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Stranger Things in Honami
After the end of Honami's looping crisis, Chisa heads to the Black Shores to recover. Namipon from Shashou Cafe contacts you to request your help in investigating a series of strange occurrences throughout Honami City. Assist Namipon with the investigation while also gathering supplies to help rebuild the Shashou Cafe.
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Namipon:
So, Chisa, Passenger Rover, I asked you here today for a little investigation. There have been unexplainable events popping up around Honami City lately.
Chisa:
What kind of unexplainable events are we talking about?
Namipon:
Mmm, rumor among the Left Behind is... the events all seem to follow a certain pattern, always leaving people in... Well, a strange situation.
Namipon:
Like the "Mysterious Scissorswoman," "The Haunted Apartment", and "The Moonlit Weretiger"—
Namipon:
Oh, that one has really become an urban legend lately. They say a cold, mysterious girl with a giant pair of scissors patrols Honami's streets, hunting any powerful Tacet Discord she finds.
Chisa:
…
Namipon:
One thing bothers me, though... The Lament's lingering power in Honami's districts shouldn't be strong enough to cause this. Not on its own, at least.
Chisa:
Unless it's being manipulated or being purposefully triggered?
Namipon:
Mhm, just like how a Dango needs its sweet filling to become a delicacy... But oh, these are all just theories. We'll know more after we see things for ourselves.
Chisa:
I agree, this is something we should look into. It sort of feels like those urban mysteries I've heard in the past…
Namipon:
Wonderful. Glad to have you both on board.
Namipon:
By the way, if we're going to investigate areas in the city, we can't be too careful. Most of Honami is still crystallized.
Namipon:
I've set up little base stations for you guys. They have all the nice features that'll make your investigation twice as easy.
Namipon:
And if you happen to find any Rice Dangos out there, be sure to bring them back. I can use them to upgrade the cafe's facilities and offer you even better support.
Namipon:
Because they are Honami's signature delicacy! Soft, sweet, and loved by all. You should try some, Passenger.
Namipon:
Anyway, once you're all set, let's give the nearest station a whirl. I'll tell you more later.
Namipon:
Looks like you've gotten a general idea of the situation in Honami City.
Namipon:
It's time we investigate the first unexplainable event. Hmm, the one closest to us is... "The Haunted Apartment." A fine place to start.
Namipon:
The city is still pretty dangerous, so I've arranged a safe and reliable Namipon Shuttle for you. Beep, beep!
Namipon:
The smell of the Lament is getting stronger, Passenger. We're going in the right direction.
Namipon:
What's that hovering above the roof…? Is that a girl?
Namipon:
This must be "The Haunted Apartment."
Namipon:
There may be dangerous enemies up ahead. Be careful, Passenger.
Calm Young Man:
Careful, this area is pretty dangerous. There's that one unexplainable event, plus some freaky TDs.
Calm Young Man:
You're also tracking these unexplainable events? Hmm… after a closer look, you two do stand out from the rest of the city residents.
Calm Young Man:
I'd like to help, but in my current state, I'd be useless in a fight. The best I can do is share what I know.
Calm Young Man:
The girl you see floating up there is Kirine. She was originally a citizen of Honami, born with a frail constitution and no Resonance abilities.
Calm Young Man:
I'm not sure how she got caught up in this unexplainable event, but I don't think she deserves your suspicion.
Namipon:
Now that those unusual TDs are gone, the Lament power around here seems to have stabilized... Oh, Passenger, look! Our ghostly lady is waking up.
Kirine:
Ugh, my head... Are you… Namipon the Mascot? What happened?
You briefly explain the situation to her.
Kirine:
So it wasn't just a dream... I was affected by the Lament's power and turned into some kind of possessed ghost?
Chisa:
We haven't found any other lingering traces of Lament power here. I believe that is the case.
Kirine:
How incredible. Thank you for saving me. I'm Kirine, a Honami local.
Kirine:
I'm curious, what exactly is this Lament power you mentioned?
