Dew Gardening: Floral Whisperer is an Event Commission and part of the main storyline for Say It With Flowers.
Parts[]
- Fruitless Search and an Unexpected Gift
- The Moment of Truth
- Flower Shadows at Dusk
Steps[]
- Greet Nicole outside the flower shop
- Complete Nicole's floral design commission
- Greet Zhu Yuan outside the flower shop
- Complete Zhu Yuan's floral design commission
- Greet Hugo outside the flower shop
- Complete Hugo's floral design commission
- Ask Hugo about "Nineveh"
- Send a DM to Lycaon
- Discuss the client's request with Lycaon
- Complete Lycaon's floral design commission
- Deliver the potted plant to Starloop's elevator entrance
- Go to the lounge, find Butler, and grab a snack
- Go back to the elevator area and check things out
- Head back to the video store and give the potted plant to (BelleBelle /
WiseWise) - Chat with Orchidea about today's business
Gameplay Notes[]
- Completing this commission will unlock Quality Time interaction with Dew Gardening.
Dialogue[]
Greet Nicole outside the flower shop[]
- (Idle)
- Nicole: Red? And very rare?
- (Talk to Nicole)
- Nicole: Proxy? Are you here to buy flowers too?
- Nicole: I didn't know you were into gardening... Don't tell me you're trying to steal my business?!
Not unless you're opening a flower shop.
- Nicole: Nah, nah! A flower shop's returns take way too long. That's not for investors as bold and sharp as me!
- Nicole: But... Wait, are you helping out the manager of Dew Gardening?
- Nicole: Then we definitely need to talk about my new big deal!
- What's your game plan this time?
- Nicole: Me? I just discovered a money-making opportunity that only the sharpest Hollow Raiders can sniff out!
- Nicole: I do need a pot of flowers...
- Nicole: If you're currently helping Orchidea at Dew Gardening... then I guess I'll place my orders with you~
- (Both options lead to the following)
What are you getting into this time?- First, tell me what you want.
- Nicole: Shh, I've got this super reliable middleman.
- Nicole: He says there's a mining company boss out there hunting for a specific pot of flowers.
- Nicole: Apparently, it's a pink, extremely rare and exotic flower with the name of an Ethereal.
- Nicole: He mentioned all his other partners have been coming back empty-handed.
- Nicole: And so someone with connections like me is his last resort~
- This flower you're talking about...
- ...Isn't exactly easy to find.
- Nicole: What's the big deal? The request I got is pretty straightforward. Just help me arrange something based on it!
Don't you have any pink flowers that are special enough here? - Nicole: Those flowers that match my hair color and have glorious blooms... They're lovely, even if they don't check all the boxes, right?
- Nicole: Oh and, by the way, I'm on a bit of a budget. Can't go overboard~
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): ((She looks totally clueless about what's going on...She looks totally clueless about what's going on... /
Does she even know what she's saying?Does she even know what she's saying?)) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): (But since she's set on it, let's roll with pink flowers and arrange something rare and exotic enough for her... (Hmm, gottaHmm, gotta /
Um, andUm, and) keep it within her budget too.) - Since you're set on it.
- I'll help you prepare the flowers.
Complete Nicole's floral design commission[]
- (If the event interface is left)
- (Idle)
- Nicole: Sometimes I just don't get these rich people...
- Nicole: Is a pot of flowers like this really worth all that cash?
- (Talk to Nicole again, optional)
- Nicole: My request is simple, really!
- Nicole: Just get me a pot of pink flowers —something rare enough— and we're golden!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): ((She looks totally clueless about what's going on...She looks totally clueless about what's going on... /
Looks like she has no clue what she's saying...Looks like she has no clue what she's saying...)) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): (But since she's set on it, let's roll with pink flowers and arrange something rare and exotic enough for her... (Hmm, gottaHmm, gotta /
Um, andUm, and) keep it within her budget too.) - Alright, I'll get that sorted for you.
- (Open Event Interface)
- Just give me a sec to think it through...
- (Exit dialogue)
- (After finishing the floral arrangement)
- (Obtain King's Flower and Snapdragon)
- (If the player has unlocked Nicole Demara's Trust Events)
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- Nicole: Not bad, not bad. What a beautiful pot!
- Nicole: Let's check the bill...
- Nicole: ...You're kidding me, right?!
- Nicole: Proxy, why don't you tell me more about this flower shop business...
- Nicole: Do you make this much Denny in just a few minutes all the time?
- (Else)
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- Nicole: Not bad, not bad. My middleman will have no choice but to pay up for such a beautiful pot of flowers!
- Didn't your middleman tell you...
- ...About Nineveh?
- Nicole: Shh—!
- Nicole: Do you really take me for the kind of uninformed and self-deluded Hollow Raider, Proxy?
- Nicole: Nineveh... We Cunning Hares have always steered clear of Hollow Zero — We know nothing about that giant Ethereal.
- Nicole: However, my greedy middleman has been begging me nonstop to seal this big deal... He even paid half the deposit upfront.
