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Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Glory Star Orphanage - Living Room

BGM: Oh, I'm a Flamelet! (Seiken Densetsu 3/Secret of Mana 2)

As they passed through the room, some kids were playing together with some toys. One of them was Kiragi, who got up and went immediately towards the duo.


Kiragi: Big Bro Lucent! Good morning!

Lucent: Ah... good morning, Kiragi...

Kaito: Hey, little Kiragi! How's it going, buddy?

Kiragi: Good morning, Big Bro Kaito! I'm doing really good!

Kiragi: I heard is your day of telling stories. Is that right?

Kaito: That's right! Be sure not to miss it.

Kiragi: I won't! Big Bro Lucent, you'll come too, right?

Lucent: M-Me?

Kiragi: You can't...?

Lucent never went along with anyone, not even with close people like Kaito and Reeta. However, Kiragi seemed eager for him to come, as it it'd be funnier for him if his big brother was there. Kaito used this chance to press Lucent into socializing.


Lucent: K-Kiragi... I...

Kaito: I'm sure Big Bro Lucent here can open some space today, right?

Lucent: Umm... well, that is to say... I'm actually...

Kiragi: Pleeeease, Big Bro Lucent?

Kaito: You will come, won't you?

Lucent: (Kaito, you little...)

Kiragi and Kaito: Pleeeeeaaase!

The puppy-eyes tactic. They looked at him, hopeful. While Kiragi was being sincere, Kaito jumped in just to make Lucent unable to refuse.


Lucent: I... I think I can come...

Kiragi: Yes!! I'll keep waiting for story time today!

He went back to play with the toys. Lucent give a little smile, but that transformed into a scorn when Kaito approached him.


Kaito: Look at him happy. Isn't that a nice thing?

Lucent: (Kaito... you bastard of a best friend...)

Kaito: What's wrong, Lucent?

Lucent: ... Don't you worry. You'll pay for this.

They kept walking. Lucent was a little irritated at how fast Kaito wanted this to progress and at how his plan was working. The latter, while knowing now that he had a little ally to help him, knew that a consequence would come sooner or later.


Kaito: (Now that Kiragi decided to talk with Lucent and specifically to him, I might be able to do some great progress. Soon, he won't be that unsociable anymore!)

Kaito: (Though I guess I'm in trouble. He seems really mad... I'm not liking this one bit.)

Location: Spring Zone Streets

BGM: Via ad scholam (Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable)

After finishing breakfast, the three of the left the shrine and walked down the road to school. Reimu and Xaizor went calmly, but Marina was a little paranoid, worrying about being attacked by thugs.


Marina: Nothing from this side, nothing from the other side, no one seems to be following us, there is currently no one in our front that is seemingly dangerous, the rooftops-

Xaizor: AH, SHUT UP ALREADY!!

Marina: I-I am just checking our surroundings! A thug could come at any moment and attack us!

Xaizor: Reimu, are we there yet?! I'm going to go nuts if I hear Marina speaking like this once again!

Reimu: If you're going nuts, I'm going too since I have to listen to both of you complaining.

Marina: Oh no, I stopped checking! Is there someone behind us? In our front? Left? Right? Up? Maybe down?
Auror: You're... very frenetic.

Marina: KYAAAAH!!

With a sharp scream, Marina leaped on Xaizor, frightened. That surprised both Auror and Veronica, who just met them.


Veronica: Oh my god!

Auror: Whoa, whoa, relax! It's just us two, Auror and Veronica!

Marina: O-Oh, my heart... I almost fainted...!!

While hiding her face, Xaizor just sighed.


Reimu: Are you two friends with them?

Veronica: Yes! I study with Marina actually. Are you...?

Reimu: The guardian of those two while they're here.

Auror: Nice to meet you, Miss.

Xaizor: Marina, you can come down.

Marina: Forgive me for this embarassing blunder...

Auror: No biggie. It's normal for you to get paranoid like this, I guess. We're actually pretty early.

Veronica: The school gates aren't open yet, so we might just stay outside and chat!

Reimu: Well, if you four are going to the same place, I guess I can head back.

Marina: W-What?!

Reimu: Well, I hope you two have a good day at school.

Xaizor: Good luck on the return, Reimu.

Reimu: I don't need it, but thanks.

Reimu waved at them and went back.


Veronica: Shall we get going then?

