Leisurely Lull: Goldfinch's Escape is the epilogue of Chapter 5 A Storm of Falling Stars (B).
Parts[]
- Turns Out My Knock-Knock Friend is...
- The Princess and the Knight
Steps[]
- Meet up at the Lumina Square movie theater
- Make contact with Chaotic Fried Rice
- Escape from Lumina Square
- Visit the Music Store
- Head to Port Elpis with Astra Yao
- Talk to the Lighthouse Admin McDunn
- Go up the Lighthouse
- Head to Reverb Arena
Dialogue[]
I'm here! I'm the Bangboo "Snap" that you met before. Do you remember me?
REPLYI'm here!
What's up?
Help! This is urgent! This is my last chance! If I miss it, I will regret it for the rest of my life! The only person I can rely on is you! Where are you now? Are you close to Lumina? Do you have a car? Please come find me immediately! I'm sure you'll come!
REPLYSo many exclamation marks
So many exclamation marks, it looks really urgent!
Wow, typing all that in one go!
Wow, typing all that in one go! Is it really that urgent...?
I had the message ready to send, and I'm just waiting for your reply! Anyway, come to the movie theater at Lumina, it's urgent!
REPLYAre you... inviting me to watch a movie?
What? Is there an event?
What? It's to save me, of course! I'm trapped by the bad guys in black, and it's urgent!
REPLYGuys in black... Why do they want to capture a Bangboo?
Wait a minute... Why don't you just disconnect the Bangboo?
It's not my Bangboo that's trapped, it's me! Just come, and you'll see what's going on. I'll be waiting at the cinema's back door, wearing a red jacket and red sunglasses!
By the way, let's have a code phrase: I'll say "chaotic," and you respond with "fried rice." Remember, stay low-key!
Meet up at the Lumina Square movie theater[]
- (Idle)
- Annoyed Fan: Astra! We're with you!
- Excited Fan: We're not leaving until we see Astra!
- Bodyguard in Black: ...
- Excited Fan: Astra! Is Astra in the lobby?
- ???: Fly freely, Astra! We Astranauts will always be with you!
- Bodyguard in Black: Don't push me!
- (Approach Bodyguard in Black by the alleyway, optional)
- Bodyguard in Black: ...
- Without saying a word or attempting to stop you two, the bodyguard just casts a cautious look at you...
- Better stay away from him.
- (Talk to Bodyguard in Black)
- Excited Fan: Astra! Is Astra here? Is she inside?
- Bodyguard in Black: Please step back.
- Excited Fan: Hey, don't shove me! You think you own this cinema or something?
- Bodyguard in Black: Astra has an important event here today. No unauthorized personnel is allowed inside.
- Annoyed Fan: Tch... "Important event," huh? Like we're supposed to believe that! Isn't it just the TOPS conference?
- Excited Fan: Why is Astra even performing at your boring conference? Don't you know what day it is? Move aside! We're not just some random fans — we're here to hold Astra's birthday event!
- Meanwhile, around the back entrance of the cinema, a figure is peeking at the crowd nearby.
- A red coat and sunglasses — it's the person known as Chaotic Fried Rice.
- She waves and starts miming a series of nonsensical gestures, but it's obvious what she means — distract the guard.
Ahh... Someone's in the cinema lobby!
- Is that Astra over there?
- Excited Fan: What?! Where? Let me in!
- Bodyguard in Black: Step back! You're not allowed inside!
- The alleged Astra sighting causes a stir, drawing the attention of the black-suited bodyguard. Time to meet up with Chaotic Fried Rice!
Make contact with Chaotic Fried Rice[]
- (Idle)
- Angry Fan: We'll wait right here for Astra!
- Bodyguard in Black: ...
- Excited Fan: Astranauts stand united!
- (Talk to Chaotic Fried Rice)
- Chaotic Fried Rice: ...Chaotic!
- Fried Rice!
- Chaotic Fried Rice: Perfect! High five! Heh, I've always wanted to try something like that!
- Chaotic Fried Rice: Gotta hand it to you, you got here fast! Now everyone's caught up with the chaos at the front. It's time for us to sneak away!
- That was definitely chaotic, alright.
- Chaotic Fried Rice: What about the second half? Don't just skip the code! Come on, work with me here!
- Chaotic Fried Rice: Anyway, I gotta hand it to you, you got here fast! Now everyone's caught up with the chaos at the front. It's time for us to sneak away!
