—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
Stelle: "What kind of bizarre content is this Dream Bubble filled with??"
Stelle: "Is this really Akivili's Dream Bubble?"
Stelle: "You've got to be kidding me, right?"
March 7th: "Exactly, I also think the content is way too outlandish."
March 7th: "But why would you use my voice as the audio source for the Dream BUBBLE!!"
March 7th: "It's so cringe, my toes are curling so hard I could excavate an entire Herta Space Station!"
Himeko: "Heh heh, while this video is a bit flamboyant, Pam's appearance in it is quite amusing."
Welt: "Indeed, this is the first time I've seen Pam like this."
Pam: "...Actually…."
Pam: "Some of the things in here… truly happened, Pam."
Pam: "It's just that a very, very long time has passed, and the passengers who boarded the Express later wouldn't know, Pam."
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—✦In Between✦—
Astral Express, in the Parlor Car—
"What? The events in here are actually real?! Conductor, please, spill the TEA!! I want to hear it, I want to hear it!"
Stelle saw Pam's comment in the livestream, and immediately approached Pam, a gossipy expression blooming on her face.
"Hehe, I also want to hear the Conductor tell stories!"
March 7th followed close behind, peering out.
"Sigh… These are stories from a long, long time ago, Pam. When the time is right, we'll pick a moment and tell them properly. Let's not talk about these now…"
Pam's expression was a little melancholic, as if reminiscing about the past.
Stelle and March 7th exchanged glances, and both nodded understandingly.
They no longer pestered Pam for the details of these stories.
"My favorite Express Special, the one I cherish most…"
Pam murmured softly, lost in thought.
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—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
Paimon: "Fragrant, crispy, crunchy Pam Pie!"
Paimon: "Is this the Conductor's specialty dessert?"
Paimon: "I bet it must, must be delicious! Just hearing the name makes my mouth water uncontrollably!"
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—✦In Between✦—
"Wuwuwu, I really, really want to eat Pam PIE!! Lumine, how can we find your brother faster?! I can't wait to board the Astral Express!"
Inside the room, Paimon, with glistening drool at the corners of her mouth, began shaking Lumine's arm.
This left Lumine feeling helpless, unsure how to respond to Paimon.
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—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
March 7th: "I haven't heard the Conductor mention this pastry before?"
March 7th: "Is it really the Conductor's signature dish?"
Pam: "Uh… well… it is indeed my specialty, Pam."
Pam: "It's just been a very long time since I've made it."
Pam: "If you like it, I'll make it for you another day, Pam!"
Himeko: "Oh? Then I'm rather looking forward to it."
Stelle: "Already drooling."
Paimon: "Drooling + 1"
Hook: "Drooling + 2"
Amber: "Drooling + 3"
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『 [ Stelle: I thought I'd find clues about the Nameless at the very start, but it's not that easy, I guess… ]
Stelle left the Dream Vending Store, muttering a complaint.
[ "She ran that way—quick, catch her!" ]
As Stelle walked, she suddenly heard boisterous shouts.
[ Stelle: What's going on? What's that racket? I should go check it out. ]
Stelle was a bit perplexed, so she decided to head towards the source of the noise, to see what the commotion was about.
[ "Don't even think about running away, you stowaway!" ]
After walking for a while, Stelle came around a corner, and discovered an incredibly cute girl, currently cornered by two menacing individuals.
This made the girl appear utterly helpless and pathetic.
[ "S—Sorry for bothering you! Please, I need your help..." ]
The unfamiliar girl suddenly saw Stelle, and, looking frantic, ran towards her. Seeking Stelle's aid.
[ Stelle: Protecting a beautiful girl is my sacred DUTY!! ]
The sight of this delicate girl ignited Stelle's protective instincts. So she agreed without hesitation.
[ "Hey, look! She has an accomplice!" ]
[ "Good work! Now we can nab them both in one go!" ]
Seeing this, the two menacing individuals, immediately shouted loudly, intending to apprehend both of them.
Stelle, seeing the situation, was about to pull out her thick, hard baseball bat, to give these two an unforgettable lesson. However, at that moment, A voice interrupted her action.
[ "Alright, alright, lads—that's enough." ]
After the newcomer rebuked them, He stared at the girl, who had been called an stowaway, for a few moments.
Then shifted his gaze to his subordinates.
[ "S-sir?" ]
One of the subordinates was quite surprised to see the newcomer.
[ "How are you lot doing your jobs? Open your eyes and look, is this the girl we're looking for, the stowaway?" ]
The officer's first words were a reprimand.
[ "Huh, who… who is this person?" ]
The female subordinate, who had been reprimanded, was a little bewildered.
[ "You don't know? Brown hair, grey vest—this is the sent by the Family to oversee the Charmony Festival." ]
The subordinate next to her explained.
[ "Ah, I see… Reporting, sir, we are apprehending an stowaway—this young girl, she's very suspicious, it must be her!" ]
The female subordinate's expression cleared, and she immediately began to make her accusation.
[ "That's nonsense. Take another look, will you? The witness report says that the suspect is a lad with silver hair, and you guys are going after a girl with silver hair. Does that even make sense? She's our guest?!" ]
[ "Alright, get out of here. I'll handle this." ]
The female subordinate's explanation did not earn the officer's approval, instead, it made him very angry.
[ "Y-yes, sir!" ]
Seeing the officer lose his temper, the two subordinates hastily departed.
