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Carassius Auratus Chapter: Act II
Star-Pickers' Passage
Back in Inazuma, Yoimiya is preparing for a romantic journey...
Go to Naganohara Fireworks
Naganohara Ryuunosuke:
Have you packed all your things? Make sure you've brought the onigiri and rice cakes your mother prepared.
Yoimiya:
Don't worry, I have them all! They're going to last me days!
Yoimiya:
Take care of yourselves while I'm out, and make sure you remind Mom to take her medicine on time.
Yoimiya:
If running the store gets a bit too much, take some time off and wait for me to return.
Naganohara Ryuunosuke:
Oh, Yoimiya, your mother and I got so worried when we heard that you were going so far abroad.
Naganohara Ryuunosuke:
We've never left the country, so we don't know how outlanders might view us Inazumans, or if they'd even be willing to speak to us...
Yoimiya:
Oh, relax! Outlanders are friendly and warm!
Yoimiya:
Look at Thoma from the Yashiro Commission. He's originally from Mondstadt, but everyone thinks he's a top-tier guy!
Naganohara Ryuunosuke:
A mop-tier? What mop? Oh, do you mean the broken one at home? I just fixed it today, actually.
Yoimiya:
No, I said "top," not "mop"! You know, Thoma even sent us some wine from his homeland not too long ago.
Paimon:
We haven't heard this kind of friendly banter in a while, huh?
Yoimiya:
Oh, hey you two! It's been a long time, hasn't it?
Traveler:
You're as peppy as ever.
Yoimiya:
Hehe, I'm excited because I'm going on a trip soon!
Yoimiya:
Many things have changed. Lots of outlanders have come to Inazuma, and lots of Inazumans have gone out as well.
Yoimiya:
You two have been adventuring all over Teyvat, so you might not be able to understand, but for us, this is a long-awaited chance to go out and fulfill our dreams!
Paimon:
That's right, the Sakoku Decree is gone.
Naganohara Ryuunosuke:
Ah, I remember you two. You're Yoimiya's friends, yes?
Naganohara Ryuunosuke:
Word of your incredible accomplishments has spread throughout Inazuma. My daughter's a big fan of yours — she said she'd love to be like you two.
Yoimiya:
Hehe, c'mon, Dad... Who's never dreamed of becoming a hero?
Traveler:
You've done some heroic feats yourself.
Yoimiya:
Aw, thanks, but I'm just your average artisan. The quiet life suits me better.
Yoimiya:
But if an opportunity presents itself, why not try to show your stuff, right?
Naganohara Ryuunosuke:
Alright, did you two come over today to order some fireworks?
Yoimiya:
Oh! Sorry, sorry, I got carried away.
Yoimiya:
While I'm gone, Dad's in charge of making fireworks. You've seen how skilled he is, so there's nothing to worry about.
Paimon:
Oh, no, we aren't here to do business or anything. We just happened to be passing by!
Yoimiya:
Oh, so we're all here with time to spare. What a treat!
Yoimiya:
In that case, let's chat some more! I'm not in a rush, anyway.
Paimon:
Sure! So, where are you planning to go?
Yoimiya:
No clue!
Paimon:
Huh?
Yoimiya:
Hahaha! I say that, but I do have a travel goal: to see Teyvat's grandest meteor shower.
Yoimiya:
But I don't know when or where it'll happen, so I figured I can search while I travel.
Paimon:
...That's it? No details? Nothing?
Yoimiya:
Not right now, since this meteor shower was originally something like a family legend.
Yoimiya:
A long time ago, the Naganoharas were inspired to create new fireworks after watching such a meteor shower.
Yoimiya:
Dad says that inspiration is a combination of what you see and what you know. Different people can see the same thing but have different thoughts.
Yoimiya:
Inazuma today is completely different from how it was in the past. If I can see this meteor shower, I'm sure I'll be able to come up with a new kind of firework.
Yoimiya:
I know, right? Of course, my main reason is that I want to go and look outside Inazuma, hehe.
Paimon:
No need to be shy about it! You gotta play hard when you get the chance!
Yoimiya:
You know, you're right, Paimon! Is it just me, or have you gotten wiser since we first met?
Paimon:
Hehe, Paimon loves being friends with you since you say such nice things!
Yoimiya:
Sumeru... I've heard of it. It has a ton of trees, a super impressive school, and a massive desert!
Traveler:
There's also a division of the school that specializes in studying the stars.
Paimon:
Yep, and everyone there is really smart, so Paimon's sure you'll get some answers from them about the meteor shower!
Yoimiya:
Really? But, won't research people make fun of me or something if I ask them about a legend?
Paimon:
We won't know if something's real or not unless we ask! Don't worry, we've got solid connections in there!
Paimon:
Well, he does, anyway...
Yoimiya:
Wouldn't I be taking up your time, though? I doubt this was in your schedule...
Paimon:
Exactly! Relax, Yoimiya. You've helped us plenty of times before.
Yoimiya:
Haha, alright! Then I accept your offer! Let's have some fun in Sumeru!
Yoimiya:
Dad, you can have more peace of mind now that I'm traveling with them, right?
Naganohara Ryuunosuke:
Hm? Ah, yes, your mother and I will be much more at ease.
Yoimiya:
Remember, you two also need to take care of yourselves! I'll be back soon.
Yoimiya:
Okay, let's head to Ritou and catch a boat there.
Head to the dock in Ritou
Naganohara Ryuunosuke:
Stay safe and have fun!
Talk to Yoimiya
You board a passenger ship bound for Port Ormos, enjoying the lovely ocean views along the way.
During the journey at sea, Yoimiya listens with rapt attention as you tell her of the events following the Vision Hunt Decree and of your various adventures in Sumeru.
The long voyage ends before you know it...
Yoimiya:
Wow, so this is Sumeru?
Yoimiya:
That tree's huge... Is the port built on top of it?
Yoimiya:
And this place is amazing! It's way bigger than Ritou's port! There are also a lot more stores here.
Paimon:
Oh, there's more cool stuff for you to see, don't you worry!
Yoimiya:
This place is awesome! I had heard people describe it, but nothing beats seeing a place for yourself...
Yoimiya:
If I hadn't seen the port with my own eyes, I could never have imagined such a place.
Yoimiya:
So, the school you were talking about... the Akademiya? Is it here?
Paimon:
Nope. We have to head north from here and follow the river to reach Sumeru City.
Yoimiya:
Sumeru City, huh... I guess it's even more impressive than here?
Yoimiya:
Looking forward to it! Heehee, I'm so excited!
Yoimiya:
Whatever the case, why don't we go to Sumeru City?
Yoimiya:
Oh, I'm so excited that I don't even know what I should be doing anymore!
Paimon:
The important thing about going on a trip is to enjoy yourself! You don't have to think so hard.
Traveler:
How about we walk around here with you?