Marina: O-OK, but first I need to check our surroundings...!

Auror: Is your sister THIS paranoid about somethings?

Xaizor: This isn't even the beginning of it, man. I'd live with your sister's food than mine's paranoia.

Veronica: That's right! Talking about it, Xaizor, do you want lunch again today?

Xaizor: Gggh!! The memories...

Auror: Hahaha! First traumatic experience in another land is one to be never forgotten!

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Spring: Fourth Week, Day 2
Weather: Clear Sky

Location: Spring Zone - Hakurei Shrine

BGM: Tranquility (Persona 3)

The morning came and a new day begun. The sunlight going through the shrine's windows marked the time to wake up. Reimu was the first one awake, preparing breakfast, something she wasn't too much used too. Soon, Marina and Xaizor came downstairs.


Marina: Good morning, Miss Reimu.

Xaizor: ... Yaaaaawn... mornin'...

Reimu: Good morning, both of you. Sit down, breakfast's almost done.

Thanks to the time spent with Lumino in the past, Reimu learned some dishes different from what she used to do when she lived alone. Eggs, milk, bread with butter... a basic breakfast for the three of them.


Reimu: Here you go. *puts the plates on the table*

Marina: I thank for the food given to us today.

Xaizor: *chomp* *chomp* This is good.

Reimu: Once you guys finish, prepare your things and we'll head out to school.

Xaizor: What?! Again?! I don't want to! I want to train!

Reimu: Xaizor, haven't your father warned you to pay attention to your studies more?

Xaizor: *gulp* Y-Yes, ma'am...

Marina: The warning was properly given to him, that I can assure you.

Reimu: Marina, you're not that safe. I don't want you studying the entire day long inside the shrine.

Marina: Eh? You want me to go outside?! But this town is dangerous! If sometheing happens and I am unable to return back home, I-

Reimu: Calm down, nothing of the sort will happen. You know how to fight and defend yourself, right?

Marina: I-I do, but still...

Reimu: Look, I won't be able to stay all the time with you two. This is your expedition, not mine. If the need comes, you two have to fight it out.

Marina: ... Understood.

They continued to eat as Reimu went upstairs to get their bags since they haven't finished. The two brothers began to think about what would this expedition hold for them as experience. They had their own reasons, but they wanted to complete this with a success.

Location: Glory Star Orphanage

BGM: Feliciter (Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable)

Kaito woke up and got out of his room. He stretched his arms and smiled at the sun. Even if that made him look stupid, it was something to relax him. Soon, some kids woke up and were already running. The orphanage never stood that quiet when everyone was awake.

Little Girl: Good morning, Big Bro Kaito!

Kaito: Good morning, kids! Don't forget, today story time's on me!
Little Boy: Yaaaay!! We're gonna have stories from Big Bro Kaito!!
Little Girl: Hey, hey, let's tell everyone! We have the best stories to hear today!

Kaito: Don't worry, guys. I, Kaito Momota, will tell you a really cool story today! After all...
Kids: You're the Luminary of the Stars, Kaito Momota!!

Kaito: Heheh! Now go on ahead. I'll join you for breakfast soon enough.

They nodded and ran towards the dining hall for breakfast. This brought a happiness to Kaito that he couldn't describe.


Lucent: The kids really like you.

Kaito: W-What the?! L-L-Lucent?!

Lucent: I'm not a ghost yet.

Kaito: Geez, warn me when you're coming up! You scared me, idiot!

Lucent: Oh? Are you scared of ghosts?

Kaito: O-Of course not! I-I can't be scared of what doesn't exists, right?!

Lucent: Well, whatever. (I'll take note of this for the next time I need to talk about horror stories.)

Kaito: Oh, now that I think about it, you're up early today! I usually need to go and wake you up.

Lucent: You want me to be more social, don't you? I'm trying.

Kaito: Now that's what I like to hear. Now c'mon, it's breakfast time. And you're not sitting on the back, you hear me?

Lucent: ... I don't have a choice, do I?

Kaito: No, you don't. Told ya, yesterday only.

Lucent: Let's... just go then.

Kaito nodded and both went towards the dining hall. There was no sign of Kiragi or the others yet.

Location: Intermezzo Mansion - Outside of Veronica's and Auror's Room

BGM: Ohayou Sayori! (Doki Doki Literature Club!)