Namipon:
Hmm... to keep it simple, Honami's Lament power manifests as a unique phenomenon we call "Irideglow."
Kirine:
Irideglow? You mean those rainbow-colored, sparkling things? I think I saw something like that right before all this happened...
Rover:
This area isn't fully secure yet. Let's head back to the cafe. We'll be able to talk in peace there.
Namipon:
Couldn't agree more! We'll have delicious coffee and desserts waiting, our treat. Your help in investigating these unexplainable events will be really appreciated, Kirine.
Kirine:
Sure, I do love a nice cafe. Please, lead the way.
Oh, hey. I found this lying near that unusual TD earlier. I'll find a nice spot for it…
Kirine:
I'm surprised. This cafe looks so different from the one I remember. That one wasn't this spacious, and the location wasn't nearly as nice…
Kirine:
Oh, what was it you wanted to ask about?
Rover:
(I need to figure out what connects the victims of these unexplainable events. Since they're all Left Behind, it must be some kind of strong attachment keeping them in Honami.)
Rover:
You mentioned you're a Honami local, Ms. Kirine... Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
Kirine:
I'm just an ordinary high school girl. What's special about me...? Well, I've been sickly since I was a child. I couldn't go out much, and hospital visits were a regular part of my life.
Kirine:
Actually, to think I was flying during this unexplainable event... is actually kind of nice.
You obtain details of the location from Kirine.
Kirine:
So you're investigating the unexplainable events happening in Honami? That reminds me of two detectives who used to stay in the old cafe.
Kirine:
Maybe they're looking into it, too. I wonder what the truth behind all this really is...
Some time later, after saying goodbye to Kirine, you and Namipon sort through the information you've gathered so far.
Polmes:
Long time no see. I'm impressed you found one of our Little Namipons so quickly, Passenger.
Polmes:
There are still other Little Namipons lost in the city. If you happen to find any, please help bring them back to me.
Polmes:
I've put together a list with all their details.
Polmes:
Of course, there'll be rewards for completing this Namipon rescue mission. Come find me anytime to check the list or collect rewards.
Namipon:
We still haven't figured out what's causing these unexplainable events. But judging from Ms. Kirine's situation, they might be triggered by the lingering attachments of the Left Behind.
Namipon:
Ms. Kirine was always sick and stuck inside, so it turned her into a flying ghost. It's like her wish to be free was granted... but in a twisted way?
Chisa:
It's too soon to jump to conclusions. But the Meishin Passageway she mentioned is highly suspect… Has anyone reported strange happenings there, Namipon?
Namipon:
I did hear a few stories… How about we head to the Commercial District next? The trail might be cold, but it's better than just chasing rumors.
Rover:
Namipon... How come the Left Behind can perceive these Lament phenomena now? Before, they didn't even realize they were all already dead.
Namipon:
Oh, that... Well, after you and Chisa stopped the looping Lament in the city, the Waveworn Phenomena affecting the Left Behind was weakened.
Namipon:
They still linger in Honami because of their attachments, but now they can think more clearly, almost like they did in life, until those attachments finally fade.
Chisa:
I see... So that's why they're becoming self-aware.
Calm Young Man:
We meet again. Your actions have already helped stablize the lingering Lament power in the Residential District. Good to see Kirine has been freed from it, too.
Calm Young Man:
Impressive. You've accomplished something even the Aces of Honami could not.
Calm Young Man:
To investigate certain matters of interest.
Calm Young Man:
Anyway, these unexplainable events feel targeted. It's less like random acts of the Lament and more like a string of targeted crimes against specific people.
Calm Young Man:
We need to figure out what all these victims have in common...
Namipon:
Oh... Passenger, look… is that someone there?
Worker Girl:
Hello... Welcome... Thank you, and come again...
Namipon:
It's so dangerous out here. Why is she not seeking shelter?
Chisa:
She doesn't seem aware of what's going on around her.
Worker Girl:
Two Rice Dangos, okay... Will that be cash or credit…?
