Haunted Tales is an Event Quest during the Akitsu Kimodameshi Event.
Steps[]
- Go to the site of the Test of Courage
- Ask the member of staff
- Pick a partner out of the three contestants
- Begin the second round of the Test of Courage
- Complete the second round of the Test of Courage
- Appraise the situation with Itto
- Go to the site of Akitsu Yuugei
- Complete an Akitsu Yuugei match
- Return to the site of the Test of Courage
- Ask the member of staff
Gameplay Notes[]
- During the Test of Courage step, the party will be limited to only the Traveler, and the chosen partner will follow behind the player. Some functions, such as Normal Attack, Jump, and Co-Op Mode will be disabled.
- The player can get separated from their partner during this quest. When this happens, "You get separated from your partner during the Test of Courage" text will appear on screen and the player will be brought back near the Shrine Maiden, restarting the quest with their chosen partner.
Akitsu Yuugei / Playful Leisure 
- Time Limit: 10:00
- Brick Type
- Available Modifiers: 2
Dialogue[]
Quest DescriptionYou encountered something peculiar in the first round, and the second is just about to begin...
Step DescriptionHeizou suggested temporarily hiding what you just saw and heard to avoid causing unwanted complications. It's almost time for the second Test of Courage. Head over to the site.
- (Upon obtaining quest)
- Paimon: Well, the second round of the Test of Courage is about to begin.
- Paimon: Hmm, Paimon wonders if the shrine maiden knows anything about what Heizou told us... Let's go ask her.
- (Approach Itto and Shrine Maiden)
- Arataki Itto: Hey, you guys finally made it!
- Arataki Itto: I was searching for hours. Still didn't see any sign of those three, so I decided to come back.
- Arataki Itto: How about you? Find anything?
- Paimon: Uh, it's kinda hard to explain...
- We never managed to find those three, either.
- Arataki Itto: I see... So you came up empty-handed, too.
- Arataki Itto: Well, it doesn't matter! I already came up with a new plan!
- Paimon: Huh? What plan?
- Arataki Itto: Shinobu told me a saying after she got back from studying in Liyue. It went something like... "The something by day becomes..." Uhh, something by night?
- "The hunter by day becomes the hunted by night."
- Arataki Itto: Yeah, that's what I said! C'mon, keep up!
- Arataki Itto: Anyway, I was so focused on scaring people last round that those three dressed up as ghosts caught me completely off guard.
- Arataki Itto: But not this time! Oh no! I'll be hiding nearby and waiting for those three to emerge first, then I'll nail 'em with a surprise attack.
- Arataki Itto: You two just gotta keep playing it natural and join the contest. Got it? Okay, see ya later!
- Paimon: Wait, Itto! Ugh, he ran off again!
- Paimon: Well, his plan does make some sense at least... Let's go talk to the shrine maiden so we can join the second round.
We never managed to find those three, either.- (Talk to Shrine Maiden)
- Shrine Maiden: Mwahahaha... Congratulations on winning the first round of the Test of Courage.
- Shrine Maiden: Now you're one step closer to the dark, messy truth. But is that really a good thing?
- Paimon: Hey, cut the nonsense! What we just saw was super terrifying!
- Shrine Maiden: Oh, really? Good to hear.
- Shrine Maiden: Hearing the words "super terrifying" is exactly what all us event organizers would like to hear.
- Paimon: Ugh no, that's not what Paimon means! Something mysterious is also happening here, not just the event!
- Shrine Maiden: So what? You've heard the stories about the Test of Courage, haven't you?
- Shrine Maiden: Everyone who participates in the event faces a variety of emotions.
- Shrine Maiden: People are afraid of seeing their innermost fears appear before them, yet they still seek the thrill of experiencing those fears.
- Shrine Maiden: So isn't it natural for us to have things in the dark and deathly silent forest to help fulfill that experience?
- Shrine Maiden: Just like the grinning monster standing behind you right now, waiting for you to turn around...
- Paimon: Aaaah!!! Really!?
- She's messing with you.
- There's nothing behind us.
- Shrine Maiden: Hehehe... I knew a little trick like that wouldn't be enough to scare you off.
- Shrine Maiden: So, congrats on passing this test. The second round of the Test of Courage will begin shortly.
- Shrine Maiden: Have you found your partner yet?
- Paimon: Huh? But don't we already have a partner from the last round...?
- Shrine Maiden: Yes, your team's outstanding effort certainly won you the last round.
- Shrine Maiden: So it's understandable that you'd want to pair up with your previous partner... But unfortunately, you must find a different partner for each round of the event.
- Shrine Maiden: If you don't have a partner by the time the next round begins, then...
- Paimon: Yeah, yeah, Paimon already knows! If we don't have a partner in time, then we'll be disqualified!
- Paimon: Let's ask around and see if there's anyone looking for a partner!
Step DescriptionThe staff said you needed another partner. Who will it be...
- (Talk to the Shrine Maiden again)
- Shrine Maiden: Have you found a partner yet?
- (Talk to Yoimiya)
- Yoimiya: Heya (TravelerTraveler), Paimon! I had a feeling you two would be here!
- (If the player has not met Yoimiya yet, an introductory note appears on screen)
- Yoimiya — Frolicking Flames
The present owner of Naganohara Fireworks. Hero to the children, Queen of the Summer Festival — also known as Yoimiya.
Inazuma has yearly festivals that all feature fireworks painstaking made by her. Her creativity itself burns hot and brightly, and brings people endless, incomparable joy.
Yoimiya's heart has yet to lose its childlike innocence, and she often plays simple but evergreen games with the children, or goes with them to find some shiny objects. The purity of these children brings her great happiness.
Though fireworks are fleeting things, their radiance remains in peoples' hearts. This miracle is momentary yet also eternal, and this is how she "protects" those around her.
- Paimon: Oh, Yoimiya! You're here too?
- Yoimiya: Mm-hmm. I was also here for the first round, but I arrived a little early, so maybe that's why I didn't see you.
- Yoimiya: By the way, I heard you were the winners. Impressive! I eventually found the hidden Dango Milk too, but it was already too late.
- Paimon: Hehe... Actually, Paimon still doesn't know how we managed to find it.
- Paimon: Paimon was just hiding behind (himhim/
herher) the whole time, and somehow we won! - Yoimiya: (TravelerTraveler), you never told me you were so good at this sort of event... You weren't keeping it a secret, were you?
- Yoimiya: Anyway, would ya like to pair up with me? We'd be an amazing team! With us working together, the second round will be a piece of cake.
- I want to partner up with Yoimiya.
- Yoimiya: Hehe, awesome! Don't worry, you'll see that being on my team is a blast!
- Yoimiya: Now let's get out there and win this thing... We'll move faster than a firework shooting straight into the sky! It'll be like WHOOOSHHH and the round will be ours!