The Intermezzo brothers, while being different, were very united. They woke up at the same time and greeted each other with a big smile.


Auror and Veronica: Good and pretty morning!! May the sun shine at us and give us the most spectacular day!!

They walked towards the the main hall, in direction of the dining hall. The maids and butlers passed by as they exchanged greetings.


Veronica: I feel bad about they organizing out school stuff... I mean, they're maids and butlers, but...

Auror: I know. It kinda annoys me as well. Yet they're the ones who insist that much on doing this, so we can't do much about it.

Veronica: You're right. Oh, but I'm so excited for today!

Auror: The day you wake up feeling down about it, I'll be surprised.

Veronica: That will never happen!

As they walked, Auror thought about the two outsiders. He was curious to know more about these two.


Auror: I might do some research at the school's library and when I get back home today.

Veronica: About what?

Auror: That Kingdom of Arcadia. It's so unknown... I'm not inclined to believe on those two.

Veronica: Huh? But they wouldn't lie about this. I'm certain it exists!

Auror: (Well, Xaizor was really direct, so he was probably being honest. Then again, he seems like the dumbest person I would meeting these last days, so trusting his judgement will lead me to ruin.)

Veronica: Big Bro?

Auror: Oh, it's nothing. Just thinking about it. Let's hope they're not or this could be a problem.

They kept walking until they reached the dining hall.

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Glory Star Orphanage

The warm moment was a nice thing to have in a day's end. Kaito was sitting near the others, while Lucent was at the table's end as they had agreed before.


Kaito: Hmm! The food's really tasty, Tiane! Those guys weren't lying about you being the best!

Lucent: (I... have to admit, she cooks really well.)

As everyone was enjoying their food, a cracking sound was heard. When everyone looked, one of the kids tripped and dropped his plate. However, it wasn't accidental.


???: M-My plate!
Boy: Haha! Nerdy fell down and dropped his plate!

???: You put your feet just so I could fall!
Boy: What? I didn't do it! It's not my fault you're so clumsy!

???: I-I'm not clumsy! You're the one who...
Lucent: ... Here.

When they looked, Lucent put his plate in the spot where the boy was going to sit.


Lucent: It's really tasty. Enjoy it.

???: T-Thanks...

Lucent: And you.
Boy: W-What?!

After giving the other boy a stare, Lucent went towards the door, exiting the dining hall. Kaito, however, stopped him before he could leave, worried about how Lucent haven't been eating.


Kaito: Wait, won't you eat?!

Lucent: I... lost my appetite.

Kaito: Hold on, you haven't eat for two or three days! You can't just leave without-

Lucent: ... That isn't important. I'm going back to my room. Good night.

Releasing himself from the grip, he left the dining hall and went towards his room. Before he could leave, he felt someone holding his cape.

BGM: Twink's Theme (Paper Mario)


???: E-Excuse me!

Lucent: Hmm?

???: I... wanted to thank you for the food and... and say that we can share it!

Lucent: It's fine. I'm... not hungry.

???: But Big Bro Kaito said you haven't eaten for three days. Will you... be okay?

Lucent: ... I will.

???: OK... Hey, can I ask you something? If you have time, can we play together tomorrow?

That was a surprising thing for Lucent. He never expected one of the kids to call him to play. Generally they would ask the other "brothers" and "sisters" to do it, though it seems this certain one was interested on playing with him and not with the others.


Lucent: You want to... play with me?

???: Yes. I mean, everyone says that you're kinda scary, but I think you're really cool.

Lucent: Umm... I think... maybe I could...

???: Nice! Thanks, Big Bro Lucent! Oh, by the way, I'm...


Youthful Twinkling Dream
Kiragi Starlight


Kiragi: Oh, I have to eat the food before it gets cold! See you tomorrow, Big Bro Lucent!

Lucent: Ah... uh, see you...?

Kiragi went back to the dining hall so he could eat while leaving a surprised Lucent on the living room. He wouldn't expect any of the kids coming close to him, less treating him like a "brother".


Lucent: Huh... "Big Bro Lucent". I never thought someone would call me like that. Then again, I would never guess he would call me to play with him when the others are around.

Lucent: He called me cool... why do I... feel like smiling out of a sudden?

The World, The Life and the Jokers

The world keeps spinning.
Humans ignore all danger while living.
You, who now knows what lies ahead of you...
Will you be able to construct a future when you know how it will be?

