Location: Reverberation Ensemble Tent Camp
The Purple Tear Iori
Why, you managed to up the ante pretty quickly, kid in Blue?
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
It’s all thanks to your advice, my dear mentor.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Without your help, I couldn’t have come this far or joined hands with this wonderful crew of allies.
The Purple Tear Iori
Come on, you’re flattering me. You’re not the type to say such things.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Wouldn’t you like to join us?
The Purple Tear Iori
Sorry, but I’m just not cut out for music.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
That’s a pity. I’d really love to return the favor somehow.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
You were the only one who showed me the light when I was lost, dear mentor.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Honestly, I thought you were little more than some deranged maniac until you came to me.
The Purple Tear Iori
My, you’ve got no breaks on your mouth.
The Purple Tear Iori
So, how are things going for you?
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
The Puppeteer, Blood-red Night, L’heure du Loup, Yesterday’s Promise, the leader of the Church of Gears, the 8 o’Clock Circus, The Musicians of Bremen, The Crying Children, and one of the Eight Chefs…
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
I’ve gathered the members so sweetly.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
And we’ve nourished the Library just as you advised.
The Purple Tear Iori
You were so quick about it, it’s almost obese at this point.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
I’m so excited, you see?
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
I can finally be myself soon enough…
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
I was lonely, to tell you the truth. So painfully lonely.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
The loneliness born from the belief that we could never understand each other.
The Purple Tear Iori
The two of you suffered terrible things at such a young age, so the bond between you both must’ve been even more special.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
You’re right. I had thought the only reason I lived was because my sister was alive…
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Because Angelica hadn’t died yet.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
But even after Angelica left me…
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
I was terribly lonely, yet I wanted to live.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
I just couldn’t give up my life with my own hands by any means.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Then I had a realization: I was just suspending the inevitable.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
That I had merely put the meaning of my life on Angelica and run from it.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
The performance that will soon echo through the City will be my journey to seek the meaning to live… and be the proof of my life.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
All of us will be freed from loneliness.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
It’s a farewell to this gloomy and solitary City.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Like the Pianist, all of us can become one and perform together.
The Purple Tear Iori
That’s touching.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
A dirge for Angelica… Yes. You said the power of the Distortion would be needed if I wanted to spread the beautiful melody Angelica showed me through every corner of the City.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Thanks to that advice, I managed to form a wonderful crew.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Take a look at the members of the ensemble, dear mentor. They can’t be compared to the humans corroded by the City.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
They were abandoned, scorned… struggled in anguish and sorrow after what they cherished was taken from them…
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
But they didn’t give up; they clawed their way out of the deep dark abyss, and found their truest forms…
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
True strength can only be pulled out of filthy, fathomless pits of despair… Nothing could rival such beauty, don’t you agree?
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
With a crew like this… I’ll be able to inscribe that tune into every part of the City once again.
The Purple Tear Iori
While I get that your mind is brimming with enthusiasm… It’s not a won game yet, though, is it?
The Purple Tear Iori
You still have to take the Library’s Light in your own hands.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Hahaha… Ah, you’re right. I was elated like a little child for a moment.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Even though it’s still not in my grasp just yet…
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
That light… I could almost touch it, but not quite snatch it…
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
…
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Iori, dear. I’m curious about why you live on.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Hadn’t you lost all meaning to your life ages ago?
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
I’m pretty sure you’re lonelier than most.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Yet you still refuse to join us.
The Purple Tear Iori
That’s harsh, kid. I do have at least one reason to live, you know?
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
I wonder if it’s true that you know everything, dear mentor.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
I’m grateful from the bottom of my heart for you coming to me and helping us prepare our performance.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
I thought you were helping me out of pity… I believed you were motivated by pure sympathy for me.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
But… the person in our hearts is bawling at us, telling us that it’s not true.
The Purple Tear Iori
…The person in your heart?
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Yes. She speaks to me in such a wondrous and clear voice, a voice I’d never ever heard in this world.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Now, Iori… Could she be speaking the truth?
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Then, what’s the true motive behind my dear teacher’s assistance?
The Purple Tear Iori
Dunno. My guess is as good as yours.
The Purple Tear Iori
Maybe looking at you reminded me of my son…
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
What? Hahaha…
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Ah, Iori… You’re such a tearjerker.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Your son died more than 40 years ago…
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
…What’s your true motive in helping me?
The Purple Tear Iori
I thought you’d always remain a dorky and naive little kid… Looks like you’ve grown smarter after making friends and stuff, huh?
The Purple Tear Iori
I just needed to give you a helping hand so I could reach a place I wanted to go.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Mhm. A place you want to go, is it.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Where could you be wanting to go so desperately to treat me with such kindness…
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
You have the ability to jump between dimensions, you should be able to go anywhere and know anything with ease…
The Purple Tear Iori
Kid. This power isn’t as easily abusable as you might think.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Enough of this fluff…
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
I don’t want you living any longer, Iori.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
You knew I was going to do this, didn’t you?
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
What is my all-knowing mentor going to do now, I wonder…
Yesterday’s Promise Pluto
For your information, even you will have a hard time escaping the thick layer of barriers I’ve set up.
The Purple Tear Iori
…Pipe Organ.
Church of Gears Leader Eileen
That brain of yours you put to work was far inferior to my Thought Gears.
The Purple Tear Iori
…Harp.
L’heure du Loup Tanya
How about I break ‘er arms and legs before she can think about running away.
The Purple Tear Iori
…Viola.
The Crying Children Philip
You’ve lost something precious to you… Surely you can understand us.
The Purple Tear Iori
…Cello.
The 8 o’Clock Ringmaster Oswald
Aha! How about a snake show drenched in strawberry juice?! The fleshy fruit will make an explosive display!