- Let me think about it...
- Yoimiya: Oh, I understand. You have to put some thought into choosing the best partner... You did already win the first round, after all.
- Yoimiya: But I'm definitely no pushover when it comes to the Test of Courage. I've been to loads of these events.
- Yoimiya: Besides, choosing me means you'll have one less tough competitor to deal with, hehe! Anyway, give it some thought.
- (Talk to Yoimiya again)
- Yoimiya: So, made up your mind yet? Do you wanna team up with me?
- I want to partner up with Yoimiya.
- Yoimiya: Hehe, awesome! Don't worry, you'll see that being on my team is a blast!
- Yoimiya: Now let's get out there and win this thing... We'll move faster than a firework shooting straight into the sky! It'll be like WHOOOSHHH and the round will be ours!
- I still need to give it some more thought.
- Yoimiya: Ah, really? That's a bummer...
- Yoimiya: Well anyway, I'll be right here if you change your mind!
- (Talk to Sayu)
- Sayu: *snoring* Huh? Ah, you found me...
- (If the player has not met Sayu yet, an introductory note appears on screen)
- Sayu — Mujina Ninja
Sayu, a ninja of the Shuumatsuban, is a petite figure skilled at skiving.
She is well-trained in many arts of concealment and covering her tracks, and she uses these to evade work and look for places to nap during the day.
This is not laziness, of course! Rather, she is simply spending time on more important matters, such as sleeping more, so that she can grow taller... Or at least, that's how Sayu would rationalize things.
Also, the animal her clothes are based on it is a mujina, not a tanuki. You'd better remember that!
- Paimon: Hey, Sayu! Are you here for the Test of Courage, too?
- Sayu: Yes... *yawn*
- Paimon: She looks like she just woke up... No wait, she's actually trying to fall asleep!
- Sayu: The Test of Courage is too scary, so I keep my eyes closed to not feel scared.
- Sayu: But as soon as I close my eyes, it's really easy to fall asleep...
- Sayu: During the first round, a big bull-headed beast leaped out of nowhere and scared me half to death, so I ran and hid behind a tree.
- Sayu: I closed my eyes and tried to hide for a while, but it was really dark and I fell asleep... By the time I woke up, the round was already over.
- Paimon: A big bull-headed beast... Wait, that sounds like Ushi!
- Sayu: Now, no one wants to partner up with me for the second round.
- Paimon: Oh, poor Sayu... Wait, but why would you join the Test of Courage in the first place?
- Sayu: Oh, because I heard that being frightened causes you to grow taller...
- Paimon: What kind of silly idea is that!? That's just a load of baloney!
- Sayu: I wasn't sure if it was true, either, but since I heard it could help people grow taller, I decided to give it a shot...
- Paimon: Well, Sayu doesn't have a partner yet. Should we team up with her?
- I want to partner up with Sayu.
- Sayu: Really? You're willing to be my partner?
- Sayu: Great... But please keep an eye on me, and don't let me fall asleep again.
- Sayu: It's pretty scary here, but I'm going to face my fears this time.
- Let me think about it...
- Sayu: It's okay, no rush. I came here for my own reasons anyway.
- Sayu: I'll try to overcome my fear... and sleepiness.
- Sayu: But, if you do want to partner up, just let me know...
- (Talk to Sayu again)
- Sayu: Oh, will you pair up with me for the Test of Courage?
- I want to partner up with Sayu.
- Sayu: Really? You're willing to be my partner?
- Sayu: Great... But please keep an eye on me, and don't let me fall asleep again.
- Sayu: It's pretty scary here, but I'm going to face my fears this time.
- I still need to give it some more thought.
- Sayu: Okay... If you want me to be your partner, you can find me here.
- (Talk to Thoma)
- Thoma: Hey there! Congrats on winning the first round of the Test of Courage.
- Paimon: Thoma! Wait, were you also a contestant in the first round?
- Thoma: I sure was! But I couldn't shake this constant feeling that someone was secretly following me the entire round.
- Thoma: He didn't seem to be from the Yashiro Commission, and I was concerned that he might be out to stir up trouble at the event, so I tried to capture him.
- Thoma: I didn't expect him to run so fast. I gave chase for a while, but I couldn't keep up... and before I knew it, the round was over.
- Paimon: Hmm, is there a chance he wasn't there to cause trouble? Maybe he was just trying to scare people.
- Thoma: Coming all the way to the Test of Courage to scare people? Well, I guess the world is full of all kinds of weirdos...
- Thoma: Anyway, I'm gonna be sure to show everyone my abilities in the second round.
- Paimon: Oh, Paimon remembers you once mentioned that you like kaidan...
- Thoma: Yeah, that's right. Once I really get into it, you might find me to be your toughest competitor.
- Thoma: Haha, I'm only kidding, of course. I'm not here for the prizes, just to have fun.
- Thoma: My lord has granted me a rare vacation, so I'd rather spend my time relaxing than worrying about some contest.
- Thoma: Speaking of which, have you found a partner yet? Would you like to pair up with me?
- I want to partner up with Thoma.
- Thoma: Really? Thank you.
- Thoma: I can't guarantee we'll be able to win the second round, but I'll do my best to help. Let's give it our best shot!
- Let me think about it...
- Thoma: Ah, I understand. Hope you can find the right partner and win the second round.
- Thoma: You've probably already heard that to win the Grand Narukami Shrine's special prize. You have to win all three rounds.
- Thoma: I'd like to know what the prize is as well... And you're the only one who has that chance now, so go for it!
- (Talk to Thoma again)
- Thoma: Haha, want to team up with me?
- I want to partner up with Thoma.
- Thoma: Really? Thank you.
- Thoma: I can't guarantee we'll be able to win the second round, but I'll do my best to help. Let's give it our best shot!
- I still need to give it some more thought.
- Thoma: Ah, not a problem. I still wish you the best of luck, no matter who you chose to team up with.
- Thoma: Just be sure not to put too much pressure on yourself. The Test of Courage is meant to be a fun event, focusing only on winning would defeat the whole purpose of participating.
Step DescriptionTime to go meet the staff with your partner.
- (Talk to Shrine Maiden)
- Shrine Maiden: You appear to have found a partner. Let's see if you can repeat your luck from the first round.
- Shrine Maiden: Though, whether winning should be considered "good luck" or not is debatable, hehehe...
- Shrine Maiden: Anyway, I will now reveal the item you'll be searching for in the second round of the Test of Courage.
- Shrine Maiden: It's... a "fan."
- Paimon: A fan? You mean like the thing we use to keep cool when it's hot out?
- Shrine Maiden: Correct. The fan was personally selected by the Yashiro Commissioner himself, and has been placed somewhere in the Chinju Forest.
- Shrine Maiden: There will be signs to guide the way, but beware, the darkness that lurks in the forest is drawing nearer.