Yoimiya:
I'm just worried that if we don't get down to business soon, I'll take up too much of your time.
Yoimiya:
Hehe, but if you insist... then let's look around!
Walk around in Port Ormos
Fayez:
Welcome to Acara Crafts! Feel free to have a look around.
Yoimiya:
Wow, what are these? They're so cute!
Fayez:
This is our current best-seller, the Aranara Carving.
Fayez:
Their designs are based on the fairy tales that circulate amongst children, so they're very popular with them.
Fayez:
Miss, are you from Inazuma? This would be a great gift for you to bring back home.
Yoimiya:
Ooh, I know about Aranara! You two told me about them on the ship. I didn't think they'd be so cute! No wonder the kids like 'em.
Yoimiya:
Ooh, they're all so pretty. Lemme take a better look...
Paimon:
Paimon knew Yoimiya would like this kind of thing.
Paimon:
But even she might have a hard time seeing a real Aranara...
Paimon:
Yeah... Sorry Yoimiya, but we need to keep our promise to the Aranara.
Paimon:
That said, Paimon doesn't think Yoimiya would mind too much.
Paimon:
Her world's already chock-full of imaginary creatures.
Yoimiya:
I think I'll get this one... ooh! That one, and the other two that you showed me earlier.
Paimon:
Eh? You're buying that many?
Yoimiya:
Yep! I'm going to give them out to Saika and the others. They're going to love them! Oh, and these carvings can also be used as prizes in matches against the Arataki Gang.
Yoimiya:
They'd also look great lined up by the window. Think about it — you wake up, and the first thing you see are these adorable critters.
Yoimiya:
Wouldn't they brighten up your entire day?
Yoimiya:
Hehe, okay, thanks! In that case, you take your pick, too.
Traveler:
I'll go with this one.
Paimon:
...For some reason, Paimon thinks it kinda looks like you, Yoimiya.
Yoimiya:
Now that you mention it, it kinda does!
Yoimiya:
"Hello, Nara Paimon. My name is Aramiya!" Plip-plod, plip-plod.
Yoimiya:
Is that how they talk? Hope I remembered correctly, hehe.
Paimon:
That was really good! Wow, great memory. We only talked about Aranara that one time on the boat.
Yoimiya:
That's because they're so interesting! I'm pretty good at remembering those kinds of things.
Traveler:
Could you please package these up for Aramiya?
Fayez:
Of course. Thank you for your patronage!
Fayez:
You all are an entertaining bunch. I hope you enjoy your time here in Sumeru!
Go to Sumeru City
Yoimiya:
Wow, this market is even busier than the one in Port Ormos.
Paimon:
This is Treasures Street. Up from here is the Akademiya... Oh! And in that tree trunk is the Grand Bazaar. They're both pretty special places.
Yoimiya:
I just saw a group of people come down, and they were all wearing the same outfit. Is that the Akademiya's uniform?
Paimon:
That's right. They also wear hats with different designs, depending on which Darshan they're in.
Paimon:
For example, we'll be looking for someone from Rtawahist. They know a lot about stars and stuff.
Yoimiya:
Does this mean that you need uniforms like those to get in and out of the Akademiya?
Paimon:
Uh, Paimon doesn't think so...
Traveler:
Is something worrying you, Yoimiya?
Yoimiya:
Um, won't we stick out if we go in like this?
Paimon:
So even you get shy, huh?
Yoimiya:
No, no, that's not what I meant. Let's pretend you're an Akademiya student, hard at work.
Yoimiya:
Then in comes a bunch of outlanders in strange clothes who gawk and run around everywhere...
Paimon:
Oh, Paimon kinda gets what you mean.
Yoimiya:
I don't think we have to be too self-conscious, but it's still something to keep in mind.
Yoimiya:
Why don't we look around here first? I've been wanting to see the "Zubayr Theater," anyway.
Yoimiya:
As for the Akademiya... let's go once I get myself a set of Sumeru-style clothes.
Paimon:
Alright, but Paimon thinks you're overthinking it.
Traveler:
We'll find you a good tailor later.
Paimon:
Nilou might have some good recommendations!
Yoimiya:
Hehe, sounds good. If we can watch a performance of hers while we're at it, that'd be even better!
Yoimiya:
Alright, I'll be looking around here. I'm leaving the meteor shower inquiry to you two. Thanks a lot.
Paimon:
No problem! We'll be right back.
Yoimiya:
I won't go too far, and don't worry about me getting bored. I'm an expert at finding ways to pass time!
Go to the Akademiya
Paimon:
We said we were gonna find someone from Rtawahist, but now that Paimon thinks about it, no one really fits the bill...
Traveler:
Well, the previous Rtawahist sage was Azar.
Paimon:
Paimon thinks Alhaitham might know something, but... Paimon doesn't want to talk to him.
Paimon:
Why don't we just ask around? Maybe we'll run into someone from Rtawahist.
Nahida:
Looks like you two are in a pickle. Why not consult someone who always tells you everything she knows?
Paimon:
Nahida!? Why are you here?
Nahida:
I'm here to meet with some researchers, but when I saw you two looking so troubled, I decided to follow.
Nahida:
Looks like I showed up just in time.
Paimon:
Okay, we might as well tell you. We have a friend who's come to Sumeru...
You tell Nahida about Yoimiya and the meteor shower.
Nahida:
Hm, I see...
Paimon:
Uh, your face says that it's gonna be a long time before the next meteor shower...
Nahida:
Um... My answer is going to be even more of a disappointment.
Nahida:
You may have heard that the stars are related to people's fates.
Paimon:
Yeah, lots of times.
Nahida:
If the stars dictate destiny, then do you think that destiny is something that is unchanging and always follows predicted outcomes?
Paimon:
You have a point...
Nahida:
According to current Rtawahist research, a meteor shower is a celestial phenomenon that occurs due to the interference between many intricate fates.
Nahida:
Their appearance is highly random. Some have tried coming up with ways to predict their occurrence, but the results are less than reliable.
Nahida:
This is a far cry from folktales that claim meteor showers "come at certain times" and "bless all who witness them."
Paimon:
So you mean we won't be able to see one?
Nahida:
I'm sorry to disappoint you two.
Paimon:
If we tell this to Yoimiya, she'll be so disappointed...
Paimon:
What now? There has to be something we can do...
You reminisce all the things you went through together with Yoimiya in Inazuma...
Traveler:
(Yoimiya's always genuine with everyone, and she does her best to protect the dreams of children.)
Traveler:
(Just like the time she hung out with the kids on the beach and talked with them about the Great Mujina Youkai.)
Traveler:
(And now, when she's the one who wants to see something, her fire has to be extinguished like this...)
Nahida:
Are you two okay? It seems the news hit harder than I expected.
Paimon:
Paimon just thinks this isn't fair to Yoimiya.
Traveler:
Good people should be repaid for their good deeds.
