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Game Script

by gameander

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> SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI: NOCTURNE                                                <
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GENERAL NOTES:

1)      This is the main game script only, meaning I have not recorded what 
        was said by every single demon and soul encountered in the game, 
        unless I felt it was especially relevant in some way to the story or
        the flow of the game play.

2)      I also did not consistently record in-battle speech. It doesn't 
        really add anything to the story, so I often just skip it.

3)      I transcribed this during one complete playthrough (for the Musubi 
        ending), while replaying scenes with various choice over again to 
        record all options. For this reason, some minor changes in dialogue 
        (many of them in the Tower of Kagutsuchi, though also sprinkled 
        throughout the game) that only occur for specific Reasons are not 
        currently recorded, though I will add them with future playthroughs. 
        I have included all of the possible endings, however, by using videos
        of the endings found online as reference. (see 'Credits and Thanks' 
        section)


FORMATTING NOTES:

1)      Whenever a word or phrase appears as a different color on screen, I
        surround it with brackets, [like this]. Descriptions and actions I 
        have added (that do not actually appear as text in the game) are both
        preceded and followed by two consecutive hyphens, --like this--. 
        Descriptions or actions that DO appear as text in the game are 
        preceded by a 'greater than' sign, > like this, as that is how they
        appear on screen anyway.

2)      All of the choices you can make during conversations are separated
        into boxes, and should be read as the following:

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::	
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	:                                                               :
	:  1)   The first possible choice you can make.                 :			
	:                                                               :
	:       The response to the first possible choice you can make. :
	:       It should be assumed that the person who asked the      :
	:       question is the same one giving this response, unless   :
	:       otherwise stated.                                       :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   The second possible choice you can make.                :            
	:                                                               :
	:       The response to the second possible choice you can      :
	:       make. For series of questions, it will branch off       :
	:       like below:                                             :
	:                                                               :
	:       A) A possible choice for the second question.           :
	:                                                               :
	:          The response for this choice.                        :
	:                                                               :
	:       B) A possible choice for the second question.           :
	:                                                               :
	:          The response for this choice...and so on.            :
	:                                                               :
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01.  Opening of Game............................................[X001]
02.  Yoyogi Park Station........................................[X002]
03.  Yoyogi Park................................................[X003]
04.  Shinjuku Medical Center....................................[X004]
05.  Yoyogi Park................................................[X005]

06.  Shibuya....................................................[X006]
07.  Amala Network & Labyrinth of Amala.........................[X007]
08.  Ginza......................................................[X008]
09.  Harumi Warehouse & Great Underpass of Ginza................[X009]
10.  Ikebukuro & Mantra Headquarters............................[X010]

11.  Assembly of Nihilo.........................................[X011]
12.  Kabukicho Prison...........................................[X012]
13.  Ikebukuro Tunnel...........................................[X013]
14.  Asakusa....................................................[X014]
15.  The Obelisk................................................[X015]

16.  Amala Network..............................................[X016]
17.  Yoyogi Park................................................[X017]
18.  Amala Temple...............................................[X018]
19.  Mifunashiro................................................[X019]
20.  Diet Building..............................................[X020]

21.  Tower of Kagutsuchi........................................[X021]

22.  Ending � Shijima...........................................[X022]
23.  Ending � Musubi............................................[X023]
24.  Ending � Yosuga............................................[X024]
25.  Ending � Neutral/Human.....................................[X025]
26.  Ending � Chaos/Demon.......................................[X026]
27.  Ending � True Demon/Maniacs................................[X027]

28.  Labyrinth of Amala Sidequest - The Fiends..................[X028]
29.  Labyrinth of Amala Sidequest - The Labyrinth Itself........[X029]

30.  Legal, Credits and Thanks, Contact.........................[X030]


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--You see a hazy vision of a woman standing with her back turned to you, 
outlined by the bright sun.--

WOMAN'S VOICE:
  ...A world that loses its power will fade away into nothingness. If such is
  the fate of this world, then I shall return it to its mother's womb. The 
  world must first die, for it to be born again...
  ...That is the only way to salvation, as recorded in an ancient prophecy.

**********<special>**********

--In a New Game +, Yuko will now ask, 'In what persona will you walk your 
path?'--

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
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	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Hooded jacket.                                          :
	:                                                               :
	:       You want to stay the same as before?                    :
	:       There's nothing wrong with that.                        :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   Leather jacket.                                         :
	:                                                               :
	:       You prefer a new look, then? I'm sure you'll like it.   :
	:                                                               :
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**********</special>**********

--The woman turns around and you see glimpses of Tokyo's destruction flash 
before you.--

WOMAN'S VOICE:
  The world will fall for its sins, and humans will all disappear...
  But, I don't want you to meet the same fate. I want to help you hold on 
  to your life. To do so, I need to know your name. Will you tell me who 
  you are...?

--You are asked to enter a Last Name, a First Name, and a Nickname. You must 
create it ex nihilo; there is no given name for the protagonist. This script 
is written for a character named Hero Leader, with the nickname Moniker.--

WOMAN'S VOICE:
  ....
  I see, so your name is Hero Leader...
  As of now, your will to live shall be sustained. Believe in it...and live.

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::	
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	:                                                               :
	:  1)   I will.                                                 :
	:                                                               :
	:       I'm glad that you understand.                           :
	:       The time is near...it will take place very soon.        :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   I don't understand.                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       You may not understand right now...                     :
	:       ...but please don't forget what you've heard here...    :
	:                                                               :
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--You once again see glimpses of Tokyo's destruction flash before you.--

WOMAN'S VOICE:
  I am the nurturer of the next world. It is my duty to create the world that
  is to come... Now, I want you to say my name out loud.

--You are asked to enter a name, with the given name being Yuko Takao.--

YUKO:
  That's right...My name is Yuko Takao.
  ...Hero. I won't shed another tear, not even at the world's end. I'd like 
  to see you in the next world though... Go ahead and wake up. It's time...

--Screen fades to white, then fades to black.--


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ANNOUNCER:
  Yoyogi Park Station!
  Yoyogi Park Station!
  Please do not rush onto the train. The door is now closing.

--You step off the train and your phone rings.--

> You received a message.

MESSAGE:
  You're late...You're way late, Hero Leader! You haven't forgotten that we're
  going to visit Ms. Takao, have you? Hurry up and get over to Yoyogi Park. 
  You're wasting my quality time!

> It's from your classmate.
> Enter his name.

--You are asked to enter a name, with the given name being Isamu Nitta.--

MESSAGE:
  I don't care if you come or not, but Ms. Takao's nice to me when you're 
  around... Oh yeah, you better make sure you look nice for her. How about the
  jacket you bought the other day... Y'know, the one with a demon graphic on 
  it? You're just the mood maker. Don't forget that.

--You now have control of your character. You walk in the direction of the 
exit, and are stopped by an employee who says the following:--

EMPLOYEE:
  ...Huh??? A Customer?

--You stop to talk to him.--

EMPLOYEE:
  Are you heading to Yoyogi Park too? After that incident, we've had a lot of 
  lookee-loos, but not so many customers. Man, I've had a lot of free time on 
  my hands...
  ...Huh? Are you saying that you haven't heard the news???

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::	
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	:                                                               :
	:  1)   What's going on?                                        :
	:                                                               :
	:       Hmmm...How should I put this? Yesterday, there was a    :
	:       [riot] at Yoyogi Park. If you want the details, you can :
	:       check the giant screen. A buncha people were killed.    :
	:       You could hear the sirens wailing all night long.       :		
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   I've heard about it.                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       Who hasn't, right? I mean, it's all over the news.      :
	:                                                               :
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EMPLOYEE:
  I'm sorry about that...I shouldn't be talking on the job, even if I'm not 
  busy...

--You leave Yoyogi Park Station and head for Yoyogi Park. On the way you 
decide to check out the big screen the employee mentioned.--

> The news is showing on the giant video display...

NEWSCASTER:
  A riot broke out yesterday at Yoyogi Park, regarding the construction of a 
  communications tower. The demonstration got out of hand, and there have been
  several deaths and injuries reported. Also, [Hikawa], the top executive of 
  Cybers Communication, is still missing. Now, for the latest in sports, we 
  move over to Mannaka!

> The news continues...


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--You enter Yoyogi Park, where you see a man standing in front of a sign.--

MAN:
  Great, the entire park is closed. I won't be able to get a single picture of
  the scene... Just my luck.

--The man turns around.--

MAN:
  ...?
  ...What's up, kid?

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	:                                                               :
	:  1)   What happened here?                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       Well, this is what they said on TV: 'The clash between  :
	:       a well-known company and a civic organization results   :
	:       in deaths'... But, those who live on the fringe say...  :
	:       ...that it was a struggle between two opposing cults.   :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   Ah, nothing.                                            :
	:                                                               :
	:       Oh...Okay. If you're not interested, then it's better   :
	:       not to get involved. You wouldn't believe me if I told  :
	:       you that there was a struggle between two religious     :
	:       cults...would you?                                      :
	:                                                               :
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> Your cell phone started to ring.

MAN:
  ...Huh? Isn't that your phone ringing?

--You pick up your phone.--

CLASSMATE:
  ...Hi, Hero? It's me.
  *sigh* I finally got a hold of you. What have you been doing all this time?

> Please enter your classmate's name.

--You are asked to enter a name, with the given name being Chiaki Hayasaka.--

CHIAKI:
  I could see if it was Isamu, but you're never late. Did something happen? 
  Where are you now? Yoyogi Park? Well, since you didn't show up on time, 
  Isamu and I left without you...We're almost there. So yeah, I'm sorry, but 
  can you come directly to the hospital? You know which hospital it is? 
  ...Yeah, Shinjuku Medial Center. Just go east from Shinjuku Station, and you
  can't miss it. Oh well. I wanted to talk to Ms. Takao about what I should do
  after graduation anyway.

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	:                                                              :
	:  1)   I'll be there ASAP.                                    :
	:                                                              :
	:       Thanks, I'm not planning on staying there long.        :
	:       Okay then, see you later.                              :
	:                                                              :		
	:  2)   Is now the right time for that?                        :
	:                                                              :
	:       ...What? I care about my future, thank you very much.  :
	:       Honestly, you and Isamu should start planning ahead    :
	:       too... Anyway, don't keep us waiting, okay?            :
	:       See you later.                                         :			
	:                                                              :
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> Chiaki hung up.

MAN:
  Hey, wait a minute...You're going to Shinjuku Medical Center?
  ....
  ...That's where I'm headed, too. What a coincidence.

--He pulls a magazine from his messenger bag. It features a skull on the 
cover.--

MAN:
  Here, take this. This issue isn't out yet. You don't know what happened 
  here, right? Then, you probably don't know what kind of place that hospital 
  is, either. The report on the Gaea cult and the Scripture of Miroku...It's 
  an interesting read.

> You obtained an issue of [Ayakashi Monthly].

MAN:
  You wouldn't normally associate a hospital with the occult, but...That place
  is different....Heheh. False info is pretty common in the occult industry. 
  If it does turn out to be wrong, just laugh it off, okay? Well, I'd better 
  get going. My name's Hijiri.  If we ever meet again, let me know what you 
  thought about my article.


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--You arrive at Shinjuku Medical Center. In the lobby you see a girl standing 
by herself.--

CHIAKI:
  Hero, you finally made it. You know, this hospital... It's a little strange.

--She looks around.--

CHIAKI:
  ...There's nobody here. Not a single person. Look, even the reception desk 
  is empty. Isn't it creepy here? I don't like it... Isamu is looking for Ms. 
  Takao right now. He hasn't come back yet, though. He'd better not be off 
  fooling around...Hey, what's that magazine?

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	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Some guy gave it to me.                                 :
	:                                                               :
	:       You got it from a stranger?                             :
	:       Come on, you should know better than that.              :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   Do you want to read it?                                 :
	:                                                               :
	:       Knowing your taste, it probably wouldn't interest me.   :
	:                                                               :
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--She takes the magazine from you and opens it.--

CHIAKI:
  Ayakashi Monthly...I've never heard of it before. What!? It's an occult 
  magazine! Why would you bring something like THAT here!?
  ....
  ...Well, I guess it might help me kill some time. Hero, can you go look for 
  Isamu? If we can't find Ms. Takao, then I don't wanna stay here another 
  minute. He should be on the second floor, where the patients' rooms are.
  I'll wait here. 
  ...Oh yeah, let me borrow this magazine. Thanks!

--You head to the second floor of Shinjuku Medical Center, and see a young man 
in the other hallway. You enter a room and see the same young man. He turns 
around and looks startled.--

ISAMU:
  *gasp*!
  Dude! You scared the crap outta me, Hero! Why'd you startle me like that!?
  You come here late, you cause trouble... Geez. Ah, forget it. I'm sure you 
  noticed already, but man, this place is deserted. I called Ms. Takao and 
  double checked, though. She said, "Shinjuku Medical Center."

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
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	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Maybe something happened.                               :
	:                                                               :
	:       They could've at least put up a notice or something,    :
	:       so visitors aren't clueless. This place better not be   :
	:       contaminated by some deadly virus...                    :		
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   Just relax.                                             :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...How can you be so calm? To tell you the truth, I'm   :
	:       gettin' kinda nervous.                                  :
	:                                                               :
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ISAMU:
  I checked out most of the this place. I don't know where else Ms. Takao 
  could be...Oh well. I'll go back and see how Chiaki is doing. She's probably
  all mad at me 'cuz I've been gone so long... *sigh* It's hard to please a 
  girl with her upbringing. See ya in a bit, Hero. I really hope that this is 
  nothing we should be worried about...

> Isamu left the room.

--You return to the lobby, where Chiaki is thumbing through the magazine.--

CHIAKI: 
  Oh, you're back. Um, Hero... You know that special report at the beginning 
  of the magazine? Well, it says some things that are a little disturbing. 
  According to the report, there's a group of demon worshippers who call 
  themselves the Gaea cult... They're right here in Japan. Anyway, they 
  believe in this book of prophecy called the Scripture of Miroku. In that 
  book, it says that chaos will befall the world, and these people are 
  actually trying to make that happen. The reporter was unable to learn what 
  is meant by 'chaos'... It could be worldwide terrorism, or some other 
  tragedy. But...

--Isamu walks in from another room.--

ISAMU:
  No luck finding Ms. Takao. I even checked the men's room.

CHIAKI:
  *sigh* I don't think we needed to know that. We're in the middle of a 
  conversation, so please save the details for later. Now, where were we? 
  ...Oh yeah, read this part. 'A hospital on the east side of Shinjuku is 
  closely linked to their plan...'

ISAMU:
  Let me guess...It ends with, 'More to come in our next issue,' right? You 
  know, this could be the hospital that they're referring to. I've heard weird
  stories about this place. Things like they experiment on patients, and how a
  psychic got scared and ran outta here... There was also one about the 
  hospital being under the influence of some cult...

CHIAKI:
  ...Really? I haven't heard those things before. Maybe we shouldn't have 
  come... I don't normally take this kind of magazine too seriously, but...
  There's definitely something wrong with this hospital.

ISAMU:
  .....
  I'm worried about Ms. Takao. Hey, let's look around some more. If we don't 
  find anything, then at least we'll know that there's nothing bad here. It 
  looks like you can access the annex from the second floor. I'll go take a 
  look.

--He pulls a card from his pocket.--

ISAMU:
  Here you go, Hero. You can use this to search the basement.

> You obtained an [ID Card].

CHIAKI:
  Why don't you search the basement yourself?
  ...You're not scared, are you?

ISAMU:
  O-Of course not! I'm sure she's not down there, that's why I'm having Hero
  go! All Hero needs to do is confirm that Ms. Takao isn't in the basement. 
  It's my duty to see her in person. If something does happen, Hero, just run
  like hell! Alright?

CHIAKI:
  *sigh* I can't believe him sometimes. But now, I'm worried about Ms. Takao. 
  We should make sure she's okay.

--You head to the elevator to search the basement. You use the ID Card on the 
Security System, and soon come across a door. You enter and see a man sitting 
in a swivel chair, his back to you. In front of him  is a strange glowing 
pillar inscribed with ancient characters. The room is dark, lit up only by 
the blue glow of several computer screens and the strange pillar.--

HIKAWA:
  ...Well, what do we have here? Who dares to disrupt this stillness? How 
irritating...

--The man swivels around to face you.--

HIKAWA:
  ...A well-known poet once said, 'April is the cruelest month.' Why? Because 
  it is then that one must wake up from a long sleep and face the barren 
  world. Looking back on the past, it is evident that the history of mankind 
  is comprised of meaningless events. The worthless overgrowth of a 
  civilization blind to its sins, continuous bloodshed and war, and thousands 
  of years of repeating the same mistakes again and again...The world must 
  start over from the beginning. The way to salvation was foretold in the
  Scripture of Miroku, and today is the day that the prophecy shall be 
  fulfilled. The old world will sink like a setting sun, and the new world 
  will arise in its place.

