The Case of a Missing Bangboo (II) is Part B in Qingyi's Agent Story "The Case of a Missing Bangboo".
To unlock this story, the player needs to have reached Inter-Knot Level 31 and have completed The Case of a Missing Bangboo (I).
Parts[]
- Theseus' Bangboo
- Irreplaceable Bonds
Dialogue[]
- Ever since checking out that vehicle, Qingyi hasn't been in contact...
- (SiblingSibling): It just occurred to me — I wonder if Teddy's been found yet?
- (At that moment, there's a sudden knock at the door...)
- Calm Voice: Hello, sorry to bother you! It's Public Security's community service.
Answer the door for Qingyi[]
- (Talk to (BelleBelle /
WiseWise), optional) - (SiblingSibling): (Ah, it's Qingyi! Wise, go get the door.Ah, it's Qingyi! Wise, go get the door. /
Ah, Qingyi's here. Belle, can you get the door?Ah, Qingyi's here. Belle, can you get the door?)
- Qingyi "Gotta problem? Call N.E.P.S.!" Peer-to-peer community service, I'm Officer Qingyi.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (She sounds more normal this time, doesn't she?)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Speaking of which, who booked this community service?)
Theseus' Bangboo[]
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Theseus' BangbooVideo Summary: If Teddy's memory module can be found, it might be possible to create an entirely new Teddy.
Story Description: The Bangboo isn't human, and the request for a search warrant is denied. Left with no other choices, Qingyi reluctantly agrees to Holly's father's proposal to use the new Bangboo he bought to create another "Teddy." Nevertheless, Qingyi remains unwavering in her determination to rescue the real Teddy.
- Qingyi: Pleased to meet you! I'm Public Security Officer Qingyi. Please tell me the specific request you have for Public Security community service.
- (SiblingSibling): (Really? Still on autopilot mode, huh? How about it, should we wake up Qingyi?Really? Still on autopilot mode, huh? How about it, should we wake up Qingyi? /
Seems like autopilot mode kicked in again... What do you think? Should we wake up Qingyi?Seems like autopilot mode kicked in again... What do you think? Should we wake up Qingyi?) 
Qingyi, wake up!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Qingyi, wake up!
- Qingyi: Hahhh, is that the Manager I hear? Taking a little break did help me feel much better.
- Congratulations on becoming the head of Public Security!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Congratulations on becoming the head of Public Security!
- Qingyi: Oh? Very well. As head, my first command is to stop all community service—
- Qingyi: Hmm? The video store managers? Oh, it seems I was having a pretty good dream just now.
- (SiblingSibling): You seem kind of tired. Are you okay?
- Qingyi: Ah, it had been too long since I last shut down and my processors were being occupied with redundant data, that's all. It matters not.
- Qingyi: I've been keeping watch over the suspicious vehicle we identified last time, and finally caught evidence of it entering and exiting the Cretan Hollow.
- Qingyi: I've applied for personnel and Carrots from Public Security. Once the approval goes through, we can go find Teddy.
At that moment, another knock came at the door—
- Holly's Father: Excuse me for interrupting. I thought I saw a Public Security Officer heading this way?
- Holly's Father: Ahh, you must be Officer Qingyi? Our little Holly has really caused you trouble lately.
As Holly's father thanked her, he handed Qingyi a brand new Bangboo...
- Qingyi: What is this for?
- Holly's Father: I'm so sorry! Kids don't understand, to trouble Public Security over such a matter is really making too much of a fuss.
- Holly's Father: If it was lost, it's lost... That Bangboo was old anyway. I thought, I might as well buy a new one for Holly this time.
- Holly's Father: Just reset the Bangboo and give it to her. You can tell her you found Teddy and that'll be the end of all this.
- (SiblingSibling): Are you sure? (HollyHolly /
Your daughterYour daughter) must have really cherished Teddy...? - Qingyi: Right, please trust that—
- Qingyi: Oh, wait a minute... I understand, if that's what you wish...
- (SiblingSibling): Huh, Qingyi? Why the sudden...?
The petite officer silently accepts the brand-new Teddy and Holly's father leaves feeling reassured.