Worker Girl:
Ugh, I feel really dizzy. Where's the cash register…? What's going on? Wasn't I just in an overtime shift?
Worker Girl:
Huh? But... No, I want to keep working! After all this time... this is the first job that's ever made me feel... happy...
Chisa:
…?!
You briefly explain the situation to her.
Worker Girl:
Waaah! I thought I'd finally found the perfect job... Great pay, all the extra hours I could want... and you're telling me it's all just a dream?
Namipon:
It's okay to enjoy your work, but you should also get plenty of rest... If you'd like, why not come to our cafe and sit for a bit?
Rover:
We're looking into the recent unexplainable events happening in Honami. What you went through could be a key clue to solving this.
Worker Girl:
Huh? A talking capybara... Wait, aren't you the mascot, Namipon? Did you just say... cafe?
Worker Girl:
I'd love to visit your cafe, but I don't have any money. Nothing at all... Blub blub blub...
Namipon:
Don't you worry. Cuz today, coffee, desserts—everything is on the house. Consider it Shashou Cafe's little gift.
Namipon:
After all, our motto is, "Your smile is our specialty."
Oh, hey. I found this lying near that unusual TD earlier. I'll find a nice spot for it…
Aomame:
This coffee is so nostalgic. It's completely different from the instant stuff I usually drink, and the cake is so sweet. Thank you.
Aomame:
That's right, Namipon. You said you've been investigating the unexplainable events?
Aomame:
Irideglow... You mean the stuff that looks like iridescent cellophane? Hmm... I think I started working overtime after seeing something like that...
Chisa:
Do you remember what happened?
Aomame:
I don't really remember... But I'm pretty sure I was at work. And I think... I ran into someone from the old cafe.
Namipon:
Ms. Kirine said something very similar.
Aomame:
Kirine? You mean the short-haired girl who gets sick all the time? You've met her?
You tell her about the previous unexplainable event.
Aomame:
So it really was her! I wonder how she's doing... We haven't seen each other in so long, not since the old cafe shut down...
Rover:
(Aomame also mentioned that old cafe... We should look into it.)
Rover:
Could you tell me more about that cafe?
Aomame:
Oh, it's just a place I used to work. It was a tiny, run-down little spot. Nothing like this place. But if I had to compare...
Aomame:
The owner at the time adopted a lot of capybaras. She gave them names like "New Honami Line" or "Sakanan Line," though none of them could talk.
Chisa:
What happened to that shop afterward?
Aomame:
...It went out of business.
Aomame:
After that, everyone just... drifted apart. I heard someone later wanted to rebuild it, but... what's gone is gone, you know? You can't ever really go back.
Aomame:
But if you're investigating these unexplainable events, you might have some luck finding the "Aces of Honami." Their names are Shouta and Firi.
Aomame:
They were detectives who used to stay at that cafe. Knowing them, they've probably already started poking their noses into this. They might be able to help you.
Chisa:
I've heard of them before... Thank you, Ms. Aomame, for the information.
After saying goodbye to Aomame, you and Namipon sort out the information you've gathered so far.
Sales Champ:
Passenger, starting from today, the Shashou Cafe's special supply line is officially open.
Sales Champ:
Feel free to exchange materials or equipment with me using Rice Dangos whenever you like.
Sales Champ:
With each purchase, new supplies will require a certain amount of time to resupply.
Sales Champ:
Remember to check for special supplies in the cafe before your next trip to the urban areas!
Namipon:
Ms. Aomame always wanted a high-paying job... and the unexplainable event trapped her in an endless shift. Her wish came true in a way, I guess?
Chisa:
Wishes aside, I'm more curious about the person both victims reported seeing.
Chisa:
And both incidents also involved Irideglow… While it may not be the direct cause, I'm certain there's a connection.
Chisa:
These are more actionable leads than the victims' psychological states... Apologies. I got caught up in thinking aloud.