- Nicole: He just wanted a "pink, extremely rare and exotic flower with the name of an Ethereal."
- Nicole: Then I'd say the one you gave me fits the bill perfectly!
- Nicole: Besides, I went out of my way to visit the florist with the most complete selection around and even spent almost a tenth of the deposit in Dennies... I'd say I've more than fulfilled my end of the bargain, right?
- Almost forgot, Nicole...
- Always keeps an ace up her sleeve!
- Nicole: As for the final tricky requirement... I think you haven't named this plant yet, right, Proxy?
- Nicole: Fortunately, I had Anby help me look up some info before I left.
- Nicole: How about naming this flower "Geppetto"?
- You can just do that?
- We're just gonna name it "Geppetto"?
- Nicole cheerfully walks away with her potted plant.
Greet Zhu Yuan outside the flower shop[]
- (Idle)
- Zhu Yuan: Finally on vacation...
- (Talk to Zhu Yuan)
- Zhu Yuan: Manager?
- Zhu Yuan looks up at the "Dew Gardening" sign.
- Zhu Yuan: I thought I was losing my mind from doing overtime... I was sure this place was a flower shop.
- Zhu Yuan: So, you've been helping Orchidea and Dew Gardening with business, (WiseWise /
BelleBelle)? - That's right!
- What would you like to order, Zhu Yuan?
- Zhu Yuan: There's been a tricky case lately that requires on-site investigation in Blazewood. I've been working overtime for several weeks now.
- Zhu Yuan: I finally have some free time this weekend to visit home, so I'm planning on bringing a pot of flowers for my parents... Hopefully, it'll ease their nagging.
- Zhu Yuan: But I still haven't decided what to get them... What kind of flowers do the other customers usually like?
- You want darker-colored flowers...
- Or lighter ones?
- Zhu Yuan: Hm...
- Zhu Yuan: Would it be possible to have both?
- Zhu Yuan: I'm thinking a mix of dark and light colors would look better. What do you think?
- Sure, of course.
- What about the spacing?
- Zhu Yuan: Hm...
- Zhu Yuan: Can it be... a mix of loose, spacious arrangements and some densely packed, compact elements?
- Zhu Yuan: The different parts of flowers should be able to handle various combinations, right?
- ...Certainly!
- What about the overall style?
- Zhu Yuan: Hm...
- Zhu Yuan: My mom likes gentle flowers, but dad prefers ones with more character.
- Zhu Yuan: Can it be...
- Gentle...
- ...And interesting at the same time?
- Zhu Yuan: Yes, yes! That's exactly what I mean.
- Zhu Yuan: ...Sorry, are my requests a bit too much? Can you really manage all of that in a single pot?
- Are there any other requests?
- Zhu Yuan: Ahem... It's okay to add more requests?
- Zhu Yuan: Well, I saw a flower last time that had warm, gradient-colored petals... with a unique shape!
- Zhu Yuan: But I forgot its name... If you can find it, please include some in the arrangement for me.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): ((I should have written it down.I should have written it down. /
Should I grab a notebook for this?Should I grab a notebook for this?)) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): ((Hmm... A pot of mixed light and dark flowers with dynamic spacingHmm... A pot of mixed light and dark flowers with dynamic spacing /
Uh... A pot of flowers with interwoven light and dark colors and dynamic spacingUh... A pot of flowers with interwoven light and dark colors and dynamic spacing) — Some parts more spacious, others more compact. (ItIt / It alsoIt also) needs to be both graceful and (playful.playful. / playful...playful...)) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): (...(This should be okay.This should be okay. /
Easy peasy!Easy peasy!)) - No problem!
- I'll go get the flowers right away.
Complete Zhu Yuan's floral design commission[]
- (If the event interface is left)
- (Idle)
- Zhu Yuan: This isn't right! My requests are so out there!
- Zhu Yuan: ...But it's tough to choose...
- (Talk to Zhu Yuan again, optional)
- Zhu Yuan: ...Sorry, I think my requests are a bit too much. Can you really manage all of that in a single pot?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): ((I should have written it down.I should have written it down. /
Should I grab a notebook for this?Should I grab a notebook for this?)) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): ((Hmm... A pot of mixed light and dark flowers with dynamic spacingHmm... A pot of mixed light and dark flowers with dynamic spacing /
Uh... A pot of flowers with interwoven light and dark colors and dynamic spacingUh... A pot of flowers with interwoven light and dark colors and dynamic spacing) — Some parts more spacious, others more compact. (ItIt / It alsoIt also) needs to be both graceful and (playful.playful. / playful...playful...)) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): (...(This should be okay.This should be okay. /
Easy peasy!Easy peasy!)) - No problem!
- (Open Event Interface)
- Wait a moment. Let me think...
- (Exit dialogue)
- (After finishing the floral arrangement)
- (Obtain Sunset Umbrella and Memorial Flower)
- (If the player has unlocked Zhu Yuan's Trust Events)
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- Zhu Yuan: This pot of flowers... really meets all my requests.
- Zhu Yuan: If I take this home, mom and dad should stop chewing my ears off...