- Shrine Maiden: Mwahahahaha... Remember, if you can't go on any further, you can always give up and live to see another day.
- Paimon: We'll never give up! Let's go!
Yoimiya[]
Step DescriptionYou decided to join Yoimiya in the second round. What challenges will you encounter along the way?
- (While following the signs)
- Paimon: Something just fell from above! Ah, keep it away from Paimon!!!
- Yoimiya: Really? Lemme see... Oh! It's some Onikabuto!
- Yoimiya: And pretty strong ones, from the looks of it. I'll hold on to them! Hehe, they'll come in real handy for the next Onikabuto tournament!
- (If the Traveler leaves the path)
- Yoimiya: You want to explore somewhere else? Uh, how about we finish the Test of Courage first!
- (If the Traveler idles)
- Yoimiya: C'mon, let's go. We can't let anyone beat us to it!
- (If the straight path at the first fork is taken)
- Yoimiya: Hey, did you guys hear that?
- Paimon: Huh? Hear what?
- Yoimiya: It sounded like it came from inside the shrine.
- Yoimiya: I've heard people say that some evil spirits are sealed in shrines, and at night they make banging sounds from inside.
- Yoimiya: Whenever someone approaches, a spirit will — POW — leap out and pull that unfortunate person inside the shrine, using the victim to replace themself [sic] as the prisoner!
- Paimon: Whaaaaa! Stay away from Paimon!!!
- Black Kitten: Meow?
- Yoimiya: Huh? Oh, it's a kitty. Not gonna lie, that's kinda disappointing! I was hoping to see a real evil spirit!
- Paimon: *sobs* Thank goodness...
- (After going straight at the first fork and opening the chest)
- Paimon: This doesn't seem to be the right way. Let's try another path!
- (If the left path at the first fork is taken)
- Yoimiya: That's strange... How did Paimon transform into a Lavender Melon?
- Paimon: Hey, Paimon's over here! That doesn't even look like Paimon!
- Yoimiya: Hmm? So, what in the world is this...? Hey, it's flying away. Don't go! Let me have a look at ya!
- (After turning right at the second fork and opening the chest)
- Paimon: Hmm... This isn't what we're looking for. Oh, and Paimon thought we had it, too...
- (Return after opening the chest mentioned above)
- Paimon: Uh, is it just Paimon, or is there an eerie shadow over there?
- Yoimiya: Oh, you're right! That wasn't there when we arrived!
- Yoimiya: There's clearly no one around, but there's a shadow on the ground. Oh, this is like a real kaidan story!
- Yoimiya: Let's go check it out!
- Paimon: On second thought, m—maybe we shouldn't go! Oh, Paimon's heart is pounding like crazy!
- (If the left path at the second fork is taken)
- Paimon: Phew... This should be far enough.
- Yoimiya: Are you tired, Paimon? Do you want to take a break?
- Paimon: Yes, please! Whew, let's rest here... Huh?
- Paimon: W—W—Wait a minute! Was that statue always facing this way?
- Paimon: The candles also went out! What's going on? Is something coming...? Oh, let's get out of here!!!
- Yoimiya: Whoa, Paimon wasn't kidding! The statue really did move. Wonder how that works...
- (If the left path at the third fork is taken)
- Yoimiya: Hmm? What is this stall doing here? Maybe it's for participants who need a break?
- Yoimiya: Excuse me! Three glasses of juice, please...
- Yoimiya: Hehe! Don't worry, this time it's on me!
- Paimon: Yay! Thanks, Yoimiya.
- Yoimiya: Uh, excuse me! Anyone here? Strange... seems like no one's around. Guess we'll just have to keep going.
- (After turning left at the third fork and opening the chest)
- Paimon: It's a dead end... Where did they hide that fan?
- (Return after opening the chest mentioned above)
- Paimon: Huh, another stall? It sure looks familiar...
- Paimon: Wait, this is the same stall we saw earlier![Note 1]
- (Continuing back to the third fork)
- Paimon: Ah, it's back again! Maybe it's following us. Ah, help!
- (If the right path at the third fork is taken)
- Yoimiya: Wow, look at all the lanterns here! It's so beautiful!
- Yoimiya: But now that I look closer, it seems like the lanterns are floating in midair. How is that possible?
- Paimon: Uh, that's definitely not normal!
- Yoimiya: Hey (TravelerTraveler), can I borrow your shoulders for a second? You can give me a boost and I'll pull one of them down!
- Paimon: No! Now's not the time!
- (Interact with the fan)
- Yoimiya: Hehe! Look what we have here! Isn't this the fan we're looking for?
- Yoimiya: Wow, it has such a beautiful design on it. Are those fireworks? It seems to be for some sort of festival!
- Yoimiya: So now that we've found this fan, does that mean we've won the second round of the Test of Courage? Let's bring it back!
- Paimon: Phew... Thank goodness it's over!
- Paimon: Hmm, wonder if Itto's still out trying to capture those three from earlier. Paimon's a little worried about him... Why don't we have a look around?
- Yoimiya: Hmm? Is there something else you need to take care of? How about I take the fan back, then?
- Paimon: Thank you~! That would help.
- Yoimiya: No need to thank me. It's been a blast doing the Test of Courage with you guys! I'd love to do it again!
Sayu[]
Step DescriptionYou decided to join Sayu in the second round. What challenges will you encounter along the way?
- (While following the signs)
- Sayu: Something just fell from above...
- Sayu: I'm outta here... Yoohoo Art!
- Paimon: She's gone! We should get out of here too!
- (If the Traveler leaves the path)
- Sayu: Hey, the sign is pointing this way. Please come back...
- (If the Traveler idles)
- Sayu: I'm feeling a little sleepy...
- (If the straight path at the first fork is taken)
- Sayu: I can hear your teeth chattering, Paimon. You must be really scared.
- Sayu: I understand, I'm scared too...
- Paimon: What? Paimon's teeth aren't chattering.
- Sayu: But I heard a rattling sound... Was that not you?
- Paimon: It's definitely not Paimon! Wait... It seems to be coming from inside the shrine!
- Paimon: There's something over there...
- Black Kitten: Meow?
- Paimon: Phew, it's just a cat. Thank goodness...
- (After going straight at the first fork and opening the chest)
- Paimon: This doesn't seem to be the right way. Let's try another path!
- (If the left path at the first fork is taken)
- Sayu: It's so dark here. It's hard to make out anything.
- Sayu: It's so dim that Paimon almost looks like a flying Lavender Melon...
- Paimon: Hey, that's not Paimon! It doesn't look anything like me!
- Paimon: Paimon's over here!
- Sayu: Ah! It's a... Lavender Melon ghost!
- (After turning right at the second fork and opening the chest)
- Paimon: Hmm... This isn't what we're looking for. Oh, and Paimon thought we had it, too...