--He rests his chin on his left hand.--

HIKAWA:
  ...Who are you? From what I remember, you're not one of our followers who 
  survived the purge at the park...An acquaintance of Ms. Takao? Come to think
  of it, this was a hospital, wasn't it? I see, you came to visit her. 
  However, even a pebble creates ripples when cast in water. I do feel pity 
  for you, but...your life ends here!

--He raises his hand and a demon, Baphomet, appears behind him.--

HIKAWA:
  ...Do not fear. All the inhabitants of this world will follow before long.
  Your time has come just a bit sooner, that's all.

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	:                                                               : 
	:  1)   Face him.                                               :
	:                                                               :
	:       Fool...                                                 :
	:       No one can overcome their fate.                         :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   Run away.                                               :
	:                                                               :
	:       What a futile attempt...                                :
	:       One should face death honorably.                        :
	:                                                               :
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WOMAN'S VOICE:
  Stop!

--Yuko enters the room.--

YUKO:
  What, can't you let one person go? It should have absolutely no effect on 
our plan.

HIKAWA:
  The insignificance of the gesture makes no difference. I will not allow any
  exceptions.

YUKO:
  If you don't save him... I'll stop cooperating with you.

HIKAWA:
  .....
  ...Such a troublesome Maiden. Well... I'll leave the teaching to the 
  teacher. Please leave this room. I would like to enjoy this blissful end in 
  solitude.

--He swivels his chair back around.--

YUKO:
  ...Hero, I'll be waiting on the roof. We'll have a good view of the city 
  from there. Come, see it with your own eyes. Witness that which will change 
  the world...

--You start to head back to elevator. Just before the Security System area, 
you are stopped.--

> Someone is up ahead...

--You see a small boy with long blond hair dressed in a suit. He is holding
the hand of an old woman whose face is completely covered with a veil. Only 
her chin is visible.--

OLD WOMAN:
  What's wrong, my little master? Are you wondering about that person over 
  there?

--The little boy cups his hand around his mouth and whispers to the old 
woman.--

OLD WOMAN:
  I see. My, my... But, we're busy at the moment. Let's come back later.

--A light flashes.--

> The child and the old woman have disappeared...

--You take the elevator up to roof. You see Yuko standing, looking out at the 
city.--

YUKO:
  ...Hi, Hero. I'm glad I made it in time, back there at the basement... I 
  wouldn't want you to fall prey to a [demon]. You heard what Hikawa said,
  right? The world is about to be engulfed by chaos. It's called the 
  [Conception]... The rebirth of the world, an event which no human has ever 
  witnessed. Everyone outside of this hospital will perish. I doubt anyone 
  would approve of such a terrible thing... But, even if we let this old world 
  continue to exist, it would eventually lose all of its power. The world must
  first die, for it to be born again... And I alone will carry the burden of 
  its sin...No, I don't have any regrets.

--The camera switches to an overhead view, so that Tokyo's cityscape is 
visible.--

YUKO:
  You came here, led by fate. And it is your fate that you will live through 
  the Conception. It may actually be more painful than death... But...I 
  believe in you. Hero...
  ...Please find me. No matter how the world changes, I'll be your strength. 
  As the Maiden, I'll take part in the creation of the new world... I'm sure 
  that I'll be able to provide you with guidance. 
  ...I know it's difficult for you to understand. But, we're out of time. 
  Hero...
  If you can find me on your own, I promise that I'll tell you everything...
  ...The answers to all your questions, and what my true feelings are...

--You see the destruction of Tokyo. The screen begins to shake and lightning 
flashes. Everywhere that lightning strikes turns black, entire city blocks at 
a time.  Blackness spreads over city like a layer of lava. You see particles 
of debris flying upward. Yuko closes her eyes and leans back, as the light in 
the sky flashes between blue and black. Then the screen fades to white.--

--There is a bright light in front of you.--

MYSTERIOUS VOICE:
  ...You, who is about to enter my world, show me your heart...
  ...You have nothing in your heart. Not even a hint of Reason. For the one 
  who will shape the world, this cannot be. Go! And discover yourself...

--The screen fades to white again.--

--You see the young boy and old woman once more, in a hazy blue and black 
area. The boy again whispers to the old woman.--

OLD WOMAN:
  ...It is my honor to tell you that my little master has shown an interest in
  you. Poor human, he wants to give you a special gift. It is vital that you 
  receive this gift...Please do not move.

--They stand above you.--

OLD WOMAN:
  It will only hurt for an instant...

--The little boys drops a strange, insect-like creature onto you.--

OLD WOMAN:
  ...This will make you a demon...

  !!!

--When you come to your senses, you are sitting with your head hanging down in
a room in the hospital. You have changed...you now have strange blue and black
marking on your body, and a horn grows from the back of your neck.--

OLD WOMAN'S VOICE:
  Magatama, the essence of demonic power... You have now joined the ranks of 
  demons.

--You raise your head and look at your hands. You gaze around the room, 
stunned.--

OLD WOMAN'S VOICE:
  My little master is always watching you, so don't bore him...

> You obtained the Magatama [Marogareh].
> From the command menu ( [] button), you can view and ingest Magatama.

--They disappear, and you begin to explore the hospital. You eventually come 
across your first save terminal.--

> You can hear something from inside the room...

--You open the door and see Hijiri examining a strange pillar, much like the 
one you saw when you met Hikawa.--

HIJIRI:
  ...Who's there?

--He turns around.--

HIJIRI:
  .....
  Wait a minute... Aren't you the kid I met at the park? 
  What happened to you...?

	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   I'm stronger now.                                       :
	:                                                               :
	:       .....                                                   :
	:       ...You're not joking, are you?                          :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   I'm not sure myself.                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...I see.                                               :
	:       Well, at least you still think like a human...          :
	:                                                               :
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

HIJIRI:
  ...So, what the hell is going on? All of a sudden, I was blinded by a bright
  light, and the next thing I knew, I was here in this room. I took a quick 
  look around, and it looks like I'm in a hospital... Since you're here too, 
  does that mean this is Shinjuku Medical Center? ...Anyways. As much as I 
  want to know what's going on out there, I don't think it's safe for me to 
  walk around. By the way, have you come across any yet?

	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yes.                                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       Hm... It wasn't my imagination, then. Demons.           :
	:       ...They're all around here. I never thought I'd         :
	:       actually live to see one...                             :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   Any what?                                               :
	:                                                               :
	:       Well, they're definitely not human. My guess is that    :
	:       they're... demons. My strange experience...your new     :
	:       look...and these weird creatures... I don't think the   :
	:       police will be able to help us here.                    :
	:                                                               :
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::	

HIJIRI:
  Damn... I might have to seriously consider the possibility. It's hard to 
  believe, but... If this is Shinjuku Medical Center, then I can't just rule 
  it out. The Conception...could have occurred for real. I've seen this 
  barrel-like object somewhere before...If my memory serves me right, it 
  belongs to a man named Hikawa. He must have something to do with all this. 
  ...Standing here talking won't get us anywhere. If you're strong enough to
  fight those demons, then will you gather information for me? I tried talking
  to what looked like a ghost, but I didn't have much luck. What's happened to
  the world...? Are there are other humans out there...?  
  (--that's what it actually says, an in-game typo I guess--)
  We can only learn the answers to these questions by finding somebody else. 
  ...I wish I could do it myself, but I don't think I'd last very long against
  those demons. Besides, I'd like to spend some time studying this object. 
  I'm counting on you.

--You save your game.--

HIJIRI:
  Maybe you should try and get out of this hospital.
  ...Good luck.

--You head back to the elevator.--

> You can feel an extraordinary power from beyond the door...

--When you open the elevator, you are transported to a strange, tunnel-like 
place. There is a flash of light, and you see two figures in the distance - a 
man in a wheelchair and a young woman dressed in black.--

> A voice echoes in your head...

VOICE:
  ...Come...
  ...Show me...the strength...of a demon...

> The old man and the woman disappeared...

--You begin walking. Two Will o' Wisps appears, and you engage in your first 
battle. After defeating them, you walk a bit an engage in another battle. 
Another flash of light, and you see the man and woman in the distance again.--

> A voice echoes in your head...

VOICE:
  ...This way...

> The old man and the woman disappeared...

--After another battle or two, you enter a central room. A light flashes, and 
the man in the wheelchair and young woman appear once more.--

> A voice echoes in your head...

VOICE:
  ...So, you made it...
  ...Your strength...is outstanding...
  ...We shall meet again... soon...

--One more flash of light, and you once again find yourself in front of the 
elevator. You head to the first floor, but it seems the exit is blocked, so 
you must search for another way out. You eventually come to the walkway of the
Medical Center's annex, where you see a Pixie.--

PIXIE:
  I've never seen a demon like you before... 
  Are you looking for something, too?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yes.                                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       Hey, about that thing you're looking for... I'll help   : 
	:       you, if you want! I was looking for something, too! A   :
	:       demon who can help take me to [Yoyogi Park]. You look   :
	:       kinda flabby and weak, but I'll let that slide.         :
	:       Whaddya say? Should we join up?                         :
	:                                                               :
	:              A) Yes.                                          :
	:                                                               :
	:                  Alright then, let's get outta here! If we    :
	:                  have the [Pass-thingie], we can get through  :
	:                  that door to the annex. I saw some [Pretas]  :
	:                  carrying it...I'm Pixie the Fairy. I'm sure  :
	:                  we'll be the best of friends!                :
	:                                                               :
	:                  > Pixie joined your party!                   :
	:                                                               :
	:               B) No.                                          :
	:                                                               :
	:                  ...Is that so? Ooooh!! Why don't you just    :
	:                  walk around until something eats you, then!  :
	:                                                               :
	:                  --Speak to her again, and she will say       :
	:                  the following:--                             :
	:                                                               :
	:                       Oh, you again???                        :
	:                       Have you decided to join up with me?    :
	:                                                               :
	:                       i)  Yes.                                :
	:                                                               :
	:                           --Same as above response for        :
	:                           'Yes.'--                            :
	:                                                               :
	:                        ii) No.                                :
	:                                                               :
	:                           --Same as above response for        :
	:                           'No.'--                             :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No.                                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       Is that so...? Denied again! I wonder if a strong       :
	:       demon would ever pass by here...*sigh*                  :
	:                                                               :
	:                  --Speak to her again, and she will say       :
	:                  the following.--                             :
	:                                                               :
	:                       Oh, you're here again!                  :
	:                       You ARE looking for something,          :
	:                       aren't you???                           :
	:                                                               :
	:               A) Yes.                                         :
	:                                                               :
	:                  --Same as above response for 'Yes.'--        :
	:                                                               :
	:               B) No.                                          :
	:                                                               :
	:                  ...Is that so? I guess I'll have to beat     :
	:                  them myself....Ugh, there's just no way I    :
	:                  can do it alone!                             :
	:                                                               :
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--Please note that you must eventually say 'Yes' for the story to progress. 
You head off with Pixie to find the Pretas she mentioned, who are in a room on
the second floor. When you come to the room, however, it is locked. You hear
voices inside.--

VOICE:
  ....Gah....
  Maga....tsuhi....
  ....Magatsuhi....

PIXIE:
  Ew! Those gunky Pretas are inside!
  Here, let me talk in their nappy native language...

> Pixie changed the tone of her voice.

PIXIE:
  'Me have....Magatsuhi....
  Brought....lots....'

VOICE:
  ....Gaah?
  Maga....tsuhi...?
  .........
  Me eat!! Me eat!!

> The door is now unlocked...

PIXIE:
  Alright, they fell for it! You ready?

--You say 'Yes' and enter.--

PRETA:
  .......Blarg?
  .......Gaah?
  Maga...tsuhi...?

PIXIE:
  We don't have any Magatsuhi to give to the likes of you! If you don't wanna 
  get hurt... Give us the [Pass-thingie]!!

PRETA:
  Blarg!! Gaah!!! Magatsuhi!!

--You fight the Pretas.--

> You obtained an [Annex Gate Pass].

PIXIE:
  Hmmm...You're stronger than I thought! But, you could get even stronger if 
  you [talk] to other demons and get them on your side. We got the 
  Pass-thingie, so let's head over to Yoyogi Park!

--Random encounters are now enabled for the game.--

--In one room you encounter a floating soul who says the following:--

SOUL:
  I saw a human at the annex. He's probably dead by now...
  Eaten by a demon or something weird like that.

--You head to the annex, and use the pass from the Pretas.--

--In the Annex Lobby, you see a demon through the glass who is flying around 
the lobby. You speak to a soul.--

SOUL:
  You see that demon swimming around the lobby, like he owns the place? That's
  [Forneus]! As long as he's here, it's not gonna be easy to get out of this 
  hospital.

--You enter the Annex Lobby and encounter Forneus.--

FORNEUS:
  Hey, punk! I've never seen you around, and I don't like your face! You're 
  trying to get by without paying respect to me, The Almighty Forneus? You 
  wanna die, don't ya!? I screwed up and let another human escape a while ago,
  but not this time... I have a habit of butchering anyone who disrespects me.
  I cut 'em up with these fins! Time to die!!

--You fight Forneus.--

> You obtained the Magatsuhi [Wadatsumi].

--You exit the hospital to see that Tokyo is now a wasteland.--

> You feel the presence of something...

--There is a flash of light. The little boy and old woman appear.--

OLD WOMAN:
  It is reassuring to see that you did not do anything to embarrass my little 
  master, such as dying. My little master has pitied you. The least you could 
  do is survive such a trivial thing as this...Come to think of it, this is 
  your first time seeing the new Tokyo, is it not? Allow me to tell you one 
  thing, if you don't mind...Look above you.

--You look up to see bright orb of light.--

OLD WOMAN:
  As you can see, Tokyo has now become a [circular world]. Now, do you see 
  something shining in the center of this world? That is [Kagutsuchi]. That is
  what created this Vortex World, and that is also what provides power to the 
  inhabitants of this world.

--The little boy whispers to the old woman.--

OLD WOMAN:
  Oh, my little master, are we leaving already? Pardon me, now. I must be 
  going. Please keep it up. You can create a new world, or you can destroy 
  this one. The choice is yours...

> The child and the old woman have disappeared...

--The camera pans around to show the bottom of a red cape.--

MYSTERIOUS MAN:
  This...is Tokyo...? This doesn't seem like the kind of place you'd find 
  sushi.

--The camera pans up, until you see all of the man, save the bottom of his 
face.--

MYSTERIOUS MAN:
  That old guy...what a client. This is gonna be one tough job...Oh well. 
  Time to get to work.

--He walks off screen. When you are in control again, you head to Yoyogi 
Park.--


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PIXIE:
  Yay!! We're finally here!
  I guess this is goodbye?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Good riddance.                                          :
	:                                                               :
	:       Whoa! Talk about harsh!                                 :
	:       You sure you can get by without me?                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       A) Heck yeah.                                           :
	:                                                               :
	:          Is that so! Then, here you go.                       :
	:          > You obtained the Magatama [Ankh].                  :
	:          Careful not to die out there!                        :
	:                                                               :
	:          --Pixie flies off--                                  :
	:                                                               :
	:       B) I'll die without you.                                :
	:                                                               :
	:          Awww! I knew you wanted to be with me.               :
	:          Alrighty! I guess I'll stay with you a               :
	:          little longer!                                       :
	:                                                               :
	:          --Pixie stays in your party--                        :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   I hope not.                                             :
	:                                                               :
	:       We made it to Yoyogi Park, so I guess we can part ways  :
 	:       now. Or...do I get the sense you want us to stay        :
	:       together? Hmmm???                                       :
	:                                                               :
	:       A) I need you.                                          :
	:                                                               :
	:          Mmmm...I like the way that sounds. *flirt*           :
	:          You win! I'll stay with you a while longer!          :
	:                                                               :
	:          --Pixie stays in your party--                        :
	:                                                               :
	:       B) Lay off the Pixie dust.                              :
	:                                                               :
	:          What a friggin' jerk you turned out to be! Take      : 
	:          this, then. Think of it as payment. At least I'm     :
	:          not an asshole like you! *pfffft*                    :
	:          > You obtained the Magatama [Ankh].                  :
	:          You'd better take good care of it!                   :
	:                                                               :
	:          --Pixie flies off--                                  :
	:                                                               :
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

--You speak to a few souls around the area to gather information.--

SOUL:
  I've seen that communications tower before... 
  The name [Hikawa] comes up when I look at it...
  ...I feel like something bad happened to me...