- (SiblingSibling): (He sure left in a hurry.He sure left in a hurry. /
He left quite decisively.He left quite decisively.) - Are we... giving up on rescuing Teddy?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (So what's our next step, Qingyi? Are we giving up on rescuing Teddy? ...I mean the real Teddy.So what's our next step, Qingyi? Are we giving up on rescuing Teddy? ...I mean the real Teddy. /
Qingyi, what's your plan? Are we not gonna rescue Teddy now? The original Teddy, I mean.Qingyi, what's your plan? Are we not gonna rescue Teddy now? The original Teddy, I mean.)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (So what's our next step, Qingyi? Are we giving up on rescuing Teddy? ...I mean the real Teddy.So what's our next step, Qingyi? Are we giving up on rescuing Teddy? ...I mean the real Teddy. /
- I think we still need to save Teddy!
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I think Teddy can still be saved! I mean the real Teddy...
- Qingyi: He's just a father worried about his daughter. No need to argue over the details of the investigation with him.
- Qingyi: Moreover, I just received a message indicating that it's unclear whether this "Teddy No.2" will be able to help.
- Qingyi: So, I've decided to handle it this way for now.
- (SiblingSibling): (Wait Qingyi, what's really going on?Wait Qingyi, what's really going on? /
Did something happen, Qingyi?Did something happen, Qingyi?) - Qingyi: Yes, the approval didn't come through. Bangboo can't be classified as "people"...
- Qingyi: It can't be handled as a missing persons case, only as a theft, so we can't get approval for extra personnel or a Carrot...
- Qingyi: This means the rescue operation in the Hollow will inevitably be delayed, and by then, Teddy's chances will be quite slim...
- But deceiving Holly with a new Bangboo isn't right...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): But deceiving Holly with a new Bangboo isn't right...
- But the idea from Holly's father is just too cruel...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): But the idea from Holly's father is just too cruel...
- Qingyi: I never said we were abandoning the real Teddy. It's just that bringing the real Teddy back in one piece isn't very realistic.
- Qingyi: You haven't forgotten, have you? The biggest advantage of intelligent machines is "replaceability."
- Qingyi: If an arm breaks, just attach a new one. If the body is damaged beyond repair, just get a new one.
- Qingyi: As long as we can retrieve the most core memory chip—
- (SiblingSibling): (Oh! That makes a lot of sense! No wonder you're the Public Security's intelligence system! You see things from a different angle.Oh! That makes a lot of sense! No wonder you're the Public Security's intelligence system! You see things from a different angle. /
Good idea! No wonder you're the Public Security's intelligence system, you see things from a different angle.Good idea! No wonder you're the Public Security's intelligence system, you see things from a different angle.) - Fairy: Master, stay calm. If you can't remain composed, then allow me to pour a bucket of cold cybernetic water over you.
- Fairy: This plan has a flaw. Teddy is a model from 8 years ago and there are aesthetic differences from this year's latest model.
- Fairy: It seems Officer Qingyi's AI system requires further iteration for thoroughness.
- Qingyi: That's not a problem. The difference between the Bangboo isn't that big... just some modifications to make it look similar to the old version should do.
- Alright Fairy, enough with the attitude.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Alright Fairy, enough with the attitude. Please search for the specific differences between the old and new versions of the Bangboo.
- Fairy, no need to always try and prove you're better.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Okay Fairy, no need to try to prove you're better. Please search for the specific differences between the old and new versions of the Bangboo.
- Fairy: Understood. Scanning the blog "OMG, is there anything cuter than the old Bangboo models? I just wanna hug it to death!"
- Fairy: Result one, "The old version of the Bangboo has a super chubby tubby tummy! Am I the only one who loves its tummy?!"
- Fairy: Result two, "The old version of the Bangboo is SUPER DUPER cute the way it sputters with its mechanical kinetic core!"
- Fairy: Result three, "Waaah, the previous version of those Bangboo clearly had more emotes... I miss those..."
- Fairy: Based on the results extracted from the blog, we can modify the new Bangboo's appearance based on these three points to perfectly replicate the old version of Teddy.
- (SiblingSibling): (It never occurred to me before, but some things are better written than read out loud... Thanks, Fairy.It never occurred to me before, but some things are better written than read out loud... Thanks, Fairy. /
Sounds like you found some weird posts to read out loud... but thanks, Fairy.Sounds like you found some weird posts to read out loud... but thanks, Fairy.) - Fairy: You're very welcome. I am a smart voice assistant dedicated to showing you different perspectives.
- Qingyi: In that case, the task at hand is quite clear. Let's start modifying Teddy No.2.
Modify Teddy No. 2 into the old version[]
- (Interact with Enzo)
- Enzo: Welcome. Oh, It's [sic] Officer Qingyi!
