Lethe's Story

Waah... The sun is already going to sleep... When is Kommy going to wake up...?

Since yesterday afternoon...

If you leave Kommy alone, she can sleep for a week! Isn't that cool?!

But Butter wants to play with Kommy... Butter's been waiting since yesterday... Waah...

Do you think Kommy is hungry? Butter brought some snacks to share with Kommy...

Huh? Why?!

What?!

Huh...? A seeeecret...?! Yes!!

Urgh... uuurg... eeeeeeek!!

Yeeees... B-Butter's fine! Maybe Kommy was really hungry...? Heh... heh... heh...

Oh, someone's coming! Who could it be?!

Kommy? Are you there?

Oh, it's Lethe!

Yes, Master! Kommy likes playing with Lethe, so we hang out a lot! Kommy and Lethe have played together many times!

What the... Why are you so big?

Lethe! This is Master!

Ah, so you're Master... Speaki mentioned you. You're as big as she said you were.

Master is waiting for Kommy to wake up with Butter!

But Kommy is still sleeping... She's been sleeping since yesterday and hasn't woken up...!

Really? That's too bad, I wanted to hang out with Kommy...

Butter also wanted to hang out with Kommy since yesterday, but she didn't wake up... Butter is very bored...

...How about we make a wager?

A wager? On what, on what?!

Let's make a bet on who can wake Kommy up first.

Wow! That sounds super, duper fun! Let's do it!

This! They get the snacks Butter brought to eat with Kommy!

Sure. Let's go in order of whoever has waited the longest.

Me! Butter's first! Kommy! Wake up—

Wait! What are you trying to pull here? You have to say "Start the clock!" before you start!

Okay! Start the clock!

Kommy... it's time to wake up now... Butter's so bored, Kommy...

What? That's it?

Shouldn't you at least try to shake her awake?

But Butter doesn't wanna hurt Butter's friend... Kommy, hurry up and play with Butteeeer... Waah...

That's it! You're out! Next!

Waaaaah! Okaaaay...

Show us what you can do, Master!

Eeeek! Kommy's eyes! They've rolled back!!!

Oh, that's gross. Close them.

Aaaah! Kommy! I hope you're okay, Kommy's head...

Hmm... Nothing happened.

Aren't you being too rough on her just to win this wager?

Get outta the way. It's my turn now.

Even Butter failed, and she is Kommy's closest friend!

Wooow!!! It's a light! A red light is coming out!!!

Yaaaay!!! Kommy woke up!!!

See that?

Wooow! Kommy's out of control! It's soooo cool! Yay!

Lethe! More red light! Hurry!! Kommy can run more!

I will shine the laser more later, but for now let's have some snacks. Where are the snacks Butter?

Oh! Waah... okaaaay...

Kommy ate a lot yesterday, so Kommy is not hungry.

What exactly did you fill up on, Kommy?

Butter didn't eat snacks or play at all because Butter was waiting for Kommy...

Grrrrrrr... I... I...

What do you think, Kommy?

Hmm? What?

Those guys want to have snacks too. Wanna share?

Kommy's okay with that! Let's all enjoy them together!

Come. Let's share.

Wooow!! Really?! Yaaaay!!!!

Wanna see a magic trick?

Magic? You mean that shocking act of defiance against reality?

If that's what you wanna call it, sure. So? Wanna see it?

Hmm... what kind of magic trick?

If you agree, I'll show you.

Urgh... I'm super curious...

Do you wanna see it or not?

I gotta know... This curiosity is holding me captive, and I can't break free!

Is that a yes or a no?

Of course! Whatever it takes to free myself!

Okay, then. You gotta pay upfront.

Here! Just hurry up and show me! I crave that freeing feeling of defying reason!

Ready, Festa?

Of course, Lethe. Gimme a taste of that freedom!

Okay, then. Look over here.

Wanna see a magic trick?

Magic? Er... You mean that shocking act of defiance against reality...?

What the...?

What did I do?

Why? It's mine, I found it in Monatium.

Get outta the way! What's it to you?! You get a taste too, Master!

Hurry up and show me the magic trick! You promised!

Wh-What the...? Why didn't your memory get erased, Master?

This can't be... Fine... Here's another taste!

Is this the magic trick? Ohh... a magic trick that instantly makes Master miserable?!

Th-This is strange... This doesn't make sense...

Huh? Lethe ripped me off?