- Zhu Yuan: I can even catch up on some rest while they're busy examining the flowers!
- Zhu Yuan: By the way, how long are you planning to continue this "part-time florist" gig, Manager? I'd like to try some other flower combinations...
- (Else)
-
- Zhu Yuan: Wow, it turns out such combination really exists!
- Zhu Yuan: Thank you, Manager! If I need fresh flowers or potted plants next time, can I come to you again?
- I'll be here for another few days.
- Always ready to help.
- Zhu Yuan: By the way, I remember you have some friends in Blazewood?
- Zhu Yuan: I recently sealed off an illegal mine near Blazewood for operating inside a Hollow disaster risk zone.
- Zhu Yuan: However, I've heard that some of the mine owners'... associates, have been plotting to restart operations, even put some "effort" into making it happen.
- Zhu Yuan: If your friends find out that they've resumed operations, please let me know.
- No problem.
- ...Okay, I'll remember that.
- It feels like there's a subtle connection between all the events that happened recently...
- Zhu Yuan: ...Is the topic too serious? You look concerned.
- Zhu Yuan: Don't worry too much. Public Security won't let issues like this get away!
- Zhu Yuan: I'll head back now then. If you hear anything, just call me.
- With some effort, Zhu Yuan carries the intricately arranged flowerpot and leaves.
Greet Hugo outside the flower shop[]
- (Idle)
- Hugo: Isn't it easy to find...?
- (Talk to Hugo)
- Hugo: Vivian told me that Lord Phaethon has become a part-time florist at Dew Gardening.
- Hugo: Naturally, I am here to offer support.
- Hugo: It just so happens that I want to send a flowerpot to my friend. Would you kindly help me arrange one?
- Sure, of course.
- What kind of flowers do you want, Hugo?
- Hugo: Mm, now that I think about it, I doubt my friend would appreciate overly expensive flowers.
- Hugo: Then that settles the budget! Could you please arrange a pot of cheap flowers for me~?
- ?
- ???
- Hugo: What's wrong? Are you worried about the sales, Manager?
- Hugo: Don't worry.
- Hugo: I've prepared a big surprise for you. You'll see once the arrangement is ready~
- Hugo: By the way, I don't have many specific requirements for the flowers... but I do think the choice of flowerpot is very important.
- Hugo: An intricately crafted flowerpot adds to the beauty of the flowers. And if it's also heavy enough... then it doubles as a handy weapon within reach.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Hearing Hugo's words after going through Zhu Yuan's requests is really throwing me off...)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Then let's go with... a pot of the cheapest (flowers?flowers? /
flowers!flowers!)) - I'll get to arranging, then?
- I'm looking forward to it.
Complete Hugo's floral design commission[]
- (If the event interface is left)
- (Idle)
- Hugo: Cheap flowers can look good too, right?
- (Talk to Hugo again, optional)
- Hugo: I've prepared a big surprise for you. You'll see once the arrangement is ready~
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Hearing Hugo's words after going through Zhu Yuan's requests is really throwing me off...)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Then let's go with... a pot of the cheapest (flowers?flowers? /
flowers!flowers!)) - I'll get to arranging, then?
- (Open Event Interface)
- One moment, let me check the flowers...
- (Exit dialogue)
- (After finishing the floral arrangement)
- (Obtain Nineveh)
- Hugo: I'm sure you've already received my gift. Right, Manager?
- Hugo: It's all yours to do as you see fit. I have other business to take care of for now~
- Wait!
- Don't go yet!
Ask Hugo about "Nineveh"[]
- (Idle, if Fruitless Search and an Unexpected Gift is interrupted)
- Hugo: What do you want to ask me, Manager?
Fruitless Search and an Unexpected Gift[]
Special Event
"Fruitless Search and an Unexpected Gift"
Story Description: Hugo delivers Nineveh, a rare flower that Victoria Housekeeping and Orchidea have been searching hard for, and says it was obtained from a reclusive "flower merchant."
- Hugo: What's the matter, Manager?
- Hugo: Is my present not to your liking?
- ...Isn't this Nineveh?
- Where did you find it?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Isn't this the rare flower Victoria Housekeeping's been looking for... Nineveh? Where did you get it from?
- Hugo: Before Vivian mentioned it, I had never heard of... a flower that feeds upon the Hollows for nutrients like an Ethereal, nor a flower that looks like a symbiotic Ethereal.
- Hugo: However, it is something that a client of Victoria Housekeeping wanted, so it's not surprising it's rather... unique.
- Hugo: So, I asked around.
- Hugo: Let me guess, did Lycaon say something like...
- Hugo: This flower requires an extremely difficult and specific environment and is far from easy to cultivate. It is also extremely dangerous to try growing any plants in areas repeatedly ravaged by Hollow Zero?
- ...As expected of Hugo.
- That's basically exactly what he said.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): As expected of (Hugo.Hugo. /
Hugo...Hugo...) Even the description you gave is almost word for word what Lycaon said. - Hugo: Ahem, well. That's because these are facts we both know of.
- Hugo: I managed to find an elusive flora expert who likes these kinds of flowers and planted a few at home.
