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Shaydi's Story
I get angry at Shaydi for a prank that crosses the line. Her response is, "It's just a prank, y'know?" She then acts like I'm the narrow-minded one... She gets on my last nerve...
6 scenes, 384 lines
1. The Master's Dreams of Vengeance
60 linesThe Master's Dreams of Vengeance
Phantom Marsh
Urgh...!
Is this it?
There is some grim music playing in the background.
The murmurs of other phantoms seem to be far in the distance, creating the impression that this place has been transformed into a space meant only for Shaydi and me.
Well, then... Master.
Shaydi turns around gracefully, and I call after her desperately.
Hey, let me down before you go!!
Thank you once again to all of you who have come to see us on this stage today.
For what?! Just let me down!
Huh? Why should I?
Are you for real right now?! You're the one who strung me up here!
That's right. I have once again fallen victim to Shaydi today. Now, I'm dangling from a tree in a net...!
I specially ordered that net. It shouldn't be uncomfortable...
Hmm? Huh? Actually, it does seem quite comfy, now that you mention it...
It's like I'm a silkworm... in a "thready" situation...
Wow... what a lame joke, Master.
Hey...
I guess Rim's lame jokes rubbed off on me after I visited her yesterday.
Hmm... what to do?
What are you deliberating? Hurry up and let me down!
But I don't wanna let you down because you make lame jokes. Heehee.
Hey... hey!
Your pranks are starting to cross the line even more these days.
You're crossing the line more and more these days!
Huh?
Shaydi shrugs.
It's only natural for pranks to evolve!
Uh, no it's not!
Hmph. How cozy.
Golly, gee, whiz! I sure wish I could stay in here longeeeer!
Hehe... If I do this, she'll lose interest and let me down sooner, right?
Shaydi cocks her head and cracks a wide grin.
Master... You know you're a bad liar, right?
Y-You're wrong! I'm super comfy, you know!
Your subtle, raised eyebrows. That awkward smile. You really want to come down quickly, it seems.
D-Damn you! If you know that, then let me down right now! What the heck are you dooooing?!
Okay, now! No need to go that far!
As I thrash about in anger, I get more entangled in the net, making it harder to move.
A prank that hurts someone isn't a prank at all!
That's just being mean! A prank is only a prank if the one you're pranking laughs.
I don't care about that.
Causing havoc is what I do, and I get a lot of enjoyment out of it, you know.
Also...
Shaydi looks me up and down with a wicked gaze.
Your reactions are fun to watch.
Wh-What?! Get me out of this right now!
I'm going to grab your squeezy cheeks and pinch them so hard!
Teehee, catch me if you can!
Shaydi's mocking laugh is so cute that I nearly forgot for a moment that I was angry.
Seriously, your reactions are so fun. You're destined to be my plaything!
N-Noooo!
Yes, you are!
Shaydi skips away, humming, with a happy smile on her face.
Hey...! Hey! At least free me from this net before you gooooo!
Gosh, I'm so mad...! I need to get back at her somehow... Once I get out of this net, that is.
Somebody, get me out of heeeeeeere!
2. Unexpected Truth Bomb
73 linesUnexpected Truth Bomb
Alice's House of Fortune
It had been a long time since I visited Alice to have my fortune read. From the forest behind, the sound of an explosion reaches our ears.
There's never a quiet day in Phantom Village, is there...?
Hmm. You really always seem to bring misfortune, Master.
What do you mean by that?! Why is that my fault?!
Hmm? How can you say that after this reading?
Wait!
I grab Alice's hand as she tries to flip the tarot card.
Hold it right there. You bottom dealing?
Do you have any proof?! Huh?! Huh?!
I snatch the card that hasn't been flipped from Alice's hand.
Don't touch that card! Don't you dare!
I'm gonna smash—Achoo!
Oh my. Oh hello, Master, Alice.
Achoo... ACHOO! What the heck... Achoo!! M-My eyes sting!