F-Fine! I'll just give the money back, okay?

What? Why are you giving me money, Lethe?

Lethe took my money?

Why the heck are you butting in, Master?

Scream? When did I scream? My voice carries a rock song of freedom!

Amelia is just a clueless government dog. I won't bend a knee to her!

Oh, really?

Can you blame me? It's been fun, so I don't care.

Wh-What are you talking about?!

Uh, I dunno. I don't remember.

Did you mention an appetizer? A feast? Good timing... I'm feeling hungry.

Ah, I seriously can't remember.

I'm exhausted from hanging out with Festa for so long. I'm gonna go home and rest.

You hung out with me for a long time, Lethe?

Master talks way too much. My ears hurt.

When did we start hanging out? Why can't I remember...?

Ugh, you're so annoying... Please stop talking.

What did we do together?! I seriously can't remember a single thing!

Ugh, GEEZ!

Uuuuuuh... Where am I? What is this plaaaaace?

Heeheehee... I feeeeel sooooo goooood... Hee... hee... heeeeee.

I have no idea. Why is she slurring her words all of a sudden?

Heeeey... do yoooou guys wanna feeeeel goooooood, tooooo...?!

Waheehee... Let's aaaaall feeeeeel goooooood togeeeether, okay?!

Huh? Master? Lethe? What are you two doing here?

Huuuuh? Maaaaaster, are youuuu froooooowning?

I'll do it oneeeee moooooore tiiiiime for yoooooou, Maaaaaster!

Someone's waaaaaalking byyyyy. Heeeere! I'll shoooooot yoooou tooooo! Yooou get a laaaser shot, and yoooou get a laaaaaser shot!

Baaaaaam...! Everyooone's gooonna... haaave fuuun...!

Ooooone more fooooor yoooou, Maaasteeeer. Seeeeecoooonds for Feeeeestaaaa toooo!

Huh? What am I doing here? What the hell? Wait, what was I just saying about hell?

Yikes, Master?!

Good timing, Master! This little punk...

How did you find me?

Master, listen! This little punk took my big, precious cake and—

You deserved it! That's what you get for annoying me!

Why aren't you listening to me?! Master, did you hear what I said?!

I was carrying this super yummy-looking cream cake like this...

The queen bumped into me, and she dropped her cake.

Yeah, that's right—Wait, no! You left out the important part! She came running without looking and ran right into me!

Yeah... This cake should have been melting slowly in my mouth... *Sob* It's all that punk's fault!

You should've gotten out of the way.

Look at her! She should be on her knees begging for forgiveness!

And, can you believe it?! She then tried to shoot some sort of red laser beam into my eyes!

Yeah! Listen. If you don't get me another cake, I'm gonna tell Ner on you! You'll be in big trouble then.

Huh, that's weird...

Oh, so you agree that you're weird! Well, then, I want my apology and my cake!

Why does she still have her memories?

Huh? Is that laser supposed to hurt?

Forgot something? Forgot what?

They say ignorance is bliss... Is this the perfect example?

Hmph! You guys are making fun of me, aren't you?!

I'm telling on both of you to Ner!

Wait a minute.

Hah. That scared you, didn't it?

I'll buy you a new cake.

Huh?! For real?!

Yeah. For real.

Okay, let's go straight to Ashur's Bakery now! Let's goooooo!

Don't you know the saying, "Fight cake with cake"?!

Of course you haven't! I just made it up!

Uh, excuse me. D-Does it look like I wouldn't be able to afford something like that, Master?

Ugh, seriously! What are you doing, Master?! We need to go get a cake!

E-Exactly! So stop getting in the way and be quiet!

By the way, Lethe... I'd like this cake... and maybe one more?

Urrgh... Ugh... unnnngh...

What are you doing here, Master...?

Oh, my head... What the...?! Did you slam my cake into the ground, Master?!

Me? When? Where? What? How? Why?!

Nice. I knew it would work this time.

What? I need to go.

You're being annoying again... Ugh, what is it? Make it quick.

Of course. That's the fun part.

Why not?

Why should I take responsibility?

Who'll make sure I have fun then?!

...HEY!!!!!!! WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT MY CAKE, LETHE?!

How many times, must I repeat? Look down below, under my feet. My cake tossed about, and I have no doubt - a replacement now, you stupid cow!

Damn, her memories came back! You ruined my retreat!