SOUL:
  You know about that [human girl] in Shibuya? Seems that she came from some 
  hospital.

--You head for Shibuya with this information.--


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--In Underground Mall B1, you come across your first Cathedral of Shadows. 
These are located throughout the game - you can fuse demons here. You also 
come across your first Junk Shop, where you can buy items and Magatama.--

--You enter the club located in Shibuya, and you see a human girl in the 
shadows. She walks into the light, and you realize that the girl is Chiaki.--

CHIAKI:
  ...How should I act at a time like this? ...Should I be happy? Like, 
  'I'm glad we're both okay.'? It's you, Hero, right? 
  ...I can tell. Don't worry...Nothing phases me anymore. I realized... 
  No matter how much I cry or shout, this nightmare won't end.
  I'm...a little tired. Hero... Do you know what happened to the world?

	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   The Conception occurred.                                :
	:                                                               :
	:       The Conception? You mean... What was written in that    :
	:       magazine actually happened?                             :
	:       ....                                                    :
	:       ...I see.                                               :
	:       ...I feel sick to my stomach.                           :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No, I don't.                                            :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...I see. I fell unconscious at the hospital.           :
	:       ...and when I woke up, there were demons everywhere.    :
	:       No one was around, and my cell phone didn't work.       :
	:       So, I ran outside for help, but...                      :
	:       ...it wasn't just the hospital that had changed.        :
	:                                                               :
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

CHIAKI:
  You saw how it was out there, right? I couldn't even tell where my house 
  used to be... I seriously thought that I was the only person still alive.
  ...I'm so glad to see you, Hero. Maybe...there's still hope. There's got to 
  be other survivors, don't you think? Ms. Takao and Isamu might be around 
  somewhere, too. I'll go look for them...I'm not ready to give up entirely. 
  They must be alive. Fate can't be that cruel. Otherwise...I don't know what 
  I'll do.

> Chiaki left...

--You talk to a Nekomata demon in the club.--

DEMON:
  I know the name of the organization in Ginza, meow! Meow! I have an idea! 
  If you do something naughty with me, I'll tell you the name!

> Will you do something naughty with Nekomata?

	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Sounds purrrfect.                                       :
	:                                                               :
	:       Meow, wonderful!                                        :
	:                                                               :
	:       --She attacks you. After the fight, she says the        :
	:       following.--                                            :
	:                                                               :
	:       The organization in Ginza is called the [Assembly of    :
	:       Nihilo].                                                :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   Sounds rough.                                           :
	:                                                               :
	:       Rrreow! You scaredy-cat!                                :
	:                                                               :
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

--You head back to the surface of Shibuya, and see a Setanta demon.--

DEMON:
  A [human male] suddenly appeared at the terminal. He's still snooping 
  around there yelling, 'I've got it!' every so often.  What's he got?

--You head to the save terminal to investigate.--

> You can hear sounds coming from inside the room.
> Will you enter?

--You enter and see Hijiri.--

HIJIRI:
  Hey...Is that really you? ...I don't know what to say. You came here all by 
  yourself, on foot!? You must've gained some incredible power! I came here a 
  little while ago...

--He looks at the barrel-shaped object.--

HIJIRI:
  ...using this. Remember? You saw one just like it at the hospital. This 
  isn't an ordinary piece of artwork. It's a truly amazing device. These are 
  connected to each other by a strange passageway. Using that passageway--the 
  Amala Network--you can send anything to a distant location instantly. So 
  basically, I transported myself here from the hospital. I'm guessing that 
  there are more of these devices in different locations, and that they form 
  a huge transportation network...And most likely that network is connected 
  to where Hikawa is.

  Hey, wanna work together? If we're gonna have any hope of getting out of 
  this mess, then we've got to find Hikawa. I heard there's a group in Ginza 
  that's vying for control of shaping this infant world, and its leader is a 
  human. That leader's gotta be Hikawa. So...I want you to try and find any 
  information you can about that group. I'll use this device to send you to 
  Ginza. ...Well, what do you say? It's definitely risky, but it's better than
  wandering around on your own...I'm gonna stay here for a while. Let me know 
  when you decide what you want to do. But, keep this in mind. I have no idea 
  what things will be like in Ginza now. If you do decide to go there, make 
  sure you prepare yourself, alright?

--You prepare youself and talk to Hijiri again.--

HIJIRI:
  So, did you decide to enter the Amala Network?

--You say 'Yes.'--

HIJIRI:
  ...Alright. Once I send you, I'll head over to Ginza too. Until then...stay 
  alive. Good luck!

--The strange pillar begins to spin and emit a blue light. You start to 
rapidly fly through different corridors. You end up in the Amala Network.--


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HIJIRI:
  Hey...Can you hear me now? Good. Looks like you're still safe. It seems that
  the Link failed and you fell into the Amala Network. But...The Amala Network
  is exactly that: a network. If there's an entrance, there's always an exit.
  Just leave it to me. I'll get you out, so head toward Ginza...

--You make your way through the Amala Network. Suddenly the stairs you wished 
to enter disappear.--

HIJIRI:
  ...?
  Something's up... Are you stuck?

--You say 'Yes.'--

HIJIRI:
  Okay...I've got an idea. Let me try something...

--The area that disappeared before comes back.--

HIJIRI:
  I'm starting to get it... Looks like the Amala Network never stays the same 
  shape. Even you would have a hard time getting through here... Well, if 
  something happens, call me. I'll do what I can.

--You travel through the Network a bit more, when another area disappears.--

HIJIRI:
  ...Geez, again? Hopefully, it'll be as smooth as the last time...
  ...!
  ...H..ey.....
  Ca..n..yo..hear...e?
  Say...som..in...
  ...Dam..it...!
  Conn..ction's..unst..ble...

> You can no longer hear Hijiri's voice.

--You continue through the Network, reaching an area called an Anomaly.--

> You can hear a voice...

VOICE:
  ...y...he.....y...
  It...me.....Hijiri.
  ...Can you hear me? Answer me! Can you hear me now?

	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   I can hear you.                                         :
	:                                                               :
	:       Good! Looks like you're in a spot that gets good        :
	:       reception.                                              :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   I can't hear you.                                       :
	:                                                               :
	:       Yeah, real funny....I know you hear me, kid!            :
	:                                                               :
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

HIJIRI:
  Alright...Let's do it this way. From now on, if anything happens, let's meet
  up in stable places like this one you're in right now.
  ...Oh, yeah. You're stuck, huh? Just wait a...sec...

--The area that disappeared earlier comes back.--

HIJIRI:
  ...Damn.
  Looks like...communica..ion's...
  get...ing..ba..d.....he..re..too...
  Let...s..meet...u..p...in...
  a...nother...stab...le...plac...e...
  ............
  ......Okay...?

> You hear nothing.

--The next time this happens, three separate areas disappear at once. You 
make your way to another Anomaly.--

> You can hear a voice...

HIJIRI:
  .........
  It's good to know you're alive. Guess you didn't become a demon for nothing.
  You couldn't go any further, huh? Wait up.

--All three areas reappear.--

HIJIRI:
  ...Oh yeah, there's something you should know. It seems that someone's 
  trying to intercept my communication with you. Might be an enemy. Be 
  care...ful...
  .....Looks like...it's...get...ing...
  ...un...stable...he...re...to...o.....
  We'll...tal...k...la...er...

> You hear nothing.

--You eventually come to another Anomaly.--

>  You can hear a voice.

HIJIRI:
  You're finally here... The exit is close to where you are. Let me open the--

--The screen starts to shake.--

HIJIRI:
  .......!
  Damnit, something's interfering...
  ....He...y...
  Yo...u.....ok...ay...?
  .....hear...me.....
  ..........

> You cannot hear Hijiri's voice anymore.

--A yellow ghost-like creature appears.--

SPECTER
  ...H, hEy, WhO aRe YoU? YoU snEAk aRounD...YOu iN the w-W-w-Way!
  !!!!
  YoUuuuUuuUU! I kNOW, I KnoW! This MaGATsuHi hEre. YoU waNT yOURsElf? 
  yOu kilL me, hUh!?

	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yes.                                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       I sEE! I kNEw iT!! Me fix PrObLem...                    :
	:       Me eAT yOU! aNd MaGaTSuhi ToO! Me EaT YOu tOooOooOoO!!  :
	:                                                               :
	:       --he attacks you--                                      :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No.                                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       .....nO. YoU aRe LyiNg. Me woN'T Be fOoled! YoU won'T   :
	:       paSS heRE. Me WOn't LeT yOU. G-G-GeT OUt oF HerE!!      :
	:                                                               :
	:       --He sends you out of the room.--                       :
	:       --When you re-enter, he says the following:--           :
	:                                                               :
	:               YOUUuuuuUUU!                                    :
	:               YoU waNT yOURsElf!!! This MaGATsuHi hEre. yOu   :
	:               ThinK kiLL me. Eh!?                             :
	:                                                               :
	:               A) Yes.                                         :
	:                                                               :
	:                  --Same as above response for 'Yes.'--        :
	:                                                               :
	:               B) No.                                          :
	:                                                               :
	:                  --Same as above response for 'No.'--         :
	:                                                               :
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

--Note that you must eventually say 'Yes' for the story to progress. Once you 
beat him, he says the following:--

SPECTER:
  .....OWwww...
  ...UgH, aHhhH.....
  ...YoU.....I eAt yOU oNE dAy.....
  Me...ErGh...sWeAr IT.....
  Me nO foRGEt yoUr uGLy FaCe!

--Specter disappears.--

HIJIRI:
  ..........
  .....Alright...It looks like...everything's stabilizing. Hey, Hero, you 
  okay?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yes.                                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       I see...You're getting used to being a demon, aren't    :
	:       ya? I'll open the door. Hang on.                        :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No.                                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       Alright, I'll do the best I can to get you outta there. :
	:                                                               :
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--An exit is revealed.--

HIJIRI:
  If you go through the path I opened, you should reach [Ginza] safely. You 
  did take a slight detour, but at least you're there. Nice work. Now, let's 
  hurry on.

> You hear nothing.

--You enter the area Hijiri opened up, and it takes you to a central area.--

> You landed in an unexpected location.

--You see a strange stalagmite-type thing with several holes in the side.--

> There is a peephole...
> Will you look inside?

-You look, and see old-looking eyes flash before you look through the tunnel.--

-You see a stage - a red curtain slowly rises, creaking. A study is revealed,
with the man in the wheelchair and woman in black standing before you.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  You have come at last...I knew that fate would bring you here. This is the 
  farthest region of Amala...Humans call it the netherworld. I am sure you are
  already aware, but many formidable demons lurk in this dark land. This place
  is home to those who were cast down by god. They await the day when they can
  fly once again. Moniker, the young man with the power of a demon...You are 
  still weak and unable to withstand the flow of Magatsuhi in Amala. You may 
  be wondering how it is that you arrived here and if you are in danger, but
  do not worry. We will send you to your original destination. It is time for 
  you to return to Tokyo. There is nothing you can accomplish here right now. 
  At this point, you still lack the strength. But, allow me to give you this. 
  This [candelabrum] will be your guide...when you lose your way in your quest
  for power.

> You obtained the [Candelabrum of Sovereignty].

LADY IN BLACK:
  Then, I will send you to Ginza. We shall meet again, if fate so desires...

--The curtain slowly lowers, creaking again. The screen fades to black. You 
end up in a save terminal.--

HIJIRI:
  ...Hero, can you hear me? I guess you made it to Ginza alright. You had me 
  worried there... I lost track of you for a while, and I thought you may have
  gotten lost in the Amala Network... Anyways, I'm glad to see that you're 
  okay. So, can you look around Ginza and gather some info about Hikawa? You
  might run into tougher demons, but I'm sure you can handle them. I'm not cut
  out for fighting, so I'll track down Hikawa some other way. I'm sure we'll 
  meet again, since we're both after the same thing. Alright then, see ya.

> The voice could no longer be heard.

--You now have the option of using the Amala Link in save terminals to visit 
places you have visited before.--


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--You are transported to Ginza. Here there is Rag's Jewelry, where you can 
trade gems you find for items, Elementals, and Mitamas. At Ginza's Cathedral 
of Shadows, you are now able to perform sacrificial demon fusions at full 
Kagutsuchi. You speak to an Eligor demon near Rag's Jewelry.--

DEMON:
  The Assembly of Nihilo desires a [world of stillness]. It is a world without
  pain, because it is not controlled by emotions...It is far different from 
  the state of chaos that Tokyo is in right now.

--You enter a bar called Nyx's Lounge.--

SOUL:
  The Assembly of Nihilo has a human they call the [Maiden]. She and the 
  Commander are the ones holding Nihilo together. But, that's not saying much.

MADAM NYX:
  Oh? Hey kid. What're you doing in a place like this?
  I haven't seen you around before. 
  Did you come to check out the Assembly of Nihilo?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yes.                                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...I knew it. You probably have something for that      :
	:       Maiden, right? ...Nihilo's base of operations is right  :
	:       outside of Ginza. I'd tell you not to try it, but boys  :
	:       love risking their necks for girls. If it doesn't work  :
	:       out, come talk to me again.                             :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No.                                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       I see... That's good. It's best not to bother with all  :
	:       this 'creation' business.                               :
	:                                                               :
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LOKI:
  Who the hell are you? Whaddya want in here? Did you come in for a drink?
  Sorry kid, but I don't think they serve milk or juice boxes in this place.

--You try to enter the room at the back of Nyx's Lounge.--

LOKI:
  Hey! That's [my room]. Don't even think of touching it!

--Outside of the bar again, you talk to a few more souls.--

SOUL:
  Did you know? People say that Loki owns a bunch of different things. 
  He's at Nyx's Lounge.

SOUL:
  Nihilo's base is southwest of Ginza...in [Shiodome].

--You see a Queen Mab demon.--

DEMON:
  You can't exclude the power of Magatsuhi in creating the world. The Assembly
  of Nihilo is using terminals to suck Magatsuhi from the Amala Network. The 
  Commander is a clever one...Ha ha ha!

-You head to check out the Assembly of Nihilo. When you enter, a Berith demon 
stops you.--

BERITH:
  Halt! This is the [Assembly of Nihilo], the place for those who seek 
  silence. I cannot let anyone see our commander or the Maiden. Leave these 
 grounds immediately!


--He sends you away, so you head back to Ginza to speak to Madam Nyx.--

MADAM NYX:
  What? You couldn't get inside the base? Ha! I didn't think you'd actually 
  be crazy enough to try and go there! ..Is there a reason why you need to 
  infiltrate the Assembly of Nihilo?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yes.                                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       .........                                               :
	:       I see... Then, let me tell you something. Go see        :
	:       [Gozu-Tennoh]. Gozu-Tennoh is the leader of the demons  :
	:       in [Ikebukuro]. He's no friend of the Nihilo, so he     :
	:       might help you out. You can get to Ikebukuro from the   :
	:       [Great Underpass of Ginza], just across the bridge from :
	:       here. Good luck... You're gonna need it.                :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No.                                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       I see...That's good. It's best not to bother with all   :
	:       this 'creation' business.                               :
	:                                                               :
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--You head east on the world map, and you see a soul near a building.--

SOUL:
  There's a place to get into the Great Underpass of Ginza somewhere around 
  here...

--You enter the building, called the Harumi Warehouse. You flip a switch, 
which opens a gate that was blocking the entrance. You come across a ladder, 
and descend it to enter the Great Underpass of Ginza. After traveling for a 
while you enter an open sewer area, where you see a man.--

MAN:
  .....Ah!

--You follow the man, and see him again in the next area.--

MAN:
  .....Whoa!!

--You run halfway down a passage, and see more people.--

MAN ON THE RIGHT:
  .....Ack!! He's this far already!?

MAN ON THE LEFT:
  A demon...? Is he a [Mantra] demon?

MAN ON THE RIGHT:
  ...Huh? Mantra!? Ummmmmm.....
  Anyway, let's report this to everyone!

--They disappear and you follow them. You enter a door and see a man standing 
in front of you.--

MAN:
  .....Ahhh!! H-He's here...!

--You see that there are many of them standing around and above you.--

PEOPLE:
  ...Th-The demon's here!

PEOPLE:
  ...Th-The Mantra!?

OLD MAN:
  A Mantra demon...
  .....It's over.....
  ...It's all over...
  .........
  .........
  .........?
  .....Huh?
  .........
  Hey, he's not a Mantra! Never seen a demon of the likes of him in their 
  army! ...I was worried for nothing. Now, I can get back to my rocking chair.
  .........
  ...What?
  Are we that peculiar to you?