The first game of gods and demons.

Gods and demons have watched the world of humans over the years. However, both sides began to grow bored with how calm human life has become. The fantasical terror of demons was no longer feared by humanity and chaos was so few that the gods had no action to take. Thus, upon a contract, they decided to play a game. Several humans, now labeled as Jokers, will be able to see the future of everyone but themselves. Whatever it could happen was going to be seen by their eyes. The decision to act is up to them.

May the rain bless you with guidance...

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Glory Star Orphanage - Living Room

Kaito and Lucent went into the dining hall and saw Rayla and Reeta chatting. Even though he tried to go back towards his room, Lucent was unable to since Kaito held his arm tightly and pulled him along.


Kaito: Oh, so you're back, Rayla! Good evening!

Lucent: ...!!

Kaito: And here's Lucent, safe and sound. Turns out that he passed out after not eating for two or three days and we couldn't hear him falling on the ground since his room is far away from ours.

Kaito: But now he's fine and ready for school tomorrow! Right, Lucent?

BGM: Song of the Ancients -Popola/Instrumental- (NieR: Automata)

He wasn't going to reply. However, he did say to Kaito and to Reeta that he would try to socialize a bit more. Lucent gave a quick reply to what he said, but was already planning to go back towards his room.


Lucent: Y-Yeah...

Kaito: He won't skip classes anymore. If he does, I'll make sure to bring him in any way possible.(He responded! Whew...)

Lucent: (This was a bad idea...) I... forgot something at my room... I'll go and fetch it...

In the moment he tried to step back, Kaito stood behind him, in order to not let him escape from the living room.


Kaito: And what is it? I'll pick it up for you. (You're not running away from this.)

Lucent: ... Forget it. I don't... need it anymore.

Kaito: Really? Well then, let's chat a little before going to the dining hall.

Lucent: ...

Kaito: ...? What's wrong?

Lucent: ... I... I'm sorry.

He went towards the dining hall with quick steps. Talking with both of them was something, but he wasn't ready to even talk with Rayla yet. Kaito sighed and decided to explain the situation, since he trusted her.


Kaito: And we can mark a failure on this first attempt. I thought it was going to be hard, but still...

Kaito: Sorry, Rayla. We're trying to make Lucent open up a bit. After a chat we had once we got back home, he said he'd try to socialize more. I thought it'd be a good start to talk with you, but it seems he's still scared. Don't take it personal, though.

Location: Intermezzo Manor - Dining Hall

BGM: Beneath the Mask -Instrumental- (Persona 5)

The dinner time at the Intermezzo family was always full. This is because they implied that all workers were to eat alongside the family, so the table was full of people chatting happily.


Auror: Hmmm! Delish!

Veronica: It's really tasty! Thanks for the food everyone!

Since they were the first ones to finish, Auror and Veronica went and cleaned their plates and cutlery. After finishing it, they went back into the living hall. Veronica went towards one of the corridors, leading her to the rooms as Auror suddenly received a call. Once he picked up his phone, he knew who it was.

BGM: Troubled (Persona 3)


Auror: Good night. Just to warn you, the hunt was a success.
???: You should have called me to help you.

Auror: It was going to be quick, so I decided to do it alone.
???: You do realize we're a team, right?

Auror: I know, I know, but you're the one who said you'd be busy with the kids back at the orpahanage today.
???: I know that, but you also know that I need the reward. It's the only way for me to help this place to survive.

Auror: A noble goal yet a dirty way to acheive it... aren't we distorted, huh? Anyway, I'll pass the reward to you later. Tomorrow's hunt is ours. Don't get busy out of a sudden, got it?
???: I'll meet you there then. Good night, Auror.

Auror: Try not to raise too much suspicion under you. Unlike me, you don't have too much people to cover you, Maki.
Maki: How I conceal my identity isn't something you should worry about.

The person called Maki turned the call off. Auror looked at the moon and thought about his comrade.


Auror: (How long are you able to keep this up, eh? Once they discover, you're toast. Maki, Maki... you should really step off before it becomes dangerous...)

Auror: (You can find other ways to help them out. As for me... all is for the safety of Unitia.)

Auror followed Veronica as he went towards his room, exactly next to hers.

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Glory Star Orphanage - Backyards

While still watching the sky, they heard the door open and saw Tatianna coming in.


