year, today I've been lying to the Nikkes with reckless abandon.
However, it would be a shame to end it here.
I want to enjoy it a little more.
*Beep*
*Beep*
*Beep*
My phone starts to vibrate non-stop.
I should shut off my phone for a while.
I should get prepared.
A moment later.
Perfect.
I hope they like it.
I stare at what I've prepared for the Nikkes with pride.
*Knock knock*
Come in.
*Bang*
We were so shocked that we called off our practice and headed straight here.
*Bang*
Sweetie!
How dare you send such a sexy message in the group chat?!
You should have sent it to me privately!
*Bang*
Mister.
You should have given me a heads up that you wanted some personal time together.
I would have prepared the room beforehand.
*Bang*
Commander!
Why on earth would you send a message like this in the group chat?!
Delete it immediately!
Is this the kind of stuff that you're into?
*Bang*
*Bang*
Newbie, why don't we try out another room this ti...
What the... what are all of you doing here?
Uh...
Everyone, calm down.
How do you expect us to calm down after sending a message like that?
What exactly did you mean by "hot and heavy"?
I want Sweetie all to myself!
A bit of silence, please.
I need a bit more time, so please wait a moment.
*Swoosh*
I turn my back to the Nikkes.
Hmm...
I suppose it would be easier to eat if I peeled it.
*Slice slice*
What are you doing?
W-why is your arm moving up and down like that...
Oh my gosh... I can't look.
Viewer discretion is advised...
Have you no shame?
Just a moment, I'm turning around now.
*Swoosh*
Huh?
Tah-dah! Roasted sweet potatoes.
Ouch, they're hot!
As I turn back over to the anxious crowd of Nikkes,
I reveal a bunch of hot roasted sweet potato parfaits.
...
...
...
...
...
Is that what you meant by "hot and heavy"?
... Where's my gun?
The atmosphere in the room suddenly seems to run cold.
*Bang*
Phew... so hot.
I got here as fast as I could...
Huh?
What's going on in here?
Why does everyone seem so angry?
You could cut the tension in here with a knife...
...
While holding the bunch of sweet potatoes I've peeled,
I beat a swift retreat.
7. Syuen is Nice
9 linesNo.
This is no good.
Lying is fun, but these have all been small, petty falsehoods.
I need to tell a real whopper. One that'll make me a liar for the ages.
...
Yes, that could work.
It's a risky proposition, but the potential payoff is worth it.
...
Is this actually happening?
8. Intelligent Matis
14 linesI better ask for help.
Great.
Now I'm the commander that cried wolf.
I suppose I can go ask Matis...
... I should head to the elevator.
In front of the elevator leading to the surface.
Huh? What is this? Why are you alone? Where are the others?
We... decided to meet up on the surface.
...
I'm being honest.
Fine.
Let's go.
Also, I'm going to say this upfront. I'm only coming along for a tour.
Don't expect me to do any heavy lifting or anything of the sort.
9. The Surface is Safe
74 linesUp on the surface.
...
...
What a dump.
I don't see what the fuss is about. Why bother reclaiming this miserable place?
All right, we've seen enough. Let's go back.
Okay.
Fortunately, nothing happened during our time up on the surface.
All we have to do is leave and act as if nothing happened.
*Beep*
*Rattle rattle*
??
*Beep*
*Rattle rattle*
...
This is bad.
Hey. What are you doing? Let's hurry and get out of here.
...
Can't you hear me? Let's go.
Syuen.
Calm down and listen.
I think the elevator is broken.
... What?
Let me see.
...
I think the motor is broken.
We can't fix it, not now at least. We'll have to use another elevator to get down.
Where's our escort?
Call them so that they can get us out of here.
Syuen.
Don't get mad, but...
there is no escort.
It's just you and me.
...
Are you lying to me?
It's the truth.
You said they were meeting us up on the surface!
Was that a lie?
April Fool's.
Cut it out with the April Fool's crap!
Our lives are in danger, you moron!
Sssh! Don't yell.
I'm going to contact Matis.
I knew this would happen, so I prepared a contingency plan just in case.
Hold on... why is the Alva particle concentration so high?
My comms are down.
...
Don't just stand there, do something!
I will if you'd just be quiet!
*Thud thud thud thud*
...
...
Raptures!
You brought your weapon, didn't you? Give it to me.
You won't be able to use it. I had biometrics installed on it.
Things are going from bad to worse...
Come on, what's the plan?!
...
Okay.
Just calm down and listen.
You keep telling me to calm down and listen, but haven't even so much as mentioned a single plan!
I'll take command.
Let's fight the Raptures.
I knew you were going to say something stupid like that.
You just want to use me as a meat shield while you scurry off!
Do I look like someone who would do that?
...
Damnit!
You better not let me get hit. Figure something out!
Leave it to me.
Matis said they would come, so they're probably nearby.
They don't know the full situation, and since our comms are down, they're probably keeping their distance, observing us.