Nahida:
I get it. From how you described her, I can see that she is a kind and caring soul...
Nahida:
So why don't we take a page out of her book and protect her dreams with a well-intentioned "lie"?
Paimon:
Oh? How do we do that?
Nahida:
It'll be a story about a meteor shower. You'll accompany her on a brief journey, do a bit of work here and there, and then receive the meteor shower as a reward.
Nahida:
Well, I can't summon a real meteor shower, but if it's in a dream, I can help out.
Paimon:
Oh! That would be great, Nahida!
Traveler:
Thank you so much.
Nahida:
Compared to what you've done for me, this is nothing.
Nahida:
Use the meteor shower as a pretext to take Yoimiya all around Sumeru. Then, when you're ready, blow this.
Nahida:
I'll tell the Aranara in advance. Once they hear the whole story, I'm sure they'll be willing to help.
Paimon:
Hm, then the dream will probably be like the one we had in the Avidya Forest, when we first met Haypasia.
Paimon:
That was a real shocker! It was hard to tell that we were even in a dream.
Traveler:
Yeah, only later did we realize that.
Nahida:
Once the meteor shower ends and you all awaken from the dream, she'll probably realize what had happened.
Nahida:
If you tell her the truth at that point, she should be a lot less disappointed.
Paimon:
Mm-hmm, Paimon thinks this is the best way to simulate the meteor shower. Thanks, Nahida!
Nahida:
Hehe, you're welcome. I'm glad I could help.
Nahida:
Still, you two should get the story straight before you join up with your friend. If not, she's gonna see right through everything.
Paimon:
True. Let's discuss it on the way!
Leave the Akademiya and talk to Paimon about a plan
Paimon:
So, what we need to do is to make Yoimiya believe that the meteor shower is really happening, and be super convincing at how we sell it.
Traveler:
Complete some challenges, and then reap the rewards.
Paimon:
Hmm... If Paimon wanted to go see a meteor shower, the things Paimon would focus on the most would be...
Paimon:
Yes, exactly! We'll say we're trying to figure these two things out, but we'll actually be bringing Yoimiya around to see the sights and enjoy local food!
Paimon:
...Well, easier said than done. We can't be too strict with our pretext, but we can't be sloppy with it either, or she'll see through it.
Paimon:
It'd be best if we could take a unique approach to making it fantastical, just like a real fairy tale. Hmm, this is gonna be hard...
Paimon:
Ooh, that's right. Um, don't people also talk about wishing on a shooting star?
Paimon:
If we used wishes as the center of our story...
Traveler:
A meteor shower is something summoned by people's wishes.
Paimon:
Woah, that sounds great! Alright then, we need a specific wishing spot, or else the sky would be full of meteor showers.
Paimon:
And then while we're supposedly finding or making this device, we'll go around and have fun and eat good food!
Paimon:
Heehee, this is shaping up to be the perfect plot!
Paimon:
After all, the device can be anything and the location can be wherever. As long as we get Yoimiya to enter the dream at night, things will be fine.
Paimon:
This isn't about being smart, it's about being a good duo! The idea was yours, anyway. Paimon just knows what you wanna say!
Return to Treasures Street and look for Yoimiya
Yoimiya:
Thanks so much! If it weren't for your help, I would've gotten lost already.
Avin:
It's no problem. I'll be heading home, then.
Yoimiya:
Just a minute, wait! This is for you.
Yoimiya:
This is an Aranara Carving I bought in Port Ormos. I heard it's very popular with kids, so here, have one.
Avin:
It's alright, I didn't do much, really...
Yoimiya:
It's fine, take it! C'mon, just look at its big, happy smile!
Yoimiya:
You can display it at home or hang it on your wheelchair. It'll cheer you up.
Yoimiya:
That might sound silly to you... Like, why do you have to be happy just because it is?
Yoimiya:
But that's the magic of a smile. If you don't believe me, try it. Look at it a few times every day, and you'll understand.
Avin:
...Actually, I feel like I already do. You love talking, and you love smiling, too.
Avin:
I just don't understand why you're so... positive. I've never met anyone like you before.
Avin:
Sorry, I'm not very good with words. But since you say so, I'll accept your gift.
Yoimiya:
Want me to take you home?
Avin:
It's okay, I can head back myself.
The child in the wheelchair leaves.
Yoimiya:
Oh, great timing, you two!
Paimon:
Who was that kid?
Yoimiya:
Oh, her? Her name is Avin. I saw that she was looking quite forlorn, so I wanted to make sure she wasn't feeling left out or alone.
Yoimiya:
She was pretty shy at first, but I explained that I just arrived in Sumeru and had gotten lost, so I needed someone to help guide me...
Yoimiya:
She agreed and we made our way back here.
Yoimiya:
There were so many paths here, and they're all twisty-turny and up and down... It's hard navigating through them all.
Traveler:
Did she tell you what's on her mind?
Yoimiya:
No, she didn't want to talk about that, and I didn't ask. I get the feeling that it'll bring up some unhappy memories.
Yoimiya:
But if I had to guess, it's probably because she hasn't been able to explore the city for quite some time...
Yoimiya:
All she said was that she's sick and doesn't know when she'll get better.
Yoimiya:
Whenever we passed by busy crowds, she kept turning her head and taking in all the things around her. At first, I thought she was afraid that someone might bump into us...
Yoimiya:
But when I caught a glimpse in her eyes, I only saw yearning, and a deep sense of loss.
Paimon:
It's hard to not be down when something like that happens to you.
Yoimiya:
At first, she didn't really want to say anything to me at all — she just gave me yes and no answers.
Yoimiya:
But what I really saw was just another child, and asked all the same things everyone else did, about rugs, spices, cooking, and the differences between here and home.
Yoimiya:
Eventually, I think I earned her trust. Hehe, there were many things that she liked in the city after all.
Yoimiya:
I say that, but honestly, you two probably caught the majority of what she said.
Traveler:
She had already relaxed her guard around you.
Yoimiya:
Gotta start somewhere. Oh, by the way, did you guys learn anything about the meteor shower?
Paimon:
You bet we did, big time! You're in luck, Yoimiya — you'll be able to see the meteor shower from Sumeru!
Yoimiya:
Really!? Haha, that's great! If I had gone looking for it myself, I'm sure I would've missed it.
Traveler:
Well, not necessarily.
Yoimiya:
Huh? What do you mean?
Traveler:
Meteor showers appear in response to people's wishes.
Yoimiya:
They respond to wishes? Huh. I've never heard that one before...
Yoimiya:
So it's not that you wish upon shooting stars, but that wishes summon them?
Yoimiya:
Hehe, in that case, I was born ready! Don't you worry!
Paimon:
Are you talking about how you want to use the meteor shower as inspiration for fireworks?
Yoimiya:
That's why I'm here, but I wouldn't call that my wish. I don't think that alone will call the stars down for us, right?
