Trust Events[]
Sixth Street[]
- (Idle text)
- Nicole: Heheh, this is a discount coupon bonanza~
- worker NPC: Huh? Have all the noodle discount coupons for today been handed out?
- accountant NPC: Wasn't it only one coupon per person? How did they run out so fast?
- (Interact with Nicole)
- Nicole: Oh, I was just thinking about you, and there you are!
- Nicole: To celebrate our working together...
- Nicole: How about treating me to a bowl of noodles?
- Nicole: Don't worry, to save you some money, I've even got discount coupons!
Should I thank you?
- Nicole: Course you should, these coupons are hard to come by.
- Nicole: See those two over there? They're the ones who missed out!
- Are you so broke that you can't afford a meal anymore?
- Nicole: It's not about the money!
- Nicole: It's about our wonderful friendship~
- Nicole: Here, this coupon is yours!
- Nicole: Now off you go. Go get some takeaway noodles from the chef.
- Nicole: I'll have the Black Bowl Mushroom Noodles, without the mushrooms~
- (Idle text)
- Nicole: General Chop is over there! Hurry up and pack me a bowl of noodles~
- (Interact with General Chop)
- Get some noodles to take away...
- General Chop: Don't forget to eat them as soon as you get home! So whaddaya want?
- : Black Bowl Mushroom Noodles, with no mushrooms
- General Chop: ...I can practically hear the wild mushrooms sigh in disappointment, but no worries, comin' right up!
- General Chop: By the way, do you know that young girl over there with the pink hair?
- : I do know her...
- General Chop: Just a minute ago while I was handing out discount coupons, she lined up multiple times.
- General Chop: It was only supposed to be one coupon per person...
- General Chop: But she got one, then came back with sunglasses on.
- General Chop: And it didn't end there, after the second one, she let her hair down and lined up a third time!
- General Chop: I'm not so old I've stopped recognizing people!
- She hasn't got any money. Give her a break?
- General Chop: Ah? She's lacking funds eh... Business not going good lately?
- : I'll give her a good lecturing
- General Chop: A lecture... Let's not put on the graduation cap just yet.
- General Chop: She's been here before to treat the kids from a nearby orphanage to noodles, and she was pretty generous with her order.
- General Chop: Sigh, although some of her actions do puzzle me...
- General Chop: But regardless, she's still a pretty kind-hearted person.
- General Chop: Oh, your takeout noodles are ready!
- General Chop: Black Bowl Mushroom Noodles without the mushrooms!
- (Interact with Nicole again)
- Nicole: Wow, my noodles are here!
- Nicole: Mmm, Black Bowl Mushroom Noodles without the mushrooms... lookin' good.
- Nicole: Thanks!
- : Nicole really is a good person
- Nicole: Wh—What is this? Why the sudden generosity?
- trust?
- Nicole: You can't take that back!
- Nicole: Just so we're clear, you got these takeout noodles of your own free will — I didn't coerce you!
- : Do you want anything else? My treat
- Nicole: Huh? Huuhh? What's with the sudden generosity...
- Significant Trust increase with Nicole Demara
- Nicole: But since you put it that way, as friends, how can I say no?!
- Nicole: Alright, then another bowl of seafood, and two BBQ noodles... Oh, and with a fried egg!
- You seem to have discovered a surprising side of Nicole...
Is this what she spends all her money on?
- (Idle text)
- Nicole: Thanks for the treat~
- (Interact with Nicole again, optional)
- Nicole: Next time I'll treat you, okay? Though when that'll be... Well, we'll have to see!
Location: Sixth Street
Sub-Location: After leaving Coff Cafe
Time of Day: 6AM - 6PM
Day of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Sub-Location: After leaving Coff Cafe
Time of Day: 6AM - 6PM
Day of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Agent: Nicole Demara
- Nicole: It's you! Perfect timing, I've got some good news.
- Nicole: The Cunning Hares have seen a sudden surge in positive reviews on Inter-Knot.
- Nicole: We're getting a month's worth of positive reviews in just a day.
- Nicole: It's gotta be because of the changes I made to how we do business~
- There are four possible configurations, all of which present "I hired someone to write those positive reviews."
- Congratulations!
- I hired someone to write those positive reviews.
- Don't you find that suspicious?
- Are you guys manipulating reviews?
- I hired someone to write those positive reviews.
- Don't you find that suspicious?
- I hired someone to write those positive reviews.
- Maybe someone did it on purpose.
- I hired someone to write those positive reviews.
- Maybe someone did it on purpose.
- It's pointless if it doesn't help increase your revenue.