We'll just have to trust that they realize what's happening.
Aggghh! Here they come!
10. Coming up With Titles Is Such a Pain
13 linesW-we did it!
Phew...
Thank you, Matis!
Hey,
I'm not a bad shot, am I?
I could shoot better than you using my feet.
You couldn't hit the broad side of a barn.
Don't get cocky.
...
We've got to head towards the next elevator.
Do you know the way?
Yes. I know the locations of all the elevators in this area.
All right... lead the way.
11. What's a Rupture You Get When You Rap? Rapture!
63 linesWhile continually receiving unseen assistance from the Matis, we manage to arrive at the nearest elevator.
What we see there...
is an army of Raptures so massive that the ground itself can't be seen.
Wh-what is all that?
Are those all Raptures?
... Looks like it.
What are we going to do now?! Those things will turn us into cheese before we have a chance to move an inch.
Don't be ridiculous.
Raptures don't know about cheese,
let alone how to make any.
What are you prattling on about?!
This is no good.
Time to formally request help from Matis.
*Pow*
Huh?
*Pow* *Crash* *Pooow*
The Raptures begin to explode in a cacophonous blast.
I look towards the center.
Oh...!
In the midst of the Rapture horde is a blinding streak of two colors which I've missed dearly:
sky blue and pure white.
We're safe...!
Nicely done! That makes 50!
Shifty?
Oh, hey, Commander.
Fancy seeing you here.
Shifty walks towards me,
firing potshots at the Raptures one after the other all the while, each of them exploding in quick succession.
Say, don't I know this lady?
...
...
Shifty?
No. Aren't you Syuen?
That's right, but how do you know me?
You're really Syuen?
Yes...
What are you doing up on the surface?
I could ask you the same thing.
Oh, me?
Deputy Chief was telling me,
"Some actual field experience would do all of us good, even operators like you."
"Come up to the surface and eliminate Raptures."
That's why I came up here.
...
It's a nice way to relieve stress too.
Thank you, Commander.
You arranged all this because you figured I must be feeling down again, isn't that right?
Uh... yeah, something like that.
How about we take care of these guys and head back?
Shifty runs forward, guns blazing.
Unable to withstand her merciless barrage, all the Raptures before her are torn to shreds.
...
Is all this your doing?
Some ridiculous dog and pony show?
The elevator breaking down...
All these Raptures... it was all orchestrated by you, wasn't it?
Wasn't it fun?
Fun? FUN?!
Are you joking with me?!
I nearly had a heart attack!
April Fool's!
...
I'm going to kill you, you know that?
12. No More Lying
84 linesThanks to Shifty's performance, we were able to return safely.
It was a bit risky, but it was a very fulfilling day.
If every day were like today, how wonderful would life be?
We've created some memories that will last a lifetime today. Now I should call it a day and head to bed.
*Shaaaaaaaaaaa*
... Someone is using the shower in my room.
*Shaaaaaaaaaaa*
*Squeak Squeak*
Whoever they are, it seems they've finished showering.
Who could it be?
Unholster my pistol.
Ask who it is.
I recall the horrible memory from last year.
I better keep my weapon at the ready, just in case.
Who's there?
...
Ah... I can't distinguish it because this event is not fully voiced!
...
I take a deep breath and slowly walk towards the shower.
*Zing*
Ennnn...
*Zing*
I frantically close the shower door in a hurry.
Why does this stuff always happen to me?
No. I must have been hallucinating.
I'll check one more time.
I tentatively open the shower door.
Ennnn...
...!
The sight shocks me so much that I faint.
When I regain consciousness, I don't know how much time has passed.
What is this warm and squishy feeling?
I open my eyes.
You were sound asleep. Like a baby.
... I told you not to say things like that, didn't I?
Oh, sorry.
Still, I'm glad it's not anything serious.
I heard a loud noise and wondered what was going on.
It's nice that the Commander got into the spirit of April Fool's Day.
But it always catches you off guard when someone who usually doesn't partake suddenly gets into it.
Anis twirls my hair.
The way in which he throws himself into everything is what we like about him.
Right. They say that when people undergo a sudden change, it means they're about to die.
So I was really nervous that Master's time was up.
Why do you have to talk so much?
Sorry.
When do you think he'll wake up?
If he was,
...
Do you think he'd pretend to be asleep in a situation like this?
I think so.
How should we make sure though?
Should we try flipping his eyelids to check for movement?
*Swoosh*
!!
I'm being prodded by something ticklish, yet soft...
...
Huh? What kind of reaction are you talking about?
Where did you hear that?
Anyway, where should we start from?
...
Someone's fingertips slid against the ridges of my ear,
tracing along my jawline and down to my collarbone
before slowly continuing further down.
...
My mind and body enter an intense battle.
Is this how it all ends?
Despite spending the entire day as a liar,
it's true. My body can't lie.
LIAR'S END: END