- Qingyi: Mr. Enzo. Your assistance is requested with a case of ours.
- Enzo: A c—case...?
- Qingyi: Ah, please rest assured, there's nothing to worry about.
- Qingyi: All you need to do is replace the kinetic core on this Bangboo with an older mechanical version.
- Enzo: Oh, you've got great taste! I actually prefer the slight lag that you used to get with the older models.
- Enzo: But I'm afraid that part's no longer available anymore...
- How about using a combination of some other components instead?
- Any chance you could put together one of your sick mods?
- Enzo: Ah, great idea. If we can reassemble the hydraulics, the drive shafts and the gears ... [sic]
There are some things that, once seen, can never be unseen. Things like a Bangboo getting sliced wide open...
Enzo skillfully installs the modified mechanical core into Teddy Mk. II's chassis.
Enzo skillfully installs the modified mechanical core into Teddy Mk. II's chassis.
- Enzo: This perfectly replicates the slight lagging sensation that the old Bangboo used to have!
- Enzo: Great — that's another stream of revenue for the store. As far as I know, a lot of people really like the lag!
- Qingyi: I'm kind of surprised this Bangboo's kinetic core is also slotted left of center in its chest — just like mine, I think.
- Qingyi: From an energy transfer and center of gravity perspective, it's far more logical for it to be smack bang in the middle.
- The human heart is also located there.
- Our hearts are there, too [sic]
- Qingyi: It seems as though humans will always project themselves into any intelligent machines they design.
Teddy Mk. II's kinetic core has been modified.
- (Interact with Buy)
- Qingyi: It's easier to make a Bangboo chubbier — just buy a Bangboo repair kit.
- Qingyi: It's a piece of cake — and you can make fully-automated tweaks to any Bangboo's appearance.
- Qingyi: I once bought an old model repair kit from your store. Here's that order number.
- Buy: Ehn-ah! Ehn-ah er ehn-ah! (Yes, we've got it. Please wait a sec, I'll fetch that from the warehouse for you.)
You got a Bangboo repair kit.
It takes a lot of work to stuff Teddy Mk. II into the repair kit. Now, just let the automation do the rest.
It takes a lot of work to stuff Teddy Mk. II into the repair kit. Now, just let the automation do the rest.
- Qingyi: A round belly like this is much cuter... Well, even though it's already cute to begin with.
- Qingyi: Now that I think about it, humans always seem to lean towards being "cute" when designing intelligent machines...
- I think you're very cute, too!
- Qingyi: Thanks for the compliment. I never really noticed that I was being designed to be "cute" as well.
- Qingyi: I sure am pretty happy with my current body — mainly in terms of its functionality, though.
- To soften the threat, I think.
- Qingyi: So it was designed like this to soften the perception of intelligent machines being "a different species" to you?
- Qingyi: I see. I was designed to be small so that I could seem harmless. Alright.
The Bangboo repair kit completes its curvy tummy modifications for Teddy Mk. II.
- (Interact with Susie)
- Susie: Come inside the store and check it out. Yeah, that's right — we've got a new line of Public Security Officer products in!
- Qingyi: Ah, that won't be necessary. But N.E.P.S. does happen to have a case that could use your assistance.
- Susie: Eh, are you really not going to buy anything? But you're already here~
- 'Qingyi: I read this review from before saying that you guys can help factory reset a Bangboo's expression. Is that right?
- Susie: Oh, you mean that. Sure, that's a service we do!
- Qingyi: Have you still got old emojis from 8 years ago, though?
- Susie: So long as you can think of it, we can do it — and actually, we can do even more!
This is the first time you've ever heard about a hidden interface to calibrate Bangboo facial expressions. Who knew it was here?
- Qingyi: Emojis... Anything's fine.
- Qingyi: Do intelligent machines really need "emotions"? Aren't they all just simulated?
- That was some really good acting when you knocked on our door before.
- Qingyi: I mean, ordinary citizens have no idea that I'm an intelligent machine, but why would I act like I'm not in front of you, Manager?
- What's terrifying is if they had no emotions at all!
- Qingyi: Ah, so that's the impression I gave you?
You reset Teddy Mk. II's emojis to those from 8 years ago. How nostalgic!
Check the DM from Belle/Wise[]
There's a sudden rush of people wanting to rent videotapes, while there's a guest at home, too. I'm trapped between a rock and a hard place...
If you're pretty much all done, please come back. We're flat out here!