Achoo! Wh-What the... Achoo!
What a complete mess. As the gas spreads throughout the room, Alice and I begin to cough while tears and snot fall from our faces.
Shaydi... She's the culprit...
Yes, obviously! Achoo!
Ah, sorry, my bad. I was trying to spray another phantom with the tear gas, but I made a mistake.
Why the—Achoo!—heck... would you do such a dangerous—*Sniff*—Ah, now I feel a bit better.
Because it's more fun? Heehee.
Say that it's not fun.
It's not fun at all!
For me, it is!
Tear gas? How cliche.
Wh-What did you say...?
Say that it's fun.
It's dangerous and fun...
Bingo! You know what's up, I knew—
What a cliche of a prank... You could've hurt someone! Try something safer next time...
...What did you say?
It may be fun for you, but this was really dangerous. It's something you'd see back in the old days since folks didn't know any better...
Er... Shaydi? Wh-What's wrong?
Shaydi suddenly tenses up and glares at me.
Old days? "Cliche"?!
Um... Shaydi? H-Hello...?
Oh, I see trouble in your future now, Master.
...Okay. So that's how you wanna play it.
Things have become awkward. So awkward that the tension in the air is palpable.
...Uh, Shaydi...?
You just called me old right now, didn't you?
How did you reach that conclusion?! I never said that!
Sigh... I see. You seem to dislike the pranks of an old, shriveled-up phantom...
Shaydi gives me an ominous look as she sweeps up her hair.
I'll put together a spectacle for you... one that will be so fresh and amazing that it'll make you forget about my age.
I never said that you're old... Are you hearing me?
That's what you implied by saying that I only play old, cliche pranks, isn't it?
Don't you worry.
I'll make you forget everything about my age with a never-before-seen prank!
Hehe... You just wait, Master.
Shaydi is gone like the wind after saying such ominous things. I whip my head around to Alice and shout...
What's wrong with her?!
Ummm... You just hit a sore spot with her. Shaydi's pretty sensitive about her age.
That's why she always puts in so much effort into playing fresh, new pranks, but after what you said...
Yikes...
You're in hot water now.
Yep, seems like I'm in hot water, indeed. Alice's reading wasn't wrong after all, I guess...
Oh, no... What should I do?
Well, whatever you do, just give it your best. Good luck!
Shaydi watched me for several days after that with a frosty gaze, and just when I was at my wit's end, I received an invitation to a tea party from Alice.
...Heh.
I'm met with a chair with signs of tape clumsily wrapped around its legs.
You think I would fall for such an obvious trap? I know that you just taped up those broken legs to that chair. I'll just sit in the one next to it!
I pass the chair with the tape around its legs and sit in the one next to it. As soon as I do, a tray comes flying at me from behind and smacks me in the back of my head.
Oof!
Hehe. Hehehe! Got ya! You're so foolish, Master! This is what they call a double bluff!
I sigh in relief as Shaydi walks away satisfied.
Oh, owww... Aw geez, my head. Shaydi seemed satisfied, right? Thanks for arranging this.
Ugh, I really wouldn't have helped you if it weren't for my reading. Sigh.
...Come on, now. I'm still grateful...
Seems Shaydi's finally in a good mood again. What a relief... I should be able to sleep better now.
3. Switcheroo★Magic!
75 linesSwitcheroo★Magic!
Phantom Marsh
...Do we really have to do this?
Why the heck does it have to be Shaydi's scythe of all things?!
Her scythe looks sick.
Mayo insists on getting her hands on Shaydi's scythe. The memory of putting my foot in my mouth with Shaydi last time makes me feel uneasy.
...We'll be doomed if she catches us.
No need to worry. Just don't get caught.
Shaydi is surprisingly perceptive, so we'll most likely get caught... What'll we do?
Hehe, don't worry. This is your only chance to get back at Shaydi. You really gonna let it pass?