	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Actually, yeah.                                         :
	:                                                               :
	:       We're [Manikins]. You can probably tell a lot about us  :
	:       just by seeing where we live.                           :
	:       ...Now, go home! Everyone else, do the same.            :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)  Not really.                                              :
	:                                                               :
	:       .........                                               :
	:       I thought that you'd never seen a [Manikin] before.     :
	:       That was a waste of time...Everyone, back to business!  :
	:                                                               :
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

MANIKINS:
  Oh.....
  I guess he's not a Mantra demon...
  ...We were worried for nothing.

> The Manikins returned to their rooms.

OLD MANIKIN:
  ...Oh, you again. Is it bothering you that much?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yes.                                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       .........                                               :
	:       ...We're Manikins. Our destiny is to be slaves to the   :
	:       demons...But, we can also feel pain, you know. That's   :
	:       why we live in hiding in this underpass.                :
	:       ...Get it? So, please leave us be.                      :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No.                                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...Then, leave us be.                                   :
	:                                                               :
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

MALE MANIKIN:
  We're like the humans, but we're not...
  We were made to look like them, for some reason or another. It can't be 
  helped.

FEMALE MANIKIN:
  Many of our fellow Manikins are suffering in Ikebukuro as slaves of the 
  [Mantra]...Um, the Mantra are a group of demons based in Ikebukuro. Dunno 
  if you knew...

MALE MANIKIN:
  The Mantra and the Assembly of Nihilo oppose each other because their ideals
  differ. They have different ideas of how Tokyo should be run, you see.

--You go down a ladder, and come across the junk collector.--

COLLECTOR MANIKIN:
  .........
  ...Hey. Are you that demon everyone is talking about? I'm a collector of 
  many things, especially things that have to do with humans. So, I leave the 
  underpass every so often, convincing the gatekeeper to let me through. Well,
  if you need some advice, I'll help you... Maybe you could help me collect 
  'stuff'....

--When you try to pass through a gate in the Underpass that will take you to 
Ikebukuro, you are stopped by the gate keeper.--

MANIKIN GATEKEEPER:
  Hey! Stop right there. This path leads to Ikebukuro, the base of the Mantra.
  It would be real bad if the Mantra came, so I can't open the gate.

--You head back to the junk collector.--

COLLECTOR MANIKIN:
  Is something wrong?
  ..........
  ...The gatekeeper is preventing you from passing by to get to Ikebukuro, 
  huh? Would you like me to persuade him to let you through?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yes.                                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       Alright, I'll persuade the gatekeeper to let you        :
	:       through. But, only on one condition... You have to find :
	:       something that I'm looking for. I want a [Bill]. It's a :
	:       small portrait painted by humans in a greenish color.   :
	:       It's small, yet detailed, and it uses watermarking      :
	:       technology that changes patterns... It had value at one :
	:       time, I think. I heard that some humans valued it more  :
	:       than their lives! I'd like to find one, but I have no   :
	:       clue as to where I can find it. I heard that there were :
	:       plenty where [people crowded together]....A city,       :
	:       perhaps? Maybe you'll be able to do it. You're a demon, :
	:       after all. Anyways...I entrust you with finding that    :
	:       Bill.                                                   :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No.                                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       Are you sure? Okay, suit yourself. I doubt you'll be    :
	:       able to get that gatekeeper to let you through. Come    :
	:       back if you change your mind. I'll be here.             :
	:                                                               :
	:       --Speak to him again, and he will say same as before.-- :
	:       --you must say �yes� for story to progress--            :
	:                                                               :
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

--You head back to the bar in Ginza. You speak to Loki.--

LOKI:
  Huh? Is there a [Bill] in my room? Bill, as in human money? It might, it 
  might not... Heheheh...You want a [Bill]?

	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Bill me.                                                :
	:                                                               :
	:       You wanna cut a deal? 20,000,000 Macca. Now, whether    :
	:       there's a Bill in my room or not, that's a different    :
	:       question. Whaddya think? Will you pay me 20,000,000     :
	:       Macca?                                                  :
	:                                                               :
	:              A) Bill me.                                      :
	:                                                               :
	:                  ...You need the money first before you can   :
	:                  say that! I don't have time to deal with     :
	:                  bums. Go home.                               :
	:                                                               :
	:              B) No thanks.                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:                  Heheheh... Well, of course. Then, there's    :
	:                  nothing to talk about. Go home.              :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No thanks.                                              :
	:                                                               :
	:       I see, then you have no business here. Take a           :
	:       hike, junior.                                           :
	:                                                               :
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

--You head around to the back entrance to Loki's room.--

> The door is locked.
> Will you unlock it?

--You say 'Yes.'--

> The door is now unlocked.

--You enter the room, and open a chest containing a [1000 Yen Bill].--

--When you leave, the Troll that had been guarding the door is standing in 
front of you.--

DEMON GUARD:
  Hmmmmmmmmmmm!! You!! What were you doing while I was gone!? 
  Hmmmmmmmmmmm!! It's time for you to die!!

--You fight the Troll. After beating him, you go back to the junk collector 
in the Great Underpass of Ginza.--

COLLECTOR MANIKIN:
  *gasp* A real BILL!!! We had a deal, right? C'mon, c'mon! 
  Oh, this is great!!!

> You handed over the [Bill].
  
COLLECTOR MANIKIN:
  As I said, a deal's a deal. Hold on a sec.
  ...Here you go. Give this [letter] to the gatekeeper. 
  This should get you through.

> You obtained the [Manikin's letter].

COLLECTOR MANIKIN:
  See you later...I hope you get to Ikebukuro safely.

--You go back to the Manikin guarding the gate.--

MANIKIN GATEKEEPER:
  How many times do I have to tell you? I can't let you pass...
  .........
  ...What's this?

> You gave the gatekeeper the [Manikin's Letter].

MANIKIN GATEKEEPER:
  ...? A letter from him?
  .........
  .........?
  .........!
  .........
  ...I got it. If that's the case, it can't be helped.
  ...Go ahead and pass.

--He opens the gate.--

MANIKIN GATEKEEPER:
  Ask me anytime if you want to get through.

--You enter the next area, and a message flashes on the scree.-- 

> The flames of the [Candelabrum of Sovereignty] are flickering wildly...
> You can feel the presence of a terrifying demon...

MYSETERIOUS VOICE:
  The flames of the candelabrum beckon me to the battlefield! I do not know 
  who you are, but...If you have a candelabrum, it is our destiny to fight. 
  Let us duel to the death within my realm, where no one can interrupt us!

--You are sucked through the floor. You enter a strange realm where the sky 
is yellow and orange.--

MYSTERIOUS VOICE:
  ...Only one of us will escape this domain alive. The victor shall claim the 
  loser's candelabrum, and return in triumph. You hold a candelabrum...Then, 
  like me, you must be seeking supreme power.

--The Matador appears.--

  That I cannot allow. Only the greatest warrior is worthy of such power. It 
  is meant for a master swordsman...one who, amidst blood and applause, has 
  put an end to countless lives...That warrior is I, Matador. It's unfortunate
  that we have no spectators, but I believe this will be an excellent show 
  regardless, as you and I contend for the candelabra. I'm sorry to say, but 
  it seems you are rather weak to be in possession of a candelabrum. You 
  should give it to someone more deserving, like myself... But, since it's
  unlikely that you'll heed my advice...

--He raises his sword.--

  I challenge you to a duel, to see which of us is truly worthy of the 
  candelabra... I swear, by my sword and capote, that I will once again prove
  victorious! Now, let the battle begin!

-You fight him.--

> You obtained the [Candelabrum of Foundation].
> You hear a familiar voice.

LADY'S VOICE:
  ...So, those holding candelabra did attract each other... Hero, I have a 
  favor to ask of you. There is no hurry, but could you bring your candelabrum
  to us? I will allow you access to the [Labyrinth of Amala] from the terminal.
  I will explain the details once you arrive. Until then, please make sure you
  do not lose the candelabrum...

> You can no longer hear the lady's voice.

--The Labyrinth of Amala is now available through the save terminal. See the 
'Labyrinth of Amala Sidequest' area for the rest of the boss fights and story 
associated with the Labyrinth of Amala.--

--You go through the rest of the Underpass, and come out in Zoshigaya Cemetery.
You make your way to Ikebukuro.--


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--In Ikebukuro, you speak to two Manikins.--

MANIKIN:
  The tall building up ahead is the [headquarters] of the Mantra. You 
  shouldn't go near it.

MALE MANIKIN:
  The Mantra demons rampage about, doing whatever their instincts tell them 
  to. I'm jealous.

--You walk up to the door of Mantra Headquarters.--

> You can hear a voice coming from inside...

VOICE:
  ...What the hell?! I didn't do anything...
  ...........
  ...........

> You cannot hear the voice anymore.
> Will you enter the Mantra's headquarters?

--When you enter, you see Isamu arguing with Thor.--

ISAMU:
  Wh-Whaddya want!? I didn't do anything! You hear me!?

--Isamu turns around, looking shocked.--

ISAMU:
  Oh great, there's more...? H-Hey... Is that you, Hero!?

-As he is speaking, you see Thor raise his hammer.--

ISAMU:
  You gotta help me!
  I can't afford to waste any time!

  It's Ms. Takao!!
  She's...!

--Thor hits Isamu on the head with his hammer. Isamu is slammed against a 
pillar. Thor grabs Isamu's head and pulls Magatsuhi from his body. Isamu 
collapses, and Thor raises his fist.--

THOR:
  You are unfamiliar to me, demon. Any who enter the territory of the Mantra 
  will be tried. Lock him up!

--Thor begins to walk away, and some Nue demons come toward you. The screen 
fades to black.-- 

DEMON GUARD:
  Hey! Wake up!

--You are now in a prison cell.--

DEMON GUARD:
  Stop sleeping! You're about to be escorted to court! A trial decided by 
  power... If you claim to be innocent, then pound your enemy into the ground!
  When he is just a quivering mass of flesh, you'll be set free. Hahahahaha...!

--You examine one wall of your cell.--

> You can hear a voice from the other side...

VOICE:
  Oh, a newcomer?
  You were probably thrown in here for a crime that you didn't commit, right?
  But, reason won't work with those Mantra guys! You probably figured that out
  already. If you want to get out of here, you'll have to impress them with 
  your brute strength.

--You examine the other wall of your cell.--

> You can hear a voice from the other side...

VOICE:
  Let me out of here! The Mantra are crazy! I can't fight. Someone, save me!

--A Pyro Jack demon comes up to your cell.--

DEMON GUARD:
  We're beginning the hearing. Get out.

--He raises the cell door and you walk to the trial area.--

DEMON JUDGE:
  We will now hold a hearing according to the rules of the Mantra.
  I call upon the defendant, Moniker. Please come to the arena.

--You walk forward, and the door closes behind you.--

DEMON JUDGE:
  Moniker...You are charged with loitering in Ikebukuro and entering our 
  headquarters. On top of that, demons saw you in the Great Underpass. You may
  be a Nihilo spy... I further charge you with being a little sneak. Ikebukuro
  is the territory of the Mantra! Even if you are a newcomer, it is crime 
  enough that you've shown us such flagrant disrespect!

--Orthrus appears.--

ORTHRUS:
  I SHALL PASS RIGHTEOUS JUDGEMENT...CAPITAL PUNISHMENT! THERE IS NO OTHER 
  CHOICE. THINK OF HOW YOU WANT TO DIE. I'LL GIVE YOU TIME.

--When you are ready, you fight him. Next, Yaksini appears.--

YAKSINI:
  Just beating Orthrus isn't going to overturn the decision. Your strength is 
  death... Ahh... I want to cut you up right now! But, I'll give you some 
  time. Make it fun for me.

--When you are ready, you fight Yaksini. After the battle, the room starts to 
shake.--

DEMON JUDGE:
  It's finally time...

--Thor appears.--

THOR:
  I am Thor. I commend your ability to fight. But...Will your power work 
  against me? My hammer shall be the judge. I will give you time to prepare.

--When you are ready, you choose to fight him.--

THOR:
  Show me your strength!!

--You fight him. He speaks to you after the battle.--

THOR:
  ............
  You have done well. It seems that you have something other demons do not.
  ...This is for keeping me interested.

> You obtained the Magatama [Narukami].

THOR:
  ...Go and see [Gozu-Tennoh]. Our leader, Gozu-Tennoh, aims to build a 
  utopia where only the strong may live. Gozu-Tennoh is at the top of this 
  building. Your power may change the world. Remember that. Judge, Moniker 
  is innocent. I give my word.

DEMON JUDGE:
  Huh!? Innocent? ...O-Okay!! ...I-I have... reached a verdict...
  By the order of Thor...No, out of respect for your power, Moniker...
  ...I hereby declare you innocent!

--The door opens behind you.--

DEMON JUDGE:
  ...This court is adjourned! The defendant may now be released!

-You are now outside of Mantra Headquarters.--

DEMON GUARD:
  Ha! You lucked out, fool. I can't believe Thor approved your release...
  Now, get lost!

--The guard goes back to the door.--

DEMON GUARD:
  ...Oh, yeah. Thor says that you've proved your strength. You're free to 
  enter our headquarters anytime. That really pisses me off!

--You head back toward Mantra Headquarters, and a message appears on screen.--

> The flames of the [Candelabrum of Sovereignty] are flickering wildly...

--As you approach the Headquarters, a man in red who is standing on top of 
the Headquarters speaks to you.--

MYSTERIOUS MAN:
  There you are, Fiend. Let's see what you've got.

--He jumps head first toward you, yet somehow lands on his feet.--

MYSTERIOUS MAN:
  Glad to meet you, kid. I hope you feel the same.

--You begin to fight him.--

MYSTERIOUS MAN:
  I'll give you ten minutes to decide.
  Which would you rather end up in...a coffin or a dumpster?

--After the battle, he speaks to you some more.--

MYSTERIOUS MAN:
  Not bad. You look like a demon...but you don't seem like one.  My name is 
  Dante. I'm a demon slayer.

DANTE:
  This old guy asked me to hunt down guys like you, but...

--He points at you with his sword.--

  ...Forget it. Let's just stop this battle here. I need to find out what that
  guy really has in mind. Depending on how things turn out, maybe we'll meet 
  again. Until then, try and keep yourself alive...Who knows? Maybe I'll have 
  another chance to kill you.

--Dante walks away. You enter the Mantra Headquarters and make your way to
the top floor.--

> You sense a strong presence from beyond the door.

--You enter a large room. You see a Manikin on the floor.--

MANIKIN:
  Ooooohhh...

--The Manikin begins to convulse and chant.--

  [Heaven and earth tremble]
  [when the almighty]
  [descends from above:]
  [god's coming echoes]
  [across the land...]

--He raises his arms. You see a huge statue. The statue's eyes begin to glow 
yellow.--

HUGE STATUE:
  Welcome, Moniker. I am Gozu-Tennoh. As the head of the Mantra, I lead the 
  demons that gather here.

GOZU-TENNOH:
  I was truly impressed by your battle. The emergence of a new, mighty 
  demon... It is remarkable indeed. But first, let me reward you. Please 
  accept this gift.

> You received power from Gozu-Tennoh.
> You can now employ 2 additional demons.

GOZU-TENNOH:
  Hahahaha! Do you feel the power coursing through your body? If you choose to
  serve me, I shall grant you even greater power... Joining the Mantra doesn't
  seem like a bad idea, does it? What say you?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   I'm at your service.                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       Hahahaha!! Very well, then! I have some work for our    :
	:       new member of the Mantra.                               :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   I decline.                                              :
	:                                                               :
	:       Hm... Hahaha... Hahahhahaha!! Not enough Magatsuhi      :
	:       to sate your thirst? You are quite a greedy one.        :
	:       Insatiable greed is a demon's virtue, however. I am     :
	:       sure you will grow stronger without my guidance...But,  :
	:       do not dare to oppose me. If you do...You can imagine   :
	:       the consequences.                                       :
	:                                                               :
	:  3)   Let me think about it.                                  :
	:                                                               :
	:       Hmm... Indecisive, are you? If you serve me, I can      :
	:       release your innate power...I can see that you are      :
	:       interested in the Mantra, but not totally convinced.    :
	:       If that is the case...you may observe us first, and     :
	:       then decide. Although, I believe your destiny is to     :
	:       fight alongside us.                                     :
	:                                                               :
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GOZU-TENNOH
  Now... as you may already know, our enemy is the Assembly of Nihilo. They 
  are threatening us with their plot to bring the world to a halt. We can no 
  longer overlook their madness. I have made the decision. We, the Mantra,
  will wage war on Nihilo, and obliterate them! I have already ordered my 
  soldiers to attack their headquarters in Ginza. If you call yourself a 
  demon (--or �If you consider yourself a Mantra� if you chose �I'm at your 
  service.�--), make haste and go to Ginza. Crush those who pose a threat to 
  the world! I am Gozu-Tennoh, the one who will rule the kingdom of chaos...