- Congratulations!
- Significant Trust increase with Nicole Demara
- Nicole: Hehe! Tell you what? The Cunning Hares is back on track and is growing bigger and better!
- Nicole: I'm such a talented manager! See? We just got another positive review...
- Nicole: Wait a second. It says "the boss is a bit stingy"...?
- Nicole: Who said that?! How can anyone accuse me of being stingy when I've got the heart of a generous soul?
- Don't you find that suspicious?
- Nicole: Now that you mention it... it is a little bit suspicious.
- Nicole: I've noticed that the number of orders we're receiving doesn't quite match up with the number of positive reviews we're getting...
- Nicole: But... who cares!
- Nicole: The more good reviews, the better!
- Are you guys manipulating reviews?
- Trust decrease with Nicole Demara
- Nicole: What did you say? Come on! We'll never pay for positive reviews!
- Nicole: I don't even have enough money for that!
- Nicole: Uhhh, I mean, an honest business owner like myself, I would never resort to posting fake reviews!
- Nicole: It would be a total waste of De— Ahem, I mean, I would never stoop to such shady tricks!
- I hired someone to write those positive reviews.
- Trust increase with Nicole Demara
- Nicole: Huh? Really? You did something like that behind my back...?
- Nicole: So how many dennies do the reviews cost?
- Just kidding.
- I didn't buy any reviews.
- Nicole: Oh, so you didn't buy any reviews for us.
- Nicole: *sigh* And I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to figure out how much bought reviews could earn.
- Nicole: But, I knew it! Our reviews all come from pure skill and effort.
- Nicole: There's no way its fake~
- Maybe someone did it on purpose.
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- Nicole: Someone did that on purpose? Could it be... someone hired people to write those positive reviews...?
- Nicole: And then they'll turn around and post on Inter-knot, accusing the Cunning Hares of deceiving customers with fake reviews...
- Nicole: So that they can undermine us, one of their most competitive rivals?
- I don't think that's the case...
- Nicole: ...That's true.
- Um, you know what the Cunning Hares' reviews are like on Inter-Knot...
- Nicole: But our reputation is... Well, not so great...
- Nicole: Then it actually proves that all those positive reviews are genuine, earned through our hard work!
- It's pointless if it doesn't help increase your revenue.
- Trust decrease with Nicole Demara
- Nicole: W—Why are you so fixated on making money and nothing else?
- Nicole: You're being way too greedy!
- Coming from you, of all people, calling me greedy...
- I'd prefer to use the term "practical."
- Nicole: It's true that our revenue hasn't increased much this month...
- Nicole: But with so many positive reviews, it's bound to improve!
- You spend some time talking to Nicole about the recent reviews the Cunning Hares have received.
The sudden surge of good reviews seems suspicious... - Nicole: Ah, it's getting late! I'll have to bounce now.
- Nicole: And look, there's another positive review. I've got to reply to it!
- (Idle text)
- Nicole: Besides good reviews, there are more nice comments, too! Awesome~
- (Interact with Nicole, optional)
- Nicole: More! More praise for the Cunning Hares!
Location: Sixth Street
Sub-Location: After leaving Random Play
Time of Day: 6AM
Day of the Week: Thursday, Friday
Sub-Location: After leaving Random Play
Time of Day: 6AM
Day of the Week: Thursday, Friday
Agent: Nicole Demara
- Nicole: Hey, fancy seeing you here. How's business?
- Not bad I guess
- Nicole: So just so-so then huh...
- Nicole: I managed to bag— Uhh, I mean earn a big sum.
- Nicole: Wanna know my foolproof secret to running a business?
- Nicole: I'll tell you for a small fee~
- (other one or two options among these)
- That's confidential.
- Business has been slow lately...
- Business has been going good
- Business isn't great, but I have some savings
- I'm treating myself to a short vacation.
- (If it's confidential)
- Nicole: Really? You can't tell a friend like me?
- Because it's you is precisely why it's secret.
- Trust decrease with Nicole Demara
- Nicole: What are you saying! You make it sound like I'm some secret-spilling sensation... I'm a steel vault of secrets!
- I'll whisper it to you.
- Trust increase with Nicole Demara
- Nicole: Hmph, that's the spirit!
- Nicole: And when it comes to running a business I'm more experienced than you.
- Nicole: So, how about I teach you a few tricks?
- Please teach me!
- Nicole: Sure! But to be clear, the tuition fee should be at least—
- Please teach me for free!
- Nicole: That won't do! As the old saying goes, "It's the free ones that cost you the most."
- Nicole: But how could I let a friend spend the most money!
