GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE story · Event stories
YES, MY COMMANDER
7 scenes, 441 lines
1. Bashful and Girly
82 lines
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Dammit, who the heck are you?
Time to unleash the firepower!
... Do you really have to react like that?
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Heh, this sure is interesting.
Right? I just can't stop teasing Rapi once I start!
... Oh ho ho ho!
*Swoosh*
Who do you wanna say "yes" to?
*Swoosh*
And what exactly do you wanna say "yes" to?
To the Commander... Together, tonight—
Waaait a sec!
What?
Yeah, if you're going to do that, you might as well wear something bolder...
No, something more extreme—it'd be more effective that way.
Got it!
Anis takes the Yes Pillow from Rapi and settles on the edge of the bed.
Ahem. Rapi, are you there?
When Neon pretends to open the door and walk in,
...
Anis averts her gaze and lifts the pillow to cover her face, leaving only her eyes visible.
Phew... did you see that?
... See what?
Oh, come on!
That bashful glance I threw your way!
Saying it out loud would've been way too embarrassing, so I made a cute gesture of lifting the pillow!
And even that clearly says, "I'm down for anything you want."
All of that packed into one full-on, award-worthy performance!
...
Looks like you're not convinced.
*Sigh* Well, looks like it's on us to train her.
Wait, what? I'm not exactly good at being all shy either.
*Zing*
So this is where you were.
!!!
!!!
I open Rapi's door and step inside.
Anis and Neon freeze as if they've seen a ghost.
What's wrong?
Sh-she said she got some new sleepwear and wanted to see if it looks good on her!
So we're just having some girl talk!
Th-that's right! Girl talk!
Oh, are you on a video call with her?
Can you tell her the Central Government meeting this afternoon's been canceled?
Huh?
What?
??
Anis and Neon's eyes dart around the room.
Uh... yeah, that's right! We're, like, on a video call.
Rapi's out... uh, shopping for clothes right now.
Yeah, yeah! We're helping Rapi see how her new clothes match up with the ones in her closet.
... Rapi! You heard that, right? Your afternoon meeting has been canceled!
W-wow, that's fab!
Yeah, it's a rare day off, so make sure to get some rest.
I should probably take it easy too.
Heh, yeah! Let's go shopping with Rapi or something...
M-Master, you enjoy your rest too!
2. A Sinister Plan
19 linesHeh, yeah! Let's go shopping with Rapi or something...
M-Master, you enjoy your rest too!
*Zing*
Ph-phew...
... I think that has just shaved 30 minutes off my life.
Anis makes her way to the open window.
... Hang on, Neon.
Anis leans close and whispers into Neon's ear.
... But that has nothing to do with this, right?
Still, don't you think it'll be fun?
That's true.
Hehehe...
Hehehehe...
Anis and Neon chuckle darkly as they patch through to Rapi on the ComLink.
3. Yes-Woman Training
55 lines*Clatter clatter*
... I ran off without even realizing it.
...
Still, I really should be fully prepared before showing it—
*Ring ring*
My phone... no, my ComLink...?
Rapi, did you manage to get away?
How far did you run off?
Ah, the one with the cat, right?
... Where's the Commander?
He just went off to rest.
The plans for this afternoon got canceled, so he told us to take it easy too.
Good. Then I'll return at onc—
Not yet.
... What?
There's something you need to do first.
That's exactly the kind of outfit you need for this.
...?
Remember that thing we were talking about earlier?
You mean all that girly, bashful stuff?
Yep, yep!
Honestly, that kind of thing isn't really your style.
Uh...
Hehe, exactly.
These are totally not words that describe you right now, Rapi.
So listen up, you're going to be a yes-woman today!
A yes-woman...?
Think of it as training to say "yes" to whatever anyone says to you.
With this training, even if the Commander suddenly swoops in and hugs you later,
you won't go, "Kyaa! What are you doing?!" and push him away.
Instead, you'll gasp, "Ah... ♥" and let it happen without the tiniest objection!
I can do that right now.
Go on, give it a shot!
... Ah.
Wrong!
Look, you've gotta add a trail at the end, not the front. And don't forget the cutesy tone!
Hmm... that was fine in its own way, but...
Well, it'd be boring if we stopped here. Let's get to training, shall we?
Exactly! That is what we're here for!
... Did you just say something strange?
Nah, your ears are playing tricks on you.
All right, let's kick things off!
You've gotta drill it into your muscle memory
if you want to actually pull it off in the real deal, you know?
That's true... but...
4. First Lesson: The Spell That Makes Food Delicious
83 lines*Jingle*
Welcome, Miss—Oh?
Eh...?
Oh.
...
Stay calm, Rapi.
Remember, you've got to say yes to everything they say.
Wow... What a cute outfit...!
But... isn't this, um, for indoors...? No, isn't this... pajamas...?
... Yes.
Yes.
Oh...!
...?
???
Forgive my asking, Miss Rapi, but I trust nothing is amiss?
... I'm fine.
I-I see. That is reassuring...
Um... Should I take you to your seat...?
Yes, please.
O-okay...!
Once she's done showing Rapi to her seat, Soda makes a quick escape.
In her place, Cocoa approaches to take the order.
We're having a special event today.
If you recite the delicious spell, you'll get a free drink.
Wanna try?
...!
Pffft...
Rapi glares at the omurice set before her.
The moment Rapi steels herself and takes a breath...
*Jingle*
I've arrived.
Privaty shows up for work.