Paimon:
Uh, yeah, that makes sense.
Paimon:
(Wow, she's adding her own spin onto this...)
Yoimiya:
If that's the case, then we'll have to "practice" wishing a little.
Yoimiya:
Can you two come with me? Let me put my thoughts together, and tell me if you understand.
Yoimiya:
As for what my wish is... Hehe, it's a secret for now.
Paimon:
Yeah, and we'll take the opportunity to show you some views you've definitely never seen before!
Yoimiya:
More places to see? Alright, let's go!
You and Paimon tell Yoimiya that meteor showers respond to people's wishes. In response, Yoimiya wants to spend some time getting herself ready for the occasion...
Go to Devantaka Mountain
Yoimiya:
Wow, is that what you two were talking about? Amazing... It's huge!
Yoimiya:
W—Wait, it's not going to suddenly start moving, right?
Paimon:
Relax, it's completely still, and it's been ages.
Yoimiya:
That's true. It's green from all the overgrowth on it.
Yoimiya:
Alright, let's go. Hehehe, now this'll make for quite the story!
Head upwards
Yoimiya:
I was wondering... have you seen your sister yet?
Paimon:
Yup, but she said that she'd meet us at the end of our journey — and then she left.
Yoimiya:
I see. It seems she has her own things to worry about...
Yoimiya:
But it's alright. At least you were able to talk. How did she look? Was she doing well? Had she changed in any way?
Paimon:
Well, according to him, nothing's really changed. He's hanging in there.
Yoimiya:
Hehe, that sure is reassuring!
Yoimiya:
I believe that you two will come to an understanding once your journey is over.
Yoimiya:
You are siblings, after all.
Talk to Yoimiya
Yoimiya:
I didn't think we'd be able to climb all the way up here...
Yoimiya:
What a great view! I just wanna shout at the top of my lungs!
Paimon:
Yeah! And even though we might not be viewing the meteor shower from here, it's a good place to practice.
Yoimiya:
Oops, I was having too much fun and almost forgot about that.
Yoimiya:
Before I left Inazuma, many people heard that I was looking for a meteor shower, so they told me that they wanted to make wishes.
Yoimiya:
I told them that they could write their wishes down on paper, so I ended up collecting several dozens of wishes...
Paimon:
Woah, that many!?
Traveler:
So you want to help convey all those wishes?
Yoimiya:
That's part of it, but more importantly, I've been wondering why people link meteor showers and wishes in the first place.
Yoimiya:
After a lot of thought, I think I've figured it out.
Yoimiya:
People use fireworks to remember their most precious memories, and these memories sparkle and shine each time the fireworks fly.
Yoimiya:
In other words, fireworks symbolize the past.
Yoimiya:
And shooting stars make people think of wishes because wishes carry people's brilliant hopes and expectations for the future.
Yoimiya:
One represents the past, and the other the future. They both bloom in the sky, but have completely different meanings behind them.
Yoimiya:
It's really beautiful, isn't it?
Traveler:
Very true...
Yoimiya:
It's clear to me that I'm not the only one holding this belief — I'm sure my ancestor had similar views.
Yoimiya:
I think that's how he drew inspiration from the meteor shower...
Yoimiya:
His method was a wish of sorts to begin with — to join the past and future together and combine their beauty.
Yoimiya:
At first, I wasn't completely serious about using the opportunity to travel abroad to see a meteor shower...
Yoimiya:
But it became something like a mission once everyone had handed their wishes over to me.
Paimon:
Yoimiya...
Paimon:
Well said! And here Paimon thought you needed practice.
Yoimiya:
Huh, that was fine? You both understand what I'm trying to say? Honestly, I thought it was pretty messy...
Yoimiya:
I mean, these are all abstract topics that evoke a... sense of admiration that's hard to put into words.
Paimon:
(Traveler...)
Yoimiya:
I did consider that possibility, and I won't lie — it'd be a real bummer if that were the case.
Yoimiya:
I know that's the most realistic conclusion, and it's not like luck has to be on my side.
Yoimiya:
But there's a premise to every legend, and that's belief!
Yoimiya:
If I didn't take this step, it's not like a meteor shower would just rain upon me, either.
Yoimiya:
I wouldn't be where I am now. I wouldn't have known that they respond to wishes, and I wouldn't have seen all these beautiful sights in Sumeru.
Yoimiya:
So I'm looking forward to the rest of our journey — every single step of it.
Paimon:
...You really are amazing, Yoimiya.
Yoimiya:
Eh, what?
Paimon:
Oh, nothing. Paimon just thinks you're doing a good job with the wishes. Now we just need one other thing.
Paimon:
Like we said earlier, we're going to need to build a device.
Traveler:
We'll need to look for the purest ore in Sumeru.
Paimon:
Yep, and once we use it to create an observation device, we can find where the meteor shower will be.
Yoimiya:
I see. The purest ore...
Traveler:
We can go somewhere else to look for it.
Yoimiya:
Hmm... Then, why don't we go back to Sumeru City and ask the blacksmith?
Yoimiya:
I chatted with him a bit when Avin was showing me around. He seems really knowledgeable. I bet he'll know something.
Paimon:
Uh... But wouldn't we be bothering him?
Yoimiya:
No one knows more about ore than a blacksmith!
Paimon:
That's true...
Yoimiya:
Let's go! Hehe, I wish we could fly over!
Paimon:
What are we gonna do? If we really ask the blacksmith, he's gonna give us funny looks for sure!
Traveler:
We'll just have to roll with the punches...
Paimon:
*sigh* You're right. Paimon will do her best to not say anything wrong!
Paimon:
At first, Paimon felt bad about keeping Yoimiya in the dark...
Paimon:
But now, it feels like we made the right decision.
Paimon:
Yup, that's why we're doing all this!
Ask Ahangar about ores
You briefly explain the purpose of your visit to the blacksmith.
Ahangar:
You want to use the purest material to create a star observation device? Hmm... A pair of specially crafted lenses should do the job.
Ahangar:
However, "purest material" is too vague. It'd be better if you were more specific...
Traveler:
Do you have any alternatives for us?
Ahangar:
Firstly, this all sounds rather strange. I've never heard that legend about meteor showers. You sure you're not just messing with me?
Paimon:
(Sorry for the trouble, but we are kind of messing with someone...)
Yoimiya:
Sorry... Inazuma's pretty far, so maybe some key information got lost across the ocean.
Yoimiya:
Still, I want to at least give it a shot. Even though the information's vague, can you help us at all?
Ahangar:
Well, sure. Why don't I use some materials that might fit the bill, and create up a mock-up device for you?
Yoimiya:
That'd be great. Thanks so much for your help!
Ahangar:
No need to be so polite — you're my customer. Also, this kind of project is a nice change of pace.