- (Return after opening the chest mentioned above)
- Paimon: Uh, is it just Paimon, or is there an eerie shadow over there?
- Sayu: Ah... You're right... Run!
- Paimon: Wait for Paimon!!!
- Paimon: Please leave Paimon alone! Paimon doesn't taste very good!
- Sayu: Yeah, m—me neither...
- Paimon: Hear that? Just leave us alone!!!
- (If the left path at the second fork is taken)
- Sayu: I usually like to hide here and take a nap...
- Sayu: Don't worry. There doesn't appear to be anything scary here.
- Paimon: Phew, thank goodness! We've finally made it to a safe spot...
- Paimon: Uh Sayu, was that statue always facing this way?
- Paimon: And why does Paimon have a feeling that it's staring right at us...?
- Sayu: What? That can't be right... This is supposed to be a safe place...
- Sayu: Oh, we have to high tail it out of here! Yoohoo Art... Let's go!
- Paimon: Run!!!
- (If the left path at the third fork is taken)
- Paimon: We've been running for so long that Paimon's starting to get thirsty.
- Paimon: Oh look, there's a stall set up. Let's go buy something to drink.
- Sayu: Good idea!
- Paimon: Hello? Anyone here? Strange, there's nobody around.
- Sayu: Oh, I dunno... This stall looks kinda spooky.
- Paimon: Waaaah! You're right, it's starting to creep Paimon out! Let's just get outta here!
- (After turning left at the third fork and opening the chest)
- Paimon: It's a dead end... Where did they hide that fan?
- (Return after opening the chest mentioned above)
- Paimon: Huh, another stall? It sure looks familiar...
- Paimon: Wait, this is the same stall we saw earlier![Note 1]
- (Continuing back to the third fork)
- Paimon: Ah, it's back again! Maybe it's following us. Ah, help!
- (If the right path at the third fork is taken)
- Paimon: There sure are a lot of lanterns here! Are they supposed to guide us?
- Sayu: I heard there are lanterns that release a chilly breeze to guide spirits to be reincarnated...
- Paimon: Ah! Don't scare Paimon! D—Do we keep going?
- Sayu: This is getting pretty creepy...
- Paimon: *sobs* Paimon can't take it anymore, you go first!
- (Interact with the fan)
- Sayu: Phew... this place should be safe.
- Sayu: I can't believe I made it this far. Hey, did I get any taller?
- Uh, maybe a little.
- Sayu: Really? Ah, that's great!
- I don't see any change.
- Sayu: Aww, how come...
- Paimon: Enough about that. Look! Isn't this the fan we're looking for?
- Paimon: It has fireworks printed on it, so it must be for some kind of festival!
- Sayu: So does that mean the second round of the Test of Courage is over now?
- Paimon: Yep, seems like it. Haha, we've won again!
- Sayu: Great. *yawn* Because I was just starting... to feel sleepy...
- Paimon: Hmm, wonder if Itto's still out trying to capture those three from earlier. Paimon's a little worried about him... Why don't we have a look around?
- Sayu: In that case, I'll take the fan back with me and have a little nap. Just don't stay out here too long...
Thoma[]
Step DescriptionYou decided to join Thoma in the second round. What challenges will you encounter along the way?
- (While following the signs)
- Thoma: Hmm? Did something fall down here?
- Thoma: Oh! It's some Onikabuto! Don't worry. This species is very docile. They're not nearly as scary as they look.
- Thoma: If anything, they're more scared of us than we are of them. Let's leave them alone and they'll eventually climb back up into the tree.
- (If the Traveler leaves the path)
- Thoma: Wait, where are you going?
- (If the Traveler idles)
- Thoma: I'm feeling a little worn out myself, let's stop and take a break for a while.
- (If the straight path at the first fork is taken)
- Paimon: Uh, Thoma, did you hear that?
- Paimon: It sounded like a rattling sound... Ah! It seems to be coming from the shrine over there!
- Thoma: Yeah, you're right. Please wait here for a moment, I'll go check it out.
- Paimon: Be careful, Thoma!
- Thoma: The sound doesn't seem to be coming from the inside of the shrine! Maybe it's from behind...? Huh?
- Black Kitten: Meow?
- Thoma: Oh, it's just a little cat. How did you end up here, hmm? Are you hungry?
- Thoma: Just a second, I have some Dried Fish with me. Here you go...
- Black Kitten: Meow!
- (After going straight at the first fork and opening the chest)
- Paimon: This doesn't seem to be the right way. Let's try another path!
- (If the left path at the first fork is taken)
- Thoma: Hmm? What's that following us? Is it a floating Lavender Melon?
- Paimon: Huh? Where...? Aaah! You're right!
- Thoma: That was the last thing I was expecting to see. How did they manage that, I wonder?
- Paimon: Now's not the time to worry about that! Just run!
- (After turning right at the second fork and opening the chest)
- Paimon: Hmm... This isn't what we're looking for. Oh, and Paimon thought we had it, too...
- (Return after opening the chest mentioned above)
- Paimon: Uh, is it just Paimon, or is there an eerie shadow over there?
- Thoma: Oh, yeah... Hmm, that wasn't there when we arrived!
- Thoma: Reminds me of a kaidan I heard. Once upon a time, there were four children who used to play together every day until one day, one of them mysteriously vanished.
- Thoma: The remaining three children searched high and low for their friend, but were unable to find him.
- Thoma: Then, one day, while the children were chatting, one of them suddenly showed a creepy smile and said, "He's back."
- Thoma: The other two were confused, until they followed the child's pointing finger to the ground, only to see four shadows...
- Paimon: Ah, it's the ghost! The ghost came back! Run kids!!!
- Thoma: Hahaha... Hey, come on. No need to get so worked up. it's just a kaidan story. Let's keep going.
- (If the left path at the second fork is taken)
- Thoma: Care to take a break and have some snacks?
- Paimon: You're so relaxed, Thoma! You act like we're just out on another hike!
- Thoma: I brought some homemade sushi and onigiri that I prepared. Would you like some?
- Paimon: Yes, please! Would you guys like some sushi too? Huh? Why do these statues seem to be staring at Paimon...
- Paimon: W—Wait, are these statues... supposed to be facing this way?
- Thoma: And the candles went out! Is there something scary happening here, too? Uh, anyway, here's the sushi...
- Paimon: Forget the sushi! Run!!!
- (If the left path at the third fork is taken)
- Thoma: Huh... I didn't expect to find a stall here.
- Paimon: Do they have anything to eat?
- Thoma: I'm not sure, the owner's nowhere to be seen.
- Thoma: Now that I look at it, this stall is pretty dirty... The wood seems to be pretty old and is caked with dust.
- Thoma: Well, guess I'll have to spruce it up a little.