[ "My sincerest apologies, for letting such esteemed guests witness such a spectacle." ]
[ "I am Gallagher of the Bloodhound Family. Those idiots are some young Bloodhounds I've been training.. ]
[ They are still young, ignorant, and misunderstood my orders, mistaking esteemed guests of Penacony for criminals… Ah, truly a breach of etiquette. I extend my most sincere apologies to both of you on behalf of the Bloodhound Family." ]
After his subordinates left, the officer introduced himself, and apologized to the two.
[ Stelle: Who's the silver-haired guy, you say? ]
Stelle asked, a hint of curiosity in her voice.
[ Gallagher: The Bloodhound Family are the gatekeepers of the dreamscape, responsible for a range of security duties here, including apprehending stowaways. ]
[ We previously received notification that lawbreakers had infiltrated Penacony under the guise of the grand celebration. With the Charmony Festival approaching, there are quite a few individuals with ulterior motives….." ]
Gallagher explained a few things to Stelle. And as he explained, the girl beside Stelle showed a slight hint of guilt.
[ "Don't worry, miss. I believe this is a misunderstanding. How could such a lovely girl be an stowaway?" ]
Gallagher noticed the girl's nervousness, so he offered a comforting remark in a playful tone.
[ "…Thank you. If you hadn't intervened, I truly don't know what I would have done." ]
The girl said gratefully.
[ Gallagher: "It's nothing." ]
[ "I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave. If you require anything, simply find one of the nearby young hounds to contact me. I wish you both an enjoyable dream." ]
Gallagher offered a friendly smile, and strode away.
[ "I owe you a big one! If it hadn't been for you, I might have been... taken away by them." ]
After Gallagher left, the girl said to Stelle, her face full of relief.
[ Stelle: Well, my help doesn't come free... ]
Stelle, seeing how cute the girl in front of her was, couldn't resist teasing her.
[ "I… I know. When you receive a favor, you must repay it!" ]
[ "I just noticed… you're a Nameless, aren't you? Is this your first time in Penacony?" ]
The girl nodded seriously, then timidly inquired.
[ Stelle: If you want an autograph, today's not the day. ]
Stelle's words remained as irreverent as ever.
[ "That's not what I meant! Although I truly do admire the Nameless…." ]
The girl's face flushed slightly, feeling a bit embarrassed.
[ "I meant, you were invited by the Family, right? I… I can be your guide!" ]
[ "Even though the Bloodhound Family mistook me for an stowaway, I'm actually a local— my name is Hotaru, and I'm from the Iris Family. I work as a stage performer, although right now I'm just an extra..." ]
[ "When there are no performances, I also handle reception work around Glaux Avenue. If you don't mind, I can show you all sorts of interesting things. As long as I work hard, maybe I won't get caught by the patrol..." ]
The girl revealed her name, and, mustering her courage, offered to be Stelle's tour guide.
[ Stelle: Don't you have work today? ]
Hotaru's last sentence, left Stelle a little puzzled.
[ Hotaru: I'm not booked for any performances, and most visitors to Penacony don't need tour guides anyway... They're all big shots who have their own entourage with them. ]
Hotaru explained to Stelle.
[ Stelle: I see, Looks like life on the Planet of Festivities can be pretty tough... ]
Stelle sighed with a touch of emotion, feeling that even in dreams, social stratification still existed.
[ "No, it's not like that! Penacony is where people realize their dreams. There's always a festive atmosphere here! It's just that things can get a little crazy with the Charmony Festival drawing near..." ]
Hotaru hastily waved her hands, indicating that she didn't mean that.
[ Stelle: So, are you also a Family member? ]
Stelle asked curiously.
[ Hotaru: Me? No, I'm not…. I'm not yet a member of the Family, just working for them…. ]
Hotaru shook her head like a rattle-drum. But after saying that, she subconsciously glanced towards the bustling crowd, as if searching for something.
Her expression also shifted slightly. However, it only lasted for a moment, before she returned to normal.
[ Hotaru: "...We can talk about that another time! Right now, I wanna give you a tour of the town... Here we go!" ]
Hotaru looked at Stelle, a wide smile on her face, ready to assume her role as guide and take her exploring. 』
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—✦Omniscient Viewer's Chat Lodge✦—
March 7th: "Wow, what a cute girl."
March 7th: "Stelle, I didn't expect you to meet such a cute girl after arriving in Penacony."
Stelle: "Heh heh heh. She's so pretty. I declare her my second wife!"
Hotaru: "Ah??? Second wife?? (Shy.jpg)"
Paimon: "So Miss Hotaru was in the livestream chat?! (Surprised.jpg)"
Lumine: "Miss Hotaru commented a few times earlier, but she didn't say much, so people probably overlooked it."
March 7th: "Miss Hotaru is truly adorable, practically on par with me!"
March 7th: "But speaking of which. Stelle, what do you mean by 'second wife'? Who's your first wife?"
Stelle: "Does that even need asking? It's you, of course!"
Stelle: "Aren't you my first wife?"
March 7th: "??? You're ANNOYING!! When did I become your first wife? (Facepalm.jpg)"
Stelle: "Heh heh, woman, it's useless even if you don't admit it. If I say you are, then you are! (Dominant.jpg)"
Dan Heng: "…"
Himeko: "…"
Welt: "…"
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