Using his well-honed skills, the blacksmith constructs three lenses of different make.
Paimon:
(Maybe we can just pick a random one. It's not like we're really going to use it, anyway...)
Ahangar:
No, that won't do. I don't think I can justify that to myself...
Ahangar:
If these were for ordinary use, then it'd be acceptable... barely. But if you want a product that is top-notch, this is far from ideal.
Paimon:
(Gah, why are you so interested all of a sudden?)
Traveler:
Then what do we do...?
Paimon:
Yeah, what now...?
Yoimiya:
Don't worry too much about the material. If you think it'll be difficult to obtain, we can get it for you.
Yoimiya:
I want to try all our options.
Ahangar:
Hmm...
Ahangar:
Since we're on the topic of legends, allow me to tell you one about blacksmiths.
Ahangar:
All of us in Sumeru know about this legendary forging material. It possesses excellent properties that are matched by no other...
Ahangar:
Using it to forge something is every blacksmith's dream.
Ahangar:
Some spend their entire lives searching for this material in vain, while others have it in their possession, yet never use it in their forge.
Paimon:
Huh? Why's that?
Ahangar:
That's because the material is too precious. Many believe themselves unworthy to work with it due to a lack of skill.
Ahangar:
In other words, not only does it represent the pinnacle of material quality, but also the culmination of a smith's skills.
Ahangar:
I constantly practice and hone myself so when I do encounter this material, we won't pass each other by like two ships in the night.
Yoimiya:
So you mean that it symbolizes dreams?
Ahangar:
Dreams, inspiration, obsession, focus... Call it what you want. But if you take it to symbolize "purity," then I believe it is your goal as well.
Ahangar:
We call it Urstone, but in truth, neither I nor my colleagues have ever seen it.
Ahangar:
It's more like a goal, and also a warning.
Yoimiya:
This fits perfectly with the tale of the meteor shower.
Yoimiya:
Then why don't we go looking for it?
Paimon:
Is it even something we can find?
Yoimiya:
Exactly! We're chasing down a legend, after all. What's true or not doesn't matter as much.
Yoimiya:
If we do find it, that's a big win for us! And if we don't, maybe we can still find something that could be used as a substitute.
Paimon:
When you put it like that...
As you chat, two anxious-looking individuals approach.
Farid:
Excuse me. If I might intrude, have you seen a child in a wheelchair?
Yoimiya:
Yeah, she and I were hanging out not that long ago. What's the matter?
Niousha:
Do you know where she went? She hasn't returned home yet...
Yoimiya:
Huh? I wonder why? When we split up, she said she was heading home.
Niousha:
Oh dear... *sigh*
Niousha:
I'm sorry if I seemed worked up. I'm Avin's mother.
Niousha:
She's been depressed ever since she fell ill and was forced to use a wheelchair. I'm concerned about her mental health.
Niousha:
If she does something reckless because she's not in a good state of mind...
Yoimiya:
It's okay, don't worry. We'll help you find her.
Yoimiya:
I can't say that I know her very well, but I think she just has a lot on her mind, and is trying to come to terms with her feelings.
Niousha:
That's reassuring... *sigh* She doesn't want to tell me anything, probably because she thinks nothing she says would make either of us feel better.
Niousha:
But I can't tell what she's thinking if we don't communicate...
Niousha:
I'm worried that I'll panic and make things worse by saying the wrong thing.
Yoimiya:
Don't worry, I'm sure she has a reason for wanting some space to herself at the moment. We should just be open and understanding with her.
Yoimiya:
But that does bring me to a question I've been mulling over in my head... Do you think there's something else going on in her life?
Niousha:
Not that I'm aware of, I just know the illness was a big blow to her...
Niousha:
She's always been physically active. She absolutely loved to run and jump, and she told me that she wanted to become a great adventurer some day.
Niousha:
But after she became ill, she lost strength in both legs. She hasn't been able to stand since.
Niousha:
We've consulted with countless doctors, but they're all stumped. They said all she can do is slowly recuperate. No one can say for sure if she'll ever stand or walk again.
Niousha:
She believes that her legs will never recover, and her dreams of seeing the world would be forever shattered. *sigh* It's... This was all too sudden, too unfair.
Yoimiya:
Okay, I understand. I'll find a way to bring her around.
Yoimiya:
Sorry, but it looks like we'll have to put our meteor shower search on hold.
Traveler:
Of course. Avin's safety is more important.
Paimon:
We're coming with you!
Yoimiya:
Mister Blacksmith, do you remember seeing a child in a wheelchair?
Ahangar:
Sorry, afraid not. I've been keeping my eyes on my anvil.
Ahangar:
But you're looking for someone... I suggest dropping in on Sadegh.
Ahangar:
He's my supplier. If anyone's aware of the comings and goings in Treasures Street, it'd be him.
Yoimiya:
Do you know where we can find him?
Ahangar:
He's probably resting just over there. It's not far.
Yoimiya:
Got it. Thanks for your help with everything!
Yoimiya:
We'll go over there and see what we can find out. Don't worry, I don't think she's gone too far.
Niousha:
Thank you so much. He and I will continue asking around in the city.
Niousha:
If you find her, please let me know... Thanks again for helping.
Get information from Sadegh
Paimon:
Excuse me, have you seen a child in a wheelchair?
Sadegh:
Hmm, now that you mention it, that does ring a bell. I was moving some boxes at the time, and I saw her pushing her wheelchair so hard she was panting.
Sadegh:
I asked if she needed help, but she didn't respond, as if she didn't hear me.
Yoimiya:
Sounds like there really was something on her mind.
Sadegh:
Yeah, that was the impression I got, too. What's wrong? Did she go missing?
Yoimiya:
Yes, so we're looking for her.
Sadegh:
I see... That's rather worrying. I know — I'll ask my friends and see if they know anything.
Sadegh:
She went that way. If you ask people as you go, hopefully you'll track her down.
Yoimiya:
Okay, thanks! If you find out anything, don't forget to tell the people with the green scarves!
Sadegh:
Haha, you mean the Corps of Thirty? Don't worry, I got it.
Look for Avin and ask about her whereabouts
Yoimiya:
Excuse me! We're looking for a child in a wheelchair...
Nidal:
Oh, I remember her. She went that way not too long ago.
Nidal:
I asked her what she was doing — it's my job, after all. She just said she had something important to do and didn't want to be disturbed.
Paimon:
That seems a little weird.
Nidal:
Whatever the case, she left the city. If you follow that road, you should be able to find her.
Yoimiya:
Gotcha. Thanks a lot!
Continue asking after Avin's whereabouts
Yoimiya:
Hello there! Did a child in a wheelchair pass this way?
Jahan:
A wheelchair? Oh, so that's what it was...
Jahan:
I didn't get a good look, but something going pretty fast went sliding down that slope over there.
Yoimiya:
Oh no, how dangerous.