The sneaky Mayo manages to convince me. No way I'm going to let this rare chance slip by.
...Okay, I'm down. Let's do this. What should I do?
Shaydi's preparing to start her performance right now. Just keep an eye out from here.
...Okay. I'm totally counting on you.
Mayo runs off somewhere.
Shortly after, Shaydi walks past me with a spring in her step, looking cheerful.
Phew, looks like she didn't see me. Ah, now that I think about it...
I think she was holding her scythe just now...
Ugh, what else did I expect from Mayo...
I scratch my head and sigh. I think to myself about how slipshod Mayo's plans usually are, but when I turn my head, I see Mayo standing there.
Eeek!
What's wrong? You talked smack about me or something?
You startled me! When did you creep up on me?
Just now.
Ah, well, it looks like your plan failed—Wait, what?!
Mayo cocks her chin arrogantly and gives a smirk. No one has ever reminded me of a villain more...
Wh-Where did it go? My... my scythe... Where did it go...? *Sniffle...* Waaah! *Sob, sob...* My scythe... It's gone...
H-Huh?
Shaydi looks unusually bewildered, sobbing as she wanders about.
Hey, Mayo...
...I see her too.
Let's prank her some more.
Umm, ahem. Let's... hold on to the scythe just a little longer...
Why? Does it make you feel good?
I know it makes me sound horrible, but...
Yeah. It kinda does. Like I almost feel somewhat vindicated too...
*Sob...* Waaah... My scythe... Where are you...?
I-I'm sorry...! Please come back, I promise I'll treat you better-!
Master, she's crying.
Ugh... Alright. Let's give it back to her. But which one of us should do it?
I was the one who brought it here. It's only fair that you be the one to return it.
Hey! You're the one who stole it!
*Sob...* Where did you go...? Whoever took my scythe, I don't know who you are... I don't know what you want...
I'll make them wake up screaming. I'll find you... Whatever it takes... I'll find you.
Time is ticking. Gotta make a decision.
Ugh... Urgh... Aargh!
Oh, whatever, I guess it's better me than you. Quick, hand it over before I change my mind.
And with that, I walk over to Shaydi to return her scythe to her. Well, actually, I was ABOUT to walk over to her when I felt a chilly feeling behind me.
...Gotcha, you scythe-napper.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
Let's return it to her before she starts crying.
Return it to her... She's actually gonna cry.
Hmm.
Scythe... My scythe! What should I do...?! Where did it goooo?!
Did... Did someone take it?
No, on second thought, there's no way anyone could take it...
Shaydi comes to her senses and starts to think rationally about her scythe's disappearance.
The only ones who would go after my scythe are Mayo, and...
The Master.
The most likely of these two is...
I feel a sudden chill down my spine. Startled, I whisper to Mayo...
Mayo, Mayo. We're in big trouble!
I don't know what you mean. You mean YOU are in big trouble.
Shaydi's voice and gaze become frosty.
The Master, of course. I see... the Master is the one who took my scythe...
Wh-Why... Why me?!
You're screwed, Master. You gotta return the scythe right now and grovel for forgiveness.
Wait, you're the one who stole it... Why... Why does it feel like I've become the scapegoat?
That's called karma.
Why, you little...!
As I am about to respond to Mayo, I feel a chill behind me.
Freeze, punk!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
4. Every Child Is a Blessing
48 linesEvery Child Is a Blessing
Phantom Marsh
Scythe... My scythe. I missed you so much.
Shaydi clutches her scythe dearly now that it's back, and rubs her squeezy cheeks against it.
Hehe. Hehehe.
My revenge is complete, but why do I feel like I just bullied a kid...?
Seeing Shaydi so happy I feel much better, though.
Hm? Now that I think about it... Shaydi.
Yes?
Don't you always have your scythe connected to you by a chain?
Yeah, I do.
So... Just out of curiosity.
When you went to play the prank earlier, weren't you connected to your scythe by a chain...?