- I'm a good citizen, so I'll pass on the tricks.
- Nicole: What's that supposed to mean? Am I not an upstanding citizen?
- Nicole: Don't worry, everything I'll teach you can be done by a good citizen![which black screen does this lead to?]
- You spend some time talking about running a business with Nicole.
She has a lot of useful tips...
You understand her reasoning, but you wonder why the Cunning Hares are still so broke? - Nicole: Did you get it? Those little secrets I spilled?
- Nicole: Learn all that, and you can become a skilled entrepreneur just like me!
- (If business has been slow lately)
- Significant Trust increase with Nicole Demara
- Nicole: That's good— Oh wait, I mean... That's a pity!
- Nicole: I understand the struggle! I've been through such times myself...
- "Been" through?
- Aren't you going through a rough patch too?
- Nicole: Not at all, I'm raking in the dough!
- Nicole: Wanna know how I do it? For you I can spill the beans~
- Please teach me!
- Nicole: Sure! But to be clear, the tuition fee should be at least—
- Please teach me for free!
- Nicole: That won't do! As the old saying goes, "It's the free ones that cost you the most."
- Nicole: But how could I let a friend spend the most money!
- I'm a good citizen, so I'll pass on the tricks.
- Nicole: What's that supposed to mean? Am I not an upstanding citizen?
- Nicole: Don't worry, everything I'll teach you can be done by a good citizen!
- You spend some time talking about running a business with Nicole.
She has a lot of useful tips...
You understand her reasoning, but you wonder why the Cunning Hares are still so broke? - Nicole: Did you get it? Those little secrets I spilled?
- Nicole: Learn all that, and you can become a skilled entrepreneur just like me!
- (If business has been going good)
- Trust decrease with Nicole Demara
- Nicole: Wh—What, you're doing good...?
- Nicole: I thought everyone was struggling lately!
- Nicole: Well... since business is booming, you must be eager to know the tricks to boosting profits, right?
- Nicole: Lucky for you, that's my specialty!
- Nicole: Wanna learn? I can teach you~
- Please teach me!
- Nicole: Sure! But to be clear, the tuition fee should be at least—
- Please teach me for free!
- Nicole: That won't do! As the old saying goes, "It's the free ones that cost you the most."
- Nicole: But how could I let a friend spend the most money!
- I'm a good citizen, so I'll pass on the tricks.
- Nicole: What's that supposed to mean? Am I not an upstanding citizen?
- Nicole: Don't worry, everything I'll teach you can be done by a good citizen!
- You spend some time talking about running a business with Nicole.
She has a lot of useful tips...
You understand her reasoning, but you wonder why the Cunning Hares are still so broke? - Nicole: Did you get it? Those little secrets I spilled?
- Nicole: Learn all that, and you can become a skilled entrepreneur just like me!
- (If you have some savings)
- Trust increase with Nicole Demara
- Nicole: You're actually living off your savings—!
- Nicole: You gotta tell me, how did you save so much money?
- Nicole: Why does it feel like my money just evaporates into thin air all the time—?[which black screen does this lead to?]
- You share some money-saving tips with Nicole.
In return, Nicole tells you the business skills she has gained over years of experience...
Though you're not sure if it's of any use. - Nicole: Ah, I see... So that's how it is...
- Nicole: I didn't expect you to be such a business genius! You've got way more skills than I thought.
- Nicole: But hey, I'm not too bad in the business, either!
- (If you are on a short vacation)
- Trust increase with Nicole Demara
- Nicole: I see, you're on vacation then. You should've told me...
- Nicole: Wait, what?! You are on vacation? Right now?!
- Nicole: But your video store is always open!
- Yeah, I'm running the shop just for the fun of it.
- Yeah, but there's no pressure to turn a profit or anything.
- Nicole: Oh, I envy you so... Must because you've made tons of Dennies, right?
- Nicole: Since you've got all this free time, how'bout I share some of my business wisdom with you?[which black screen does this lead to?]
- You spend some time talking about running a business with Nicole.
Nicole seems to earn a lot, so why does she find it so hard to save money? - Nicole: Ah, I see... So that's how it is...
- Nicole: I didn't expect you to be such a business genius! You've got way more skills than I thought.
- Nicole: But hey, I'm not too bad in the business, either!
- (Idle text)
- Nicole: Hee-hee, my business strategy is brilliant, isn't it?
- (Interact with Nicole again, optional)
- Nicole: It's all precious experience I've gained over the years!