Jahan:
For sure. There's terrain of all sorts outside the city, and if that was the kid...
Yoimiya:
Got it. It was over there, right? We'll be going now. Thanks!
Continue looking for Avin
Paimon:
Hey! Are you alright?
Avin:
I fell off my wheelchair...
Avin:
I can't move around without it... Why...? Why!?
Yoimiya:
It's okay, you're okay, you're not hurt.
Yoimiya:
I'll take care of her. Can you two look for her wheelchair?
Paimon:
No problem! We'll be right back!
Investigate the traces on the ground
Traveler:
(After Avin fell off, the wheelchair would've kept going. It should be somewhere up ahead.)
Investigate the traces on the ground
Traveler:
(It must've slowed down. Can't be far now.)
Defeat all opponents and recover the wheelchair
Paimon:
Look, it's the wheelchair! So the hilichurls took it!
Paimon:
We gotta get it back before they damage it!
Talk to Avin
You return the wheelchair to Avin.
Yoimiya:
Alright, we're in luck. Looks like the wheelchair's still working.
Avin:
That's good... *sigh* Or else my family would have to pay for another one.
Yoimiya:
You feeling any better? I know that must've been really scary for you.
Avin:
Mm...
Yoimiya:
It's alright, you're safe now. We'll bring you back.
Avin:
...
Yoimiya:
Do you feel okay telling me why you had to come here, despite the risks?
Yoimiya:
If you don't want anyone else to know, we'll definitely keep it a secret!
Paimon:
That's right! You can trust us.
Avin:
The Aranara Carving...
Avin:
My bestest friend... He went missing...
Yoimiya:
The carving? You mean the one I gave you?
Avin:
Yeah. My illness is really bad. It's not just my legs — I've forgotten a lot of stuff, too.
Avin:
I used to love running. I loved the feeling it gave me, and the sound of wind rushing by my ears.
Avin:
But the longer I sit, the cloudier those memories get. I'm starting to forget how it feels to "love" something.
Avin:
But when I saw that wood carving, I remembered that I once had a best friend. He'd always run with me.
Paimon:
Wait, was he an Aranara!?
Paimon:
Um, Paimon meant that it couldn't have been an Aranara, right? They're just fairy tale characters!
Avin:
But they aren't! They're real! They couldn't be more real!
Yoimiya:
Hey, I understand. Okay, let's calm down. Tell us what happened so we can help you.
Avin:
Sorry, I got carried away... and I don't have any evidence to show you...
Avin:
Everyone says you can't see Aranara anymore once you become an adult. You have to say goodbye to your Aranara friends forever.
Avin:
I can't remember his name or how he looked like... and soon, I'll even forget that he used to run with me...
Avin:
I don't want to become an adult... Not like this.
Yoimiya:
I understand now... When you saw that carving, you were reminded of your friend.
Yoimiya:
You came out here to look for him and remember that friendship, no matter how difficult things got. Isn't that right?
Avin:
Yes. I want to see him. I want to tell him that I'm not angry with him, and that I didn't want to break our promise. But then... this happened.
Avin:
I'm not angry with him, not at all.
Yoimiya:
Cheer up — something beautiful has happened.
Avin:
Beautiful?
Yoimiya:
That's right. You remembered something about the Aranara, haven't you?
Yoimiya:
Once you start remembering more things, you'll be able to find your friend again.
Yoimiya:
And I'll help you!
Avin:
Yoimiya...
Avin:
Does this mean that you can also see Aranara?
Yoimiya:
Sorry, I don't know if I can. I've only just arrived in Sumeru. Maybe I haven't seen one yet, or maybe I can't see them at all.
Yoimiya:
But that doesn't matter. Whether I can see them or not doesn't change my belief that you can.
Avin:
...!
Paimon:
What do we do?
Paimon:
Paimon really wants to help her. She didn't deserve any of this — not her illness, or being separated from her friend. But...
Traveler:
Yoimiya, can we talk?
Yoimiya:
Huh, me? Sure. Um, sorry, wait here for a moment. We'll be right back.
Yoimiya:
What's wrong? You look so serious all of a sudden.
Yoimiya:
Oh, did you think I was over-promising back there? Don't worry, I have experience with this kind of thing.
Yoimiya:
To her, reuniting with her Aranara friend is the "result." But recapturing her past joy and belief in herself is the "process," and that's where our help is needed.
Yoimiya:
I'm guessing that her sudden illness made her feel like she may not be able to realize her dreams anymore. It also made it difficult for her to hold onto the happy memories and dreams she had.
Yoimiya:
Everyone has their own imagination. After some chance coincidence, she met an "Aranara."
Yoimiya:
So as long as we help her rediscover that same feeling she once had, her "Aranara" will return naturally.
Paimon:
Oh, so that's what you're thinking...
Yoimiya:
Adults only want to believe in objective reality. In doing so, they may unintentionally do harm to the innocent fantasies of children.
Yoimiya:
But I think there are ways to get even subjective things back.
Yoimiya:
So how about it? Wanna help me out?
Paimon:
Hehe, looks like all this excitement made you forget your original goal again.
Yoimiya:
*sigh* If we didn't do anything to help, I wouldn't be able to watch a meteor shower, even if it appeared right now.
Yoimiya:
And would the stars really want their caller to have such a heartless soul?
Yoimiya:
What are you trying to say?
Paimon:
Because we can actually summon the Aranara.
Yoimiya:
R—Really?
Paimon:
Just watch. We have some tricks up our sleeves!
You blow the leaf to call forth the Aranara...
Yoimiya:
Whoa... So this is an Aranara...
Arapurva:
Very unexpected. The Lord of Dendro did not say that there would be strange Nara.
Arapurva:
Aranara trust Golden Nara. If that were not so... I would not have appeared.
Yoimiya:
I'm the one who should be apologizing! Sorry, let me explain.
Yoimiya:
I know that you only want to be seen by people you trust. It's rash of me to butt in...
Yoimiya:
But this girl once had an Aranara as her best friend, and they haven't met in a very long time.
Yoimiya:
She's been quite ill, and her world has turned upside down. It's been so long since she's been able to see her friend that even her memory of him has become hazy...
Yoimiya:
Parting with a friend like that is too sad, and she never wanted that to happen.
Arapurva:
I remember Nara Avin and Arashani.
Arapurva:
All Nara grow up, and when they do, they will say goodbye to their young selves.
Arapurva:
All Nara want to prepare for that, but the truth is... very few succeed.
Yoimiya:
That's why I want to help her. Her world is still very small — too small for all the sadness she has to bear.
Yoimiya:
As things are, all she can do is sit alone and think about how happiness is leaving her little by little, about how life has been so unfair to her...
Arapurva:
I understand. Her world is very small, so disappointment is very large.
Yoimiya:
Yes. Maybe we're already used to bad luck, and we know how to deal with feelings of sorrow and disappointment.