- (Both choices lead to the following)
- Sneak away? Why don't you just walk out...?
- Chaotic Fried Rice: Obviously 'cause there's a reason we can't just stroll out the front! I'll fill you in once we're out of Lumina Square.
- Chaotic Fried Rice: Let's try to avoid the crowds, especially those bad guys in black!
- My car's parked in the parking lot...
- Chaotic Fried Rice: Per—fect! You're just full of good ideas, aren't you? Oh my courageous knight in shiny armor, lead us to the parking lot! Things are gonna be much easier once we get out of Lumina Square.
Escape from Lumina Square[]
- (Talk to Chaotic Fried Rice again, optional)
- Chaotic Fried Rice: Let's stick to less crowded routes. Stay under the radar, especially from those baddies in suits!
- Is this really necessary...?
- Chaotic Fried Rice: Yup yup! Remember, stay low!
- They look like normal bodyguards...
- Chaotic Fried Rice: Hey, just see them as bad guys! At least today, that's what they are to me. Just remember, stay low!
- (Approach Bodyguard in Black, optional)
- Bodyguard in Black: ...
- Without saying a word or attempting to stop you two, the bodyguard just casts a cautious look at you...
- Better stay away from him.
- (Interact with A Seemingly Safe Place)
- There aren't many people here. It seems pretty safe.
- This path is clear. Let's call over that "runaway princess."
- (Approach bodyguards in front of Coff Cafe or near Dew Gardening Shop, optional)
- The bodyguards are looking around while communicating about something over the radio.
- Are they really trying to capture this "princess"?
- For safety's sake, let's find a secure route.
- (Approach either Bodyguard in Black next to the hot pot restaurant, optional)
- The bodyguards in black are here as well... They're everywhere.
- It seems we'll have to take the small path on the left.
- (Idle)
- Fan: We'll wait right here for Astra!
- Bodyguard in Black: ...
- (Approach bodyguards near Gravity Cinema, optional)
- The fans are in an uproar, but the bodyguards remain silent, vigilantly scanning the surroundings.
- It's better to stay away from them.
- (Interact with A Seemingly Safe Location)
- There aren't many people here. It seems pretty safe.
- This path is clear. Let's call over that "fried rice princess."
- (Talk to Chaotic Fried Rice)
- Chaotic Fried Rice: The parking lot's right up ahead! We're almost there!
- Someone's up ahead! Hide!
- Chaotic Fried Rice: Someone's coming from behind, too! It's a pincer attack... What do we do...?
- Is this the end...?
- Meanwhile...
- Eve: Oh my, look at you — What a handsome young man, but why the scowl? And dressed all in black, no less. That outfit only makes you look older, my dear.
- Eve: We've got the latest issue of "Trendsetter" right here. You should take one, you might find it helpful!
- Bodyguard in Black: ...Have you seen someone who looks like Astra Yao around here?
- Eve: Like what? Ester who? Someone famous? I'm an old lady, so just describe her for me?
- Bodyguard in Black: Black hair, red eyes, tall, slim, and... her expression is cold, like she's a queen or something.
- Eve: Oh, that lady. Saw her earlier. She was heading towards the metro.
- Bodyguard in Black: The metro... dammit!
- The guard mutters something into his radio and starts sprinting toward the metro. You think you hear him yell something like, "Save me a copy of "Trendsetter!" as he dashes off.
- Eve: Alright, they're gone. Come out now, you two.
- Thank you, Granny Eve!
- Chaotic Fried Rice: Eve? Your name's Eve too... Huh... feels like I'm always being saved by an Eve...
- Eve: I don't know who you've gotten mixed up with, but be careful, (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), Astra. - Wait, Granny! You just gave away my real name...
- Chaotic Fried Rice: Oh~ So your name is (WiseWise /
BelleBelle)! Nice name, it really rolls off the tongue! - Chaotic Fried Rice: Wait, Granny! I'm not Astra! And didn't you just say you didn't know...?
- Eve: Haha, I was just trying to fool that guy! I see you on magazine covers all the time, how could I not recognize you?
- Eve: There's one difference though... you look far more energetic in person than you do in the photos!
- Eve: Alright, enough chit-chat. You better get moving, before those guys realize something's off and come back!
- Chaotic Fried Rice: Yeah, thank you, Granny Eve! We better get to the parking lot now. Do you know a safe place where we could go? I could really use a break...