Don't you move! When Ner gets here, you're headed straight to the Weekend Farm, punk!

Hah! Here's another hit!

Ahhh, my eyes!!! My eyes!!! My... my... my mouth needs to have some cake!

See ya!

Finally. Today's the day...

I've been waiting for this day...

You have? Why? You'll lose anyway...

Nope! That will never happen!

Stop hiding like a coward and come on out, Gatekeeper of Elemental Mountain!

Make me! Pew, pew!

Grrr, you're gonna get it!!!

Today, I'm finally going to show you who measures up to whom!

Pew, pew... I've always been taller than you, though...

Wow, so not true, Naia.

Now! Take this! Naia's Dolphin Water Cannon! Splash, splash!

Blub, gurgle...!! *Gasp* Urgh... You coward...

Pew, pew, pew! You couldn't do anything! You just stood there and took it!

Hmph, using weapons, huh? Fine. I knew it would come to this, so I brought something too. There!

Where?! Where?!

Ha, right here!!

Oh no... it failed... Gotta retreat for now!

Hehe, you're such a dumb-dumb!

Why are you calling me a dumb-dumb?!

You tried pranking me with that thing last time, too. It didn't work, remember? That red light has no effect on me at all!

It does too! I can get it to work, okay?!

Oh really?! Well, don't just stand there, then, and come at me! Don't hold back!

You're trying to bait me so that you can land another sneak attack on me, aren't you?

Hehe, how'd you know?! Heh! Take this, Naia's Splash Attack!

I won't fall for it this time! Here, have a taste of this! Lethe's Laser all the way from Monatium!

Ta-da! Lasers get distorted underwater. I'll just dive in, and it'll have no effect on me!

But what if I attack now, right when you come out of the water for a second?

Eek!

Sneak attacks are cheap shots!

Oh, so when you do them, they're okay, but when I do them, they're cheap shots?!

Here's a baptism of water! They say you gotta drink lots of water to stay healthy!

Ptooey!! I'm seriously going to get you back for that!

ACK!

My laser pointer! What do I do...? It slipped out of my hand...

Um, don't worry, Lethe!

Why? What are you going to do?

...Ta-da! I just got it back for you!!

That's not what I'm worried about...

Huh? Weren't you sad that you lost it?

I was told that this breaks when it falls into water...

Oh, really? Waaah... What should we do?

This is a disaster...

Wait... the weather's nice today. If we let it dry, maybe it'll work again?

It's all over... I can't do anything now.

Don't say that. Let's just give it some time, okay...?

.........

Waaaaaah... Letheeeeeee...

Huuuuuh...?

My head is spinning...

Huuuh? Naiaaaa...? What aaaaare yoooou dooooing...?

Well, we were supposed to hang out today, so I was waiting for you!

I seeee... Sooo... weeeee're aaaaat Eeeeeleeemeeeeentaaaal Laaaaaake, Naiaaaa?!

Hehe, you're so silly, Lethe!

Noooo... yooooou're the siiiiilly oooone, Naiaaa...

Nuh-uh! I'm not silly!

Okay, let's settle this over a duel!

Yooooou're oooooon! Leeeeet's doooo thiiiis! Bring it, Naiaaaaaa!

Oh, what's gotten into you today, Master? You never come to me for a reading before I say anything!

Slave contracts? For you, Master?

Oh my, it seems the Queen hasn't changed one bit...

I see. You've been under a lot of stress lately, huh?

And that's why you want me to read you your fortune?

Hmm... Okay! I was just feeling a bit bored anyway, so this is perfect!

Let's see what the cards have in store for you today!

Here. Close your eyes and slowly draw four cards.

Let's see what we've got... The Hanged Phantom...

It's fine. The Hanged Phantom represents a trial.

I mean... You're already struggling, aren't you? This just confirms that.

Okay, next we have... Hmm... I see, you drew The Emperor!

As Master, you're doing your best to hold things together. That's The Emperor! It represents defense!

Listen, Master! My cards have never been wrong, got it?!

Ahem... Next, we have... The Moon...? Oh...

The Moon signifies a hidden enemy and failure... That means...

Oh dear...

Take that, Master!!! You're always getting in the way of my business!!!

What are you talking about? I came for you without anyone knowing! Stay still!

Okay, you two... Enjoy your flashy little time together.

Hmph, if you're going to give me one of your boring lectures, save it. I can still fire some more!