Yes, I did the same thing going on stage right before.
Then... why did you lose the scythe...?
If it's that important, shouldn't you have two, three, and four spares at least?
Shaydi gives me a sharp look, as if I've said something ridiculous.
Hmm... Maybe it's precious because there's only one.
Isn't that how it works?
But what if you lose it?
Well... Then I'd be sad, probably?
That's why I have a few extra, around 2, 3, or 4 more at least.
But you almost cried, telling me you lost a spare.
Of course! They're all precious scythes!
I wondered if spares wouldn't really help anyway then.
Then wouldn't it be okay to lose one?
Since it's precious, you prepare spares for when you lose one, right?
Yeah, that's true. My scythe is really precious.
Then wouldn't it be okay to lose one?
Blaming me indirectly...
Then, the one you lost earlier... Which one was that?
That was No. 3.
The one you took on stage?
That was No. 2.
...They look all the same, how do you distinguish them?
How do you distinguish your fingers, while they all look the same?
Each one has a different position and length, and they all look different...
That's it. They all look distinct to me. Just like your fingers do to you.
It's a bit different, my fingers have really different shapes...
But you love all of them equally!
That's true, but the example is a bit off...
Would you be okay with losing a finger?!
Shaydi shouts with tearful eyes, clutching the scythe tight.
No... I wouldn't be okay with that.
Then stop asking such nonsense questions!
It's chilling... Shaydi's gaze today is colder than ever...
5. Gone Phantom
67 linesGone Phantom
Alice's House of Fortune
Huh, Master, what brings you here?
*Sigh* I've been troubled lately. I thought I'd get a tarot reading.
What's troubling you?
Um, well... Shaydi keeps following me like a shadow...
Get out now.
Alice sprinkles salt over me while laughing.
Ouch! Ouch, that hurts! Can a phantom even sprinkle salt?... Ouch, it hurts!
Ah, I'm not doing any readings today!
Phantom Marsh
I stare blankly at the door of Alice's house, which she shut after sprinkling salt.
I feel someone's persistent gaze again. This familiar yet uneasy feeling is...
I shouldn't look back, I shouldn't...
Hehe. Hehehe...
That scary laugh...
Hehe. Hehehe...
Let's look back.
I can't stand it anymore.
Hey, Shaydi! Come out right now!
*Chuckle*
I call for Shaydi, but she doesn't appear, and only her laughter echoes.
Hey, you! It's really scary now! Stop it!
*Creepy chuckle* Hehehe
Wh-Whoaa!
Just when I think I've lost her, Shaydi's laughter echoes all around me.
W-what's going on? What did you do? What the hell is...
*Creepy chuckle*... Hehehe.
S-stop! Stop it! I'm sorry! I don't know what I did, but I apologize!
It's scary... The tenacity of pure evil...! But I can't live like this anymore!
Run away quickly.
...Don't look back, I must not look back.
*Creepy chuckle*
Urgh. Just keep walking forward. Don't look back... Eek?!
While walking quickly without looking back, my foot hits a stone.
Ugh! Ouch! Eek! Ack! Wak!
Ouch... Urgh... My whole body hurts...
Only the sound of my pain echoes in the phantom forest, and soon it goes quiet.
...What? Why don't you react to this? I'd rather you laughed! Go ahead!
...*Sigh*
The only reply to my wailing is Shaydi's sigh.
I look toward where Shaydi's sigh comes from and shout.
Come out right now, Shaydi!
What kind of new prank is this? Why do you keep following me?
I was conducting a pre-investigation for a more amazing prank.
...What?
*Gulp* So... this isn't a prank, but just a pre-investigation...?
You mean it wasn't a prank to drain my mental energy...?
Oh, are you kidding me? I don't do such tired cliches.
I'm planning a fresh, amazing prank that's perfect for you, Master. Hehe.
To do that, I need to observe your every little movement, down to your fingers.
Hey... That's just... Just...