Rover:
Don't worry, you're making perfect sense, Chisa. Let's follow up on this.
Chisa:
Okay. We need to watch for anyone else investigating this, and identify those present at the scenes before the unexplainabe events occurred.
Namipon:
The Namipon shuttle lines to the Central and Commercial Districts have been cleared. We're free to search the city for clues now.
Namipon:
But before we leave, Passenger, we should go find Sales Champ first. It seems to have some good news for you.
Shouta:
You're the one behind all of this, aren't you?
Shouta:
It's time we count your crimes.
Namipon:
Passenger, look. Is that a talking tiger over there?
Shouta:
Tch... My head is spinning. Is the case closed, Firi?
You explain the situation to Shouta.
Shouta:
You're saying I turned into some kind of tiger? A literal TIGER?
Shouta:
Oh, brilliant. I say I have a heart of a tiger and it gives me the fur. The customer service for these unexplainable events is terrible.
Shouta:
Whatever. Thanks for the help... Never thought I'd get caught up in the thing I was investigating.
Namipon:
Sir, this isn't the best place to talk. Why don't you come with us back to Shashou Cafe? We can pick up from there.
Shouta:
Shashou Cafe?
Shouta:
I see. The name's Shouta. I'm a detective. Looks like we'll be working together.
Namipon:
Are you one of the "Aces of Honami" that Aomame talked about?
Shouta:
Well, what do you think…? Suits me pretty well, doesn't it?
Namipon:
Oh, hey. I found this lying near that unusual TD earlier. I'll find a nice spot for it…
The craft you discovered has been placed on a shelf inside the cafe...
After returning to Shashou Cafe, you find a green-haired man waiting in the lobby.
Shouta:
Firi? Still in one piece, are you?
Firi:
We meet again, friends from Shashou Cafe.
Firi:
I'm Firi. Shouta's my partner. We've been investigating what's been happening across the city.
Firi:
We split up to cover more ground and lost contact. When I heard that victims were recovering, I followed the trail from Ms. Kirine straight here.
Rover:
What made you choose to investigate in the first place?
Shouta:
Call it a detective's instinct, if you like. But more importantly, we wanted to use these unexplainable events to learn the truth about the disaster that destroyed Honami.
Firi:
Yes, it's a strange feeling... akin to a cognitive blind spot. All the signs of something being wrong are there, but I just... ignored them.
Shouta:
The TDs in the districts, the state of the residents, and the Irideglow's bizarre effects... It's all evidence that the Lament occurred. Which means Honami has already been destroyed, right?
Namipon:
Hmm, I didn't expect the Left Behind to be able to hold onto their existence after realizing that...
Rover:
That's right. Everyone caught up in them so far has had a wish granted, just in a distorted way. They aren't being hurt by the Lament itself.
Firi:
You mentioned wishes. What am I missing?
Namipon:
Oh, I see. We're all working with different pieces of the puzzle. Let's get on the same page first.
Namipon brings everyone coffee, and you exchange what you've gathered so far with Shouta and Firi.
Shouta:
So, these unexplainable events do have a source, and taking out the nearby TDs can stop them.
Chisa:
And if you look at the events we've seen so far, they all share a common theme.
Rover:
Everyone involved originally met through that old cafe.
Chisa:
Correct. While other Left Behind have been affected, only those three have been sucked into these unexplainable events triggered by the Lament's residual power.
Namipon:
True. Guess we need to check out the area around that old cafe.
Shouta:
In that case, you'll need us. We know the streets around Honami Central Park like the back of our hands. Who knows? You might be surprised what we can find.
Namipon:
By the look of those TDs, the lingering Lament power in Honami City is stirring again.
Chisa:
Doubt we're going to find the source of these events in this area.
Namipon:
Mhm. I wonder what Shouta and Firi might have found around the old cafe...
Rover:
Namipon, you seem kind of hung up on that old cafe?
Namipon:
I've just been thinking what the source of these strange events could be.