Location: Sixth Street
Sub-Location: Near 141 Convenience Store
Time of Day: 6AM - 6PM
Day of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Sub-Location: Near 141 Convenience Store
Time of Day: 6AM - 6PM
Day of the Week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Agent: Nicole Demara
- (Idle text)
- Dispirited Middle-Aged Man: The more we talk, the worse I feel...
- Calm Office Worker: I could treat you to a bowl of noodles to make you feel better?
- (Get close to the two NPCs)
- Dispirited Middle-Aged Man: My boss lost his pet, Mustard, a couple of days ago. He hired a group named the Cunning Hares to search for it...
- Dispirited Middle-Aged Man: The pet was found, but the fees were almost the same as my monthly salary!
- Calm Office Worker: I'm not surprised. Rumor has it that the manager of the Cunning Hares is a penny-pincher. Just like our boss, she takes staggering fees from clients but offers meager salaries to her employees!
- Dispirited Middle-Aged Man: Urgh, if the boss paid me that much, I would be willing to be his pet for a month!
- Calm Office Worker: Aren't you already doing that to earn your monthly salary?
- While listening to a passersby complaining, you think you see Nicole hiding behind a truck.
So, you quietly approach her... - Nicole: Ssh—!
- Nicole: I just overheard those guys talking smack about the Cunning Hares.
- Nicole: They were saying the boss is a cheapskate and pays lousy wages while charging sky-high rates for services...
- Nicole: What is this baseless slander?
- Yeah, it's all just a bunch of lies.
- Trust increase with Nicole Demara
- Nicole: Yeah, that's just slander!
- Nicole: You see, we spent a ton of time searching for the dog Mustard, not to mention the Dennies we shelled out for those five bags of premium dog treats.
- Nicole: Of course, all those expenses are included in our commission fee, so it might seem a tad high.
- Nicole: Can you believe it? Just the monthly food costs for that dog are beyond what I can afford for the entire month!
- Nicole: It's only fair to charge a little extra when working for someone with such deep pockets, right?
- But don't you charge pretty high rates?
- Trust decrease with Nicole Demara
- Nicole: Plus we always stick to our price list, so it's fair for everyone!
- Nicole: Sure, our rates might be slightly higher than other odd-job agencies...
- Nicole: But I've got so many employees to take care of!
- Nicole: Plus, that dog ended up in a Hollow!
- Nicole: Thank goodness we found it in time, or who knows what could've happened!
- The Cunning Hares' wages, um, you know...
- Nicole: Hehe, I'm pretty confident about the wages at the Cunning Hares!
- Nicole: I can assure you they're some of the highest in the industry!
- Nicole: Well, you know, occasionally I might push back paychecks a few days because of cash flow hiccups...
- Nicole: But I'll never let my employees starve!
- Nicole: Just ask Anby and the others—
- (Idle text)
- Nicole: We, the Cunning Hares, are an ethical corporation!
- (Interact with Nicole again, optional)
- Nicole: Hmmm... I need to figure out a way to put an end to these rumors...
Location: Sixth Street
Sub-Location: At 141 Convenience Store
Time of Day: 6AM - 6PM
Day of the Week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Sub-Location: At 141 Convenience Store
Time of Day: 6AM - 6PM
Day of the Week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Agent: Nicole Demara
- (Idle text)
- Nicole: I must get my hands on the discounted set meal this time!
- (Nameless old woman NPC): Why hasn't it started yet? I'm tired of waiting!
- (Nameless man NPC): I've heard that the discount this time is huge. Let's see just how huge it can get...
- (Nameless woman NPC): I can't fit anything else on my shopping list... Guess I'll just grab as many things as possible!
- (Interact with Nicole)
- Nicole: Hey— How come you're here?!
- Nicole: What bad luck, another competitor...
- Competitor for what?
- I'm just passing by...
- Nicole: Wait, so you're not here for the promotional event?
- Nicole: What a coincidence, running into you like this. It seems we really do have a strong connection~
- It's indeed fate
- Trust increase with Nicole Demara
- Nicole: Hehe, right~
- Nicole: Considering how well we get along, how about helping me snag some discounts later?
- Nicole: If you manage to snag something, it'll count as mine. If not, it's on you~
- That's a quick change of attitude
- Nicole: Attitude change? I've no idea what you're talking about.
- Nicole: Since we're not competitors, why not lend a hand in grabbing some discounts?
- Nicole: I wanna get every single discounted bento! That's the meal plan for the Cunning Hares today—
- I'm not gonna help you grab discounts
- Nicole: —I haven't even responded yet!
- Nicole: Don't underestimate my shopping skills, I don't need your help!
- Nicole: But... you really don't have interest in these discounted items?