Yoimiya:
But this is her first time dealing with any of this. Life can trip anyone up. What's most important in times like this...
Yoimiya:
Is for us to support one another.
Arapurva:
Hmm...
Arapurva:
It seems that Red Nara has not yet grown up.
Paimon:
Eh? What do you mean by that?
Arapurva:
Time is very important to Nara. Nara walk with time. They remember much, and they forget much.
Arapurva:
But Red Nara is different. You know how young Nara think. The warmth in your heart is very pure, and it is fierce like the sun.
Arapurva:
I believe you are a trustworthy Nara.
Paimon:
So, that means...
Arapurva:
I can bring you all to see Arashani.
Avin:
Eh? Th—Thank you...
Yoimiya:
Thanks for trusting us!
Arapurva:
Arashani is in Mawtiyima Forest. But Nara Avin might not be able to see Arashani unless she is prepared.
Arapurva:
It is not very complicated or difficult, though. Let me lead the way.
Avin doesn't want to forget her Aranara friend, so you resolve to help her recover the wonderful memories of her past. The Aranara you summoned is also happy to lend a hand...
Go to the Mawtiyima Forest with Arapurva
Paimon:
Um, Paimon's been meaning to ask what you meant by "prepared."
Arapurva:
Nara Avin has not completely remembered. Memories and dreams are both necessary.
Avin:
Dreams...
Avin:
But I'll never be able to stand again. Even if I can recover, I don't know how long that'll take.
Arapurva:
Such worries are not needed here. Nara Avin, you must remember. Dreams are connected to your heart, not your body.
Avin:
My heart...?
Arapurva:
I led you this far, but now Nara Avin must find her precious things by herself.
Yoimiya:
Huh? He's gone, just like that?
Yoimiya:
It looks like the sky here has changed somewhat.
Avin:
My heart...
Avin:
...!
Paimon:
Huh!?
Avin:
I... stood up.
Avin:
It wasn't hard at all, and it didn't feel weird. It was like... how things were before I got sick.
Paimon:
Wait, so that means we're...
Traveler:
We're inside a dream.
Paimon:
Not our first time in one. Ah, no wonder Arapurva said not to worry... Avin can move freely in this dream.
Avin:
Wow, that's amazing, is this... the power of my heart?
Yoimiya:
How amazing! Now we can all look for Arashani together.
Yoimiya:
C'mon, let's race! Lemme see how good you really are!
Avin:
I might not have recovered yet...
Avin:
Whatever, let's go! I won't lose, not even to an adult!
Paimon:
Ah, and off she goes!
Paimon:
Well, this was easy. Paimon thought she'd need more time.
Paimon:
Hehe, that's true. Let's catch up with them.
Catch up to Avin
Avin:
*pants* You're... good...
Yoimiya:
Hehe, if we had run any further, you would've caught up!
Paimon:
Avin was neck and neck with Yoimiya!
Avin:
I've outrun lots of adults before. Long legs don't necessarily mean you run faster. Training's important, too.
Yoimiya:
Haha, I won't even be able to compete with you in a few years.
Yoimiya:
Hm, let's see... Where should we go next?
Paimon:
Ah, look! Something's floating up ahead!
Traveler:
It looks like a... star?
Avin:
Does it want us to follow it?
Yoimiya:
Hmm, maybe. Let's follow it.
Talk to Avin
Paimon:
So this is our destination? But Paimon doesn't see an Aranara. Just this big stone.
Avin:
I'm so happy... I almost forgot how it feels to be this happy...
Avin:
You know, at first, it felt like my world had shrunk down to a tiny space.
Avin:
But as long as I continue moving forward, new sights will always appear in front of me, and my world will keep expanding before my eyes.
Avin:
Even though I don't know how I did it, I know I have you all to thank.
Yoimiya:
Oh, that's not important. What's important is that you've remembered the joy of going through the world.
Yoimiya:
Our memories don't just symbolize our past. They can also shine a light on our future.
Yoimiya:
Once you find the hope in your heart again, that happiness will come back to you.
Avin:
Yes! Thank you, Yoimiya! Thank you all!
Avin:
Let's keep looking for Arashani. It doesn't look like he's here.
Paimon:
Yeah... Uh, then why would the star lead us here?
Traveler:
This stone really stands out.
Avin:
I dunno how to explain this... I don't know what it is, but it feels very familiar...
Avin:
Almost like it's a part of me.
Yoimiya:
I know!
Yoimiya:
Could this stone be your Urstone?
Avin:
Ur—Urstone?
Yoimiya:
It's a very rare ore that symbolizes a person's aspirations and dreams.
Yoimiya:
Since you can see it, that means you've found what you've lost.
Avin:
Is that how it works...?
Avin:
It's just like in fairy tales... I thought I'd stopped believing in those.
Avin:
But I'm glad that I found that belief again.
Surprisingly, Avin's outstretched hand passes through the Urstone. After a moment of hesitation, she slowly walks inside...
Paimon:
Eh? Th—They passed right through!
Yoimiya:
Let's go after them!
Paimon:
Hey, Yoimiya! HEY! ...Well, we have no choice.
Paimon:
We passed through, but nothing seems to have changed.
Arashani:
It has been a while, Nara Avin. It really has been a while, yes?
Avin:
Arashani...
Arashani:
Why do you look sad? Oh. Arashani knows. You are happy.
Avin:
Arashani! *sobs*
Yoimiya:
Aw, the Aranara sure have a flair for magical journeys.
Yoimiya:
They not only helped Avin find her best friend, but they also showed us what an Urstone is.
Yoimiya:
Oh, um, we have to look for one of our own later — to make the purest lens.
Paimon:
Yep! It's kinda funny, but Paimon thinks we can actually do it.
Yoimiya:
But we have to bring her back to Sumeru City first. Her mother must be worried sick.
The scene before you is akin to a dream. Before you know it, you are returned to where you previously were.
Talk to Yoimiya
Avin:
It... The dream ended.
Yoimiya:
We dreamed a most lovely dream.
Yoimiya:
Don't look so lonely! He's right next to you.
Avin:
Arashani! Y—You're... still here...
Arashani:
Arashani wants to say sorry. It is not that Arashani did not want to find Nara. Arashani could not remember the time.
Arashani:
Arashani does not dare enter the city. Arashani did not see Nara Avin, so Arashani thought you had made new friends.
Arapurva:
That is normal and unavoidable. It is not something to be grieved.
Avin:
It's okay, I understand. This happened because I lost sight of myself.
Avin:
But I think I understand now. Yoimiya's right. Everyone gets bad luck, but we have to support each other through unlucky times.
Avin:
Thanks for helping me rediscover my memories and dreams. I won't let your work go to waste.
Yoimiya:
Hehe. You've also helped us a lot, so don't be so humble! To be honest, we didn't know where to start with the Urstone.
