Event Quest:I'm Not Afraid of Halloween!:VN:3-1

[Translation by Kukuru]

Location: Daikanyama Academy

[Night 3: An Old Puppy Dances a Rondo]

The sounds of fun and laughter resonates everywhere. It's the excited voices of the people who are looking to have fun.

Both the Summer Festival and Christmas are different, where the ambience here is exciting and calming.

In the middle of the city, a dog beastman is walking alone, making unsteady steps.

Note: Cusith is called "Young Werewolf?" only for the beginning part.

The sweet smell of pumpkin candy tickles my nose. It’s hard to get away from the sounds of the lively people here.

Ehee~, everyone’s having fun. I've been waiting a long time for the Halloween event.

When I came to Tokyo together with my master, I was looking forward to giving out candy to the children.

Out on a whim, just for a little walk.

Since his Senpai is usually busy with research, he usually kills time reading magazines-

Midway, a special feature article caught his eye- it was a Halloween event being held at Daikanyama Academy.

Happy Halloween! Hello, Big Brother!

Hooooowl~! I am a fellow Wolf! Haaaaappy Halloween!

Trick-Or-Treat! Give us candy or you’ll get pranked!

A group causing mischief for candy. Senpai made special sweets for everyone!

Thank you, big brother! That costume looks very good on you.

Wow, thank you! Your costumes look good as well!

Be sure to get a lot of candy! Be careful not to trip and fall.

Yes! Thank you! Bye-bye, big brother doggie!

Wolf! I am a fellow Wolf! Oh, I shouldn’t worry about that too much……

Giving out treats and treats-

Cusith finished his job, he then sat down in a comfortable place with a drink in one hand.

He got a special orange juice to match the colors of Halloween.

Crowded with children in their costumes, Cusith is looking out with a smile while swinging both his feet.

Aaah, I'm happy that the children are happy with their sweets.

I got some leftover candy too! I’ll have to share it with everyone when I get back to the Ueno guild.

That said, he takes a sip of his orange juice. Waving at passing children, they waved back with a smile.

It’s not bad doing something different every now and then. The ambiance here is a wonderful thing.

Even so- Leib-senpai, why did you choose this wolf costume for me?

Is it alright for a dog like me to wear a wolf costume? But, in a way, this makes me look like Garmr-kun! Scary and cool!

......I wish senpai was here too. But, that's selfish of me since he’s busy with his research.

Garmr-kun is being the watchdog for the guild. Xolotl-san is working and Moritaka-kun is at a kendo tournament.

It can’t be helped that they’re busy with their business…… It would be a lot more fun if they came.

Feeling down, the figure of Cusith droops.

When he came to Tokyo, he made lots of friends. Every day, he was having a lot of fun.

Even so……

I won’t be sad! Today is Halloween! I’m supposed to be having fun!

Don’t be sad and don’t cry, that’s what senpai and Jambavan told me!

Alright! There are still some kids I haven’t met yet, I will go and meet them!

He got out of his seat and fixed his appearance. He then threw away the paper cup that he had finished drinking.

Note: The Female Clerk is a Light Mage mob

Female Clerk:( face) Oh, what a cute little Wolf. Happy Halloween!

H-Happy Halloween! You actually understand that I’m a wolf?

Female Clerk:( face) ……? What are you saying? You are a handsome little wolf.

Aah, I’m so happy! This is the first time someone called me a wolf here.

Ma’am, I have a question. Do you have any candy?

Female Clerk:( face) No? I was a little worried about you. Are you sad? Did you get separated from someone?

Ah, no, it’s nothing. Thank you for your concern. Here, candy!

Female Clerk:( face) Ah, thank you. Yes. I will return the favor.

It was a very big pumpkin pie. Heavily massive, there is still a faint oven heat remaining.

An indistinct sweet smell tickles Cusith's nose, it completely stimulates his appetite.

Female Clerk:( face) I’m distributing special pumpkin pie to everyone right now. It’s very delicious. You will feel very energetic after.

Wooow~, thank you so much! I was getting really hungry.

Well, I’ll eat it at once! Om om… *munch munch*.

Wow, the outside is so crispy! It’s sweet and delicious in the inside too.

Female Clerk:( face) Hehehe, I’m glad you liked it, since I made it. Are you in a good mood now?