You stalker!
A stalker? I'm just observing you. I'm not being creepy.
Anyway, I'll continue observing. Pay me no mind, Master. Hehehe...
With those words, she quietly disappears, but I still feel Shaydi's presence lingering.
Alice's House of Fortune
A-Alice!
Whoa, you scared me. Why are you here again?
I grab Alice's shoulders and shake her, rambling on.
I'm scared! I'm really scared! What's happening to me!?
Master, Shaydi has taken a liking to you.
Are you kidding me? Is this what she does when she likes you?!
Hmm... Then is it hatred? Either being loved or hated by Shaydi is equally dangerous...
Tell me how to escape from her!
It is what it is. It's easier if you just go along with it...
No, no way!!!
6. My Invitation Ticket is for a VIP Seat
61 linesMy Invitation Ticket is for a VIP Seat
Phantom Marsh
*Sigh*...
Today, the phantom forest feels creepy and slightly chilly, just like any other day.
It's a good day for a walk... Except for that gaze over there...
Oh, please never mind me, I won't bother you.
No, it's actually really bothering me...
Come here. What's the problem...?
I've been observing you for an amazing prank...
But please listen, I have my own privacy...
Haven't you done enough observing by now?
When I say this, sighing deeply, Shaydi tilts her head and pulls out a notebook.
Hmm. Well, yes, I think it's mostly done.
You're surprisingly diligent...
Of course! Do you think an amazing prank just comes out of nowhere?
They all come from endless research...
Shaydi begins to chatter excitedly. The old, finger-marked diary shows her efforts.
I hope you're satisfied. Now eat your damn food.
Come on, I know you worked hard following me. Let's eat some baked goods and take a break...
Hmm. Okay. ...Did you drop it on the way? It's all squished.
Well, it's not exactly a feast, but I'll accept the invitation.
...Wow. That really hurt. I put quite a lot of effort into this...
Let's not say it was like that from the start... *Sob*
...Are you serious?
I almost get hurt by Shaydi's face, giving me an absurd look.
B-But, it must be tasty at least.
By the way, what's that notebook? Can I take a look?
Don't you think giving me a squished lunch in exchange for seeing my notebook is a bit shameless?
Can I see your notebook?
Whoa, look at all the fingerprints on it.
Heh. It's proof of my efforts. Hehe.
Can I take a look?
What? No way!
Shaydi startles and clutches her notebook tight.
I'm hurt, seeing you're so against it...
Securing information is important! I am not a fool who would reveal my info to the enemy!
I almost got hurt by Shaydi calling me the enemy.
That's really sad. Weren't we a little closer? I'm hurt.
Umm, th-that's not what I meant.
Ah! I am so sad. I was thinking that, since we're getting closer, I could let you prank me.
You liar. I know you never will.
Tch. Already got caught.
There's no way you'd easily accept my amazing prank, right?
Hmm... But, well. Let me show you everything except the parts about observing you. Here!
Ohh... More than I expected... You listed a lot of pranks here...!
Looks fun, right? Hehe.
Every prank seems like it would be really annoying to experience.
You really put in a lot of work... By the way, Shaydi, what's your wish?
The best prank of all time!
A ready reply.
I really want to see all of Elias caught up in chaos!
That's why I'm working hard on my research. Hehe. When that day comes, I'll enjoy watching with some popcorn.
Umm... Well, good luck.
When that day comes, let me give you a special seat in the audience!
Huh...? Me? Why me?
Because if I succeed in pulling the best prank of all time, it'll be thanks to you, the Master.
Even pranks that seem likely to fail succeed against you! Thanks to that, I've got great research material.
...That's a compliment, right?
Plus, since you've seen my prank notebook, you're qualified enough!
Shaydi, with a bright smile, seemed really happy. Now I feel I am loved quite a lot by her. But... this kind of love is still hard for me...
Ah, just thinking about it gives me butterflies. Hehe.