--You are sent outside the room, and you leave the Headquarters. You use the 
Amala Link to go back to Ginza, and make your way to the Assembly of Nihilo.--


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--You see a soul right outside the Assembly.--

SOUL:
  The Mantra attacked the Assembly of Nihilo. Is this the end of Nihilo?

--You enter the Assembly of Nihilo. You see a strange pillar in the center of 
the room that is dripping with Magatsuhi. You speak to an Oni demon.--

DEMON:
  Hahaha! World of stillness, my ass! Creation? Yeah, right! The Assembly of 
  Nihilo is in shambles! Hahahahahaha!

--You walk to the Core on floor B2.--

> You can hear sounds coming from inside the room.

--You enter and see Hijiri. He turns toward you, looking startled.--

HIJIRI:
  *sigh* Thank god it's just you. I thought I was ambushed. Don't scare me 
  like that! ...Well, you look like you're alright. I'm sorry about what 
  happened last time. Yeah, I screwed up...But, it worked out for the best. I 
  had no idea they had a base this big...If I had used that thing correctly, 
  you would have been here all by yourself! ...I have some idea what's going 
  on. The Mantra launched their assault at just the right time. Thanks to 
  them, my arrival went unnoticed.
  .....
  Hey, this might sound crazy, but... Did you join the Mantra?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yeah, I did.                                            :
	:                                                               :    
	:       ...I see.                                               :
	:       Well, it's your decision, so I won't say anything.      :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   Why would I do that?                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       Oh, so it's just a rumor. You seem so much stronger, I  :
	:       thought it might be true...Oh well.                     :
	:                                                               :
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

HIJIRI:
  This entire room is a facility for collecting Magatsuhi. We're at the center
  of that big hole you see from outside. It was destroyed during the assault, 
  and now it's completely shut down. But, this place was filled with tons of 
  Magatsuhi just a moment ago. Those Mantra guys beat the hell outta this 
  place. I don't blame them... Anybody would assume that this is the core of 
  Nihilo. They just left here, acting like they ruled the world...
  ...not realizing that Hikawa fooled them. I wouldn't have known either, if I
  didn't use the Amala Network to get here...The flow of Magatsuhi seems a 
  little strange. It's cleverly disguised, but this is just bait. The real 
  core must be located somewhere else inside the base...And that's where 
  Hikawa will be.

--The core shakes.--

HIJIRI:
  Damn it, I better not stick around much longer...The commotion caused by the
  Mantra has pretty much died down. It'll be even more dangerous now. I wanted
  to meet Hikawa in person, but... I'm not gonna fool myself. I know I won't 
  survive that long. On your way here, did you see a corridor that you 
  couldn't enter, one that was spinning? I deactivated it, so you should be 
  able to go through it now. That's about all the help I can offer...It's up 
  to you to decide how to deal with Hikawa. You've come this far...If you turn 
  back now, you'll regret it, right? Alright then... See ya.

--He leaves, and you are now outside the core.--

> The floor is stable.

--You head to floor B10, and come to another door.--

> You sense a strong power from beyond the door.

--You enter and see two demons talking in front of another strange, spinning 
pillar.--

KOPPA:
  Those idiot Mantra demons fell for it hook, line and sinker. They're 
  probably getting cocky, thinking that they destroyed the core unit. 
  Power-shmower. Power's nothing without brains!

--Koppa turns around.--

KOPPA:
  .....Hm? Who're you?

INCUBUS:
  Hmmm...I don't know who you're with, but it looks like you have some brains.
  You just wanna make a name for yourself by taking Commander Hikawa's head, 
  huh? Just our luck... We were getting bored of the Mantra's stupidity. We 
  need to welcome our guests and show them off to their afterlife comfortably.

BOTH:
  Diiiiiieeeeeeee!!

--You fight them.--

> You obtained the [Yellow Kila].

--You see a soul.--

SOUL:
  ...Oh, a wise guy, eh??? Did you come here after Commander Hikawa?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yes.                                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       Commander Hikawa is on Floor B15 of the core. But,      :
	:       you need the [four Kilas], stakes that control the      :
	:       Magatsuhi in this structure, to get to him. You saw     :
	:       those four pedestals on the way here, right? Use the    :
	:       Kilas there...Occasionally, there are visitors like     :
	:       you, but they all disappear up ahead. They all fall     :
	:       prey to the traps made by the great Commander Hikawa.   :
	:       So, why tell you all this? I figure you have the        :
	:       right to know before you die...                         :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No.                                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       If you're just here to get in some rubbernecking, I     :
	:       suggest you turn back. I can't guarantee your safety    :
	:       anywhere past here.                                     :
	:                                                               :
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--In the next room, you see another soul.--

SOUL:
  ..........
  This is the storehouse for Magatsuhi. It's separated into three floors, and
  each leads to a storeroom where a Kila is kept. You see that switch? It's
  set up so that it changes the flow of Magatsuhi. *chuckle*  In other words, 
  if you don't use the switches properly, you'll never make it to the 
  storerooms.

--You complete the puzzle room and head north, where you see a soul.--

SOUL:
  In each of the storerooms is a demon guarding the Kila. Even if someone 
  were to make it that far, they'd be killed anyway. So, that's why we don't 
  have to panic.

--You head north and come across the White Treasure Room.--

> You sense a strong power from beyond the door.

--You enter, and an Eligor appears.--

ELIGOR:
  I am Eligor, one of the fallen angels. I guard this Kila under the order of 
  our commander. Now... You seem to have some brains, unlike those Mantra 
  fools. I like those with intelligence. To show you my respect, I will kill 
  you painlessly. I won't let you have the Kila... Die!!

-You fight him, and open the cache cube in the room to obtain the [White Kila].
You complete the next puzzle room and enter another room where an Eligor 
appears.--

DEMON GUARD:
  Alright, that's enough...

--You fight him, and make your way to the Red Treasure Room.--

> You sense a strong power from beyond the door.

--You enter and open a cache cube containing the [Red Kila]. When you attempt 
to leave the room, you see a Berith demon.--

BERITH:
  Halt...
  I am Berith, the great duke of hell.
  Insolent scoundrel, put down the Kila and begone!

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yes.                                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       Then, hurry and begone! No, wait... I can see your      :
	:       future...I can see your face and body bloodied by my    :
	:       hands...If that is the future, then so shall it be!     :
	:       Die!!                                                   :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No.                                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       I see...Then, prepare yourself...                       :
	:       ...for my spear shall pierce through your insolent      :
	:       skull!                                                  :
	:                                                               :
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

--You finish another puzzle, and move on the the next. During the final 
puzzle, a Kaiwan will occasionally appear to switch things up and say the 
following.--

MYSTERIOUS DEMON:
  Oh, no you don't! I won't let you get past here. How's this?

--After saying this, he hits a switch.--

--You will eventually come to the Green Treasure Room. You open the cache cube,
but it is empty. You leave the room and are stopped.--

VOICE:
  Hahahaha... What took you so long? Had a hard time figuring out those 
  switches at the storehouse?
  
--Kaiwan appears.--

KAIWAN:
  I'm Kaiwan... Sorry, but I can't let you have the Kila. So, take a hike. 
  Hahahaha!!

> Kaiwan fled.

--You chase after him, and in the room with many doors you enter the third 
door on the left.--

> The door is unlocked.
> Will you enter?

--You enter and see three Kaiwan demons.--

KAIWAN:
  That's right... I'm the real one. It's been fun! It's truly regrettable, 
  but I have to kill you now...Playtime's over.

--You fight them.--

> You obtained the [Green Kila].

--You go back to the main room and use the Kilas on the light pillars. A 
stairway is revealed. You go down the stairs and take the elevator to floor 
B15. You head to the True Core.--

> You sense a strong power from beyond the door.

--You enter and see one of those strange blue pillars. Magatsuhi flows from 
it into the floor. Hikawa is standing in front of the pillar.--

HIKAWA:
  Interesting...So, you found your way here. I guess the members of Mantra 
  aren't as thick as I thought...
  
--He turns around to face you.--

HIKAWA:
  Now, this is a big surprise. You're that boy from the hospital, correct? 
  I'm amazed that you're still alive. And judging by your appearance...you've 
  gained considerable strength. Why have you come here? 
  ...Are you here to see me?
  
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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yes.                                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...I see. Even though I nearly killed you, you've       :
	:       tracked me down to obtain the answers you seek.         :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No.                                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       Then, are you here to steal the Magatsuhi, like the     :
	:       Mantra? No... That's not it. But, I have an idea why    :
	:       you're really here.                                     :
	:                                                               :
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--Hikawa begins walking.--

HIKAWA:
  ...Very well. I commend you for reaching this place on your own. 
  If it is truth that you seek, then I will reveal everything...
  ...all there is to know of this world. Take a look at this device... 
  Its function is to collect the Magatsuhi.
  You must have seen one like it on the upper level.
  Do you know why Magatsuhi exists?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yes.                                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       No, not simply for demons to consume. That's a          :
	:       ridiculous oversimplification...                        :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No.                                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       Remember this... In this world, you might as well be    :
	:       dead if you don't fully understand Magatsuhi.           :
	:                                                               :
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HIKAWA:
  Magatsuhi... It's used as an offering. It is the power needed to call 
  forth the god of creation. It is essential to this world's existence. One 
  who possesses a strong will can change everything in this world. When 
  'Reason'--one's ideology--has been spread, and Magatsuhi has been gathered, 
  god will descend from above and reshape the very foundation of the world. 
  Yes, for the sole purpose of creation, this world of chaos was brought into 
  existence...by me. Soon, my dream will be realized. A complete circle of 
  stillness, in harmony with the workings of time... The world of Shijima will
  be born. Mantra believes they've destroyed this base, but as you can see, 
  the core is fully functional... Nothing more needs to be done. The targeted 
  amount of Magatsuhi will be reached shortly. However, they deserve to be 
  punished. We'll use them as an example...of what happens to those who oppose
  the Assembly of Nihilo. This is a good opportunity. Witness what is about to
  take place. Using the Magatsuhi stored here, I will call on my new strength.
  The time has come... Activate the Nightmare System!

--The True Core shakes, and the Magatsuhi stops flowing. The True Core goes 
dark, and the opening on the top of the Assembly bursts forth with Magatsuhi. 
You see above the tower at  Ikebukuro - Magatsuhi starts to rise slowly from 
it.--

HIKAWA:
  Do you understand what is happening? It's a system which gives me total 
  control over the flow of Magatsuhi on a worldwide scale... This tiny facility
  pales in comparison. As my first target, I have selected Ikebukuro, the home
  of Mantra's headquarters. The Magatsuhi in that area will be depleted, and 
  the Mantra will die out in no time.
  
--He turns around.--

HIKAWA:
  ...Oh, I forgot to mention. Yuko Takao plays a key role in this system. 
  She's been a great help to me. Her abilities as the Maiden have been 
  invaluable...Are you worried about Yuko?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yes.                                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       I am sorry to say, but she is not here. I doubt that    :
	:       you will ever see her again. She is the Maiden of       :
	:       creation...not the teacher you once knew.               :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No.                                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       You risked your life and came all this way, and you     :
	:       say it was not for her? ...Well, it doesn't matter.     :
	:       She is not here anyways.                                :
	:                                                               :
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

HIKAWA:
  You were not meant to survive the Conception in the first place. Your 
  attachment to the previous world will only serve to deepen your despair...
  I should not have been so merciful back then. Your pain, your suffering... 
  I shall end it here. I don't know what hopes and dreams you brought with 
  you here, but...there is not a single things that you can accomplish in 
  this world.
  
--He raises his hand, and Ose appears.--

HIKAWA:
  Now, go and join the others that you have lost...
  
--You fight Ose.--

> You obtained the Magatama [Anathema].

OSE:
  ...So you defeated me. But, you will never be able to find our commander, or
  the Maiden. The Nightmare System has been activated. This base will soon be 
  closed down, and the way to the Maiden will be lost forever... Begone, demon!
  It is we, the Assembly of Nihilo, who will create the new world!
  
--Ose disappears, and you are outside of the Assembly.--

SOUL:
  What's going on? Didn't the Mantra win??? I heard that a bunch of Magatsuhi 
  was sucked up from Ikebukuro!!

--You go back to Ginza, and transport to Ikebukuro. You enter Mantra 
Headquarters, where you see Chiaki leaning against a pillar.--

CHIAIKI:  
  ...Hi, Hero. I heard about the trial by combat, and I thought it might be 
  you who was the winner. Getting here was tough, to say the least...but I'm 
  glad I made it.

--Chiaki walks toward you.--

CHIAKI:
  Hero...There's something I want to tell you. I decided to play by the rules 
  of this world. You know what the purpose of this new world is, right?

--She stops walking.--

CHIAKI:
  I...I want to try my hand at the creation. 
  ...You probably think I'm crazy. But, I remembered that voice...
  ...that voice I heard when the world changed... 
  You must've heard it too, Hero, since you survived.

--She walks further toward you. White light surround her. You suddenly see her
in a room of red silhouettes of people sitting at desks in a classroom.--

CHIAKI:
  ...After we went our separate ways, I started thinking. Not just about what 
  I have to do in this world, but why the world ended up like this. And then, 
  I realized...that there were too many unnecessary things occupying the 
  previous world. There were lots of things, and lots of people...But, 
  nothing new was being made. Time passed, and nothing changed. What the world
  really needed...it was not getting.

--The red silhouettes vanish, leaving only the desks and Chiaki in the room.--

CHIAKI:
  ...it's true that I lost everything. It was the saddest thing imaginable. 
  But, I survived the Conception. I was chosen...That's what I'm going to 
  believe, and now,  I have to look forward. I still feel a great sadness in 
  my heart... but if I can swallow it down... endless possibilities await... 
  The power of creation...will be mine.

--Chiaki sits on the teacher's desk as the student desks and chalkboard melt 
away, leaving only Chiaki, the front desk, and whiteness.--

CHIAKI:
  'Choose,' the voice said to me.  The world doesn't need any more worthless 
  things... That's why I want to create my ideal society, a paradise ruled by 
  the strong, the chosen...The world of Yosuga. Hero, you've fought your way 
  this far. You know what I'm saying, don't you?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yeah, I get it.                                         :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...I'm happy to hear that. I knew you'd understand,     :
	:       Hero. I might ask you to help me out, then.             :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   I don't see your point.                                 :
	:                                                               :
	:       .....                                                   :
	:       ...That's too bad. I was hoping you'd understand.       :
	:       But, no matter what you say, I won't change my mind.    :
	:                                                               :
	:  3)  I don't know what to say.                                :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...I see. But I believe in you, Hero.                   :
	:       I believe that one day you'll come to accept it.        :
	:                                                               :
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

--You are back in Mantra Headquarters.--

CHIAKI:
  I'm going to start collecting Magatsuhi. Honestly, I don't know where to 
  begin... But, since Yosuga is the Reason of the strong, I'll see what I can 
  do on my own first...I'm glad we had the chance to talk today.  We both 
  survived the Conception...I'm sure we'll cross paths again. See you later, 
  Hero.

> Chiaki left.

--You enter fully and head for the top floor. Magatsuhi rises all throughout 
the Headquarters. You enter Gozu-Tennoh's Chamber.--

GOZU-TENNOH: 
  You have returned, mighty demon... Have you not seen it with your own 
  eyes...? The stronghold of Nihilo was laid to waste by my army... 
  Then, why...?

--You see Magatsuhi streaming from his body.--

GOZU-TENNOH:
  Behold... Magatsuhi escapes from my body, against my will... And I am not 
  the only one! All the members of Mantra are being drained of their 
  Magatsuhi...!

--The chained Manikin convulses on the floor.--

MANIKIN: 
  Curse you, Nihilo! ...What sort of devious trick did they use!? Oh, the 
  humiliation! I can see...the Maiden...where the Magatsuhi is drawn to...But 
  alas, we are utterly powerless... We have no choice but to wait for our 
  doom... Woe to our leader! Gozu-Tennoh!!

GOZU-TENNOH: 
  ...No! I will not die! My body may perish, but my spirit will live on! In 
  time, the one worthy of my power will come. It is there that I shall return!! 
  I will not let them create a world of stillness!! What good is a world 
  without strength!? I will not forget this rage, this fire that burns my 
  flesh and soul! My kingdom shall rise again...!!
  ...Gu...oh.....

--Gozu-Tennoh crumbles, bursts, his head falls to the ground. Hero ducks out 
of the way. The light from Gozu's yellow eyes goes out. You are now outside 
the chamber.--

VOICE:  
  I knew you would be here... 