- Hugo: A flower so rare and precious that most haven't even heard of it, is to another person, merely a small part of their hobby.
- Hugo: It's quite... normal for it to be that way, no?
- Hugo: In any case, I came to inform you the moment I obtained the flower.
- You're so kind!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): You're so kind, (Hugo.Hugo. /
Hugo!Hugo!) But I think Lycaon said...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): You're so kind, (Hugo.Hugo. /
- You're being too kind?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Hugo, youHugo, you /
Hugo... YouHugo... You) sure are being generous? Is it because Lycaon said...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Hugo, youHugo, you /
- Hugo: That he didn't want a certain someone to put themselves in danger to get this flower? And it didn't matter if even he couldn't fulfill his client's wish?
- Hugo: Allow me to assure you: In the process of obtaining Nineveh and gifting it to you, no person nor Ethereal came to harm. In fact, no one even got close to Hollow Zero.
- Hugo: Please, accept it, dear Manager. Just take it as...
- Hugo: As if a bird flew by with flowers in its beak and dropped it from the sky as a gift for you. Hm?
- Hugo: Of course, since it is a surprise gift, there should be no need to tell anyone where you obtained it.
Send a DM to Lycaon[]
REPLYI found the Nineveh you mentioned
Master Proxy?
As I thought, there's nothing you can't do...
Nineveh just fell from the sky
Master Proxy... Are you jesting?
REPLYOf course not!
I have the flowers right here
Rina and I had already prepared for the event that we can't fulfill the client's additional requests.
That said, thank you for putting so much effort into our commission.
Wait a moment, I'll be there soon.
REPLYI'm waiting for you at the flower shop
Just come to the flower shop
- Shortly after sending the message, Lycaon appears.
- (Idle)
- Lycaon: Are they really "Nineveh"?
- (Talk to Lycaon)
- Lycaon: Master Proxy! Where did you find Nineveh? Are you injured?
- It's from a mysterious, kind person.
- Lycaon: What kind of mysterious, kind person could deliver such a precious flower...
- Lycaon: However, you've always been well-connected, Master Proxy, so I won't pry any further.
- It really just fell from the sky.
- Lycaon: Such a precious flower... also falls from the sky like catkins?
- Lycaon: However, Master Proxy has always been more than capable, so I won't inquire further.
- Lycaon seems to pause for a moment when he sees a certain flower.
- Lycaon: ...These flowers look familiar.
- Which ones?
- Tell me.
- Lycaon: Just a small and ordinary purple flower... but it's very resilient, you can find it everywhere in the wild. It's edible and can also be used for emergency treatment.
- Lycaon: But it's really just a plain flower, so I wouldn't expect it at the florist's... I must be mistaken.
- Lycaon: Sorry for taking up your time again... Let's focus on the "rare flowers" our client is concerned about.
- Lycaon: The banquet is about to begin, so I can't be away for long.
- Lycaon: Could you arrange the flowerpot with Nineveh and deliver it to the VIP suite at Starloop Tower?
- Lycaon: I'll wait for you at the elevator entrance. Apologies, but the client's banquet is on the top floor and he's very cautious with security, so I can't bring you up with me.
- Lycaon: However, I will ensure the full reward he promised is forwarded to you.
- Let's start with the pot of flowers.
- How do you want it arranged, Lycaon?
- Lycaon: Actually, apart from Nineveh itself, the rest of the arrangement is merely decorative...
- Lycaon: However, Rina instructed me that the pot should ideally have a metal base to match the banquet's lighting, decor, and atmosphere.
- Lycaon: Also, to highlight Nineveh's color... All accompanying flowers and decorations should ideally be purple.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Nineveh, purple decorations, and a metal base(... A straightforward request.... A straightforward request. /
— The requirements are clear! — The requirements are clear!)) - I'll get started right away!
- I know what to do.
Complete Lycaon's floral design commission[]
- (If the event interface is left)
- (Idle)
- Lycaon: Master Proxy, you're always full of surprises..
- (Talk to Lycaon again, optional)
- Lycaon: Actually, apart from Nineveh itself, the rest of the arrangement is merely decorative...
- Lycaon: However, Rina instructed me that the pot should ideally have a metal base to match the banquet's lighting, decor, and overall atmosphere.
- Lycaon: Also, to highlight Nineveh's color... All accompanying flowers should ideally be purple.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Nineveh, purple decorations, and a metal base(... A straightforward request.... A straightforward request. /
— The requirements are clear! — The requirements are clear!)) - I'll get started right away!
- (Open Event Interface)
- Please give me a moment...
- (Exit dialogue)
Deliver the potted plant to Starloop's elevator entrance[]
- (Idle)
- Lycaon: The client is over the moon...
- Lilac: Dad's stuff is so boring. I'd much rather hang out here...
- Unnamed Guard: Is everyone from HSOS 6 here?
- Unnamed Guard: Yeah! I don't get why they even hired us...
- (Talk to Lycaon)
- Lycaon: You're as punctual as ever.
- You hand the pot with Nineveh to Lycaon.