The Purple Tear Iori
Clarinet…
The Musicians of Bremen Bremen
Bwakbwak!! Arfarfbwaeghii!!! NEIIIGHRUFFHIIII~!!
The Purple Tear Iori
Horn… Tuba… Trombone.
Blood-red Night Elena
I wonder what your veins taste like…
The Purple Tear Iori
First Violin…
The Eight Chefs Greta
It’s no good eating them raw, sister. I’ll make a fine pasta out of her veins once you get ‘em out! Rosé sauce would go well with it. Hawhawhaw!
The Purple Tear Iori
…Percussion.
Puppeteer Jae-heon
Leave some flesh and bones for me. My puppetry isn’t done yet…
The Purple Tear Iori
And Second Violin.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Iori… We don’t need you anymore.
The Purple Tear Iori
That’s funny. Welp…
The Purple Tear Iori
It might have been but a brief moment to you guys, but for me, it was a long and valuable time.
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Please don’t talk nonsense all of a sudden.
The Purple Tear Iori
Now, I have places to be…
Church of Gears Leader Eileen
Sir Argalia! She has the invitation!
L’heure du Loup Tanya
Tch…! Stop her!
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
Iori, let me ask you one question.
The Purple Tear Iori
Angela! You have a guest waiting at the door!
The Blue Reverberation Argalia
…Can you sincerely not hear her mesmerizing voice?
Location: Inside the Library
Servant Roland
…That’s why he’s been recruiting Distortions.
Servant Roland
I’m starting to see why he’s been up to his crazy antics now.
Servant Roland
What’s with that face? Anything bothering you?
Library Director Angela
They said they’re after the Library’s Light.
Library Director Angela
That means their aim… overlaps with ours.
Servant Roland
I guess so. …Are you scared that they’d steal it from you?
Library Director Angela
No. You and the other librarians are handling receptions well enough. I have much faith in you.
Library Director Angela
Though, I would be lying if I said I had no fear.
Servant Roland
You can just say that you don’t trust us enough.
Library Director Angela
That’s not it. Something’s… different.
Servant Roland
Your attitude being one of those differences. You were full of pride when R Corp. challenged us. Heck, you were confident pretty much all the time.
Library Director Angela
…You’re right. I wonder why.
Library Director Angela
Most of the guests we’ve greeted so far had a vague purpose. They only sought to earn the books and get back.
Library Director Angela
Not to have the books themselves, either… Most were planning to give them to their superiors, such as the leader of the Syndicate or the higher-ups of the Association. Of course, all of it was done on the premise that it’ll ultimately bring happiness to themselves.
Library Director Angela
But the Ensemble is different.
Library Director Angela
They have a clear objective. And their goal is the same thing I seek.
Library Director Angela
There’s a considerable contrast between those who act in the interests of others and those who act strictly for themselves.
Library Director Angela
I never had to worry about it being taken in the past, but the situation has changed now, hasn’t it?
Servant Roland
So, what I’m getting at is that they scare you because their goal is taking the thing you’re gathering, and not because they might be too strong?
Library Director Angela
Yes. Now theft has become a concern of mine thanks to them.
Location: Library Entrance
The Purple Tear Iori
Phew~ That was a close call.
The Purple Tear Iori
Age hasn’t stopped my heart from still being so excitable.
The Purple Tear Iori
That aside, this place handles transportation pretty gently, unlike how I do it.
Library Director Angela
Greetings, dear guest.
The Purple Tear Iori
Everyone and their mother’s heard about you and your Library by now, so let’s skip the introductions.
The Purple Tear Iori
Since you probably saw what was going on out there… You have a basic idea of how things went, yeah?
Library Director Angela
…You’re rather knowledgeable.
The Purple Tear Iori
Looking at the state of the Library… Guess I didn’t have to worry so much.
The Purple Tear Iori
And you seem to be making steady progress towards becoming a human, too.
The Purple Tear Iori
All thanks to the kiddo being quick to set up the stage, huh?
Library Director Angela
Then why are you helping me?
The Purple Tear Iori
Helping you?
Library Director Angela
You ensured the steady growth of the Library in substance. Am I wrong?
The Purple Tear Iori
I just couldn’t leave the kid in Blue be.
Library Director Angela
You want us to make sure that the Blue Sicko and his friends can’t get their hands on the Library’s power?
The Purple Tear Iori
Take it however you will.
The Purple Tear Iori
And extract a book from me. It’ll be pretty helpful.
The Purple Tear Iori
I have a fair amount of info in my head.
Library Director Angela
You’re asking to be killed nonchalantly… Are all Colors out of their minds?
The Purple Tear Iori
Course I’m not. I’ll fight with all my strength.
The Purple Tear Iori
If you can’t best this old woman… I’ll ruin the Library in my own way.
The Purple Tear Iori
Although I can’t completely kill you, I do have a number of ideas for breaking a being that has become quite close to human.
Library Director Angela
I get what you’re saying. Why don’t you cut the nonsense and get inside now?
The Purple Tear Iori
The director of a library where countless bits of knowledge are accumulated wants to part with her past memories…
The Purple Tear Iori
What irony.
Library Director Angela
Just focus on finding your book.
The Purple Tear Iori
Gee, aren’t you cold. But if that’s what the library director says, I gotta listen.
The Purple Tear Iori
Oh, and one more thing…
Library Director Angela
May you find your book in this place.
The Purple Tear Iori
Whoops… There she goes. I wanted to hear more about the kid here.
The Purple Tear Iori
He seemed pretty unstable back then…
The Purple Tear Iori
Still, I guess he also played a part in helping the Library expand so much, huh?
The Purple Tear Iori
All right. Let’s see how great this Library place is, shall we?