--The camera pans around to show Thor.--

THOR:  
  Gozu-Tennoh has... No...The Mantra has been utterly destroyed by Nihilo's 
  attack...The Assembly of Nihilo had a higher goal than just ruling over
  Tokyo. We, on the other hand, did nothing more than enforce a reign of 
  terror....That is the reason we lost. And all those that we called comrades 
  have deserted us...You had a friend who was being held prisoner here, did 
  you not? Both of you are free to do whatever you want... I have no business 
  here anymore. There is no point in guarding an abandoned city...Farewell. 
  I will go on a quest to realize my dream of a world where the strong thrive.
  If you are truly strong, then we shall meet again...

--Thor leaves. You head for the basement of the Mantra Headquarters, and see 
Isamu behind a door.--

ISAMU:  
  ...Yo, Hero. It's been a while... I heard about you...even from this cell. 
  You participated in the attack on Nihilo, huh? ...Did you know that Ms. 
  Takao is the Maiden? That's what I wanted to tell you when I got caught, 
  but... Either way, it doesn't look like you brought her back... Damn, even 
  you couldn't pull through...I was counting on that demonic power of yours...
  The Mantra's finished, Nihilo's gaining ground...and we still have no idea
  where our teacher is...

--Isamu holds his hat and looks down.--

ISAMU:
  What the hell are we doing, wandering around in this godforsaken world...?

--He looks up at you again.--

ISAMU:
  ...I guess I have to place my bets on that guy. I heard a rumor about this 
  incredible Manikin. They say he can see the future...He actually predicted 
  the fall of the Mantra. Maybe he can tell us about Ms. Takao...and what we 
  should do from here. The last thing I heard was that he was taken to prison,
  so he's probably still there. I'm gonna head off to Kabukicho and look for 
  him. There's no place where I can be safe...So, I'll take my chances. Lates.

> Isamu left.

--A door in the east part of the Headquarters that was previously guarded is 
now clear. You go through it, and head toward Kabukicho prison.--


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SOUL:
  This is Kabukicho Prison...Huh? This is just a run-down building? You got 
  that wrong. This is a prison!!  Even though the Mantra fell, there's still
  loads of Manikins being held here.

--You check out various rooms, and they are empty. In a few, though, you hear
voices.--

VOICE:
  Save us... We're trapped in the mirage...

VOICE:
  Mizuchi is holding us captive in his mirage... Someone save us!

--You walk a bit and see a Naga in front of a Mysterious Wall.--

EX-GUARD:
  Heheheh... Gozu-Tennoh is gone. This prison now belongs to [Mizuchi]...
  I feel like torturing those [Manikins in the mirage]! I think I'll go do 
  that right now. Heheheh...

> The demon disappeared.

--As you walk back toward entrance:--

> You can hear a voice coming from somewhere.

EX-GUARD:
  C'mon, c'mon, c'mon! You better keep it up, or you'll be dead! You want me 
  to stop? You REALLY want me to stop? ...Well, too bad! 
  Hyahahahahahahahahahaha!!

VOICE:
  Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh!! Ow ow ow ow ow ow ow ow ow ow!!

EX-GUARD:
  Hyahahahahahahahahahaha!! Phew!! I think I'll let you off with that for 
  today. I have [this], so I can come and go into the mirage as I please...
  I'll be back!

--You head back to the Mysterious Wall, and see the Naga again.--

EX-GUARD:
  Who the hell are you!? Wait, you couldn't be...!?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   You better believe it.                                  :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...I-I don't care! This is paradise for us ex-Mantra!   :
	:       Whatever you did during that attacks on Nihilo doesn't  :
	:       mean shit here!!                                        :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   It's just a coincidence.                                :
	:                                                               :
	:       Whaddya think you're doing here then, punk!? This is    :
	:       paradise for us ex-Mantra! I'll give you a taste of my  :
	:       torturing techniques!!                                  :
	:                                                               :
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

> You obtained the [Umugi Stone].

> There is a mysterious wall.
> Will you use the Umugi Stone?

--You say 'Yes.'--

> You used the Umugi Stone.
> The building has been shrouded in a mirage.

--Everything turns upside down - you are walking on the ceiling. All of the 
colors change to black and white. You can now see the Manikins entrapped 
there...they appear right side up because they were hung upside down in their 
cells. You come across a Manikin who is not chained by his feet.--

> A Manikin is doing something.

DIGGING MANIKIN:
  .....Shit! A Mantra demon!? 
  ..........? Nooooooooooooo! My spoon broke! Look what you did! I was almost
  done digging, too...It's your fault! I needed that spoon... Take 
  responsibility! ...I know. How about you getting me another spoon? The 
  [Collector Manikin] should be around here somewhere. He has just about 
  anything. Find him and grab a [spoon]. You got that? You're responsible!

--You go find the Collector Manikin.--

COLLECTOR MANIKIN:
  *cough* 
  .........?
  ...I know you!
  You're the demon I met in the Great Underpass...
  ...Huh? A spoon?
  .........
  ...I see.
  ...Alright, then.
  You did help me... with the Bill...
  *cough* I'll give you my spoon...

> You obtained the [spoon].

COLLECTOR MANIKIN:
  ...While you're at it, could you rescue me...?

--You head back to the Digging Manikin.--

DIGGING MANIKIN:
  Did you bring me the spoon?

> Will you hand him the spoon?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yes.                                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       Whoa! This is one powerful spoon!                       :
	:                                                               :
	:       > The Manikin began digging.                            :
	:       > The hole was dug instantly.                           :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...This is incredible. I dug the hole in a flash.       :
	:       Alright, I'm outta here. See ya!                        :
	:                                                               :
	:       > The Manikin jumped into the hole.                     :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No.                                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       What the heck!? I was counting on you!! Hurry up and    :
	:       get that spoon from the Collector Manikin!              :
	:                                                               :
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--Please note that you must eventually say 'Yes' for the story to progress. 
You use the Umugi stone and head back to this room to jump in the hole that 
was dug by the Manikin. You walk walk for a bit, and hear his voice.--

DIGGING MANIKIN'S VOICE:
  ...Dammit!!  I was able to escape from my cell...
  But I need to defeat Mizuchi to escape from the mirage...

--You head to the top floor of the Prison, and hear a scream.--

SCREAM:
  Argh! Stop it! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!

MANIKIN PRISONER:
  You there, listen to what I have to say! You see those doors over there?
  Mizuchi, the boss of this prison, is in there! Defeat him and save Futomimi,
  please!!

--You walk up to the door and enter to see Mizuchi.--

MIZUCHI:
  DAMN YOU PESTS! YOU THINK YOU CAN BEAT ME? NOT A CHANCE! I'LL TEAR YOU 
  APART!

--You fight Mizuchi.--

> You obtained the Magatama [Miasma].

> The mirage is disappearing.

--You open the door that was behind Mizuchi, and a Manikin enters from other 
room.--

MALE MANIKIN:
  ............!
  .....You're.....
  ...a human...? No, a demon...? ...I see. You are the 'Demi-fiend' I 
  prophesied about. Very interesting. Thank you for defeating Mizuchi. Now, 
  we can finally escape from this prison. My name is [Futomimi]. You may know 
  it already, but I can see into the near future. I've been waiting for you 
  to come and save us, you who are both human and demon... You may be 
  interested to know that there is a [young man] trapped in the other room. It
  seems he came to see me, but he was also caught. Hm...? 

--He touches his forehead.--

FUTOMIMI:
  ...I see, he is your friend. You should see him, then. I sense a strange 
  energy in him. I am worried about the other Manikins, so I must be going. 
  Thank you again for saving us...Now, if you'll excuse me.

> Futomimi left.

--You go to the other room, and see Isamu standing in front of a blue pillar. 
He turns around.--

ISAMU:
  Well, look who we have here...Hero.  Don't tell me you came to save me. 
  You're way too late.
  
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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Talk back.                                              :
	:                                                               :
	:       What are you pissed off for?                            :
	:       It's not like you went out of your way to help me.      :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   Apologize.                                              :
	:                                                               :
	:       I don't want your apology. It won't change anything.    :
	:                                                               :
	:  3)   Leave the room.                                         :
	:                                                               :
	:       You're leaving? Sure, go ahead. I didn't expect         :
	:       anything from you anyway.                               :
	:                                                               :
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ISAMU:
  It's obvious I can't count on you or Ms. Takao anymore. No one's gonna help
  me in this world...I'll have to survive on my own.

--Blue lightning begins to flash.--

ISAMU:
  When this world was created... I heard a voice that told me to search for 
  the truth. At the time, I didn't know what that meant... But, when I was 
  locked up in this room, I came to realize. Truth isn't something other 
  people can give you: you have to find it within yourself.

--Isamu touches the pillar.--

ISAMU:
  And I opened the way without anybody's help. The Amala Network... What I'm 
  looking for is in there. The great power that'll lead me to the truth... 
  It's calling me...
  
--The barrel sucks Isamu in.--

> Isamu disappeared...

--You leave the room and see Futomimi and the other Manikins.--

FUTOMIMI:
  I have come again to thank you once more...We Manikins plan to leave the 
  area. Together, we will find a way to live without suffering...Let me 
  prophesy your future as a token of my gratitude.

--He touches his forehead.--

FUTOMIMI:
  ...A man... at Ginza...
  ...It seems that there is a man waiting for you at Ginza. Go and see him...
  We must get going now. Again, thank you so much...Now, if you'll excuse us.

> Futomimi led the other Manikins out.

--You use Amala Link to go to Ginza, as Futomimi suggested. You see Hijiri.--

HIJIRI:
  ...Hey, Hero! Looks like you're doing alright. How did you know I was here? 
  I heard what Hikawa did. I didn't think he would wipe out the Mantra 
  completely. Man, that Nightmare System... It's more powerful than I ever 
  imagined. But, I haven't given up just yet. If he makes a move, it may give 
  us some clues. Maybe we can figure out where the Nightmare System is located,
  or more about the Maiden...It's too bad this terminal is under Nihilo's 
  control. I can't do much digging without raising a red flag. We need to find
  a terminal that Nihilo doesn't know about... Remember those Manikins that 
  were enslaved by the Mantra? I heard they're rebuilding the town of 
  [Asakusa]. Maybe there's a terminal over there that Nihilo's unaware of. 
  With the Mantra out of the way, you should be able to get to Asakusa. It's 
  way too dangerous for me to come along, though. I'll see what I can do with 
  this terminal...Wait a minute. I completely forgot about you. Hey, do you 
  feel like going to Asakusa? If you can get there and contact me through the
  Amala Network, it'll make my job much easier. I'm sure you're strong enough 
  to make it to Asakusa. So... will you do it for me?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Okay.                                                   :
	:                                                               :
	:       Thanks, I appreciate it. I'll tell you everything I     :
	:       find out there, so let's stay in touch, alright?        :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   I'd rather not.                                         :
	:                                                               :
	:       Oh, come on. You're not gonna let Nihilo have things    :
	:       their way, are you? I'll tell you everything I find out :
	:       there...about Nihilo and the Maiden. Most importantly,  :
	:       we have to stop Hikawa. So, you're going. Case closed.  :
	:                                                               :
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HIJIRI:
  I'll be waiting, then. You should check out the tunnel in [East Ikebukuro]. 
  If the rumor is true, it'll take you to Asakusa. I'll be working on this 
  terminal, but you'll probably have more luck than me. I'm counting on ya.

--You make your way to Ikebukuro Tunnel.--


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--You must fight four Oni in the Tunnel. Once you beat the first three (in 
no particular order), you must fight the fourth.--

KIN-KI:
  ...........
  ...WHAT DO YOU WANT? I AM KIN-KI. YOU FILTHY DOG...

> Kin-ki is not listening. What will you do?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Introduce yourself.                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       > Kin-ki's breathing is getting heavier.                :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...WHAT, YOU'RE THAT...!? DAMN DEMON-HUMAN FREAK!!      :
	:       SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST!! I WILL HUNT YOU DOWN!!        :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   Forget about it.                                        :
	:                                                               :
	:       ..........                                              :
	:                                                               :
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--You fight Kin-ki, and go to next Oni.--

FUU-KI:
  Yee-haw! I'm Fuu-ki. You must have some time on your hands, making it all 
  the way down here. Give me some cash, then I can hook you up with some hot 
  babes.

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Sounds good to me.                                      :
	:                                                               :
	:       Alright, 100 Macca.                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:              A) Sure.                                         :
	:                                                               :
	:                  Alright! You know how to make things fun!    :
	:                  Now, let's try the next level!               :
	:                  100 Macca more!                              :
	:                                                               :
	:                      i) Sure.                                 :
	:                                                               :
	:                          So close! Sooo close, man! Just 100  :
	:                          Macca more, really! Then, it's a     :
	:                          done deal!                           :
	:                                                               :
	:                               a) Sure.                        :
	:                                                               :
	:                                  1...2..3... Alright.         :
	:                                  Now, get outta here!!        :
	:                                                               :
	:                                  --He sends you away.--       :
	:                                                               :
	:                               b) I'll kick your ass instead.  :
	:                                                               :
	:                                  --Same as bottom response.-- :
	:                                                               :
	:                       ii) I'll kick your ass instead.         :
	:                                                               :
	:                           --Same as bottom response.--        :
	:                                                               :
	:               B) I'll kick your ass instead.                  :
	:                                                               :
	:                  --Same as bottom response.--                 :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   I'll give you an ass-kicking.                           :
	:                                                               :
	:       I'm sorry! Please! Don't hurt me! C'mon, I beg of you!  :
	:       Ha... Yeah, right! Take this, loser!                    :
	:                                                               :
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--You fight Fuu-ki, and head to next Oni.--

SUI-KI:
  ...I've never seen you before. I'm Sui-ki. I'm a cold demon.
  I won't do anything to ya, so come over here...

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Okay.                                                   :
	:                                                               :
	:       Heh... You got some guts.                               :
	:                                                               :
	:       --He sends you away.--                                  :
	:       --Speak to him again, and he will say the following.--  :
	:                                                               :
	:       You really want to have some fun with me, huh?          :
	:       So come here, will ya?                                  :
	:                                                               :
	:               A)  Okay.                                       :
	:                                                               :
	:                   Ew... Not with a guy, man.                  :	
	:                                                               :
	:                   --He sends you away.--                      :
	:                                                               :
	:               B)  N-No way.                                   :
	:                                                               :
	:                   Hahaha! You coward. Then, die!              :
	:                                                               :
	:                   --He attacks.--                             :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   N-No way.                                               :
	:                                                               :
	:       Hahaha! You coward. Then, die!                          :
	:                                                               :
	:       --He attacks.--                                         :
	:                                                               :
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--Once you have fought those three, you head to the main room to fight the 
last one.--

ONGYO-KI:
  My name is Ongyo-ki... Are you the one who slew my partners and awakened me!?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   I sliced and diced them.                                :
	:                                                               :
	:       Insolent fool!!!!                                       :
	:       Learn your weakness through my illusions!               :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   Must be some other guy.                                 :
	:                                                               :
	:       You cannot fool me!!                                    :
	:       Learn your weakness through my illusions!               :
	:                                                               :
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--After the fight, you open a cache cube containing the Magatama [Murakumo]. 
You leave the Tunnel and come out in Kuramae Station. You head from there to 
Asakusa.--


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MALE MANIKIN:
  Welcome to Asakusa, the city of the Manikins...Ah, it has such a sweet ring 
  to it.

--You enter the save terminal and see Hijiri.--

HIJIRI:
  Hey Hero, you made it. Sorry if I pressured you too much, but I managed to 
  get here after all. It took a while, but I was finally able to pinpoint the 
  route to this terminal. Not bad for an ordinary human, eh?  Oh yeah, I found
  out something interesting about Asakusa. This is where the Manikins are 
  created. They're made from the black mud that's scooped up from a river 
  around here. No wonder they want to rebuild this town...Anyways, like I
  suspected, the terminal here isn't under Nihilo's surveillance. It's perfect
  for monitoring their activities and finding out about the Nightmare System.
  I just started investigating, so I need some time. It shouldn't take too 
  long, though. Why don't you go look around for a while?