- Nicole: Seeing as we're friends, I can teach you some secret haggling tips... They're guaranteed to save you money!
- Nicole: How about it? A rare opportunity —you help me grab some items, and I'll share my tips with you for free~
- Deal!
- Trust increase with Nicole Demara
- Nicole: Wise choice. Come on,this is my shopping list—
- I'm doing fine for money
- Trust decrease with Nicole Demara
- Nicole: That's such a mean comment!
- Nicole: But not needing money at the moment doesn't mean you won't need it in the future!
- Nicole: There's been times I've been rollin' in it, and look at me now!
- Nicole: So take the chance to learn while you can—
- You spend some time buying discounted items with Nicole.
They are a lot cheaper than you expected... - Nicole: Not bad at all, we got a good haul!
- Nicole: I never expected you'd have a talent for grabbing discounts!
- (Idle text)
- Nicole: Buying discounted items is one of the best ways to save money~
- (Interact with Nicole again, optional)
- Nicole: Hm! These discounted bentos are gonna save the Cunning Hares from going into the red this month!
Location: Sixth Street
Sub-Location: After leaving Howl's Newsstand
Time of Day: 6AM - 6PM
Day of the Week: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Sub-Location: After leaving Howl's Newsstand
Time of Day: 6AM - 6PM
Day of the Week: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Agent: Nicole Demara
- Nicole: Oh, it's you? What a coincidence~
- Nicole: Have you heard the word on the street...?
- I've heard
- Nicole: Huh, you heard already? You're better than I thought...
- Nicole: But you probably don't know what happened next!
- Nicole: Since we're friends, I'll tell you for free. It's like this...
- Not yet...
- Nicole: Hehe, you really don't know~
- Nicole: But it's okay, with me around, you get to hear all the latest goings on in Eridu!
- Nicole: Let me tell you what happened... It's like this...
- When are you gonna pay me back?
- Trust decrease with Nicole Demara
- Nicole: The first thing you say after running into me is about money?!
- Nicole: Isn't there something more important, like the major event that just happened on the street?
- Nicole: And it'll effect your video store, let me tell you...
- You chance upon Nicole and spend some time chatting with her.
Unsurprisingly of the Cunning Hares, who take on any job, she doesn't let any Info get by her... - Nicole: So? My information's pretty accurate, huh?
- Nicole: What I'm telling you is important information, by the way, so keep it quiet!
- Nicole: Of course, if you want to share it with others, that's fine too—
- Nicole: The information fee will be charged according to market rate~
- (If Trust has not decreased)
- Trust increase with Nicole Demara
- (Idle text)
- Nicole: See you next time!
- (Interact with Nicole again, optional)
- Nicole: Whaddaya think? I'm pretty well-informed huh~
Location: Sixth Street
Sub-Location: Near 141 Convenience Store
Time of Day: 12PM
Day of the Week: Thursday
Sub-Location: Near 141 Convenience Store
Time of Day: 12PM
Day of the Week: Thursday
Agent: Nicole Demara
- Client: I'd talked to some other odd-job agencies before, but they all said it was too much of a hassle and that they couldn't take it...
- Client: But the Cunning Hares took care of it so quickly! It was incredible!
- Nicole: Hmhm! Of course!
- Nicole: There's nothing we can't handle in New Eridu!
- Client: But to be honest, the price is a bit high...
- Nicole: You get what you pay for! A fair price for a fair service!
- Client: T—That's right! I can take it as long as you can help us solve the problem...
- Client: I mean it! Thank you so much!
- Nicole: You're too kind. We're all pros here, after all.
- Nicole: If you really wanna thank us, you can leave us a positive review when you're back!
- It seems you unintentionally overheard Nicole being thanked by her client...
- Nicole: Oh, you're here too!
- Nicole: And you've seen it all, right?
- Nicole: I thought I could keep a low profile around you.
- Wait, have you ever kept a low profile?
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- Are my eyes playing tricks on me? You're getting thanked!
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- Whoa, the Cunning Hares are pretty good!
- Trust increase with Nicole Demara
- Nicole: Of course! The Cunning Hares is one of the best in this line of work!
- Nicole: How else would I afford to hire a top Proxy like you every time?
- (Idle text)
- Nicole: Don't Underestimate the Cunning Hares!
- (Interact with Nicole again, optional)
- Nicole: The profit from this commission would be enough to cover the expenses from before...
Location: Sixth Street
Sub-Location: Near 141 Convenience Store
Time of Day: 6AM
Day of the Week: Monday
Sub-Location: Near 141 Convenience Store
Time of Day: 6AM
Day of the Week: Monday
Agent: Nicole Demara
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- Daydreaming Youth: I saw her running in that direction...