- (If the player has unlocked Von Lycaon's Trust Events)[Verify if true]
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- Lycaon: Such beautiful flowers... Although Rina mentioned it before, I didn't expect Master Proxy to be so adept at floral design.
- Lycaon: This pot of flowers is beautiful. Not just the Nineveh, but also the violas...
- Lycaon: Earlier at the shop, I thought I'd been mistaken. But they fit perfectly here. Thank you, Proxy.
- Lycaon: I've heard that skilled florists can convey unspoken words through floral arrangements.
- Lycaon: The pot of flowers you've prepared is wonderful, but my client...
- Lycaon: ...Never mind. I hope the next time I have the honor of watching Master Proxy work, it'll be an undistracted moment, where the flowers shall speak the unsaid.
- Then, it's a deal!
- (Else)
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- Lycaon: Ah... What a beautiful arrangement. It really highlights Nineveh's character.
- Lycaon: You even added some viola... It's perfect here.
- Lycaon: Rina was right. Master Proxy truly has a talent for floral design. Thank you so much for this.
- You're very welcome.
- Lycaon: There are still a few things I need to prepare for the banquet, so I'll excuse myself.
- Lycaon: Butler has prepared some snacks for you. Please feel free to relax here for a while, if you have the time from... all your business affairs.
- Lycaon: It snuck out of the banquet kitchen specifically to serve you.
- (Lycaon disappears)
Go to the lounge, find Butler, and grab a snack[]
- (Idle)
- Soukaku: This is so good!
- Asaba Harumasa: You know this is Victoria Housekeeping specialty, right?~
- (Talk to Butler)
- Soukaku: Delicious! I'll have one more serving of that... No, make it ten!
- Harumasa: At least you're having a great time...
- As soon as you get close, Harumasa spots you.
- Harumasa: Proxy? You got an invitation to that boring banquet upstairs too?
- Harumasa: I don't get it. It's not anything to be proud of, so why invite so many people for it...
- Butler: Ehn-ne! Ehn, ne-nu-ehn... (Ah, you're here! Please give me a moment, Miss Soukaku had just requested ten more servings of snacks...)
- Harumasa: Sorry about that. Could you please tend to (WiseWise /
BelleBelle) first? Soukaku... has already had plenty. - Harumasa: However, if Soukaku hadn't insisted, we probably wouldn't have come out for this "fieldwork" anyway.
- Harumasa: So now, she's all full, Chief's doing some training and never even showed up... which leaves our poor Deputy Chief upstairs being the "face" of the party.
- So this banquet...
- And Nineveh...
- What exactly is going on?
- Harumasa: Well, I don't think it's right for you to hear it from me...
- Harumasa: How about we just sit down, relax, and treat ourselves to these beautiful waffles by our elite butler?
- Though you haven't figured out what's happening... at least the waffles are amazing!
- Not long into your break, you hear a commotion from the elevator area.
Go back to the elevator area and check things out[]
- (Talk to Hugo)
The Moment of Truth[]
Special Event
"The Moment of Truth"
Story Description: Hugo reveals the unscrupulous plot of the banquet host and Lycaon adds why the plan failed — the distinguished guest used Nineveh to commemorate a lost friend, reminding himself to fight against the Hollow disaster. The client, however, used it for bribery, ensuring failure. In the end, Vivian brings the forgotten Nineveh to me.
- Hugo: Dear Manager?
- Hugo: You've given the Nineveh that I brought you to Lycaon, correct?
- I have.
- Is there a problem?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I gave the flower arrangement with Nineveh to Lycaon (already, yeahalready, yeah /
already yeahalready yeah). Is there... a problem? - Hugo: Of course, not.
- Hugo: That's the real deal, alright. Their client must be delighted.
- Hugo: However... I'm guessing you don't know the details behind this banquet?
- There's way too many coincidences.
- I can guess the gist of it.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): There's been too many coincidences (lately.lately. /
lately...lately...) I can guess the gist of it at this (point.point. / point!point!) - Hugo: Then I'll fill you in on the details, shall I?
- Hugo: As you've probably guessed... this time, Victoria Housekeeping's client has many... controversial businesses.
- Hugo: One involves a "high-quality" mine near Blazewood.
- Hugo: They only just managed to estimate the value of that mine a few days ago. It's worth an inordinate amount of Dennies, enough to make the owner jump for joy.
- Hugo: However, as I'm sure you know, Outer Ring Hollows are quite unstable... Not long after, the area was deemed to be at high-risk for Hollow disasters. Fearing potential safety concerns, PubSec ordered them to stop work.
- Hugo: Naturally, the owner awakened from his fantasy of making a fortune and didn't want to let go of his cash cow. After asking around, he decided to ask for help from a certain powerful individual. Yes, that honored guest upstairs.
- Hugo: It's not difficult to find out that honored guest's preferences. What he cares about most is his dear daughter... and the flowers he keeps at home, Nineveh.
- Helping someone like that...