Namipon:
A cafe should be a place that holds all Passengers' happiest memories. That's why "Your smile is our specialty" is the Shashou Cafe's motto.
Namipon:
If these unexplainable events are trying to grant the wishes of that old cafe's customers... what if it's the cafe's owner that's behind everything?
Shouta:
Hey, come take a look at this.
Shouta and Firi hand you a notebook.
Namipon:
A notebook? There's a sticky note on the cover... Miki? Is that who this notebook belongs to?
Chisa:
There are frequency traces... similar to the Lament power on this notebook.
Shouta:
Miki was the owner of that cafe. The one Aomame mentioned, who adopted capybaras.
Firi:
Yes, it was part of the aesthetic of the cafe.
Firi:
As for what's inside this notebook, you should see for yourselves.
Namipon:
It looks like a guestbook left by a customer. It's filled with stories from the old cafe...
Rover:
(Kirine, Aomame, and Shouta all left messages inside. Everyone caught in an unexplainable event, too.)
Rover:
(Flying, work, and... Hmm... a tiger. The events are all tied to the wishes they wrote down in this book.)
Chisa:
That narrows it down.
Rover:
But no one can manipulate the Lament's power. Especially not a Left Behind.
Chisa:
What if they aren't manipulating it? What if they were devoured by it and became a part of it?
Namipon:
Oh…! I know, it's the Longings! Remember the Longings we collected before?
Namipon:
Longings are frequencies that persist within the Lament! They don't disappear even if they're devoured by the Lament again.
Rover:
So, if Longings are strong enough to affect the Lament's residual power in Honami...
Chisa:
Then it must be located where the Lament first began...
Chisa:
…Neon Tower.
Namipon:
Yup. Where we had that great battle.
Rover:
Let's head out then.
Namipon:
Okay! The route to Neon Tower is set. This time, we can go straight to the top!
Namipon:
Is this... a pocket Sonoro Sphere formed by Lament power?
Namipon:
It seems to be recreating the scene from the last time we were here...
Obsessive Voice:
I'm sorry... Miki... I've failed you as a father...
Namipon:
Look out, Passenger! TDs incoming!
Obsessive Voice:
I will carry on your dream...
Obsessive Voice:
This is the last thing I can do for you...
Namipon:
Passenger, more TDs coming our way!
Obsessive Voice:
Keep everyone in the cafe. Forever...
Obsessive Voice:
Just like you always told me you wanted...
Namipon:
His frequency has been completely devoured by the Lament...!
Obsessive Voice:
You are... from Shashou Cafe... I see...
Obsessive Voice:
"Your smile is our specialty."
Obsessive Voice:
I entrust Shashou Cafe to you now...
The voice then goes silent forever.
Namipon:
I'm not picking up on the Lament here anymore.
Namipon:
But, Ms. Miki's father... He mentioned Shashou Cafe, didn't he? How did he know that name?
Namipon:
Both Kirine and Ms. Aomame mentioned seeing someone they know. But Miki's father was always in the tower. Which means…
Chisa:
Time to go, Namipon.
Chisa:
Some mysteries aren't meant to be solved until the very end.
Aomame:
Welcome back. You two must be exhausted!
Namipon:
Huh, why the big gathering?
Kirine:
We heard everything from Shouta... So, what happened? Did you find out the truth behind the unexplainable events?
You share everything that happened inside the tower with the group.
Firi:
A brilliant piece of work. It seems everything is out in the open now... Shouta, don't you think it's time you came clean?
Chisa:
It must've been you that Kirine and Aomame saw.
Shouta:
Yes, and for that I owe you all an apology. The truth is, I'd been inside Neon Tower once before we ever met.
Shouta:
Of course, I didn't expect to get caught up in one of those events myself.
Shouta:
Haha, sorry about that. It's because during my investigation, I started piecing things together about Shashou Cafe.
Shouta:
If my hunch was right, then the ones who saved this city from the Lament, long before these events started... was you, wasn't it?