Yoimiya:
But now that we're on this track, I think we'll find it easy!
Avin:
Yoimiya, you need this Urstone because you want to see a meteor shower?
Yoimiya:
Yep. Oh! Once we find it, you should come with us!
Avin:
If that's how things are...
Avin:
I'm happy to lend you my Urstone.
Avin clutches her hand to her chest as a bright light shines forth from within. Suddenly, a uniquely shaped lens appears in her palm.
Paimon:
Wha!?
Paimon:
Wh—What just happened? Did you just take... glasses out of your chest?
Traveler:
I have no idea what's going on, either.
Arapurva:
...
Yoimiya:
Hahaha, how'd you know we'd need this?
Avin:
I didn't. I just thought that since you helped me find my precious friend, I should help you using something precious to me...
Avin:
And then the light turned into this. Is this what you needed?
Yoimiya:
Thank you. I didn't expect us to solve our problem like this. Alright, time to give it a go!
Yoimiya:
Not that I know how to use it, but let's see what my intuition says.
Yoimiya puts on the lens...
Yoimiya:
Where are you... Where are you...
Yoimiya:
Ooh! I think I see it! Oh, uh... It was pretty obvious.
Yoimiya:
C'mon, I'll lead the way. Once we're done watching the meteor shower, I'll accompany you home.
Yoimiya:
Also, thank you for helping us. Actually, let me scrap the pleasantries and give you a heartfelt compliment instead!
Yoimiya:
You all are great storytellers!
Arapurva:
Oh, what a coincidence. I would say the same for you, Red Nara.
Observe the meteor shower
movie
A swarm of incandescent meteors rise from the foot of the cliff, shooting upwards into the starry sky. Holding you by the hand, Yoimiya bounds off the edge, vaulting into the dazzling meteor shower together. One star among the countless multitudes carries you heavenwards.
Infected with your joy and courage, Avin steadily stands with Arashani's assistance. Abandoning the wheelchair, she bravely charges into the flood of meteors. Like you, she is carried aloft by a meteor, and soars freely above the clouds.
As the shooting stars gradually begin to dive, Yoimiya falls from her star. As she descends, golden stars explode like fireworks before her eyes, one after the other. Opening your wind glider, you catch Yoimiya, and together with Paimon, Arashani, and Avin, you watch the meteor shower bloom brilliantly against the dark sky.
Talk to Yoimiya
Paimon:
Mmm... Ugh...
Paimon:
We're waking up already? But Paimon wants to watch more...
Yoimiya:
The meteors we summoned flew up from the ground...
Yoimiya:
They were exactly like fireworks!
Yoimiya:
Ah, I could've kept watching that forever. That was the realest, grandest, most magical dream I've ever had!
Paimon:
Paimon too! Paimon didn't expect you to just pull us onto that shooting star, though.
Yoimiya:
Hehe~ Honestly, I didn't think about it at all. I just thought it'd be a shame if we didn't try something crazy.
Yoimiya:
You know me. It really doesn't matter to me if our experience was real or a dream.
Yoimiya:
I really should thank you two, though. You set all this up as a backup plan because you knew that meteor showers are hard to catch, right?
Yoimiya:
Don't worry, I loved it so so so much! I think this ranks as the absolute best gift I've ever been given.
Paimon:
Oh phew, that's good. Paimon was afraid that you might be angry after hearing the truth.
Yoimiya:
Why would I be? I dreamed about helpful, friendly, cute Aranara...
Yoimiya:
I dreamed that we ran and jumped atop large mushrooms, and we discovered Urstone in a very unexpected way...
Yoimiya:
And when I thought we had woken up, the next part was even more amazing!
Yoimiya:
From her heart, Avin brought forth Urstone glasses. We found meteors that flew up from the earth, and we even became one with the shooting stars themselves...
Yoimiya:
That's right. Dreams themselves may be imaginary, but they're also experiences that can never be relived or replicated.
Yoimiya:
If we were sticklers about truth and fiction, we would've missed out on so much beauty and emotion.
Paimon:
Hehe, you sure know your way with words. Paimon's gonna bump you up a few places on the "Paimon's Best Friends" list!
Traveler:
So there's a leaderboard for that...
Paimon:
Um, by the way... the Aranara, they don't usually like...
Yoimiya:
Oh yeah, they're so cute! We really have to thank those lovely carvings.
Paimon:
The wood carvings?
Yoimiya:
Yeah. If we hadn't seen those wood carvings, then we wouldn't have dreamed of such cute Aranara.
Paimon:
...?
Yoimiya:
Hehe, don't worry, I know. I think they're very cute, and I'm happy to protect them.
Yoimiya:
Well, it's almost time. Let's send her home.
Go to Port Ormos for Yoimiya's send-off
After sending Avin home, you and Yoimiya spend a few more days in Sumeru.
Amurta receives word of Avin's condition and implements a comprehensive treatment plan.
Avin is now eagerly cooperating with her care team, and she's feeling more cheerful than ever.
Yoimiya's date of departure comes quickly. Avin and her mother also come to the wharf to bid her goodbye.
Yoimiya:
Sumeru's such a nice place. I'll be back for sure!
Niousha:
You will always be welcome here. Avin would be happy to see you again.
Avin:
It's a deal! I'll be waiting for you.
Yoimiya:
Hahaha, you got it!
Avin:
Yoimiya, before you go back, I want to tell you about my new dream.
Avin:
I want to travel to Inazuma on my own and watch a fireworks show there.
Yoimiya:
Wow, that's impressive! Hehe, I didn't expect to be introduced to new customers while on vacation.
Yoimiya:
Don't worry, I'll make you some fireworks that you'll never forget!
Yoimiya:
You two as well. No matter how busy your adventures get, remember to come back to Inazuma. We'll always welcome you, no matter when you drop by!
Yoimiya:
You've got to come and watch the fireworks this meteor shower inspired as they soar high in the sky!
Paimon:
Sounds like a plan!
Yoimiya:
I will, I will! Haha, you're as earnest as ever.
Yoimiya:
Oh yeah, by the way, have a look at this.
Traveler:
An Aranara Carving...
Yoimiya:
That's right. This is the one you helped me pick, and you said it looked kinda like me. I went to buy another one — this one's for you.
Yoimiya:
Look at it whenever you're feeling down. Who knows, maybe it'll raise your spirits. If nothing else, you'll know that I'm supporting you all the way.
Yoimiya:
Of course, meeting in person is still better, hehe.
Yoimiya:
Okay, I'll be heading back now. I'm sure we'll meet again soon!
Yoimiya:
I really loved the trip you prepared for me — in fact, I'm totally impressed!
Yoimiya:
No matter where you two go, I know that our friendship and its warmth will support you.
Yoimiya:
So go forward — to the end of your journey, and to the ends of this world!
Yoimiya:
See you around!