- Let's just head back to my shop then.
- You can tell me what happened on the way.
- And so, you head out of Lumina Square with Astr— nope, Chaotic Fried Rice.
Turns Out My Knock-Knock Friend is...[]
Special Event
Turns Out My Knock-Knock Friend is...
Story Description: Finally, you manage to escape from Lumina Square with "Chaotic Fried Rice" and return to the video store. To your surprise, this online friend who had been sending desperate pleas for help is none other than the celebrity featured on the poster in the store. Her escape plan is quite elaborate, involving places like Port Elpis and Reverb Arena...
- Shortly after, inside the Random Play video store.
- Chaotic Fried Rice: Hmm... No bad guys on our tail... We can finally take a break now.
- They really don't look like bad guys to me.
- They seemed more like bodyguards than anything...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Are you sure they were bad guys? To me, they looked more like bodyguards...Are you sure they were bad guys? To me, they looked more like bodyguards... /
Are they really bad guys? Honestly, they looked more like bodyguards to me.Are they really bad guys? Honestly, they looked more like bodyguards to me.) - Chaotic Fried Rice: Trust me, they're not bodyguards! There's only one person who can be my bodyguard...
- Chaotic Fried Rice: But hey, now that we're safe, I can finally thank you properly! I'd never have made it without your help. Congratulations, you're officially at the top of "Fried Rice's Best Online Buddies" list!
- Chaotic Fried Rice: Anyway, I don't wanna drag you into any more of this, so I'll be going solo from here. See ya around! And I'll remember to send you a thank-you gift later!
- A thank-you gift... I happen to have a poster here.
- A thank-you gift... How about your signature on this poster?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (As for a thank-you gift... I happen to have a limited-edition Family poster here. How about signing it for me?As for a thank-you gift... I happen to have a limited-edition Family poster here. How about signing it for me? Tooltip for As for a thank-you gift... I happen to have a limited-edition Family poster here. How about signing it for me?ⓘ /
About that thank-you gift... I happen to have this limited-edition Family poster here. Could you sign it for me~?About that thank-you gift... I happen to have this limited-edition Family poster here. Could you sign it for me~?) - Chaotic Fried Rice: Sure thing! I can even write a personal note— Ah, no! Wait...
- Chaotic Fried Rice: O—Oh my! I just noticed... the main girl in this movie looks a lot like me!
- Chaotic Fried Rice: Just to clarify, the actress on the poster, Astra Yao? Yeah, that's not me! Though people do say we look alike...
- Chaotic Fried Rice: What's with that face... you don't believe me?
- I'd like to believe you, but...
- Nope. Not at all!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (While I want to believe you, I'm afraid even Granny Eve at the newsstand wouldn't buy that.While I want to believe you, I'm afraid even Granny Eve at the newsstand wouldn't buy that. /
I really want to believe you, but even Granny Eve at the newsstand wouldn't buy that!I really want to believe you, but even Granny Eve at the newsstand wouldn't buy that!) - Astra Yao: So you're not buying it... Then I guess I have no choice but to play my trump card now... Yeah, you're right, I am Astra Yao.
- That's your trump card...?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): So, your trump card is just owning up to (it...it... /
it?!it?!) - Astra Yao: You know, I actually think that being recognized is kinda cool, but I made a deal with my manager — she said "When you're out on your own, you have to stay low-key and wear a disguise."
- Astra Yao: That said, it's not like I was really breaking the promise. I did try to disguise myself, but your sharp eyes saw right through it. That's not on me.
- Astra Yao: Anyway, back to the plan! Our next stop, Port Elpis!
- Wait, what plan?!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Wait, Port Elpis? What plan is this? Weren't you just going to just sign the poster and say goodbye?
- Astra Yao: That was the "friendly anonymous online friends" version of the plan! But now, plans have changed~
- Astra Yao: You know who I am, and you helped me escape from Lumina Square, which means... you're now acting against TOPS!
- Astra Yao: Hah! An insignificant little video store owner kidnaps a superstar backed by TOPS and ruins their important event... Hehe, looks like we're in this together now!
- You "kidnapped" yourself, not me...