Shouta:
It's long overdue... but thank you. Thank you for saving our city.
Shouta:
Actually, the place Miki's father wanted to rebuild the cafe is exactly where Shashou Cafe is standing today. We just never got the chance to start…
Shouta:
After you rescued me, I struggled with whether to tell you the whole truth. After all, Namipon had a right to know.
Shouta:
But I wanted you to see it through yourselves. It was the only way for Miki's father's wish to be truly fulfilled.
Shouta:
Inheriting a cafe isn't just about the building, the coffee beans, or the dessert recipes... It's about inheriting the stories and the life that fills it.
Aomame:
And that guestbook, full of stories from the past... can finally start collecting new ones.
Namipon:
Oh, Passengers...
Shouta:
I never thought I'd get the chance to talk to you like this. Namipon... or should I say, the spirit of Honami? But I think I'll stick with Namipon.
Firi:
Thank you for everything. Our story ends here. The rest of it... is yours to tell.
With their wishes fulfilled, the Left Behind gradually fade from sight.
A little while later, Namipon tidies the tables and prepares a fresh cup of coffee for everyone.
Namipon:
Good work, Passenger. It seems these unexplainable events have finally reached their end.
Rover:
You were so helpful, Namipon.
Namipon:
Miki used to name all the capybaras in her cafe after railway lines... but the name she chose for the cafe itself was Shashou.
Namipon:
I think... I'm finally starting to understand why.
Namipon:
The people in this city are all connected, like a vast railway network. Tracks crossing and intertwining.
Namipon:
Lives that were never meant to meet all found a connection in the cafe. And slowly, this place became the central station for it all.
Chisa:
Maybe… that is why you, the symbol of Honami, appeared here in the first place.
Namipon:
Beats me. At the very least, this cafe is proof that the Honami of the past existed.
Chisa:
Then, as the Shashou, you have to take good care of it, Namipon.
Namipon:
Don't you worry. The story of Shashou Cafe is just getting started.
Namipon:
Next time you get the chance, remember to bring more of your friends over to visit, Rover, Chisa.
Polmes:
Unusual cases always bring the freshest clues. It's the mundane ones that are truly unsolvable.
Polmes:
I wonder if there is more to this series of events in Honami than meets the eye...
Polmes:
Forgotten me so soon, Passenger? I'm Polmes. To be precise, I'm a certified "consulting detective." I am, one might say, the mentor to all detectives.
Polmes:
But don't get me wrong, I'm not some brooding protagonist from a popular work of fiction. I don't have time for emotional baggage, psychological hand-holding, or spinning fancy theories from a total lack of data...
Polmes:
I simply enjoy the meticulous architecture of logic. Each time I enter my mind palace, I feel a sense of transcendence. It is my instinct.
Polmes:
In other words, I enjoy cases and crimes.
Polmes:
Perhaps Honami would be more interesting with a Moriartypon...
Sales Champ:
Today's Honami special: the critically acclaimed, limited-edition Namipon badge series! Would you like one, Passenger?
Sales Champ:
I'm Mall Guide Namipon. I'm in charge of Shashou Cafe's specialty store.
Sales Champ:
Just between us, the items here might seem random, but if you have enough Rice Dangos, you're basically guaranteed to get the badge you're looking for...
Sales Champ:
Don't worry about a few bad pulls! After all, the thrilling uncertainty and the hint of possible disappointment are what make this gameplay so exciting!
Sales Champ:
Eep! A-And it's totally not because a direct price would have to be, like, crazy high to cover costs! Nope!
Platform Guardian:
Thank you for choosing NamiZoom! How can I help you?
Platform Guardian:
I'm the one who handles the transportation! You can also call me the Platform Guardian.
Platform Guardian:
Here in Honami, no matter how far away, I'll come rolling up the moment you need it!
Platform Guardian:
But remember, Passenger. Drive slow and enjoy the scenery. Drive fast and you might join the scenery.
Platform Guardian:
So when you're out exploring, drive safe, and be safe.