About what?

Why would I be tired? I'm having fun.

Of course! There are no borders when it comes to pranks!

I love the thrill that brings. That's what makes me a true champion.

If I feel scared, I just wipe that fear from my memory! With this laser, I am invincible!

Yeah. It's especially thrilling when I erase looming fear, you know?!

That's why targeting phantoms with my laser is more fun! Didn't know that, did you?!

Except for her...

If I erase her memories...*Shiver* It's the absolute worst.

What are you two doing...?

Eeeek...!

Can me and my scythe join?

Master, look! I've got goosebumps!

Did you hear that honk go down the stairs?

Don't encourage her! She's at it again!

The honk when the goose fell down the stairs and bumped its head... Goose... bump... Lethe got goosebumps? Pfft! Bahaha...

Urgh... I'm outta here!! You two enjoy your cringe time together!!!

Your head hurts? Me too, a book just fell on my head...

...But I only have my shelf to blame! Pfft...

I'm pretty sure Espi ran down this path...

Hey, Espi! I promise not to shoot my laser, so come on out!

Not here? Then... you must be... HERE! Not here either?

What the hell... Today was a complete loss! All that effort for nothing!

Ugh, this won't do... I'd better hurry and...

Huuuuuh...?

Uuuurgh... Wheeeere aaaam IIIIIIII...?

IIII... haaaave to goooo hooooome...

Taaaaake meeeee hooooome...

Huh?!

IIII'm gooooooing to gooooo hoooooome.

Hey, Lethe! What are you doing here?

Whoooo aaaare yooou...?

It's me, Ui! Croakie, too!

Whoooooo...?

Huh? You're acting really weird right now, Lethe. I'd better fix you!

Here, sit down for a second☆!

Urgh, that's cold! Why the sudden rain out of nowhere?

Are you okay now, Lethe?

Ui? What are you doing here?

You were being strange, so I called for some drizzle☆!

Eh? But it's cold! Hurry up and make the rain stop!

Aww... Well, since you seem better now, okay!

What brings you here today, Lethe?

Well, I followed Espi here...

Espi? I've been here the whole time, but I never saw Espi here!

Really? Well, whatever. That's what happened.

But... but... you were acting somewhat strange earlier, you know?!

I was? How?

You were talking all slooow, like stretched out gum... And you didn't even know where you were!

Forget it. Or else, I'll shoot you with my laser.

But you were so, so cute when you spoke with your drawn-out words☆!

I'm gonna shoot!

Eek! Okay, okay.

So, anyway, you can erase memories with that laser?

Well, technically, I can temporarily make others forget their memories.

Wow...! That's amazing☆!! You can make anyone lose their memories?!

Forget, not lose. The laser works on you, me... everyone.

I see...! Then did you use the laser on yourself earlier?!

That's right... Ugh, I told you to forget what you saw earlier!

Hehe, I will, I will. Hey, Lethe? When do you use the laser on yourself?

Why do you ask?

Because I'm your friend, Lethe☆! Of course, I'd be curious about you!

Hmm... I... um...

I... guess I use it when there's something I don't want to face.

Huh?! Something you don't want to face?

You know... When I've been caught doing something wrong... Or when I should own up for something I've done...

Or even when someone makes an awful joke that I just can't endure.

Aha☆! So, mainly, when you think something will turn into a bad memory for you?!

Well, something like that.

If that's the case, I can help you!

You can? How?

I can completely erase any memory that troubles you!

No way!

Why not? If we erase them completely, you and your memories can always get along forever...☆.

I'm only trying to escape those moments temporarily. I'm not trying to mess up my memories forever!

But wouldn't it be nice to only have happy, good memories?

But then that wouldn't really be me, would it?

Umm...

Even if the memories come back and make me feel bad... Even if it makes me kick myself in embarrassment... That's all still me.

I'm not sure... I don't really understand...

It's okay. I'm sorting it out in my head as I'm speaking to you.

I just always want you to be happy, Lethe☆! That's why I wanted you to know that I could make that happen☆!

Thank you.

But I didn't do anything for you. Why are you thanking me?

Because it's been a long time since I could seriously talk about my laser pointer like this. I was able to do it because I met you!

Then, you won't forget our time together?!

Of course not.

So... you are happy now?!

Yeah. It's all thanks to you, Ui.

Really?! Then Ui is happy, too☆!!