- Idle Youth: That Cunning Hare Nicole... Today is the day I'll catch her!
- It seems you've stumbled upon Nicole being hounded to pay back her debts.
Nicole is hiding not far from here. Let's sneak over and take a look... - Nicole: Stand right here, a little more to the left...
- Nicole: Yeah, that angle is perfect, just enough to hide my face!
- Nicole: Hey! You've come at just the right time!
- Nicole: Haha, those pesky debt collectors won't be able to find me now.
- Nicole: ...Hey, what's with that expression! I'm totally not doing this because I'm afraid my enemies will recognize me!
- Nicole: I'm just hiding from a teensy tiny debt, is all...
- It doesn't seem that small...
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- Should we call PubSec?
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- No worries! I've got your back!
- Trust increase with Nicole Demara
- Nicole: Whoa! You're, like, all reliable out of the blue!
- Nicole: I'm getting my heart racing a bit, you know...
- Nicole: Hmm, or maybe because I'm a bit too close to my debt collectors?
- You spend some time whispering with Nicole.
For the time being, you seem to succeed in keeping the debt collectors away... - Nicole: Phew... finally got away from them...
- Nicole: Thanks, I'm glad I ran into you!
- (Idle text)
- Nicole: Things like this are inevitable...
- (Interact with Nicole again, optional)
- Nicole: It's no biggie, as long as we can avoid the debt collectors... Uh, I mean, that's what you call reasonable risk aversion!
- Nicole: Anby, go ahead and order whatever you want. It's on me!
- Anby: But Nicole, our financial situation this month...
- Nicole: I—It should be okay, right? We'll have new streams of revenue coming in next month...
- Nicole: Don't worry. Even though the Cunning Hares might be going through a tough patch...
- Nicole: We can still afford a couple of cups of coffee!
- Anby: Nicole...
- Anby: It's okay. We can just go over the street to get some instant coffee.
- As you eavesdrop on Nicole and Anby, you can't resist walking over to them...
- Anby: And I think we can give up on coffee for now... It's not a necessity, right?
- Anby: We need to save up to cover our food expenses next week...
- Nicole: What?! We don't even have enough money for food next week?!
- Well, I can buy you two coffee.
- Nicole: Well... coffee can wait. How about sponsoring us with a small sum of Dennies?
- I can lend you some money, you know...
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- Give Nicole 1,000 Dennies
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- Give Nicole 10,000 Dennies
- Nicole: Whoa! You're so generous!
- Nicole: See, Anby? I told you!
- Anby: Just as Nicole predicted...
- Anby: I'm sorry, Proxy. We actually said that on purpose.
- Nicole: Yeah, sorry~ We were just pulling your leg!
- Nicole: Anby and I made a bet on whether you'd help us if we pretended to be broke...
- Nicole: And you actually did. You're such a kind person.
- Nicole: Here, your Dennies! We were just teasing you.
- Nicole: You mustn't be so easily swayed. After all, New Eridu is full of sketchy folks.
- Nicole: Well, consider yourself lucky it was just us messing around. Anyone else might've swiped all the Dennies from your pocket~
- I have faith in you.
- Significant Trust increase with Nicole Demara
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- You just lost my trust.
- Nicole: Trust... Trust is mutual, right?
- Trust increase with Nicole Demara
- Nicole: Don't worry! If you ever need help, we Cunning Hares will go the extra mile to help you! You have my words!
- Nicole: Anyway... How'bout I make it up to you by grabbing you a coffee?
- Cool!
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- But I just finished my coffee...
- Nicole: Then grab another one! The coffee here is really good!
- You have coffee with Nicole and Anby.
It's hard to believe you get to drink a coffee paid for by Nicole...
- (Idle text)
- Nicole: Few are as kind as you out there!
- Anby: Mhm, I agree with Nicole...
- (Interact with Nicole again, optional)
- Nicole: Don't worry. While we Cunning Hares may not be able to make a great fortune, we're far from going bankrupt.
Location: Sixth Street
Sub-Location: After leaving Waterfall Soup
Time of Day: 6AM - 6PM
Day of the Week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Sub-Location: After leaving Waterfall Soup
Time of Day: 6AM - 6PM
Day of the Week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Agent: Nicole Demara
- Nicole: What a coincidence! You having noodles too? How about a little deal with me?
- Nicole: I'll give you this discounted noodle coupon, and you buy me a bowl of noodles.
