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Epica's Yearning story
Epica is about to begin a special joint performance with her Yearning Epicon. The Master finds out at the last moment, rushes to Epica just before the show begins, stops the performance, and hurriedly explains the Yearning to her.
1 scenes, 83 lines
1. Our Performance
83 linesOur Performance
Sprite Kingdom
*Chatter, chatter... Buzz, buzz...*
Huh? Why are there so many sprites out on the streets today?
There are werebeasts too... and elves?
Are you excited for Epica's special performance today?
Yeah. What was it called... Epicon?
I've only ever seen it shaking a tambourine next to her, so I thought it was just there to hype up the crowd. Guess it's every bit as good a storyteller as Epica!
I came all the way from Monatium just for today's show. I can't wait!
Everyone seems way more excited than usual.
Looks like Epica has a special guest for today's show.
I've got some time to spare. Maybe I'll catch a show. It's been a while.
*Step, step...*
Oh, Epica's onstage!
Finally! Looks like the show's about to start!
Where's Epicon? The one dressed just like Epica?
Epicon... wearing Epica's clothes?
Is that the thing floating next to Epica?
Wait... If I'm the only one who can see that Epicon... then...!
Greetings, greetings!
Whether you came from just around the corner or journeyed a thousand miles to see this special performance, welcome one and all!
Before our performance begins, I would like to introduce a dear friend who will be sharing this stage with me today!
Th-this is bad! Epica must think everyone can see her Yearning!
Given how famous Epica is, this could be incredibly embarrassing...!
No time. I have to get onstage and stop her as fast as I can!
*Thud-thud-thud-thud!*
Today's star... is none other than...
Epica! Epica!
M-Master, is that you?
What? The special guest was the Master?
What are you doing? Bring out the adorable Epicon already!
Epica, you trust me, right?
If it's you, Master, of course I trust you...?
Barging onto the stage in such a hurry with your face all flushed... Has something serious happened?
We need to stop this show. Right now!
Neigh...?
Sprite Forest, a few moments later...
Master, over here!
Huff, huff... There you are, Epica!
What in the world is this all about...? Has something so urgent and serious happened that you had to stop my performance midway through?
Tell me at once! Whatever strange and wondrous tale awaits, I am prepared to hear it!
I briefly explain the Epicon floating beside Epica.
A few moments later, after everything has been explained.
Hmm, I see. So that's what this was about.
Now I finally understand what had you in such a state.
An Epicon visible only to you and me... What an intriguing turn of events!
Of course, as a storyteller sustained by the trust and applause of my audience, I do feel somewhat guilty about breaking my promise to them... Ahem.
Still, as you said, that's better than being humiliated onstage, showered with criticism, and branded a fraud!
You're taking this way better than I expected. That's a relief.
By the way, Epica, have you always wanted to perform onstage with the Epicons?
Hmm. Half right, half wrong.
For some time now, I've been carrying a certain guilt toward the Epicons.
Huh? What do you feel guilty about?
You're always so good to the Epicons.
Hmm... It's not quite that sort of thing.
I've traveled all across Elias, saying time and again that everyone is the star of their own story...
And yet, I fear I never truly considered the feelings of the Epicons who have stood by my side.
The Epicons... have always been overshadowed by me and left out of the spotlight.
Wherever we went, they raised their tambourines, danced their hearts out, and cheered me on.
In my stead, they took up spears, bottles, and bows, and led every battle I joined to victory.
But the praise for those feats echoed throughout the world... and shamefully, it all went to me.
The Epicons... may never have felt like they were the stars of this world while standing beside me.
So... you wanted to make the Epicons the stars of the stage?
Indeed. I wanted the Epicons to wear the same outfits as me, stand on the same stage, and sing the same songs together.
I wanted my dearest friends to know that we are all the stars of this stage.
But in the end... it seems my own rashness has brought it all to nothing...
Hmm. So that's why you rushed to put together a joint performance.
Epica, your efforts weren't for nothing.
Take a good look around and see who's by your side.
There's an Epicon to my left... and another Epicon to my right...
Everything you just said got through to them.
They've always been by your side. There's no way they didn't know how you really felt.
.........
You... always know how to bring comfort to my heart.
Thank you. I feel much more at ease now.
Er, Master... If I may be so bold, could I ask you one favor?
Of course. Just say the word.
The Epicons and I... will put together a wonderful show. Would you be our audience?
Since only you and I can see these Epicons, I'd like to put on a performance just for you, Master!
Oh, it'd be my honor! Just call me anytime!
Thank you kindly!
Once everything is ready, I shall send word to the Order. Please wait just a little longer!
I'll be looking forward to it!