- Doesn't seem like your style.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I'm surprised you're willingI'm surprised you're willing /
It's not your styleIt's not your style) to help someone who would ignore Hollow disaster risks and safety concerns for profit like that. - Hugo: Now now, don't put it that way.
- Hugo: I just simply... can't bear to watch a dear friend fail to complete his client's request... that's all.
- It somehow feels like Hugo has other plans. What exactly is he trying?
- Hugo: Look at the time, the situation upstairs should have settled by now...
- Lycaon appears beside Hugo.
- Lycaon: Is that so?
- Lycaon: You seem to know a lot.
- What're you doing here, Lycaon?
- Banquet, Nineveh...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (What are you doing here, Lycaon?What are you doing here, Lycaon? /
Lycaon! What are you doing here?Lycaon! What are you doing here?) How's the situation with the banquet and Nineveh...? - Lycaon: My client's wishes were dashed the moment he gifted Nineveh to the honored guest.
- Hugo: Oh~?
- Lycaon: He was impatient to make an impression and rushed to find out what that honored guest liked, but failed to ascertain the meaning behind the flower. He wanted to curry favor with his gift but knew nothing of the person he was attempting to please.
- Lycaon: That gentleman did not favor Nineveh for its rarity or beauty.
- Lycaon: But instead because his friend sacrificed their life for him, allowing him to escape Hollow Zero...
And the area he escaped to, just so happened to have Nineveh growing there. - Hugo: Nostalgia from a bigshot like that is just like a performance.
- Hugo: However, if they've been led onto the stage by another, unwillingly... Of course, he'd be unhappy.
- Lycaon: Hugo!
- Hugo: Alright, alright. Continue your heroic narrative about some great and powerful figure~
- Lycaon glares at Hugo.
- Lycaon: That gentleman favors Nineveh as he doesn't wish to forget his friend's sacrifice... also to remind himself to continue fighting the Hollow disasters and protect more people.
- Lycaon: As such, someone using this flower to ingratiate himself and convince him to ignore the pressing dangers and sweep it all under the rug...
He never had a sliver of a chance. - Oh, I see!
- Wait, didn't Lilac say...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I (see.see. /
see...see...) So that honored guest is Lilac's father? She mentioned Nineveh and her father's friend before. - Hugo: Wo~w~ A story that comes full circle. Amazing~
- Hugo: Too bad it was so cliche... you added so many exaggerations, it was hardly even close to an unbiased, objective retelling.
- Lycaon: You...
- Hugo: Oh, did I ruin your perfect performance? So sorry.
- Hugo: However, if you could be so kind as to pull yourself together from that sob story and remember the plans we made today...
- Hugo: Perhaps you'll realize we have somewhere to be... say... right about now?
- Lycaon: Oh, right!
- Lycaon: My apologies, Master Proxy, Hugo and I will be taking our leave now. My colleagues from Victoria Housekeeping will take good care of you.
- Lycaon and Hugo hurry off together.
After a while, Vivian walks out of the elevator with the pot of Nineveh from before. - Vivian: Lord Phaethon? Did Lycaon and Hugo... leave already?
- Vivian: No one took this pot of flowers... I was going to give it to them.
- They only just left.
- Are you going to try catch up?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): They just left. If it's important, you could probably still catch up to them.
- Vivian: N—No, I think I'm good.
- Vivian: Right! You said before that flowers can be used to express things unsaid. Even the same flower... can express different voices, right?
- Vivian: The Nineveh that gentleman keeps at home tells of his comrades' sacrifice and protection. However, this one for the banquet is just a welcome from the organizers, trying to butter someone else up.
- Vivian: So, even if these are his favored flowers, he doesn't want them.
- Vivian: I understand... but, who should have these flowers now?
- How about me? I'll give them to (BelleBelle /
my brothermy brother). - (ProtagonistProtagonist): (How about me? I've been helping out at the flower shop for a while now and I haven't even gotten Belle anything yet...How about me? I've been helping out at the flower shop for a while now and I haven't even gotten Belle anything yet... /
How about me? I've been a floral designer for a while now, it's about time I get my brother something~How about me? I've been a floral designer for a while now, it's about time I get my brother something~) - Vivian: You're going to keep these flowers, Lord Phaethon?
- Vivian: Then, when you see it... you'll be reminded of me.
Let's head back to the video store.
Head back to the video store and give the potted plant to (Belle/Wise)[]
- (Idle)
- (SiblingSibling): What did you bring back, (WiseWise /
BelleBelle)?
- (Talk to (SiblingSibling))
- (SiblingSibling): (WiseWise /
Belle?Belle?) Didn't you say you've been helping Orchidea with her shop these past few days? How are you back so early?
Flower Shadows at Dusk[]
Special Event
"Flower Shadows at Dusk"
Story Description: You return to the video store with the pot of flowers from Vivian and hand it to (BelleBelle /
- Seeing you with your hands full, (BelleBelle /
WiseWise) helps you with the flowers... - (SiblingSibling): It is pretty (heavy...heavy... /
heavy huh...heavy huh...) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): These flowers are pretty inconvenient to carry around so I thought I'd bring it back home first.