Kaito: Whoa, is that Tiane?! Is she coming back for reals?!

Lucent: I... don't know...

Kaito: Oh yeah, you're a little scared of her. Better saying, except for me and Reeta, you don't speak with anyone, not even with the kids.

Lucent: I know that. It's just that... Rayla's a little too impulsive and her fame around the neighborhood frightens me while Tatianna just... frightens me in general.

Kaito: You really want to be their friend as well, don't you?

Lucent: I've been comfortable alone, but since you and Reeta won't let me stay at my room again...

Kaito: You bet I won't! I wouldn't be a good friend if I did let you!

Lucent: ...

Kaito: Now let's get back inside. It's almost time for dinner.

Lucent: W-Wait, can't I wait to eat alone later? Or at least-

Kaito: No, you can't.

Lucent: Then maybe we could eat at a different place. Like, we can get our plates and-
Kaito: Why do you want that much distance from the rest?

Lucent: I know it's my own fault but I don't want people to be staring at me. It makes me uncomfortable.

Kaito: Good to know that you brought this upon yourself, because the first step for you to grow up socially is to leave your comfort zone. We're eating with the others.

Lucent: ... Alright, but I'm not sitting near them. I want the farthest end, mostly away from the rest.

Kaito: Lucent, you know that I can't let you do that.

Lucent: Just this once. Please.

Kaito knew this was going to be difficult. Lucent wouldn't just stop being a loner from one day to another, but he wouldn't have expected too many obligations. It made him wonder how it was going to be at school.


Kaito: ... Alright, alright. As long as you don't run back to your room, I'm fine with it.

Lucent: Good, that makes me feel calmer. (At least one condition fell in.)

Kaito: But only today! Tomorrow onwards, we're all eating together, got it?

Lucent: Huh?! H-Hold it, just today is not enough!

Kaito: It's going to be only for today and that's final! Now let's go and say hi to them! *grabs Lucent's arm*

Lucent: Kaito, wait! I'm not comfortable with this! Listen to me!

However, Kaito ignored him and pulled Lucent with him to the inside. He wanted to help his friend, even if he had to lie a little.

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Glory Star Orphanage - Backyards

He felt something poking him. When Lucent opened his eyes, Kaito was looking directly at him.


Lucent: GAH!!

Kaito: Good morning, sleepyhead. Or should I say good evening?

Lucent: What...? Is it night already?

Kaito: Yeah, it's night. You slept the afternoon under this tree.

Lucent: I... see.

Kaito actually rested on the grass as he watched the starry night sky taking the place of the the golden horizon as the sun left and the moon came.

BGM: Romantic Children -Remastered- (Mystic Square)


Kaito: ...

Lucent: Hey, Kaito. Why do you dream of reaching space?

Kaito: Huh? I already told you, didn't I?

Lucent: This is the first time I ask about your dream, so no. Well, what is the reason behind such a dream?

Kaito: I want to see the horizon.

Lucent: The... horizon?

Kaito: You know how space is vast and limitless, right? I want to travel there in order to see how far the stars go, how many other worlds exists... that type of dream.

Lucent: I see. I think you're going to do it, honestly.

Kaito: Really?!

Lucent: Knowing you as I know, you'd try all methods possible to reach space without the help of anyone. That's what I think.

Kaito: Aw, that's nice of you to say. Now, what about you?

Lucent: Me?

Kaito: What's your dream, Lucent? And don't come with the excuse of being a dream-eater, that doesn't count. At some point, you dreamed.

Lucent thought about it. His dream wasn't something so grand, but he still spoke it, albeit a little embarassed.


Lucent: I want to... visit a flower field.

Kaito: A... flower field?

Lucent: Yeah, like an immense garden of flowers. It might be simple, but I guess I'd love to do that.

Kaito: I see. It's a nice dream. What do you like about it?

Lucent: It sounds... tranquil. Somewhere to ignore everything...

Kaito: (So... all that you want is a normal life. If only I could...)

Lucent: Hmm? What is it, Kaito?

Kaito: Hm? Oh... no, it's nothing.

They returned to stare into space. Soon, Lucent raised his voice once again, amidst the silence.


Lucent: Kaito...?

Kaito: What is it?

Lucent: ... No, forget it. It's... something stupid.

Kaito: C'mon, just say it.

Lucent: Well... thanks. For being my friend for such a long time.