--You look around Asakusa. You approach the door to Mifunashiro, and 
Futomimi appears.--

FUTOMIMI:
  ...Hello, and welcome. Just as I foresaw, you have come to Asakusa. We are 
  fated to meet again...Although, that is all I can say at this point. Have 
  you looked around Asakusa? Everyone is doing their best to restore the city. 
  This is the first city we Manikins have ever considered as our own, after 
  all. However...Though you may 'see' our land, you may not 'enter' it any 
  further. This is the holy land of the Manikins, [Mifunashiro]. Beyond here 
  is our motherland, where we were born... Even if we owe you our lives, I 
  cannot allow you past here. I'm truly sorry... Now, I must return to my 
  meditations. I have to foresee our new future. I need to find out what I 
  need to do to create a world where Manikins can live in peace.
  ..........
  ...Oh, yes. Beware of a Manikin named [Sakahagi]. He's a traitor to our 
  cause, having committed various atrocities. He's probably hiding out 
  somewhere in Asakusa... He might cause you some trouble, but please 
  understand that he is not one of us.
  ..........
  Now, I must be going...
  
> Futomimi left.

--In room next door:--

MALE? MANIKIN:
  Those days when I used to be tortured by the Mantra... 
  Oh, it felt sooooo good!

SOUL:
  I heard there was a human girl hanging around the Mantra's headquarters 
  when they fell. She must have some guts.

--Back in Asakusa:--

FEMALE MANIKIN:
  We're working hard to restore the city, but there's a bad Manikin that's 
  ruining our peace. He's ruthless, tearing off the skins of other Manikins. 
  He might be around here, so be careful!

--You further investigate, and after going through west gate, you enter a 
place that has blood all over floor.--

MALE MANIKIN: (on floor)
  Uh... Ugh.....
  It's Sa...[Sakahagi]...
  Th-That traitor, Sakahagi is going wild... up ahead...
  
--You see a door smeared with blood.--

> You sense a strong power from beyond the door.

--You enter and see a Manikin covered in what appears to be a sweater made 
from the skin of human faces, crouched over the body of another Manikin. 
There is a knife in his hand.--

STRANGE MANIKIN:
  You should've just handed over your Magatsuhi... But instead, you decided to
  oppose me...That was too funny. Well, I'm not complaining. Now, I have this
  new skin to add to my collection...

  ...!!

--He stands up and turns around to face you.--

STRANGE MANIKIN:
  Who's there!? Damn, you had me scared for a second... I thought those 
  Manikins were back. They're pretty weak, all of them except this one guy 
  that escaped from the Mantra... He's been giving me a headache recently. 
  It would've made my life a lot easier if he'd been killed in Ikebukuro. I 
  should thank him, though, for bringing his followers here. It's like free 
  Magatsuhi. I've been collecting Magatsuhi... Eventually, I'll have enough 
  power to dominate all demons. You're a demon: you know how it is.
  You're thirsty for some Magatsuhi yourself, aren't ya?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yeah, I am.                                             :
	:                                                               :
	:       That's what I thought.                                  :
	:       Hey, I think you and I will get along just fine.        :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   Not really.                                             :
	:                                                               :
	:       You don't want Magatsuhi?  ...You're one weird demon.   :
	:                                                               :
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STRANGE MANIKIN:
  ...Well, it's time for me to go. Maybe we'll meet again, maybe not. We'll 
  see. Just remember... I'm Sakahagi, the future ruler of the demons...
  
--You go back to the save terminal.--

HIJIRI:
  Hey, good timing. How was Asakusa? About the Nightmare System...I've got 
  good news. They say a picture is worth a thousand words...so here, take a 
  look.
  
--The pillar spins. You see a tall tower absorbing a large amount of 
Magatsuhi.--

HIJIRI:
  You see it? That's the [Obelisk] in Chiyoda. The Nightmare System's inside 
  it, along with all the Magatsuhi that's been collected. In other words, 
  we've found Nihilo's current headquarters...The system is probably being 
  operated by that woman they call the Maiden. I have no idea how it works, 
  but we know it's dangerous.

--The view switches back to Hijiri.--

HIJIRI:
  If I could, I'd go in there myself, but I'm just not strong enough. However,
  if no one does anything, Hikawa will take over the world for sure. I'm 
  afraid I have to ask for your help again, Hero. You must stop the Nightmare 
  System inside the Obelisk, and return the flow of Magatsuhi in the Vortex 
  World back to normal. Use [the secondary entrance to Nihilo's old
  headquarters] to reach the Obelisk. That entrance is locked right now, but 
  I can take care of it. With this terminal, it'll be a piece of cake. The 
  Obelisk looks pretty tall, and who knows that kind of demons are gonna be 
  there. We don't know what kind of power this so-called Maiden has, either. 
  It's not gonna be easy, that's for sure... But, I know you can do it.
  
--You transfer to Ginza, then head for the secondary entrance of the Assembly 
of Nihilo. You arrive at the Obelisk.--


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SOUL:
  This is the Obelisk.
  This is the closest you'll ever get to Kagutsuchi, in all of Tokyo.

SOUL:
  The Maiden is at the top floor. She is collecting Magatsuhi with her 
  powers...

--You walk for a bit, and a message flashes on screen.--

> You sense a strong power.

--Three women appear.--

COLD-SOUNDING WOMAN:
  Hahahahaha... Just as Lord Hikawa predicted...
  It seems a rat has wandered in!
  
ARROGANT-SOUNDING WOMAN:
  Ohohoho... I assume you are here for that woman, but we three sisters are 
  guarding the Obelisk... We are not like that useless Ose.

CRUEL-SOUNDING WOMAN:
  Ahaha... If you want her back, you must defeat us. Well, if you can get to 
  us in the first place.

COLD-SOUNDING WOMAN:
  Kagutsuchi repeats the process of birth and death. It will not wait for you.
  Now... Come!
  
WOMEN:
  Ahaha...
  Hahahahahaha...
  Ohohoho...

> The women disappeared.

--You make your way through the Obelisk, and will eventually complete a 
puzzle during which you must fight three boss battles in a row.--

COLD-LOOKING WOMAN:
  Hahahahaha... So, have you figured out how the puzzle works? I am Clotho, 
  the youngest of the Moirae Sisters. I shall wind the thread of your life!

--You fight her, and she runs away before you kill her.--
  
ARROGANT-LOOKING WOMAN:
  Ohohoho.. I will not allow you past here. I am Lachesis, the second of the 
  Moirae Sisters. I measure the length of life. 
  Your thread is reaching its end!

--You fight her, and she runs away before you kill her.--
  
CRUEL-LOOKING WOMAN:
  Ahaha... Were you able to keep up with Kagutsuchi? I am Atropos, the eldest
  of the Moirae Sisters. How unlucky of you to meet me. I cut the threads of 
  fate... In other words... Your fate is already sealed!

--You fight her, and she runs away before you kill her.--

--You travel a bit further, and eventually you must fight all of them once 
more.--

CLOTHO:
  Hahahahaha...! We aren't letting you pass that easily!

LACHESIS:
  Do not underestimate us!

ATROPOS:
  We three Moirae Sisters will...

CLOTHO:
  Spin!

LACHESIS:
  Measure!

ATROPOS:
  And snip your fate!!

--You fight all three of them at once.--

> You obtained the Magatama [Djed].

> There is a light coming from above.
> Will you ascend?

--You choose to ascend, and in the center of room you see Ms. Takao hovering 
upside-down, Magatsuhi flowing through her body into a black pyramid. You 
reach out your hand and it all stops. The screen cuts to Ms. Takao on the 
floor, with you crouched in front of her.--

YUKO:
  ...Thank you, Hero. I don't know why, but I had a feeling that you'd come 
  and save me. It's funny... I told you that I'd be your strength, and you 
  ended up helping me instead. I have no power whatsoever. How can I control 
  the world, when I can't even take control of my own life...? As the Maiden, 
  I just do Hikawa's bidding. 'I would like you to become the pillar of the 
  new world.' That's what he told me. In the end, I was nothing but a tool for
  collecting Magatsuhi... It's true that the Conception did take place, and I 
  assisted in making it happen. The world is about to be reborn, but as it 
  stands now, the new world is going to be a far cry from what I had hoped for.
  I dreamed of an ideal world where people were grateful to be alive...
  
  ...I didn't like how the world was before. People said they wanted peace, 
  but they continued to act selfishly, accepting no personal responsibility 
  for the world's problems. Nobody realized it, but they were not really happy.
  They were simply lazy. No one had the desire to compete or become strong. 
  And there was no need to, either. That's why I thought...that we'd eventually 
  lose our power and fade away. No wonder I was used by Hikawa...But, it's 
  not over yet.

--She stands and looks up at the pillar of light.--

YUKO:
  The world is still being recreated... Its shape is not yet fixed. It was 
  here that I discovered my god, a god that even Hikawa is unaware of...
  She was drawn here by the power of Magatsuhi. She will surely teach me the 
  Reason for creation...

--Yuko closes her eyes. When she next turns around to face you, her face is 
covered with a splatter of purple. She sways to and fro, occasionally 
convulsing. She is obviously possessed.--

UNKNOWN GOD:
  Fool who bears the name Freedom... Under the light of liberty, your wrongs 
  shall be forgiven. I am [Aradia]. I have come from the far reaches of Amala.
  
ARADIA:
  It is my duty to bestow freedom. Ask, and you shall be set free. If you deem
  yourself right, light will return to the world, but so will darkness. Pursue
  the way of creation! You yourself are a world too. 
  Do not obey others: do 
  what you believe is right.
  
--A flash of light.--

> You received power from Aradia.
> You can now employ 2 additional demons.

ARADIA:
  This woman will soon recover her lost power. She will set forth on the path
  of creation, and I will guide her. Go, and see the world with your own eyes.
  From there will your creation begin...

--Her body begins to levitate, and disappears in a black cloud. Suddently, the
old woman and blond child appear.--

OLD WOMAN:
  Oh dear, Aradia has entered this world. This can only mean trouble, 
  my little master.
  
--He whispers to her.--

OLD WOMAN:
  Be very thankful. My little master has given me permission to enlighten you.
  Listen closely to what I am about to tell you. The time of creation for this
  Vortex World is near. War will erupt amongst those who spread their Reason 
  in hopes of shaping the new world. As a demon, you are forbidden to conceive
  your own Reason... Which Reason will you side with? Which will you oppose? 
  Will the Reason you choose persevere, or fail? Your suffering is my little
  master's delight. Struggle as hard as you can; You are free to follow 
  whichever Reason you like. My only wish is that you do not disappoint my 
  little master with a dull ending...
  
> The child and the old woman disappeared...

--You transport to Asakusa and see Hijiri.--

HIJIRI:
  Hero! You did it! I could tell from here that the flow of Magatsuhi had 
  returned to normal. Well, with this blow to Nihilo, Hikawa won't be able to
  make his move for a while. I think we can take a little breather. But, how 
  did you stop the Nightmare System? Wasn't that Maiden operating it?
  
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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   I saved her.                                            :
	:                                                               :
	:       So, Hikawa was using her, huh? Who knows what she'll    :
	:       do now, but at least the Nightmare System is dead.      :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   I took care of her.                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       I see... She might have been one of the few surviving   :
	:       humans, but I guess you had no choice...                :
	:                                                               :
	:  3)   I don't want to talk about it.                          :
	:                                                               :
	:       Oh, you're not gonna tell me? ...Does it bother you     :
	:       that much? If so, then I'll stop asking. I'm satisfied  :
	:       knowing that the Nightmare System is out of commission. :
	:                                                               :
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HIJIRI:
  Oh yeah, it might seem like I'm making you do all the work, but...
  ...I'm doing what I can. Let me share with you what I've found out so far, 
  okay?
  
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	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Sure.                                                   :
	:                                                               :
	:       Alright, listen up.                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No thanks.                                              :
	:                                                               :
	:       Come on, man. Journalism is pointless without an        :
	:       audience. I don't care if you're interested or not,     :
	:       just listen.                                            :
	:                                                               :
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HIJIRI:
  To create a new world, you must have a strong idea of what kind of world you
  want to create. This idea is commonly referred to as a Reason. Now, to 
  acquire a Reason, you must receive divine protection from a god, and this 
  is where the Magatsuhi comes into play. You need a large quantity of 
  Magatsuhi in order to summon a god. That's why Hikawa, a human, was 
  collecting Magatsuhi. Oh, I almost forgot. I met a human inside the Amala 
  Network just a minute ago. It was a guy who was held captive by the Mantra. 
  His name's Isamu. Do you know him?

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	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yes, I know him.                                        :
	:                                                               :
	:       Yeah, that's what I thought.                            :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No, I don't.                                            :
	:                                                               :
	:       Really? There was a rumor that you were trying to help  :
	:       him, but... Oh well.                                    :
	:                                                               :
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HIJIRI:
  Anyways, about Isamu... He actually seemed to be doing okay in Amala. If 
  you're unlucky, you can get swept away somewhere, or even worse, you can 
  end up being absorbed by the Network. Well, in a world like this... one life 
  doesn't amount to much, and you're better off not getting involved. But if 
  you want, I can send you to where I met Isamu.
  
--You speak to Hijiri again.--

HIJIRI:
  Do you want me to transfer you to where Isamu is?

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	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yeah, can you?                                          :
	:                                                               :
	:       Here we go. By the way, tell Isamu not to spend too     :
	:       much time in there.                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       --He transfers you to Amala Network.--                  :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   Not right now.                                          :
	:                                                               :
	:       Just let me know when you're ready.                     :
	:                                                               :
	:  3)   Tell me again how creation works.                       :
	:                                                               :
	:       It was a little confusing, wasn't it? No big deal.      :
	:                                                               :
	:       --He repeats the explanation from above.--              :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...Well, there you go.                                  :
	:                                                               :
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--When you walk for a bit an encounter your first Anomaly, you hear a voice.--

HIJIRI:
  Did... you find... Isamu?

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	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yes.                                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...Really?                                              :
	:       ..........                                              :
	:       Then, get outta... there.                               :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No.                                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       Hey may be up... ahead. When you...                     :
	:       find... him... get yourself... out...                   :
	:                                                               :
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HIJIRI:
  The terminal's... acting... up...
  It's not... like it... should be...
  ..........

> You cannot hear Hijiri's voice anymore.

--You encounter a soul.--

SOUL:
  ..........
  Geez, we've been having a lot of visitors lately! A human kid came in and 
  began living here not too long ago. Well, I don't care who comes, as long 
  as they don't bother me.

--In one area, you encounter a puzzle where a soul stops you several times and
makes doors disappear. He says the following five things. A door or two will 
disappear after each bit of dialogue.--

SOUL:
  I don't want to talk to anyone. Scram!

SOUL:
  Society didn't shun me, I shunned the society! I don't need anyone else!

SOUL:
  I have the strength to be able to live on my own. Leave...

SOUL:
  I think, therefore I am...

SOUL:
  ...To be strong is to be solitary.

--Eventually you are stopped by your old friend, the Specter.--

SPECTER:
  I, fiNaLLy, fOUnD yoUu...!!
  YoooOoUUuuu!! I, LOoK, fOR YouuUU!!
  ThIS, tiME, I kiLL yOu aND fEeL gOod!
  FoR mY haPpiNeSS...
  DiEEeeeeeEe...!!
  