- Is it too late to send you back to Lumina Square?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Kidnapping a superstar...? You're the one who... Wait, is it too late to send you back to Lumina Square?Kidnapping a superstar...? You're the one who... Wait, is it too late to send you back to Lumina Square? /
Kidnapping a superstar? You're the one who... Wait, is it too late for me to send you back to Lumina Square?Kidnapping a superstar? You're the one who... Wait, is it too late for me to send you back to Lumina Square?) - Astra Yao: It's too late! You're now officially invited to join me on my one-day escape plan. I'm gonna ditch work, run away to Port Elpis, and finally make my way to Reverb Arena!
- Astra Yao: I'm really looking forward to going to Reverb Arena — I hear there's a really cool event happening there! But do you know how to get to Port Elpis and Reverb Arena? I couldn't seem to find them on the metro map...
- Yeah, I know the way.
- We can just drive there.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Yeah, but we don't need to take the metro. We can just drive there.
- Astra Yao: Great! I'm counting on you! I'm gonna go pop by the record store across the street for a sec, there's something I've been meaning to check out. Let me know when you're ready!
- Without waiting for a response, Astra adjusts her sunglasses and strides toward the record store, as if those glasses really help hide her identity...
- Port Elpis and Reverb Arena? And there's an event going on... Well, since there's nothing urgent at the moment, guess there's no harm in taking a break right now.
Visit the Music Store[]
- (Interact with Bardic Needle)
- Astra Yao: Mhm...
- Are you looking for your own album?
- Astra Yao: No, I'm looking for a record of Joran de Winter's. Do you know him?
- Whose album are you looking for?
- Astra Yao: I'm looking for a record of Joran de Winter's. Do you know him?
- (Both choices lead to the following)
- Of course, he's huge. They have quite a few of his records here.
- Astra Yao: I've looked through them all. They have a recording of his last concert, but not the version I want...
- Is there a special edition?
- Astra Yao: Something like that. This isn't part of today's plan, I'll explain it to you next time!
- Astra Yao: Are you ready to go now? Our next stop is Port Elpis!
Head to Port Elpis with Astra Yao[]
- (Travel to Port Promenade)
- The sea breeze arrives first with a greeting, delivering clouds that seem small enough to swallow in a single gulp. Under the warm embrace of the blazing sun, the cries of seagulls mix with the sound of waves, churning out creamy white foam. This is Port Elpis.
- Upon entering the port, Astra excitedly dashes toward the fishermen's domain — better catch up with her!
- (Talk to Astra Yao)
- Astra Yao: Look, someone's fishing over there! And they've got all the right gear! Bet they catch tons of fish.
- Grandpa Gu: ...
- Astra Yao: Huh? Why is this bucket empty? The one next to it is full, though.
- Grandpa Gu: Hey, young lady, are you making fun of me? Oh, oh, here comes a big one! Oh, oh, oh! This time it won't get— away...
- Feng: Did it get away? Did you get it?
- Grandpa Gu: Doesn't matter... It's all about the journey.
- Astra Yao: Aww I miss this. It's been so long since I last went fishing.
- You're into finishing too?
- Are you good at fishing too?
- Astra Yao: Yeah, I've tried it a few times for work. Fishing is so fun and simple!
- Astra Yao: All you gotta do is cast the line, count to ten in your head, and give it a big yank to reel in the fish!
- Feng: What? Count to ten! Grandpa Gu, we've got a pro here... No, not even pros can do it that fast!
- Astra Yao: Everything feels pretty familiar... but I think something's missing this time...
- Grandpa Gu: Something's missing? Bait? The rod? Or the location? I've been saying this spot isn't great. We gotta go elsewhere!
- Astra Yao: Ah, I just remembered! We're missing a guy here! Back then, someone was waiting with the fish in the water. As soon as I cast the line, they'd hook a fish onto it!
- Grandpa Gu: Wait, are you fishing or filming a movie?
- Feng: Right, speaking of movies, you look a lot like that famous actress my friend really likes... What's her name...?
- (I knew these sunglasses were useless.)
- (I knew people would recognize you...)
- Astra Yao: I'm not her.
- Feng: No, I think you are! I just remembered—it's Astra Yao! You... No, no, no, you can't be... I see, you just look a lot like her, but you're definitely not Astra Yao.
- Astra Yao: Why do you say that?
- Feng: My friend calls Astra Yao "The Queen." No way a queen would be this energetic and laidback. You're doing a great job imitating her, but you're missing the essence!