- (After turning left at the third fork and opening the chest)
- Paimon: It's a dead end... Where did they hide that fan?
- (Return after opening the chest mentioned above)
- Paimon: Huh, another stall? It sure looks familiar...
- Paimon: Wait, this is the same stall we saw earlier![Note 1]
- (Continuing back to the third fork)
- Paimon: Ah, it's back again! Maybe it's following us. Ah, help!
- (If the right path at the third fork is taken)
- Thoma: Good thing these lanterns are here, they sure make the path a lot brighter.
- Paimon: You think so? Paimon thinks they look a little spooky...
- Thoma: Despite what the lanterns look like, whoever placed them here probably didn't mean any harm.
- Thoma: Believe me, there's plenty of other options if they intended to cause us harm. Alright, let's continue, shall we?
- (Interacting with the fan)
- Thoma: Ah, this must be the fan we're looking for.
- Thoma: Seems we're the first to find it, too. Our luck's not so bad after all.
- Paimon: Let Paimon see... Oh, it has fireworks printed on it, so it must be for some sort of festival!
- Paimon: Huh... Paimon thought Ayato would choose a folding fan... You know, like the kind Ayaka usually uses.
- Thoma: You're right, this fan doesn't appear to be something my lord would usually use...
- Thoma: Anyway, let's head back now that we've found it.
- Paimon: Hmm, wonder if Itto's still out trying to capture those three from earlier. Paimon's a little worried about him... Why don't we have a look around?
- Thoma: Hmm? Are you planning to stay here? Then allow me to take the fan back.
- Thoma: But remember, you're only one round away from taking home the special prize! Make sure you get yourselves ready and give it your best shot.
Step DescriptionAfter completing the Test of Courage, you hear Itto's voice in the woods...
- (After completing the Test of Courage)
- Arataki Itto: Hahaha! I've gotcha now!
- ???: Ah, just run! Don't worry about me!
- Arataki Itto: Hah! Don't underestimate this oni! None of you are getting away today!
- Paimon: Hey, it's Itto! It looks like he captured those three we were looking for!
- Paimon: Let's go see!
- (Approach Itto)
- Paimon: Wow Itto, you really captured them!
- ???: Seriously, why didn't you run when I told you?
- ???: What're you saying... We couldn't abandon you!
- ???: Yeah, that's right! So just get on with it... If you're gonna eat us, then you'll have to deal with all three of us!
- ???: We won't back down, even if... even if we're already in your stomach!
- Paimon: Who said we were going to eat you? Wait, are you the ghosts of something tasty?
- Paimon: And Itto, why're you so quiet all of a sudden?
- Arataki Itto: Hmm... I have a weird feeling that I've seen these three somewhere before...
- Arataki Itto: Ah, I know! These are all creatures from the Ultimate Youkai Field Guide that granny used to show me!
- Arataki Itto: There's Youko, Kappa, and Hitotsume Kozou! They're all youkai.
- Youko: It sure took you long enough to notice.
- Kappa: Well, we recognized you right away! You're an oni, aren't you?
- Hitotsume Kozou: According to legends, oni are grouchy, extremely strong, and crush other youkai into balls to eat them up!
- Arataki Itto: Pfff! That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard! Who came up with that!?
- Arataki Itto: Besides, you're the ones people are scared of! Hiding behind bushes and scaring people off the road, what are you trying to do here?
- Arataki Itto: Don't think I didn't see you! ...Following (himhim/
herher) around and conjuring up all sorts of weird, scary stuff. - Paimon: Aha, so it was you three!
- Kappa: No, we weren't trying to scare anyone. We were just trying to, uh...
- Youko: ...
- Hitotsume Kozou: ...
- Go ahead, you can tell us.
- Maybe we can help you.
- Hitotsume Kozou: Really? You're not mad?
- Paimon: Even though you scared the daylights out of Paimon a few times, it doesn't seem like you were doing it on purpose.
- Paimon: Anyway, let's hear your side of the story and Paimon will decide whether or not to forgive you!
- Youko: Ahem, well, the truth is... we were planning a festival.
- Youko: One hosted by the youkai, but humans are also welcome to attend.
- You mean, the Mikawa Flower Festival?
- Paimon: Ah, the festival that Ei mentioned!
- Arataki Itto: Mikawa Flower Festival... huh, that does ring a bell.
- Arataki Itto: Ah right, it used to be hosted by the top youkai. I heard it was supposed to be a lot of fun... I mean, not as fun as my Almighty Arataki Great and Glorious Drumalong Festival, but still...
- Youko: Yes, the Mikawa Flower Festival is our aspiration... But we know that our festival doesn't deserve that name.
- Youko: The times of Hyakkiyakou are long gone, we're just a bunch of little youkai living in the wilderness.
- Youko: As you can see, we lack the necessary youkai powers to put on such a grand festival.
- Youko: But... we're determined to still reach out to humans and express our gratitude.
- Paimon: Huh? Gratitude? What do you mean?
- Kappa: Mm-hmm. You see, we live in the wilderness and are frequently attacked by monsters.
- Kappa: They would come and stir up trouble on our land, forcing us to hand over our food... Sometimes they would even get rough and leave us injured.
- Kappa: But later, many human adventurers came into the wilderness and drove off the monsters, allowing us to live in peace.
- Arataki Itto: Ah, I get it now. You wanna repay the favor, but your powers are too puny!
- Arataki Itto: Hey, don't let it get to ya. You might be a bunch of pip-squeaks, but you're all solid youkai in my book!
- Paimon: So are you the ones who set up the Akitsu Yuugei game on the beach?
- Hitotsume Kozou: Yep, that was us! Have you tried it yet? Isn't it fun?
- Hitotsume Kozou: We drew inspiration from the legendary Akitsu Hazura. It took a lot of youkai power to set it up.
- Hitotsume Kozou: After that, we didn't have much youkai power left, so we set up some stalls in the forest to add to the festival atmosphere...
- Youko: We were just following you to see your reactions.
- Paimon: Is the Akitsu Yuugei really that important? Why did you spend all of your youkai power to build it?
- Paimon: Paimon would have taken (TravelerTraveler) for a big meal if you had set up more food stalls!
- Hitotsume Kozou: Really?
- Youko: To be honest, we've never met a human before, so we had no idea what you would like...
- Youko: We focused on building the Akitsu Yuugei because of a legend we heard.
- Arataki Itto: Ah, I know the one!
- Youko: It's the story of youkai meeting a human during a festival hundreds of years ago.
- (A cinematic plays)
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- Youko: It's said that long ago
- Youko: A human samurai once stumbled across the Mikawa Flower Festival
- Youkai #1: What's a human doing here?
- Youkai #2: We erected the barrier, didn't we? Ugh, what a pain...