- (SiblingSibling): (I don't think I've ever seen flowers like this in the flower shop! Is it a really rare flower?I don't think I've ever seen flowers like this in the flower shop! Is it a really rare flower? /
It seems kind of familiar... But I don't think I've seen it at the flower shop before... Looks like some sort of particularly rare flower.It seems kind of familiar... But I don't think I've seen it at the flower shop before... Looks like some sort of particularly rare flower.) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Yup. It's really rare.Yup. It's really rare. /
That's right, it's super rare!That's right, it's super rare!) Miss Orchidea and Lycaon both searched high and low for several days and still couldn't find one. Hugo just so happened to find it and gave it to (me.me. / me!me!) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): (But now... I guess you could say it's fulfilled its purpose. I thought you might like them so I brought them back.But now... I guess you could say it's fulfilled its purpose. I thought you might like them so I brought them back. /
And now, it's completed its duty... so here, I'm gifting it to you.And now, it's completed its duty... so here, I'm gifting it to you.) - (SiblingSibling): Really?
- (SiblingSibling): (Giving flowers... I've learned a bit about the language of flowers. Each one has its own meaning.Giving flowers... I've learned a bit about the language of flowers. Each one has its own meaning. /
I've heard of the language of flowers before. There's a meaning behind each one, right?I've heard of the language of flowers before. There's a meaning behind each one, right?) - (SiblingSibling): You were out for so long but only came back with this single pot of flowers... Is there a special meaning to it?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Perhaps that's what others would do, but that's not why I did it. Try again?Perhaps that's what others would do, but that's not why I did it. Try again? /
Maybe that's what other people would do, but that's not why I did it~ Guess again, Wise!Maybe that's what other people would do, but that's not why I did it~ Guess again, Wise!) - (SiblingSibling): (Wait, you aren't that superficial and shallow are you, Wise? So... Is it just because you thought it looked pretty?Wait, you aren't that superficial and shallow are you, Wise? So... Is it just because you thought it looked pretty? /
Uh, then maybe your reasoning is less complicated? Like, it's the most beautiful flower ever you've seen?Uh, then maybe your reasoning is less complicated? Like, it's the most beautiful flower ever you've seen?) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Nope, not that either.Nope, not that either. /
Nuh-uh! That's not it either.Nuh-uh! That's not it either.) - (SiblingSibling): So, if it's not the most beautiful and it's not to convey (somesome /
aa) special meaning... - (SiblingSibling): (Why did you bring it back?Why did you bring it back? /
Then why did you choose it?Then why did you choose it?) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): Because it's the most (expensive.expensive. /
valuable!valuable!) - You use gestures to convey the price a pot of Nineveh is worth... (BelleBelle /
WiseWise)'s eyes widen. - (SiblingSibling): (That's hella expensive!That's hella expensive! /
It's worth... that much?!It's worth... that much?!) - (SiblingSibling): (I'm gonna take this back to my room now!I'm gonna take this back to my room now! /
Then... let's keep it safe in my room!Then... let's keep it safe in my room!) - Wait, what?
Did (BelleBelle /WiseWise) just... take the most expensive thing you've received after these days of hard work... just like that?
The part-time florist work isn't finished yet! Let's head back to the shop first.
Chat with Orchidea about today's business[]
- (Idle)
- Orchidea: What kind of flowers would you like today?~
- (Talk to Orchidea)
- (Protagonist and camera gets positioned)
- Orchidea: Would you like to take home a potted plant now...? It will need some care, but it will also keep you company.
- Overtimeboo: Ehn! (Yes!)
- Orchidea: That's great. Have things improved at work?
- Overtimeboo: Ne! (No!)
- Orchidea: ...Huh?
- Overtimeboo: Ehn-ne... (You would never guess...)
- Overtimeboo: Ehn-nu-ne! Ehn-ne-nhu! (My previous project collapsed! And that lazy manager was fired!)
- Happy to hear that!
- Overtimeboo: Ehn-ne! Ehn-nu ehn-ne! (I also got fired! The company paid me a hefty severance based on my years of service!)
- Happy to... hear that?
- Overtimeboo: Ehn-ne, ne, nu-ehn-ne. (Anyway, from now on, I can finally take some time to enjoy life.)
- Overtimeboo: Ehn-ne... (And then, I will...)
- Overtimeboo: Ehn-ne! (Look for a new job!)
- ...Huh?
- Overtimeboo: Ehn, ehn-ne? Ehn-ehn-nu, ne-ehn... (Sorry, am I being pathetic? But for an Overtimeboo like me, even a short break feels like the limit...)
- Overtimeboo: Ehn-ne, nu-ne... (If I stay unemployed for too long, I'll lose my sense of security...)
- Overtimeboo: Ehn, ne-nu-ehn? Ehn-ne-nhu, ne-ehn! (Wait, maybe I shouldn't rest after all? If you have a good job recommendation, I can start right away!)
- It seems like poor Overtimeboo is showing signs of anxiety again...
- Orchidea: There is actually a job that would be perfect for you.
- Orchidea pulls out a letter from somewhere.