- Nicole: That's a fair deal, right?
- Nicole: I'll have the Black Bowl Mushroom Noodles, minus the mushrooms~
- (The player is given two of the following options)
- This is the "fairest" deal I've ever heard.
- Nicole: It sure is!
- Nicole: What can I say? I, Nicole, am the queen of fairness~
- Nicole: I can't hear the sarcasm in your voice.
- I'll go right now.
- Trust increase with Nicole Demara
- Nicole: Huh, you agreed, just like that?
- Nicole: Oh, uhh — I mean good decision!
- Nicole: That's why we're friends, so loyal~
- But the discount coupon was free
- trust?
- Nicole: It was free, but don't you have to queue up to get the coupon now!
- Nicole: I saved you the trouble of queuing.
- That makes sense
- trust increase?
- Nicole: Right! At your hourly rate, you could have made a bunch of Dennies with that time queuing!
- Nicole: And all you had to do was buy me a bowl of noodles with the money you saved... You're earning money however you look at it!
- I'll pass
- trust decrease?
- Nicole: You just don't understand interpersonal relationships!
- Nicole: We've been working together all this time, it's normal to treat each other, right?
- Nicole: It's just a bowl of noodles—
- Did you treat the kids to noodles today?
- Nicole: Huh? Wh—Why are you suddenly mentioning that?
- Nicole: Treating the kids from the orphanage to noodles...I've got no idea what you're talking about.
- General Chop told me.
- Nicole: He... He must have got the wrong person!
- Nicole: Yeah, he must've have. He gets so many customers, it'd be normal to confuse a few, right?
- Nicole: Plus he's at that age where his memory starts to get fuzzy!
- Nicole: Anyway... let's just put that aside and focus on getting ourselves a bowl of noodles, okay
- You enjoy noodles with Nicole.
You used Nicole's discount coupon... Of course, Nicole
isn't the one who ended up paying. - Nicole: Haaa— the noodles here are the best!
- Nicole: I'll come find you next time I get another coupon~
- (Idle)
- Nicole: This is the right way to use a noodle discount coupon!
- Transcription missing: Oh, I seem to have one noodle discount coupon left...
- NPC 1: What? I can get a noodle discount coupon for free just by joining the queue now?!
- Liv: General Chop has organized another event. It's so generous of him.
- The Man With Amnesia: It's one coupon per person, as usual... I wish I could take more...
- (Talk to Nicole again, optional)
- Nicole: So how's it going? Have you got the hang of using discount coupons? When are you planning to pay up on your tuition with me?
Quality Time[]
Introduction[]
- Nicole: I'm gonna spend a lot today — Let's use at least... ten coupons!
- Nicole: You're looking sharp today. Glad I didn't get all dressed up for nothing.
Open-World[]
Fun Events[]
Rewards[]
| Task | Rewards | Task | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete the Wish Event: Promotion Genius | 10,000 |
Complete a Nicole Fun Event 1 time | 7,500 |
| Complete the Wish Event: Shopping Plan (Nicole Demara) | 10,000 |
Complete a Nicole Fun Event 3 times | 7,500 |
| Complete the Wish Event: Two People in a Frame | 10,000 |
Complete a Nicole Fun Event 5 times | 7,500 |
| Complete the Wish Event: Changing Business Laws | 10,000 |
Play Snake Duel with Nicole in Godfinger 1 time | 5,000 |
| Complete the Wish Event: Leader's Aura | 10,000 |
Play Snake Duel with Nicole in Godfinger 2 times | 5,000 |
| Complete a floral design interaction event with Nicole at Dew Gardening | 5,000 |
Hollow Zero: Withered Domain[]
General[]
- (Upon receiving Gear Coins)
- Nicole: Heheh, I hope there's more~
- Nicole: Eh... Too bad it's not real money.
- Nicole: Why can't we just pay with Dennies?
- (Upon buying a Resonium)
- Nicole: That's too expensive! Can I have it for free?
- (Upon picking a free Resonium)
- Nicole: I want 'em all!
- (Upon gaining Pressure)
- Nicole: Hey!
- Nicole: Uhhh...
- (Upon cleansing Pressure)
- (Upon removing a Corruption)
- Nicole: Mmm... That feels a little better.
- (Upon defeating an Impasse)
- Nicole: Hey, that obstacle is finally gone.
Call For Support![]
Main article: Call For Support
- Nicole: "The Cunning Hares — now open for business!"
- Receive a support Agent
- Nicole: Need some help? This time it's on the house!
- Return
- I'll hire you next time.Nicole will not join your squad but will provide special supplies.