- Youko: The youkai at the festival began discussing
- Youko: How to drive away the human
- Youko: When suddenly, they heard a voice
- Kamai Kenji: This is our festival, and the point is to have fun!
- Kamai Kenji: What difference does it make if a human joins us youkai!?
- Youko: The speaker appeared to be a prominent figure among the youkai
- Youko: And when he spoke, the other youkai fell silent
- Kamai Kenji: You there, young man. Do you drink sake?
- Yanagibashi Takuto: ...Yes, I do
- Kamai Kenji: Hah! Then join us. We can enjoy tonight's festivities together. Haha!
- Youko: And so, the youkai and samurai celebrated together
- Youko: The two competed in the highlight of the festival: the Akitsu Hazura (Haneasobi)
- Youko: Their spectacular game ended in a draw, and a new friendship was forged...
- Kamai Kenji: Haha, I can't believe a human could keep up with me
- Yanagibashi Takuto: Witnessing the dynamic powers of the youkai
- Yanagibashi Takuto: Will certainly help hone my swordsmanship
- Kamai Kenji: You're a swordsman!?
- Yanagibashi Takuto: Yes, I'm currently traveling the world in search of formidable opponents
- Kamai Kenji: Then let's make a deal
- Kamai Kenji: We meet for a duel every ten years, whaddya say?
- Yanagibashi Takuto: I look forward to it
- (Cinematic ends)
- Youko: The Mikawa Flower Festival is meant to bring happiness to all who attend, and Akitsu Hazura is a symbol of friendship.
- Youko: That's why, when we decided to hold the festival here, setting up Akitsu Hazura was our first priority.
- Youko: Unfortunately, the real Akitsu Hazura has been lost to time. What we created is a version of the game we heard about from a wandering merchant, so we changed the name to Akitsu Yuugei.
- We heard that someone had been trapped in Akitsu Yuugei.
- Hitotsume Kozou: Yeah, but that wasn't us!
- Kappa: We have no idea what could have gone wrong!
- Youko: We closed Akitsu Yuugei a while ago and carefully checked it for any issues.
- Youko: But, we didn't find anything wrong with it... Maybe it was just some strange mishap caused by our unstable youkai power at the time.
- Arataki Itto: Hmm, they don't look like they're lying, and believe me, I know a liar when I see one! Maybe it really was just an accident.
- Hitotsume Kozou: After that incident, people stopped coming to the attraction.
- Kappa: Later, a human man with blue hair appeared and walked around the area...
- Youko: He had a piercing gaze, I almost felt like he could see us.
- Youko: But then he turned and quickly left without saying anything.
- Hitotsume Kozou: It wasn't long before large numbers of people began coming to the Chinju Forest!
- Hitotsume Kozou: And visitors were playing Akitsu Yuugei again. It was wonderful.
- Paimon: "A human man with blue hair"...?
- It must have been Ayato.
- Paimon: Now that you mention it, the fan that Ayato chose is the same kind that's used at a festival... Do you think that he knew about the youkai when he decided to hold the Test of Courage here?
- Arataki Itto: Oh, so my bro Ayato is here for the Test of Courage, too?
- Arataki Itto: Or maybe he's here to catch Onikabuto... Ha, had I known that, I would have brought the one I caught a few days ago to battle him!
- Paimon: Wow, Itto's still clueless about who Ayato really is...
- It's alright, no need to tell him for now.
- Paimon: Well anyway, seems like all the strange things we saw earlier were caused by these little youkai, not ghosts. What a relief...
- Paimon: And now that we know what was happening, the Test of Courage doesn't seem that scary after all!
- Arataki Itto: Hey, you want to hang out with humans, right? I totally get that.
- Arataki Itto: After all, we youkai are becoming a rare breed these days. If all we do is isolate, we'll only feel more lonely. So, why don't you let this oni do ya a favor, hmm?
- Arataki Itto: See, I'm a youkai too, right, and I'm already a natural in human society. I bet there's not a single person in Inazuma who hasn't heard of Arataki "The One and Oni" Itto!
- Arataki Itto: Hahaha! C'mon, let's go! I'll show you around!
- Paimon: Now that Paimon doesn't feel so scared anymore, maybe we can walk around the area?
- Paimon: The youkai said they wanted to host a festival, but Paimon was too busy having the bejeebers scared out of her to pay any attention until now.
- Paimon: Come to think of it, Paimon remembers seeing some festival-related items on the beach... Let's head over there and take a look. Maybe we can help out!
Step DescriptionIt turns out that your peculiar encounters were a misunderstanding: the little youkai were only making preparations for a festival. Now that all the tension has gone, perhaps you should go to the beach and take a look.
- (Go to the site of Akitsu Yuugei)
- Paimon: Wait! You're the strange lady we met before!
- ???: ...Oh, it's you two again.
- ???: I have to say, I'm impressed by your willingness to approach me after last time. You're much braver than I thought.
- ???: But I'm not going to let you off the hook so easily this time. If you don't leave, I'll—
- Paimon: Hmph! Nice try, but you don't scare us anymore!
- Paimon: We just met your fellow youkai, and they told us everything!
- ???: Huh? Fellow youkai?
- Paimon: That's right! You're another little youkai who lives in the wilderness, aren't you? We just met Youko, Kappa, and Hitotsume Kozou!
- Paimon: So which type of youkai are you? Let Paimon guess... uh... hmm, actually Paimon has no idea what you are!
- Paimon: Anyway, it doesn't matter. We're on our way to play Akitsu Yuugei, care to join us?
- ???: Akitsu Yuugei, again that game...
- ???: How could this be happening now? All I needed was a little more time, and I could...!
- Paimon: Huh? What's the matter? Are you not feeling well?
- Paimon: Oh! Maybe you're hungry? Or maybe you didn't sleep well? You look pretty exhausted.
- Paimon: Don't worry. Itto has already taken your fellow youkai to meet some new friends! Everyone will get along just fine.
- Itto's showing some of his better qualities this time.
- We're your friends, too.
- Paimon: Yeah, so there's no need to worry. C'mon, let's go play Akitsu Yuugei!
- Paimon: We'll see who can finish the game the quickest. The loser will have to grant the winner a wish!
- Paimon: Oh, it's starting! Get ready!
Step DescriptionOn the beach, you encountered the mysterious woman you had seen somewhere before. You decide to play a game of Akitsu Yuugei. The loser will grant the winner a wish.
- (After playing a game of Akitsu Yuugei)
- Paimon: Amazing! You cleared all the elemental cubes so quickly.
- Paimon: Hehe, Paimon thinks we got this in the bag! Alright, it's your turn.
- ???: ...Okay, watch and learn.
- You watch as the lady finishes the game in record speed.
- Paimon: No way, she hit every cube in one shot and finished even faster than you, (TravelerTraveler)!
- Paimon: Uh, Paimon's head is spinning after watching that! Did you see how she did it?