REPLYOMW!
Mmm-hmm, I'll come help
Go home and meet the visitor[]
- (Idle)
- (SiblingSibling): That customer is over there. Could you please take care of them, (WiseWise /
BelleBelle)? - (SiblingSibling): I have to sort out this urgent order that just came through.
Irreplaceable Bond[]
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
Irreplaceable BondVideo Summary: As expected, for young Holly, Teddy is irreplaceable. Then all we can do now is head into the Hollow and rescue it.
Story Description: Holly immediately recognizes that the new Bangboo isn't Teddy at first glance. Their bond, as expected, is irreplaceable. Meanwhile, Qingyi decides to enter the Hollow alone to search and rescue Teddy without any backup.
- Holly: Officer Qingyi! I just saw you and the video store manager on the street, so I thought I'd...
- Holly: Whaa—! I—Is that Teddy?! You found Teddy already!
As Holly excitedly rushes over and picks up "Teddy," she seems to immediately see through the adults' ruse.
- Holly: This... this isn't Teddy! Ahh, Officer, did you... did you find the wrong Bangboo?
- Qingyi: Are you sure, Holly?
- Holly: Yeah, I'm sure. Teddy is my closest friend, and I would never mistake him.
- Holly: Teddy's ear should have a dent here from when he tried to protect me from falling one time...
- Holly: And Teddy's bottom should have glue on it from when I was little. The glue was stuck so strong that it wouldn't wash off.
- Holly: Officer Qingyi... was it because you couldn't find Teddy? So... so you... *sobs*
- Qingyi: It appears that you remember everything about Teddy, Holly.
- Qingyi: Listen, it's all because this rookie Public Security Officer here trusted the wrong information and we got the wrong Bangboo.
- Yeah, it's my fault...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Yeah, it's my fault...Yeah, it's my fault... /
Yeah, it's all my fault...Yeah, it's all my fault...)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Yeah, it's my fault...Yeah, it's my fault... /
- ...Huh? You're blaming me?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): ...Huh? You're blaming me?
- Qingyi: Let's not forget that I'm a very experienced Public Security Officer and that I wouldn't make such a rudimentary mistake.
- Qingyi: From here on out, I will be taking over the case personally and will definitely find Teddy!
- Holly: R—Really?
- Qingyi: Yes, really. So, we'll be busy now continuing this investigation. Can you return home on your own, Holly?
- Holly: Yes!
Holly obediently dries her tears and goes home.
- Qingyi: What a sharp child. Even if they look nearly identical and even if we could retrieve Teddy's memory...
- Qingyi: "Teddy No.2" would still be a completely different Bangboo to Holly...
- The most treasured moments in life are those shared experiences that cannot be replicated.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): The most treasured moments in life are those shared experiences that cannot be replicated [sic]
- What's precious about life is that it's irreplaceable.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): What's precious about life is that it's irreplaceable.
- Qingyi: Okay... Like I've always said, humans are indeed an interesting species.
- Qingyi: Thank you for helping me cover up the lie just now. The next step is to venture into the Hollow to rescue the Bangboo.
- Qingyi: It'll be much too dangerous for you, Manager. I'll figure something out by myself. See you later.
Talk to Belle/Wise[]
- (SiblingSibling): (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), I've been busy at the store the whole time. How're things going with you? - Teddy Mk. II'S operation failed.
- Holly saw straight through it...
- (SiblingSibling): Thought so... I guess we'll just have to go into the Hollow and find Teddy ourselves, then.
- (SiblingSibling): I wonder if Qingyi would be able to handle things solo...All we can do now is wait for her to get back to us.
- Take a Break (Leave Story)
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | The Case of a Missing Bangboo (II) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 失踪邦口 中 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 失蹤邦口 中 |
| Japanese | 行方プ明・中 |
| Korean | 실종된 「Bangboo」(중) Siljongdoen "Bangboo"(Jung) |
| Spanish | El bangbú desaparecido (II) |
| French | Le Bangbou disparu (II) |
| Russian | Исчезновение банбу (II) Ischeznoveniye banbu (II) |
| Thai | Bangboo ที่หายตัวไป (II) |
| Vietnamese | Bangboo Mất Tích II |
| German | Verschwundene Bangboos II |
| Indonesian | Kasus Bangboo Hilang (II) |
| Portuguese | Caso do Bangboo Desaparecido (II) |
Change History[]
Released in Version 1.1
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