Kaito: H-Hey, don't go getting emotional right now. Let's enjoy the sky.

Lucent: Heh, OK. I'll watch them too.

Kaito: Hop aboard! And hey, I made you smile!

Lucent: Oh... hehe. I wonder how.

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Spring Zone - Intermezzo Manor


The Intermezzo Mansion, lying at the northeast end of the Spring Zone. Its position is technically hidden from the eyes of the people, as it's covered by trees which makes the vision of the place difficult from the outside. Even the gate to enter is hidden as well. Only the members of the family, friends of the members and those who were working there knew how to reach it.

With quick leaps from tree to tree, Auror reached the door and entered at his home. There, differently from usual, Veronica was waiting for him.

BGM: Beautiful Dead (Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc)


Veronica: Good night, Big Bro!

Auror: V-Vivi?! What are you doing here?

Veronica: To receive you, duh.

Auror: Huh... thanks for the reception but you're not getting the briefing though.

Veronica: I am... worried about your missions, but not on that sense. You know that I'm against all this, right?

Auror: We already talked about this. With the police being useless, someone has to properly clean the streets and that has to be me.

Veronica: But Miss Rayla's already feared enough! She's like an authority in the Spring Zone! Can't we just leave this to her?!

Auror: ... Like hell I'm leaving this into Rayla's hands. Her merciful nature isn't enough to stop those scumbags. Peace will be found only by taking out the trash properly, not throwing it into a corner.

Auror had Rayla as a good friend, but his respect towards her only meant in friendship. He's against how she leaves thugs to fight. As such, it made her an eventual target to them and she isn't feared. Him, though, wanted to instill fear through the deaths of possible allies of gangs and those sorts. Veronica never approved her brother being in risk just to safeguard a town. She'd prefer to live with him in danger other than living in a possible peace he died to instill. Her words, however, never reached him or anyone. She goes on being accessary with the situation, trying to leave herself out of all problems.


Veronica: I... won't stop you. But please, for everything we are living, don't die. I love you too much for just losing you like this.

Auror: Don't worry. The Blue Reaper won't fall that easy.

Auror: Anyway, about your friend... the one who got involved into the terrorist attack and almost got kidnapped if I hadn't arrived at time.

Veronica: I talked with Sayaka over the phone. She's not going to school yet. She's too terrified.

Auror: Hmm... Veronica, did you ever felt something strange while talking with her? Like, a magical aura or something of the sort?

Veronica: No, I'd never felt it. Why?

Auror: (Then why did I feel something from her in the time she was being kidnapped? She isn't just a normal girl.)

Veronica: Big Bro...?

Auror: Ah, nothing. It's just a theory. Anyway, I'm taking a bath. Food's ready?

Veronica: Your portion's right at the kitchen! There's also a chocolate cake!

Auror: Nice! I'll go ahead then. Good night, Vivi!

He went upstairs towards the bathroom. Veronica looked at the window, as the sunset began to end.


Veronica: (If only there was a way of convincing him to stop with this madness... but even Daddy ignores me. What can I do now?)

Location: Spring Zone - Hakurei Shrine

BGM: Unexpected Visitor (Immaterial and Missing Power)

They were all reunited at the shrine's kitchen. It actually grew bigger inside thanks to Lumino's interference, which only Reimu knew about it. In the kitchen, as they were eating, she decided to start the conversation.


Reimu: So, how was your first expedition day?

Marina: It was interesting.
Xaizor: It was boring.

Reimu: OK... so how was the school?

Marina: I learned many new things about this world.
Xaizor: I wanted to ignore everything since I had no training at all.

Reimu: *sigh* This is getting nowhere.

Marina: There was something problematic, though. And it was this idiot right here.

Xaizor: Wait, what did I do wrong?!

Marina: You were almost telling them about our identities! I warned you twice today not to do it and you ignored me!

Xaizor: What's the problem? I wasn't lying or anything.

Reimu: Xaizor, there's a huge problem. Your truth is a lie here.

Xaizor: Eh?

Reimu: Lacrima exists outside of this and all worlds. It lives on a separate space from this, being nonexistent to anyone at this world. You should stop trying to tell them the truth and live with the lie that you're not a prince and that Lacrima doesn't exist.

Xaizor: ...

Reimu: It keeps your father safe as well if you do that.

Xaizor: Alright. I'll stop telling the truth.