C-coochie woochie, boing ☆
...
Their eyes meet.
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... Soda, Cocoa, please step inside for a moment.
Y-yes...?
??
R-R-Rapi?!
Y-you! What do you think you're doing...? A-and what's with that ridiculously cute outfit?!
...
...!
After Ade steps in and manages to calm Privaty down,
Rapi leaves the Maid Cafe.
Of course, the tougher the training, the better.
Standing firm and saying "yes," even when the other person is completely losing it,
will be an experience for you, Rapi, that you couldn't trade for anything in the world.
Anis... um...
She's got a sudden stomachache, so she's lying down for a bit.
It's nothing serious, so don't worry.
All right, let's move on to our next stop!
5. Second Lesson: The Stolen Hamburger Incident
100 lines...
Oh! You're here to deliver the burgers, right?
... Yes.
...
...
...
Uh... did I do something wrong?
Yes.
...?!
Oh! It's Rapi!
R-Rapi?!
... All right.
Okey-dokey, have a seat.
Eh? The hamburgers aren't here!
???
Yes, we know Rapi's here!
That's why we're planning to have the hamburgers together, but they're gone!
...
... Yes.
W-well...
S-so, the thing is...
Unbelievable! An outrageous crime that cannot be forgiven!
But have no fear, Novel is here!
For the sake of your lunch, I shall catch the culprit this very instant!
Got it! It was stolen just a moment ago, so there's no way the culprit could've gotten far!
Novel and Miranda head out of the station together.
What in the world is going on...?
Poli follows them out of the building.
??
*Rustle*
... Wait, could this be it?
Poli picks up the paper bag lying in front of the police station entrance.
Yes, yes! This is the bag from the store we ordered!
...
Umm, yeah... that's what I meant to say...
I'm sorry...
Yes, that's right!
A short while later.
... Yes, it was.
Now that we're all fed, let's train hard all through the night!
Oh, and just a heads-up, Neon...
overdid her abs workout, so she's having a cramp for a bit.
Following Anis and Neon's orders,
Rapi continues to roam the Outpost, carrying out all sorts of missions.
... This is harder than fighting Raptures.
Doesn't that mean the training is going well?
Ahem! Honestly, you're still not quite there yet,
but given the special circumstances, I'll let it slide and count this as completed training.
Wow! Congratulations, Rapi!
Congrats!
...
Alright, let's meet at the hotel.
Okay! We'll do a final check right there, then call for Master.
And the instant he opens the door—
You'll lie on the bed
and show him that pillow with a bashful, girly look!
Squee! It'll be chef's kiss!
Then we'll go get a room ready for yo—
*Bzz*
... Seriously, finish your sentence before cutting the ComLink.
Rapi lets out a small sigh, then heads toward the hotel.
6. Final Lesson(...?): The Big O's Assassin
72 lines*Creak*
Anis? Neon? Are you there?
Rapi looks around the empty hotel room.
So, you've finally arrived.
*Creak* *Bang*
!!
The assassin of the Big O...
The one who seeks the life of I, Guillotine de Mephisto...
!!!
Y-you are... Rapi?!
To think the faithful hand of Partner... is actually an assassin of the Big O?!
... Wait, that outfit...
Surely not... you've already... disposed of Partner...
after... beguiling them with such a guise...?
...!
... She seems to think this can actually entice someone.
I suppose that alone counts as progress...
*Bang*
Guillotine, so this is where you were hid—
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... Good work.
Guillotine, come with me.
*Clatter*
... Ugh.
*Clatter*
Instructor, this is a misunderstanding.
I haven't said a word.
I-it's just...
I can roughly guess what's going on.
Misunderstanding?!
Ingrid! That one is an assassin from the Big O!
She's already taken out Partner, and now it's my turn...!
Silence.
... *Sob*
... Hmm.
A soft laugh escapes Ingrid as she takes in Rapi's outfit and the pillow she's cradling like it's something precious.
When offense proves difficult, switch to defense.
Draw the enemy out, bait them into attacking, then counter.
Not bad. Very tactical.
...
That said... I really have no idea why you're wandering around while dressed in that.
... Training?
Rapi fills Ingrid in on everything that went down earlier that morning.
...
Could the side effects of your core be impairing your cognition...?
... I know that makes no sense.
That was a joke. There's no chance of side effects like that.
... In any case, try whatever you can.
At the very least, it's better than doing nothing.
... Thank you, Instructor.
Once Ingrid leaves with Guillotine in tow, Rapi connects to Anis and Neon through the ComLink.
All right.
...?
7. Unexpected Implementation: Yes-Woman
30 lines*Zing*
Oh, hey, Rapi. You're here?
I heard from Anis and Neon
that they've been teasing you?
...
I happened to overhear them calling you to the hotel earlier.
That was way over the line,
so I gave them a stern talking-to. Don't worry about it.
Well, you've had a long day, huh?
Ah...
I press a cold water bottle against Rapi's cheek.
So much for a rare day off. You've been through a lot, Rapi,
so make sure to rest well, even now.
...
The moment I try to lift the pillow I've been holding close all day,
something cold brushes against my cheek.
Ah...
The Commander hands me a cold water bottle, saying I've worked hard.
Even though it's cold against my cheek, somehow it feels warm.
...
... Today is the day I become a yes-woman.
So really, there's only one answer left.
I look into the Commander's gentle eyes
and as I return his gentle smile,
I finally say it aloud.
YES, MY COMMANDER: END