Yeah! I feel energized now! Thank you for the pie, ehee~

So… good! *Crunch crunch* *Munch*… Aaah~!

Every time he eats, his stomach feels satisfied. And then, his belly grows bigger and starts to feel hot.

O-oh, I wonder… what’s wrong, my head feels dizzy.

???:( face) Trick…… or…… …… Trick…… or……

Trick…… Candy…… ? Voice…… ? Who’s there……?

That was a whispering voice just now. Maybe I shouldn’t have any more sweets……

Trick…… or…… …… Trick…… or……

Trick-or-Trick!! Awoooooooooooo!!

……?

Alice-chan, what’s wrong? Are you tired of walking?

No. It’s nothing. I thought I heard howling.

Howling?

…… Now. Shall we access the situation around here?

Standing in front of a walking crowd, Pretty Girl Detective Alice abruptly turns her head.

She behaved like a teacher giving a student a numerical formula by waving her finger.

We are currently pursuing these pumpkins. We’re looking into the scandal that they’ve caused.

They attach themselves to people and become Jack-O-Lanterns. Their goal, at this moment, is unclear.

T-that is a problem- The new species of pumpkins that I've made…… why?

Oh, it’s no good jumping to the wrong conclusion. We must simply identify the current situation. This is not the time to be feeling down.

1 option
.........

You are fixedly staring at me for some reason. Is there something on my face?

3 options (Same Response)
You're pretty.	Alice is so smart.	Not bad for a kid.

Yes…… in your eyes, “that sort of behavior” reflects me.

…… What you think is up to you. But, please remember one thing.

The “me” that you are seeing now, until this situation concludes, I am “me” for today.

Tomorrow morning, I will wake up, when I look in the mirror again, I will be wearing a different face.

That “me” is not “me.” I will wake up every day for eternity.

I think I understand what Alice-chan is saying. Plants are both similar and different.

The same stock, the flowers are connected to the same branches and leaves as well, everyone has different forms and colors.

To begin with, the old cells in our bodies retire, in several months, you become a “different you.”

“Life” makes a fresh start every day, we continuously shine anew.

You…… are an unexpected poet. Are all researchers like that?

Hahaha, I’m not really a poet but, this is the first time I’ve been praised about that.

2 options
Volos is very knowledgeable.	It appears to be a fly in the ointment.
I guess it’s because I specialize in that field. Not everyone is interested in the things you like, right?	Ah……ahaha. Yes, I guess that's the case.

Note: "Fly in the ointment" means "A flaw or imperfection that detracts from something positive."

Plants are fascinating. I'm always intrigued by them.

Days, weeks, months. I will never get tired of them!

3 options
Don't you have friends?	Do you live off of rice?	Are you able to do your daily life things?
Y-yes I do! I have lots of colleagues in the laboratory too. Everyone gets along in their studies, we make discussions everyday as well. The idea is that I’m not alone. We make multifaceted discussions too. It’s fun.	Oh, it’s fine. I eat them while I examine the research results. Another research team brought fish meat once, then we had a barbeque. …… Oh, I had to bring a lot of ingredients. Also, I ended up overeating……	W-well…… it’s hard to say. It's embarrassing to say that I’m not good with those kind of things…… I’m indifferent to clothing and fashion, my room is very untidy. Ah, I’m not lazy! Research! I’m just busy with research that’s all…!

I see. Your nature is understanding. Honest, brimming with curiosity…… and relatively sloppy.

Just like the fussy Bear in a white coat. I feel you two are identical bears.

Well, nevertheless- you don’t seem to be a person who abuses research for mischievous purposes.

On the name of a great detective, I assure you that there is a mastermind behind this case.

2 options (Same Response)
The criminal's objective?	Good reasoning for a great detective.

Don’t get ahead of yourself. It is still difficult for Pretty Girl Detective Alice-chan.

…… Don’t gaze at me with such eyes. I don’t have sufficient evidence for reasoning.

A hasty conclusion is the job of a birdbrain police inspector. Detectives do not rush, rather they are elegant and wise in solving mysteries yes?

[Player]. I’m sorry but please buy me something to drink.

I'm feeling thirsty after talking about my deductions. Some black tea would be appropriate at this time.

Not long ago, I continuously talked as well. Alright, I will go.