Reimu: Good to know. Now, let's eat.

Reimu: (I just estabilished the connection and now I have something to talk with you. Wouldn't it be nice to actually talk with you in person, Lumino...)

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Glory Star Orphanage - Lucent's Room

Lucent nodded to Reeta and Kaito finally released him. He gave Lucent a pat on the head and laughed.


Kaito: Really now, what would be of you without us, eh?

Lucent: Lonely.

Kaito: You know, that was a rhetorical question.

Lucent: I knew that.

Kaito: Then don't answer it! Now c'mon, I'm dragging you with me to eat something before you fall on the ground again!

Lucent: W-Wait, Kaito...!

Kaito pulled Lucent with him. Soon, the children were playing all around. When they noticed that he and Reeta were back, they stormed around them.

BGM: Song of the Ancients -Popola- (NieR: Gestalt/Replicant)

Lucent walked towards the garden at the backyard while Kaito and Reeta were surrounded by the children. A blue, shiny butterfly flew around a black rose. As he extended his finger, the flying bug immediately rested on it.


Lucent: Aren't you a beautiful butterfly? I never saw one of you around.

Soon, he heard something fall. When he looked at it, it was an apple. Lucent went towards it and picked it up.


Lucent: "When man ate the apple, God considered it a creature of sin. And thus, Paradise was no more." *bites apple*

Lucent: *gulp* I'm sorry God.

Lucent sat under the tree and kept eating the fruit as he saw the kids still swarming around both of their "brothers".

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Glory Star Orphanage - Lucent's Room

Before they could continue, Kaito closed the door so that no one would be able to hear them. At that moment, Lucent, who usually stood quiet and just listened to them, finally replied.


Kaito: See? Now, c'mon. Let's get out, have you something nice to eat-
Lucent: ... The good that living in a shell will do...

Kaito: Eh?

BGM: Reverie (Persona 4)


Lucent: That was the question, right? Then here's the answer: the less I interact, the less I hurt. And the less I hurt, the less I kill!

Kaito: Whoa, no need to get so defensive on this. We're just trying to help you.

Lucent: ... I told you two everything already, didn't I? About myself and... about the incident.

He did tell them one day. It was on one of the first scoldings he received from Kaito and Reeta. Lucent fully revealed his nature as a dream-eating half-demon and had told them about the incident that made him fear interactions as much as he feared himself.


Kaito: Lucent...

Lucent: If I'm that unsociable, it's because I don't want to hurt people with my power. I managed to end the happy life of a family, by drowning a simple kid in a nightmare that became reality and led him to his death. Do you really think that I should just live my life normally knowing that I could take someone to their grave?

Kaito: Like I said before, that wasn't your fault. You both were kids and he provoked you first. Besides, you didn't even know you had a power like that.

Lucent: That's not a valid reason from me to just ignore everything.

Kaito: Neither is using this fact to justify anything. You're just running away.

Lucent: Yeah, I am. But what other choice do I have? I don't want this to happen again. I don't want to get close to people if I'm just going to end their life. Besides... besides...

Lucent: If something ever happened to you two because of me... I would never be able to live anymore.

Kaito: ...
Lucent: Even though I'm a monster, you two decide to spend time, to worry about how I am. If you think I'm ungrateful, I'm not. I just... don't want to do something that will hurt you. That's why I try my hardest to get used to being lonely and distant to people... though I don't understand this... no matter what I do, you don't give up. Why? Am I that important to you?

*BGM fades*

Kaito: ... Yeah, you are.

Lucent: Huh?

BGM: SMILE (Persona 4)


Kaito: You might not find yourself important, but I do. C'mon, we've been friends for a long time, haven't we?

Lucent: True... but-

Kaito: There's nothing you can say that will make me give up. Your powers, the incident... nothing will make me simply give up on trying to get you back to life. After all...

Kaito went forward and gave Lucent a hug. Maybe that's what he wanted. If someone were to show him that nothing mattered and that whoever this would be was going to stay by his side, maybe he could crack up a smile.


Kaito: Because I know that you want that as well.

Lucent: !!

Kaito: Lucent, if you ever need to cry, to complain, to talk, you can just come to me. I'll be there for you, OK? Just... promise me you'll take care of yourself and that you'll try your best to stop with this sad routine.

Lucent: ... I... I'll try... I can't promise anything.

Kaito: That's good enough for me.