- Feng: If you were the real Astra Yao, you'd probably kick over Grandpa Gu's bucket the moment when we said you're not her! Right, Grandpa Gu?
- Grandpa Gu: Why are you asking me? I don't care about some queen! Queens will only get in the way of my casting. And if anyone dares to kick my bucket over, I'll kick yours right into the sea!
- Astra Yao: Hmm... Should I go kick that bucket just to prove I'm me...?
- Don't do that...
- Then the fish shall remember you as the Merciful Queen.
- Astra Yao: Oh, by the way, I see there's a lighthouse. Can we go up there?
- Grandpa Gu: Why are you asking me? I don't care about lighthouses. Lighthouses will only get in the way of my casting.
- Grandpa Gu: See that guy down by the lighthouse? That's McDunn, the keeper. You should go ask him!
- Astra Yao: Alright, let's go! If the keeper's okay with it, I'd love to check out the view from the top.
Talk to the Lighthouse Admin McDunn[]
- McDunn: You wanna go up the lighthouse? Sure, but the wind is pretty strong up there, and there's nothing worth seeing...
- Astra Yao: Of course, there's something worth seeing! I have a feeling that the best view in all of Elpis Port is up there!
- McDunn: You really... think so? I didn't think there were young people still into lighthouses these days... Alright, go ahead!
- Astra Yao: Thank you! Let's go up and see the seagulls~
Go up the Lighthouse[]
- (Interact with the Lighthouse Entrance)
- Astra Yao: ...
- Astra quietly gazes out at the sea, deep in thought.
Her lively expression fades as if she's returned to being the person on the posters. - What's wrong?
- (Just stand there, watching her)
- Astra Yao: ...
- Astra Yao: *humming*
- Astra Yao: ...Happy birthday to you.
- Today's your birthday, right?
- Astra Yao: Yeah, that's right. Just for today... I don't want to sing for anyone I don't like, no matter what. And Eve isn't here when I need her...
- Who are you singing the birthday song for?
- Astra Yao: For myself. It's my birthday today. And it's the only day I don't wanna sing for anyone I don't like, no matter what. And Eve isn't here when I need her...
- Astra Yao: I know the bigwigs at TOPS see a lot in me, and I know those people in black suits... they just want to take me back to where I'm supposed to be.
- Astra Yao: But I just want to be a little selfish today, or rather, maybe I just wanna see if I still have the guts to say I wanna "be selfish" at all.
- Seems like I'm not on your "people I don't like" list.
- Astra Yao: Of course not! I'm really happy about all the decisions I made today, especially asking you to help!
- Astra Yao: I'm pretty confident I could've escaped without a problem just on my own. But it wouldn't have been this much fun.
- Astra Yao: As a reward and token of my gratitude, you're my only audience today.
- I'm honored...
- Astra Yao: The Queen... When did people start thinking of me like that?
- You're really different from how you are in movies.
- You're really different from how you are in your albums.
- Astra Yao: Of course, work is work, it's different. Actually... sometimes I also wonder if I've gone too far. Maybe this version of myself that you see today is just a facade for self-comfort...
- Astra Yao: Sigh, I'm one year older now, but it feels like nothing's changed...
- Sometimes staying the same is just as important.
- Astra Yao: Heh, guess you're right. I hope I'll still have the courage to be this selfish on my next birthday. And of course, I'll need your help then again!
- Astra Yao: ...The wind's picking up. Let's head down. The next stop, also our last stop today will be — Reverb Arena!
Head to Reverb Arena[]
- (Talk to Astra Yao)
- Astra Yao: Look, those Bangboo over there seem to be doing something fun. Did you bring a translator?
- Prettyboo: Ehn-ne... (Now that everyone's here...)
- Impressionboo: Ehn-ne... (It's about time to begin!)
- Judgeboo: Ehn-ne, ehn-ne, ehn-ne! (I hereby announce that the Monthly Astra Yao Impression Competition has officially begun!)
- What competition?
- Impression of who?
- Astra Yao: Haha, so it's real! I read about this on Inter-Knot, but I didn't think the participants would all be Bangboo!
- Judgeboo: Ehn-ne-ne, ehn-ne-ehn! (Well, the participants were all human, but they couldn't make it. Apparently, they all went to Lumina Square for a meetup event.)
- Judgeboo: Ehn! Ehn-ne-ne, ehn-ne-ne! (So they sent Bangboo to represent them! Contestants, do your best for your master's glory!)