- Orchidea: I drew this earlier and planned to give it to you when you come over for the plant. But now, I suppose you can also consider it... a job offer?
- (Obtain A Springtime Memo)
-
- A Springtime Memo
- "A short note from Orchidea to Overtimeboo, hoping to bring some good cheer to its busy and anxious self.
But now, this could also be seen as a job offer?"
- Overtimeboo: ...Ehn-ne? (...To work at your flower shop?)
- Overtimeboo: Ehn... Ne-ehn! Ehn-nhu. (Although I've never tried it before — no problem! I'm good at everything.)
- Overtimeboo: Ehn... Nu-ne, ehn-ne! (Let me think... I could write a zoned temperature control program and manage the flower storage!)
- Overtimeboo: Ehn-ne, ehn-nhu; Ne-ehn-nu, ehn... (I can also write a lighting program to make sure all flowers are bathed in their favorite lighting condition; I can even take over your accounting system and organize everything for you...)
- Orchidea: You can also rest first.
- Overtimeboo: ...Ehn-ne? (...Wh—What?)
- Orchidea: The shop hasn't been that busy lately. You can turn on the energy converter board and soak up some sunlight with the flowers by the door. When customers come, just help with the flower arrangements.
- Orchidea: Since I'm the store manager... You can leave work on time in the evening and take care of your potted plants back home.
- Overtimeboo: Ehn-ne... (C—Can I do that...?)
- Orchidea: Of course you can!
- Orchidea: However, if you can't let go of those programs...
Then the Manager and I will have other tasks we can give you in a while — ones that are perfect for you. - Orchidea: But for now, since spring is here... let's take a break and enjoy the season.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Restocking and floral commissions are all done. My part-time florist experience has (been pretty satisfying.been pretty satisfying. /
come to a perfect end!come to a perfect end!)) - (ProtagonistProtagonist): (But I feel like I'm missing something, like... Where exactly did Hugo find those Nineveh flowers?)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (But there's no use in mulling over them now(.. /
!!) It's such a beautiful season... (I should ask Belle if she's in the mood for a spring trip.I should ask Belle if she's in the mood for a spring trip. / Should I go on a spring trip with Wise?Should I go on a spring trip with Wise?))
- More orders are now available
- The customers have brought more orders! Hurry back to the shop and check them out!
Post-Commission Dialogue[]
- (Idle)
- Vivian: What happened?
- (Talk to Vivian and Lilac)
- Lilac: I don't get how anyone other than dad would like Nineveh...
- Lilac: No, not the Ethereal! I'm talking about those flowers at home called Nineveh... Somebody came and picked them all!
- Vivian: Hmm... How could this happen?
- Lilac: I don't understand either.
- Lilac: On our way home from Starloop the other day, he was even proudly claiming how he'd turned down the Nineveh offered by someone shady...
- Lilac: But when we got home, he found that his own flowers were gone!
- Vivian: That's quite a coincidence... Um, I mean, an unfortunate coincidence.
- (Hold on, the flowers Hugo brought...)
- (Could those be...)
- Lilac: Exactly! Besides, the host of that banquet wasn't even interested in Nineveh flowers. Had dad known, he could've asked the staff at Starloop to sneak the forgotten plant out after the event.
- Vivian: Ahem, maybe someone else took the flower instead?
- Lilac: True. It's a rare species after all...
- Lilac: However, I later heard that the owner of Dew Gardening finally found a way to breed Nineveh, and now they have it for sale in the shop. My dad went and bought a few of them.
- Lilac: The shop owner mentioned that the new Bangboo florist is especially meticulous and skilled at setting up the right environment for the flowers. I didn't believe it at first, but if they managed to keep Nineveh alive... that's actually very impressive!
- Lilac: Luckily, after planting the Nineveh from the shop in the greenhouse at home, everything returned to normal. The flowers even look a bit like the ones I had before...
- (It would be very similar...)
- (After all, the seedling came from...)
- Lilac: But anyway, it's still a bummer to deal with something like this!
- Vivian: ...I still think it was probably just an accident.
- Vivian: Maybe the flowers were snatched away by birds... Who knows?
- Phantom Thief Extraordinaire Achievement Complete
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Dew Gardening: Floral Whisperer |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 朝露・解语之时 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 朝露・解語之時 |
| Japanese | 朝露・花の意を知る |
| Korean | 아침 이슬・꽃에 담긴 의미 Achim Iseul - Kkoche Damgin Uimi |
| Spanish | El Rocío: (el susurrador floríferoel susurrador florífero / |
| French | Jardinerie de la Rosée : Murmure à l'oreille des fleurs |
| Russian | Флорист- Florist-znatok |
| Thai | Dew: ช่วงเวลาของการถอดความ |
| Vietnamese | Sương Mai - Thấu Hiểu Lời Hoa |
| German | Dew: Florales Geflüster |
| Indonesian | Dew Gardening - Ahli Bahasa Bunga |
| Portuguese | Orvalho: (O EncantadorO Encantador / |
Change History[]
Released in Version 1.7