- I concede.
- You win.
- ???: Even if the rules have changed a little, I would never lose to amateurs like you.
- Paimon: Oh right, you're a youkai... You're the ones who created Akitsu Yuugei.
- Paimon: No wonder you were so good... Anyway, we'll keep our word; you can make a wish now.
- Paimon: But before you say anything, we won't do anything that's clearly impossible or harmful to others.
- ???: A wish, huh? Then I wish...
- ???: ...that we never cross paths again.
- Paimon: Wait, what? But didn't we just have a great time together?
- ???: That's precisely why...
- ???: Don't ever come near me or speak to me again.
- ???: Surely that's a wish you can fulfill, right?
- ???: This is my final word of warning. If I ever see your faces again, I will, uh... I'll steal your souls!
- ???: Scared now? Good, then don't come here again!
- (??? leaves)
- Paimon: Uhh, Paimon doesn't get it... Did we do something wrong?
- Maybe she just wants to be left alone.
- Everyone has their reasons.
- Paimon: Fair enough... But Paimon had a lot of fun playing Akitsu Yuugei with her! It would be great if we could see her again.
- Paimon: Anyway, let's go see how Itto's doing!
Step DescriptionYou didn't expect that her wish was to never cross paths with you again. It sounded a little sad... Is that what she really wanted? You can't know for sure right now, so you decide to check on the little youkai first.
- (Approach the marked area)
- Yoimiya: So you must be Hitotsume Kozou!
- Hitotsume Kozou: Y—Yes!
- Yoimiya: Hehe, no need to be nervous. I'm Yoimiya, and I run Naganohara Fireworks.
- Hitotsume Kozou: Oh...! I once saw some Naganohara fireworks... Even though I was watching from a distance, they were still so beautiful, bursting across the sky...
- Yoimiya: Really? Then the next time we meet, I'll bring some fireworks for us to launch together! It'll be fun!
- Hitotsume Kozou: Wow, really? Thank you very much... And, if I may ask, are you Lord Kaedehara Kazuha?
- Kaedehara Kazuha: Yes, that's me, but I'm afraid that I'm no lord... just a wandering samurai.
- Hitotsume Kozou: I've seen you with your sword in the wilderness... You made quick work of many opponents with your amazing swordsmanship.
- Kaedehara Kazuha: Ah, that must have been when I was trying to escape Inazuma... It wasn't as impressive as you make it seem. I had to face many trying situations before I was able to leave the islands.
- Kaedehara Kazuha: The head of the Kamisato Clan also lent me his assistance at the time. By the way, this is his sister.
- Hitotsume Kozou: Oh, so y—you must be the one and only Shirasagi Himegimi? What an honor...
- Kamisato Ayaka: There's no need to be so formal...
- (If the player has not met Kamisato Ayaka yet, an introductory note appears on screen)
- Kamisato Ayaka — Frostflake Heron
The lady of the Yashiro Commission's Kamisato Clan, Kamisato Ayaka. Dignified and elegant, intelligent and tenacious.
All know that her character is unimpeachable, and that she is a gentle and approachable soul deeply loved by the people.
This is because she often represents the Yashiro Commission as it conducts affairs among the common folk.
But while she is often viewed as a restrained, collected individual, few understand that beneath the fame and the name, the young girl's heart is still filled with an unknown tenderness and loveliness.
- Hitotsume Kozou: I never imagined I'd ever meet someone as distinguished as you! I must be dreaming...!
- Gorou: Hey, don't you want to go talk to them, too?
- Kappa: Oh, I'm sorry. I'm rather shy...
- Gorou: Really? That's strange, you seemed completely fine when we were chatting.
- Kappa: I'm not sure why, but I feel so relaxed when talking with you, General Gorou.
- Kappa: Actually, I'm the most timid of the three of us. I hid for days the last time someone tossed a stone into the river...
- Kappa: Ah! Sorry for rambling on. It's odd... I'm not normally like this...
- Gorou: It's okay. You can't excel at everything. The important thing is to have the courage to change.
- Thoma: Hey there, chatting away I see... Mind if I join you?
- Sayu: I've never seen a Kappa before.
- (If the player has not met Sayu yet, an introductory note appears on screen)
- Sayu — Mujina Ninja
Sayu, a ninja of the Shuumatsuban, is a petite figure skilled at skiving.
She is well-trained in many arts of concealment and covering her tracks, and she uses these to evade work and look for places to nap during the day.
This is not laziness, of course! Rather, she is simply spending time on more important matters, such as sleeping more, so that she can grow taller... Or at least, that's how Sayu would rationalize things.
Also, the animal her clothes are based on it is a mujina, not a tanuki. You'd better remember that!
- Kappa: H—Hello there.
- Youko: Thank you for bringing so many amazing people to meet us, Itto.
- Arataki Itto: Hahaha! It's nothing! Being the "The One and Oni" means being the best, you know.
- Arataki Itto: Oh — I should mention that, uh, I even have my own gang, and every member has a special title!
- Paimon: Classic Itto... There you go, bragging about yourself... again!
- Paimon: Don't confuse them! Everyone's here for the Test of Courage, not because you brought them here! Half the people here don't even know who you are!
- Arataki Itto: Hey! This is my moment, Paimon! Don't ruin it for me!
- Paimon: Hehe, Itto really isn't as cool as he claims to be.
- Paimon: When it comes to having connections in Inazuma, nobody can beat Paimon and (TravelerTraveler)!
- Arataki Itto: Oh yeah!? Alright, well then let's have a little contest and see who knows the most people!
- Paimon: Sure! Bring it on, Bull-Chucker Beetle Boy!
- Youko: Ahem... please don't fight. Actually, I think you're both really amazing.
- Youko: And you also have a great friendship. Just like Lord Kamai and the samurai...
- Arataki Itto: Haha, well, of course—
- Mamoru, Akira, and Genta: Boss!!!
- Arataki Itto: Oh, it's the boys!
- Arataki Itto: Darn it! I was so caught up with the youkai that I forgot I was supposed to scare the daylights outta the gang!
- Mamoru: Boss!
- Arataki Itto: Ahem... hey fellas, look, I can explain, I—
- Mamoru, Akira, and Genta: Boss, we're sorry!!!
- Arataki Itto: Wait, what now?
- Mamoru: We shouldn't have ever doubted you, Boss. You were right!
- Akira: Yeah, the Test of Courage is terrifying! Th—There are definitely ghosts here!!!
- Genta: I still get shivers just thinking about it... But the thrill was kinda fun...
- Arataki Itto: Oh... uh... hahaha well, I told you it would be an exhilarating experience, but noooo, none of you believed me.
- Arataki Itto: Anyway, no need to be too scared now. Let me tell you what's happening here...