- Judgeboo:Ehn-ne! (Let's begin with contestant number one! It's show time!)
- Impressionboo: Ehn-nah! (Ehn-na!)
- Judgeboo: Ehn-na! Ehn-na-ehn! (That was perfect!)
- Perfect... How?
- What was it even trying to do?!
- Judgeboo: Ehn-ne-ne? Ehn-ne-ne! (You didn't get it? It was clearly doing an impression of "Astra Yao doing a Bangboo impression"!)
- Astra Yao: So... if I were to imitate a Bangboo, I'd sound like this... Ehn-ne?
- Judgeboo: Nah, ehn-ne! Ehn-ne-ne-ne... (A competitive opponent has appeared! But contestant number one is still winning. After all...)
- Judgeboo: Ehn-ne!!! Ne-ne!!! (No one understands Bangboo impressions better than me!)
- Well, it's hard to argue with that...
- What in Eridu is the point of judging a Bangboo on a Bangboo impression?!
- Judgeboo: Ehn-ne-ne! Ehn-ne-ne! (Next up, contestant number two! They'll be imitating Astra Yao's pose from her concert poster — hugging her knees in solitude!)
- Prettyboo: ...
- Judgeboo: Ehn-ne! Ehn-ne-ne! (Look! Contestant number two is bending over... now it's standing up!)
- Astra Yao: Wait a minute... where's the knee-hugging pose in all of this?
- Prettyboo: Ehn... (I...)
- Prettyboo: ...Ne! (I don't have knees!)
- Judgeboo: Ehn-ne! Ehn-ne-ne! Nhu-neh nah! (What a critical mistake! Prettyboo’s choice of poster sealed its fate! If it'd chosen a lying-down pose, it wouldn't have lost so badly!)
- Judgeboo: Ehn-ne... Ehn-ne! (Now for our final contestant, contestant number three, Styleboo! Today, they're doing the impression of... oh my, it's perfect!)
- Styleboo: Ehn-ne! Ehn-ne-ne-ne! (The classic Astra Yao outfit — red, white, black, and yellow! Flawless!)
- The only thing that's similar are the colors!
- Is the outfit only about the colors?!
- Astra Yao: Wait, wait, wait! Can I enter this competition? Look at me — I'm wearing the same colors today! Classic Astra Yao style!
- Judgeboo: Ehn-ne, ehn-ne-ne-ne... (A new challenger appears! And yes, your outfit matches the criteria...)
- Judgeboo: Ehn-ne, ehn-ne... (Now, I hereby announce the top three winners of today's competition—)
- Judgeboo: Ehn-ne, ehn-ne, ehn-ne! (In third place, contestant number one! In second place, our human contestant! And in first place, contestant number three!)
- Astra Yao: Wait — hold on, why did I only get second place?! This must be rigged!
- Judgeboo: Ehn-ne, ehn-ne-ne! Nhu-nah-neh nhu nah! (Let me explain, I tell you with my professional and expert judgment: in terms of physique, you and contestant number three are practically identical. But contestant number three scored 99 points, and you only got 98!)
- What... Identitical in physique...?
- Judgeboo: Ehn-ne-ne, ehn-ne! (And you lost two points because of... your sunglasses! Astra Yao doesn't wear sunglasses on the poster!)
- Judgeboo: Ehn-ne-ne! Ehn-ne! (Nor on her album covers!)
- Judgeboo: Ehn-ne-ne, ehn-ne! (And not in the car's trunk either!)
- In the trunk...?
- Astra Yao: It was a scene for a movie! Well, if it's just the sunglasses... I guess if I take them off, I'll win, right?!
- Determined to claim victory, Astra dramatically removes her sunglasses...
The Princess and the Knight[]
Special Event
The Princess and the Knight
Story Description: Just as Astra is starting to enjoy herself, Evelyn shows up. As Astra's agent and bodyguard, Evelyn persuades her to head back to Lumina Square and take care of the work she has left to do. Before leaving, both Astra and Evelyn express their gratitude.
- Astra Yao: So! What's the score now?!
- Now, the whole of New Eridu knows you ran away.
- Astra Yao: Ah, that voice...
- Professional-Looking Woman: Didn't we agree you'd stay low-key and wear disguises? And yet you've just gone and thrown away what little disguise you bothered with... though it wasn't very effective anyway.