Windfall Too Conspicuous[]
Main article: Passage
- (If Nicole Demara is in the squad)
- Look at NicoleNicole is good at dealing with traps.
- Seeing the Gear Coin mark, Nicole rushes forward to check it out. She immediately notices the trap and disarms it.
- Nicole: "Ha, they think I'll fall for such a terrible trap?"
- Nicole returns with a bag of shiny Gear Coins and not a scratch on her.
- Nicole: "C'mon, Proxy! Are you worried about me getting hurt? Don't worry, the jingling of coins is the best cure for anything!"
Support Station[]
Main article: HIA Depot
- (If Nicole Demara is in the squad)
- Send a Cunning Hares' Agent to "negotiate"Get additional supplies 3 times.
The Cunning Hares Expertise[]
Requires Trust Rank: Close
- Nicole: "Proxy! Can you give me a hand?"
- While the squad is resting, Nicole suddenly asks for help.
- She opens her weapon case, revealing the delicate and intricate inner structure.
- Nicole: "You have a lighting function, right? Shine a light over here, I need to adjust some components."
- Nicole: "Keep the light steady! If I press the wrong button, the entire thing will explode!"
- Nicole waits patiently for the light. It seems "The entire thing will explode!" might not be a joke...
- Use Eous' eyes to illuminate Nicole's weapon case. Hold it for 30 seconds without blinking
- Illuminate Nicole's weapon case
- Nicole: "Phew...! Done! As much as I love this weapon, maintaining it is a pain..."
- Nicole: "I've tweaked it for more firepower. Sure, it'll take more ammo, but it'll be much stronger... good for dangerous areas."
- Nicole: "Why are you giving me that look? C'mon, the Cunning Hares are professionals!"
- Nicole: "We've gotta go all out when dealing with risky commissions! Even if it means taking a hit to our profits..."
- Trust increase with Nicole Demara
- Receive: (Affinity) Full Firepower ×1
Cunning Hare's Sore Spot[]
Requires Trust Rank: Transcription missing
- Nicole: I can't believe those jerks we just ran into... my new nails are chipped!
- Nicole: Proxy, give me a hand here! I'm cranking my weapon up to max power! Let's teach these stupid idiots... I mean, Ethereals, a lesson!
- You carefully help Nicole adjust her weapon briefcase while listening to her endless curses about how she will teach her enemies a harsh lesson...
- Use Eous' eyes to illuminate Nicole's weapon case. Hold it for 30 seconds without blinking
- Illuminate Nicole's weapon case
- Nicole: "All set! Each shot now costs 10% more, and my rage is up 100%!"
Cunning Hares' Business Philosophy[]
Requires Trust Rank: Trusted
- Just as you're about to set off again, Nicole pulls you back.
- Nicole: "Ahem! But as I said... we Cunning Hares are professionals! We never make bad deals. I happen to have great stuff I collected while exploring! So... maybe you're interested?"
- Nicole eagerly promotes the loot she collected along the way, offering to sell it all to you for just 999 Dennies.
- Nicole: "It's good stuff, I mean it! How 'bout it?"
- You can barely make out what's inside the box... Hopefully it's something helpful.
- Accept Nicole's OfferSpend 999 Dennies on the surprise box of materials.
- Nicole: "Haha! I knew you'd come through, Proxy! Thanks for the business!"
- Nicole: "Whew~ This'll make up for our recent losses~ Great!"
- Nicole joyfully counts her earnings, not only handing you the loot but also giving you a big hug.
- ...Seems like this unexpected income couldn't have come at a better time?
- Nicole: "I love clients like you who keep it simple! Thanks again!"
- Upon receiving payment, Nicole swiftly opens the box and hands over all the loot inside.
- Let's see what we can put to good use.
- Receive: Official Investigator Log ×3
- Not this time...Reject Nicole's offer
- Unsuccessful in her sales pitch, Nicole closes her box somewhat awkwardly.
- Nicole: "You have no idea what you're missing out on! Don't come crying to me if you regret it!"
Hollow Zero: Lost Void[]
Friendly Talk[]
- Nicole: Heheh, let's keep pushing forward and make a killing!
- Nicole: As for the risks... No risk no reward, amirite?
- (If Nicole is at Trust Rank: Close and has defeated the previous Boss using a heavy attack)
- Nicole: Proxy, could you lend a hand?
- Nicole: You have a flashlight function, right? Shine a light over here, I need to adjust the components in my weapon case.
- Nicole: Phew...! Done! I've adjusted it to high-efficiency mode.
- Receive: (Affinity) Full Firepower ×1
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