- Arataki Itto: It turns out, there aren't any ghosts here, all the scary stuff you saw was just a little misunderstanding we had with the youkai.
- Arataki Itto: Right?
- Youko: Ah... Sorry, but I've never seen these three before.
- Youko: I'm not sure where you've been or what you've seen, but I don't think it had anything to do with us...
- Arataki Itto: Huh?
- Paimon: Huh?
- Huh?
- Arataki Itto: H—Hold on, little Youko... You're kidding, right? You know, now's really not the time for that!
- Youko: N—No, I'm serious. I really don't know what's going on...
- Arataki Itto: But if it wasn't you guys... does that mean there are real ghosts out here!?
- Wait a minute, we did meet some lady who was all dressed up...
- Paimon: Ah, that's right! Paimon assumed she was a youkai too, and we even played Akitsu Yuugei with her.
- Youko: ...
- Youko: *gulp* I—I'm not sure who it was you met...
- Youko: But we're the only three youkai who wanted to hold a festival here...
- Paimon: Ah! So she was a ghost?
- Mamoru, Akira, and Genta: Ah, Boss! Save us!
- Arataki Itto: Calm down! Everyone j—just calm down now!
- Shikanoin Heizou: What's all the noise about?
- Arataki Itto: Hmm? Oh, you're the Tenryou Commission's...
- Paimon: Heizou!
- Shikanoin Heizou: There's nothing to fear. Even if there really is a ghost, all your noise would drive it away.
- Shikanoin Heizou: Itto, you and your gang should go and inform the other contestants about the situation.
- Shikanoin Heizou: (TravelerTraveler), Paimon, please come with me.
- Arataki Itto: Oh... Okay!
- Paimon: Phew... Paimon somehow feels a little better now that Heizou's here...
Step DescriptionAfter chatting with the little youkai, it turns out that the mysterious woman is not one of them... Who is she?
- (Talk to Akira, Genta, Itto, or Mamoru, optional)
- Arataki Itto: Don't freak out, boys! Whatever happens, I'll protect you!
- Mamoru, Akira, and Genta: You're the best, Boss!
- (Talk to Kamisato Ayaka, optional)
- Kamisato Ayaka: Could the rumors be true then? Do strange phenomena really happen every time the Test of Courage is held...?
- Kamisato Ayaka: Please, be careful.
- (Talk to Gorou, optional)
- Gorou: "Recite this to yourself, keep your mind clear and at peace. Free your thoughts from spirits and ghosts"...
- Gorou: Those were Her Excellency's remarks in the directive. She once said, "There is nothing to be afraid of as long as your conscience is clear."
- Gorou: If only Her Excellency were here. She would get to the bottom of this in no time.
- (Talk to Kaedehara Kazuha, optional)
- Kaedehara Kazuha: Unease pervades the air, and fear is spreading
- Kaedehara Kazuha: Maybe this is the real Test of Courage...? It's already becoming an unforgettable experience for me.
- (Talk to Sayu, optional)
- Sayu: Shh... this is one of my usual hiding spots. It's always safe here.
- Sayu: Let me show you a trick. Just cover your eyes, and the scary things will go away...
- (Talk to Thoma, optional)
- Thoma: I believe my lord had foreseen this situation...
- Thoma: He has my absolute trust, but given Lady Ayaka is still here, we must get to the bottom of this as soon as possible.
- (Talk to Yoimiya, optional)
- Yoimiya: So is there really a ghost around here?
- Yoimiya: I'm gonna go look for it. I've never seen a ghost before! Oh, how exciting!
- (Approach the signboard)
- Paimon: Uhh, hellooo? Miss shrine maiden...? Strange, she isn't here.
- Paimon: Waaaah! What's this? Look, there's something written in red on the bulletin board!
- Paimon: "Round 3... Item... Hagoita."
- Paimon: Does this mean that the item we have to find in the third round is a hagoita?
- Shikanoin Heizou: The shrine maiden appears to be urging us to finish the third round of the Test of Courage.
- Paimon: But where did she go?
- Paimon: *gasp* Has she been taken away by a ghost!?
- Paimon: Will Paimon be next!? *gulp* Oh, Paimon won't ever leave your side now!
- Shikanoin Heizou: The words are scribbled hastily, but there's no evidence of a struggle. However... aren't there too many words written here?
- What did you notice, Heizou?
- Shikanoin Heizou: I believe that the three items chosen for this three-round contest were each selected by the three organizing parties.
- Shikanoin Heizou: The Dango Milk was chosen by the merchant who funded the event, and the fan was chosen by the Yashiro Commission, which provided the staff.
- Shikanoin Heizou: So, does the hagoita, which should have been chosen by the Grand Narukami Shrine, have any unique significance?
- Paimon: Let's worry about that later. The bigger question is, are we really going to join the third round of the Test of Courage?
- Paimon: Paimon would love to win the grand prize, but our safety comes first!
- Paimon: How about we... make a tactical retreat!
- Shikanoin Heizou: I still have my commission to complete, so I'll stay.
- Shikanoin Heizou: Fear arises from mystery, and it's a detective's job to unearth the truth from the mystery.
- Paimon: Huh, Paimon somehow feels a little better after hearing you say that...
- Paimon: Okay then, let's wait for a while.
- Paimon: Maybe the shrine maiden had something to take care of and will be back soon...
Soundtracks[]
| No. | Soundtrack Name | Album | Played In |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | Feelings of Smothering | Forest of Jnana and Vidya | Test of Courage (Event Quest) (following signs), Haunted Tales (following signs) Locations |
| 41 | Resounding of Silence | Realm of Tranquil Eternity | Haunted Tales Locations |
| 48 | Remembrance of Akitsu | The Shimmering Voyage Vol. 3 | Haunted Tales (cutscene), The Currents of Life (cutscene) |
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| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | Haunted Tales | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 妖雾重重 Yāowù Chóngchóng | |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 妖霧重重 Yāowù Chóngchóng | |
| Japanese | 深まる怪しげな霧 Fukamaru Ayashige-na Kiri | Deepening Suspicious Mist |
| Korean | 짙게 깔린 기괴한 안개 Jitkke Kkallin Gigoehan An'gae | Thick Bizarre Mist |
| Spanish | Cuentos para no dormir | Tales to not Sleep |
| French | Contes d'épouvante | Frightening Tales |
| Russian | Истории о привидениях Istorii o privideniyakh | Stories About Ghosts |
| Thai | ไอชั่วร้ายแรงกล้า | |
| Vietnamese | Quỷ Khí Trùng Trùng | |
| German | Schauermärchen | Scare Story |
| Indonesian | Cerita Horor | Horror Stories |
| Portuguese | Contos Assombrados | |
| Turkish | Korku Masalları | |
| Italian | Racconti spettrali | Ghostly tales |
Change History[]
Released in Version 3.3