- Astra Yao: Eve! What are you doing here?
- Professional-Looking Woman: I should be asking you that. The whole company is looking for you, and the gossip online is blowing up. All I got from you was, "I'm heading to Reverb Arena with my online friend," and then you disappeared.
- Professional-Looking Woman: ...You must be that online friend?
- Yup, that's me. Nice to meet you.
- I'm her best online friend.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Yup, that's me. Currently ranked number one on Chaotic Fried Rice's best online buddies list. It's nice to meet you.
- Evelyn: Likewise... I'm Evelyn, Astra's manager and bodyguard. We need to be on the same page for what's happened today — Astra's outing was a planned work event...
- Astra Yao: It wasn't a work event, I simply ditched work. I already told him.
- Evelyn: Alright... Then just remember, Astra left because of a personal emergency...
- Astra Yao: I also mentioned that I ran away just because I didn't want to perform for the bigwigs at TOPS.
- Evelyn: You... *sighs* You really don't know how to hold back, do you?
- Evelyn: Okay, fine. Let's head back first. The car's parked over there. I'll take care of the rest later...
- Astra Yao: I don't wanna go back, Eve. Not today.
- Evelyn: I get it. It was my fault, I should have been there for you... but you still need to go back and give everyone an explanation.
- Astra Yao: Not just to the company, but also to your fans. They're still waiting for you at Lumina Square. Are they also people you want to avoid?
- Evelyn: I... Fine. Let's go back.
- Astra Yao: I gotta go, (WiseWise /
BelleBelle). Thank you for keeping me company today — I'll remember it forever. Bye. - Goodbye. And happy birthday.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Goodbye. And happy birthday...
- Evelyn: Please wait. There's still a few things I'd like to discuss with you.
- Keep everything a secret, right? I got it.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (You want me to keep everything a secret, right?You want me to keep everything a secret, right? /
It's to keep everything a secret, right?It's to keep everything a secret, right?) Don't worry, you don't have to tell me that. I know what to do, even if just for Astra's sake. - Evelyn: Yes, we need to keep it secret, but there's another thing... Thank you. I also want to thank you.
- Evelyn: I realized she was a little off this morning, but I had a special assignment as well, so I had to leave after dropping her off at the cinema.
- Evelyn: I planned to make it up to her after the event with a proper birthday celebration, but the next thing I know, I get a message saying she's heading to Reverb Arena...
- Evelyn: Lucky you were there for her. She's in a much better mood than she was earlier today. You've done what I couldn't. Thank you.
- Don't mention it...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): No need to thank me. I'm really happy to get this chance to spend time with her. I'll definitely treasure the memories we made today.
- Evelyn: I need to go now. And please, everything we talked about has to stay secret...
- Astra Yao: What secret?
- Evelyn: Why did you come back?! Get in the car!
- Astra Yao: Just one sec, one sec, okay? There's something I forgot to tell (WiseWise /
BelleBelle) — I still owe you a signed poster! I'll remember! No, next time, I'll bring you an even bigger gift! Just wait~ - In the end, Astra left with Evelyn by her side. But who knows? Maybe one day... you'll see them again.
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Leisurely Lull: Goldfinch's Escape |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 悠然插曲・金翅雀逃跑计划 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 悠然插曲・金翅雀逃跑計畫 |
| Japanese | ゆったりとしたひと時・カナリアの脱走計画 |
| Korean | 여유로운 순간・방울새 탈출 계획 Yeoyuroun Sun'gan - Bang'ulsae Talchul Gyehoek |
| Spanish | Interludio sereno «Plan de fuga del pinzón» |
| French | Parenthèse sereine : La fugue du rossignol |
| Russian | Лёгкая интермедия — Как птичка выпорхнула из клетки Lyogkaya intermediya — Kak ptichka vyporkhnula iz kletki |
| Thai | บทแทรกแสนสบาย: แผนการหลบหนีของนกปีกทอง |
| Vietnamese | Nhạc Đệm Du Dương - Kế Hoạch Chạy Trốn Của Chim Sẻ Cánh Vàng |
| German | Gemütliches Intermezzo – Fluchtplan des Goldzeisigs |
| Indonesian | Waktu Luang Santai: Rencana Pelarian Burung Pipit |
| Portuguese | Interlúdio: A Fuga do Pintassilgo |
Change History[]
Released in Version 1.4