Certainly, there should be a vending machine in a nearby vicinity. Wait here, Alice-chan.

……Hmph. Do not treat me like a child. Go quickly.

Even so, Alice-chan, it’s not bad being a child. You have a profound interest in stories.

You have a sense of charm and wonder. Until now, I have never met someone like you.

Of course, you too, [Player]. I don’t think I met a kind person like you before.

2 options (Same Response)
Is that so?	I don't think so?

…… I’m surprised. Are you not self-aware? I could say that is equivalent to you.

No, that’s a good thing. That one thing defines who “you” are.

You do what you feel is right without thinking. Cherish that trait carefully in your heart. That’s what I like about you, buddy.

???:( face) Aaaaaaah! Someone or something, come quick!

???:( face) Pumpkins! Pumpkins!!

Did you hear that just now? There might be a Jack-O-Lantern on the loose again!

Let’s head over to that direction! Surely, it must be my pumpkins…… let’s make haste!

2 options
Let's get Alice!	We'll meet up with Alice afterwards!
No! It’s too dangerous for Alice-chan! We’ll meet up with her after this is over!	Right! It’s too dangerous for Alice-chan. As expected, [Player]. I think we get along well.

The place where the screams took place, When they arrived, something was waiting for them-

How, how, howl, hooooooowl~ We are all brothers and sisters!

Bark bark, so many visitors, look here~♪ Hoooowl, Hooooowl~♪

The Jack-O-Lanterns are together in rows with their shoulders lined up; it was a perfectly coordinated dance.

Howl~ Howl~ Today is a fun festival~♪

Everyone, all in a crowd~♪ Let’s splash in the mud like wolves~♪

N-Now everyone is dancing……? What in the world is going on with my pumpkins?

[Player]! Over there! There’s someone there!

Inside of the row where Volos was pointing at, there is a dog beastman wearing a green muffler.

Wow, you all heard the voice too and came! I’m Cusith, let’s be friends!

Cusith-kun…… you said? I'm Volos, this is [Player].

Oh…? Judging from your appearance, you’re not influenced by my pumpkins?

Pumpkin? What’s that? Come on! Let’s sing and dance!

Sing? Dance? Is that some sort of Halloween game?

Yeah! It’s fun dancing and playing with the children!

I don't mind having fun, but I’m sorry…… I don’t want to dance with the children.

Once you’re done dancing- will you cooperate with us?

Uncle bear…… Did you come here to stop us from dancing?

U-uncle……? Why do you think that......? Hey, wait a minute!

Hoooooowl~! Hey, everyone! Are you ready?

Everyone, let’s howl some more! Let’s call out for more friends!

Of course, boss. ♪ We’ll share them with the crowd. ♪

Cusith, who is in ordinance with the children, the wolf made howling voices

Did you call for us? Hey, over here.~ ♪ Let’s be together, let’s become one.~ ♪

Everyone is the same, no matter how old you are.~ ♪ We are all friends.~ ♪

That’s right, I won’t be afraid if I’m howling with everyone. Every day, we’ll be spending time and having fun together!

We will change the world altogether! Everyone will be part of the flock!

W-what is this voice I’m hearing? I…… I want to cry out with you.

T-These are my pumpkins……? But that boy does not have a pumpkin on him……!

That voice is as if their souls were scrambled, it was intense and mysterious.

A seductive voice like a temptation, it greatly attracted their hearts and bodies.

…… Ah, Master! You must not listen to that voice for too long!

A-at any rate, please stop that dog! If you don’t…… everyone will turn into zombies!

2 options (Same Response)
Stop!	Settle down and listen to what I have to say!

What? What for? I’m in a very good mood right now!

You should join the crowd too! It’s very fun!

Or…… are you a “grave-robber?” Are you my enemy?

Cusith’s eyes suspiciously flickered. That shape of the mouth is slightly deformed.

Alright, let’s do it! Everyone! Make them dance!

OK. ♪ Everyone, let’s go! Yaaaaaaah!

In Cusith’s command, the pumpkins closed in their direction.

Singing and Dancing. Hand in hand, the distance is closing.

Awawawa, stop! I’m not good with rough behavior!

2 options (Same Response)
Drive out the pumpkins!	Stop Cusith!

Understood! I will do my best……! This is for my pumpkins……!