--You fight him. You then encounter a shadow.--

SHADOW:
  ..................................
  ..................................
  .........................Hmmm?....
  ..................................
  ..................................
  .........................Hmmm.....
  ..................................
  ..................................
  .........................You......
  ...You..... want to pass...?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yeah.......                                             :
	:                                                               :
	:       .....I see.....                                         :
	:       ..................................                      :
	:       ..................................                      :
	:       ..........................You.....                      :
	:       .........What's your name........?                      :
	:                                                               :
	:       --See below 'A)' and 'B)' for responses.--              :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   Not really...                                           :
	:                                                               :
	:       ..................................                      :
	:       ..................................                      :
	:       ...........................Then...                      :
	:       .....Go over there................                      :
	:                                                               :
	:       --He sends you away.--                                  :
	:       --You must say '1)' or '3)' for story to progress.--    :
	:                                                               :
	:  3)   ..............                                          :
	:                                                               :
	:       ..................................                      :
	:       ..................................                      :
	:       ...........................Then...                      :
	:       ....Stay there....................                      :
	:       ..................................                      :
	:       ..................................                      :
	:       ..........................You.....                      :
	:       .........What's your name........?                      :
	:                                                               :
	:               A) Say your name.                               :
	:                                                               :
	:                  .....I see........................           :
	:                  ...You're... Isamu's...                      :
	:                  ..................................           :
	:                  ..................................           :
	:                  ..........................You.....           :
	:                  .......Solitude...................           :
	:                  .....You like... solitude...?                :
	:                                                               :
	:                  --See 'i)', 'ii)', & 'iii)' for responses.-- :
	:                                                               :
	:               B) Ignore him.                                  :
	:                                                               :
	:                  ..................................           :
	:                  .....You........ quiet....                   :
	:                  ................Cool..............           :
	:                  ..................................           :
	:                  ..........................You.....           :
	:                  .......Solitude...................           :
	:                  ....You like... solitude...?                 :
	:                                                               :
	:                       i)   Uh-huh......                       :
	:                                                               :
	:                            ..........................You..... :
	:                            .....Understand... maybe...        :
	:                            .........................Cool..... :
	:                            .................................. :
	:                            .....Can.......... you............ :
	:                            ........live..... on your own?     :
	:                                                               :
	:                            --See 'a)', 'b)', & 'c)' for       :
	:                            responses.--                       :
	:                                                               :
	:                       ii)  Nah.......                         :
	:                                                               :
	:                            ..........................You..... :
	:                            .....No good..... maybe.....       :
	:                            ...Differ from... Master Isamu.... :
	:                            .................................. :
	:                            .....Can.......... you............ :
	:                            ........live..... on your own?     :
	:                                                               :
	:                            --See 'a)', 'b)', & 'c)' for       :
	:                            responses.--                       :
	:                                                               :
	:                       iii) .............                      :
	:                                                               :
	:                            .................................. :
	:                            .....You..... are cool.....        :
	:                            .........................Cool..... :
	:                            .................................. :
	:                            .....Can.......... you............ :
	:                            ........live..... on your own?     :
	:                                                               :
	:                                                               :
	:               a)  Of course.....                              :
	:                                                               :
	:                   ..................I see..........           :
	:                   .....Keep..... it up.............           :
	:                   ...I'll...live on my own...too...           :
	:                   I am.............. you...........           :
	:                                                               :
	:               b)  Don't think so...                           :
	:                                                               :
	:                   ..................I see..........           :
	:                   ...Talk to... Master Isamu...               :
	:                   ...We all... live on our own...             :
	:                   ...You are............... me......          :
	:                                                               :
	:               c)  ..........                                  :
	:                                                               :
	:                   ..................................          :
	:                   ...Talk to... Master Isamu...               :
	:                   ...We all... live on our own...             :
	:                   ...You are............... me......          :
	:                                                               :
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> The shadow disappeared.

--You reach another Anomaly area. You see white souls floating around the 
ceiling. Isamu is on the floor, rapidly absorbing each white soul. He breathes
heavily, then stands.--

ISAMU:
  ...Hey Hero, long time no see. Are you here to help me, or to capture me? 
  Either way, there's no point anymore. The Isamu that once wandered this 
  world aimlessly is dead. The person you see before you is the almighty 
  Isamu, master of Amala's power.
  
--The camera pans up to show Isamu's whole body. His chest is covered in 
moving faces. He stands up tall, without his thumbs in his belt loops as he 
usually stands.--

ISAMU:
  To be honest with you, I stopped caring about others entirely. I figured out
  how I want the world to be. You see, there's me, and then there's everybody 
  else. Most people don't even notice me.
  
--Similar to the scene with Chiaki and the desks, Isamu is shown standing in 
the middle of a crowded street. Figures of humans pass him by, unaware of his
presence.--

ISAMU:
  They don't care about me, and I don't care about them. That's not a bad 
  thing, or a sad thing either. After all, only you can be at the center of 
  your world, right? Then, each person should be allowed to create his or her 
  own world... That is my Reason...the Reason of Musubi...
  You agree, don't you? That it'd be nice to create your own world?

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	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yeah, I agree.                                          :
	:                                                               :
	:       I knew you'd understand. You can't please everyone, and :
	:       you really shouldn't try to. So yeah, I stopped blaming :
	:       you for not helping me back then...See ya, Hero. Give   :
	:       yourself some time to think about it...                 :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No, I don't think so.                                   :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...I had a feeling that you wouldn't understand. I      :
	:       guess it doesn't matter to you, since you're not human  :
	:       anymore. As for me, I'll prove I'm right by creating    :
	:       the world of Musubi. You should spend some time alone,  :
	:       Hero... Then, see what you think.                       :
	:                                                               :
	:  3)   I don't know.                                           :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...I bet you've done nothing but waste time here in     :
	:       this Vortex World. Are you gonna let the world keep     :
	:       tossing you around, like a leaf in the wind? Maybe      :
	:       you'll come to your senses if you spend some time       :
	:       alone...                                                :
	:                                                               :
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--Isamu disappears in the throng of people, and it fades back to the Amala 
Network. You leave the Anomaly and see a light for the exit.--

HIJIRI:
  I saw what happened, Hero...Too bad Isamu got away. I'll go after him. You 
  don't have to go inside Amala anymore...Sorry, but I can't help you right 
  now. I need to concentrate on this. If there's somewhere you want to go, 
  don't wait for me. If not, why don't you check out Asakusa? Who know...? 
  You might find something new...

--The northern part of Asakusa is now clear. You see a Hua Po demon.--

DEMON:
  Things have been heating up in Ikebukuro lately. I heard someone saw 
  [Hikawa] by the building that used to be the Mantra's headquarters.
  
--You decide to check it out, and head to Ikebukuro. You see Hikawa standing 
in front of Mantra Headquarters.--

HIKAWA:
  Oh, it's you...
  ...What a surprise. It's been a while since we last met, young man... Or 
  should I say, 'Demi-fiend'? Frankly, it never crossed my mind before... But,
  it seems we were destined to meet again. I accumulated enough Magatsuhi for 
  creation when I destroyed the Mantra. That's why I didn't stop you from 
  going to the Obelisk. I also wanted to verify that you were truly the 
  Demi-fiend. However, not only did you defeat my subordinate, but you 
  single-handedly set the Maiden free. The strength of the Demi-fiend, as 
  written in the Scripture of Miroku... It was beyond my expectations. You 
  might be able to aid me in delivering Shijima to the world...
  ...A man's greed is like fire. While it is small, it is warm and comfortable.
  But, fire eventually grows into flames, devouring everything in its path. 
  Mankind grew to covet fire. Humans became dependent on its warmth, and 
  averted their eyes from its destructive nature.

--The screen fades to white, and you see Hikawa standing alone next to a blue 
pillar.--

HIKAWA:
  Humans should serve the world. By doing so, a life of repose would in turn 
  be promised to them. What is desirable, what is undesirable... It is not 
  man that makes the distinction... It is the world. Humans should be beacons 
  that light the world.

--Hikawa is shown standing alone amongst dozens of pillars.--

HIKAWA:
  The light spins quietly--sometimes bright, sometimes dim--becoming one with 
  the world. That is the ideal way of life. Don't you agree, that the world 
  should be ruled by serenity...?

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	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yes, it should.                                         :
	:                                                               :
	:       So, you understand the greatness of Shijima? ...You are :
	:       on a different level than the masses, as I suspected.   :
	:       I will ask for your assistance when the time comes.     :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No, it shouldn't.                                       :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...So, you are a mere demon after all. I was wrong to   :
	:       think that you would understand my ideal.               :
	:                                                               :
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HIKAWA:
  ...It is now time for us to part. I will not feel at east until all this is
  over. Do you not sense something wicked in the air? Someone is scheming to 
  ignite the ember that still glows within the remains of Gozu-Tennoh. I must 
  not falter while others strive to establish their foolish Reasons... It is 
  I who will create the new world!

--You now go to Mifunashiro. You see many Manikins surrounding Futomimi.--

FUTOMIMI:
  Everyone, listen to me. What I am about to say is critical to our future. 
  Every one of you has worked hard for our peace, ever since we escaped from 
  the Mantra. But, another power is being born that can potentially bring our
  efforts to naught. Yes, it's... Yoyogi... This evil power will take form at 
  [Yoyogi Park]. Right now, it is but a mere shadow. However, when it takes 
  form, it will have enough power to change the face of the world.
  
MANIKINS:
  .............
  ...Yoyogi Park?
  .............
  A threat to Manikins...?
  .............
  
FUTOMIMI:
  ...But, we should not fear this. We have learned to work together. If we 
  join forces, we will be able to fight this evil power. Let us work harder 
  and prepare for that time. We will not fall to the power that is brewing in 
  Yoyogi Park... The future is there for us to change. We will create our own 
  path. There will be an end to our journey, a world where we are free from 
  suffering... Yes, the world of Manikins will surely come...
  
--Futomimi re-enters Mifunashiro. You return to Asakusa through the Amala 
Link, and you see Hijiri.--

HIJIRI:
  What's up, Hero? Find anything interesting? I heard you can't get inside 
  Mantra's headquarters right now...The Manikins are worried. Former members
  of Mantra could be involved, but most likely, they wouldn't try anything 
  without a leader...Which reminds me, lately I've heard talk about Futomimi. 
  Maybe those Manikins are up to something themselves...

--You now go to Yushima Station. On the way in you see a bloody, dead Manikin 
on the floor. The floor is covered with blood spots.--

MALE MANIKIN:
  J-J-Just awhile back, Sakahagi...went to Yoyogi... Th-Th-Thank goodness it 
  was dark...

--You come out other side of the Station.--

SOUL:
  A vicious-looking Manikin passed by a short while back. After that, a female
  human passed by. It's usually quiet here, but...

--You enter Yoyogi Park from the other entrance in the East Plaza.--


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--You speak to a High Pixie demon.--

DEMON:
  Oh no, oh no! Everyone went crazy!

--You see that the door into the park is locked. You enter a room in the south
part of the East Plaza, and you see Yuko sitting on a chair.--

YUKO:
  Well, hello...I knew you would come. You heard about what's happening here,
  right? The existence of a power that can change the world...
  ...I'm sorry that I disappeared after you saved me. It was my god who did 
  that: I couldn't do anything about it...I lost most of my power, thanks to 
  Hikawa and his Obelisk. But, my god has been protecting me since then, and 
  I'm doing much better now. Hikawa won't be able to take control of me 
  again...I won't let him be the one to shape the new world. What he envisions
  is a world where the thread of time is spun unerringly, without change...
  You can't call that a world. It's just a wasted space, totally devoid of 
  power. To restrain the reborn world like that would be unforgivable. As the 
  one responsible for the destruction of the old world, it's my duty to shape 
  the new one. The world cannot remain in a state of chaos, nor can it fall 
  prey to Hikawa's ambitions. But right now,  there's nothing I can do... My 
  god has spoken to me, but she has yet to reveal the Reason...
  .....
  You know what's been going on here lately? Well, it's all because of the 
  [Yahirono Himorogi]. The [Yahirono Himorogi] is a stone that contains an 
  enormous amount of Magatsuhi. It grants tremendous power to its possessor. 
  Word spread that the stone is somewhere in Yoyogi Park, and now everybody is
  trying to claim it for their own...I'm not interested in Magatsuhi, but the 
  stone is rumored to have the power to control even gods. Once I have that 
  power...I'll be worthy of receiving the Reason from my god. Currently, the 
  [Yahirono Himorogi] is in someone's possession. I'm not sure who, but I can 
  sense a strong, evil power. Their power is so strong that I wouldn't stand a
  chance against it...But, I think you would. If I promise to give you the 
  Magatsuhi contained inside it...will you try to get the [Yahirono Himorogi] 
  for me?

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	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Okay.                                                   :
	:                                                               :
	:       Thank you so much. By the way, you couldn't get into    :
	:       the park before, right? Here, take this. It's the key   :
	:       to that locked door.                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       > You obtained the [key to Yoyogi Park].                :
	:                                                               :
	:       I'll be counting on you, Hero.                          :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   I'm sorry...                                            :
	:                                                               :
	:       I see...                                                :
	:       ...I want you to know that you're the only one I feel   :
	:       like I can rely on in this world. Even if you say no,   :
	:       I'll still have faith in you. You weren't able to get   :
	:       inside the park before, right? Here, take this. It's    :
	:       the key to that locked door.                            :
	:                                                               :
	:       > You obtained the [key to Yoyogi Park].                :
	:                                                               :
	:       The choice is yours, but... I believe in you. Goodbye,  :
	:       Hero. I'll be here waiting for you...                   :
	:                                                               :
	:  3)   Let me think about it.                                  :
	:                                                               :
	:       If you're having doubts, then I really shouldn't force  :
	:       you to do it, but...you're the only one that I can rely :
	:       on in this world. Even if you say no, I'll still have   :
	:       faith in you. You weren't able to get inside the park   :
	:       before, right? Here, take this. It's the key to that    :
	:       locked door.                                            :
	:                                                               :
	:       > You obtained the [key to Yoyogi Park].                :
	:                                                               :
	:       The choice is yours, but... I believe in you. Goodbye,  :
	:       Hero. I'll be here waiting for you...                   :
	:                                                               :
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--You use the key to enter Yoyogi Park. A demon stops you.--

PYRO JACK:
  Well, look who we have here... A weak-looking demon. Ah, whatever... 
  Pixies, deal with him!

PIXIES:
  *giggle* Look who's here! You're nothin' to us! We'll chase you outta here!

--They blow kisses at you. After making it through that area, another demon 
stops you.--

TITANIA:
  And here I was wondering what kind of demon was trespassing... Why, you're 
  only a harmless child! You cannot pass through here by luck alone. I hope 
  that you do not bore me. Pixies! Play with him!

PIXIES:
  Peace out, pervert!

--They blow kisses at you. After this section, yet another demon stops you.--

OBERON:
  You have done well coming this far. Though, I do not know if I should praise
  you or not. But, your luck ends here. How now, mad spirit! My troops shall 
  entrap you as you move! This falls out better than I could devise! Enjoy 
  the waltz and pageantry the High Pixies of our kingdom are famed for...
  
--After that section:--

OBERON:
  Curse you! How have you made it past all of that unscathed? Rascals! You 
  grow bolder with each passing day! But, you shall fall into despair this 
  time...
  
TROLL:
  I trashed the platform... Trashed! Har har har!
  
OBERON:
  And not just that... An entire legion of my best troops awaits you!
  Now, you will die...
  
--Once you finish this section, you arrive at the Comm Tower.--

> You sense strong power from beyond the door.

--You enter the door and see Sakahagi.--

SAKAHAGI:
  It's nice to have visitors, but this is ridiculous... You too, huh? You 
  should've thought twice before coming here. They all come for Magatsuhi, 
  but then they find out that it's already mine. There was a girl who showed 
  up not long before you. Yeah, I taught her a lesson... a painful one. 
  Hehehe... Didn't I tell you before? I won't be used by demons. With all my 
  Magatsuhi, I'll be the one using them. Not just any demons... Even the 
  strong ones. That skin of yours will make a nice coat!
  
--He summons Girimehkala from the ground. Immediately after this battle, you 
fight Sakahagi.--           

> You obtained the [Yahirono Himorogi].

> However, the power of Magatsuhi seemed to be absent from it...

--You see various demons who appear to have awaken from a long sleep.--

HIGH PIXIE:
  Huh...? What was I doing...?

TROLL:
  *yawn* I had a weird dream...

PYRO JACK:
  In my dream, I was a bad demon, hee ho!

VOICE:
  No, it was not a dream.

TITANIA:
  It was all Sakahagi's doing.

OBERON:
  We had been cursed by Sakahagi and were reduced to our primitive nature. 
  Moniker, I ask you to forgive our discourtesy...You may take the Yahirono 
  Himorogi as you please. It is a sign of our gratitude. By the way... Before 
  we were cursed, a human girl came here. She was beaten by Sakahagi, yet 
  somehow survived and limped to safety, but... I felt an evil power from her 
  heart. Something even stronger than that of Sakahagi. That girl is not an 
  ordinary human...Oh, excuse me. That was completely irrelevant. We shall 
  take our leave. We all thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Please put 
  the Yahirono Himorogi to good use...

> The fairies disappeared...

--You return to the room where earlier you found Yuko.--

YUKO:
  I'm glad you're okay... I felt it when the evil presence faded away. Were 
  you able to get the [Yahirono Himorogi]?
  
--You hand it to her.--

YUKO:
  Oh... so the Magatsuhi was used already. Then, you don't mind me keeping 
  this, do you? This brings me one step closer to creating my world... My god 
  will surely teach me the Reason now...
  
--She begins to sporadically convulse. She is possessed once more.--

ARADIA:
  Freedom is the cliff that overlooks the abyss, the valley of the shadow of 
  death. The grave awaits even the victor at the end of the road. Show me your
  heart... Fool who bears the name Freedom! Because of your name, you will 
  carry the burden of plague, pain, and ridicule. Do you fear the suffering 
  and humiliation?

--Whether you say 'Yes, I do.' or 'No, I don't,' the response will be the 
same.--

ARADIA:
  Fool who bears the name Freedom! Because of your name, you will live a life 
  of betrayal, rejection, and defeat. Do you fear the deceit, the torment?

--Whether you say 'Yes, I do.' or 'No, I don't,' the response will be the 
same.--

ARADIA:
  Go! And see the world with your own eyes! There are forces vying for 
  creation. Without judging their Reasons, your world will not come to be. 
  Side with them, or side against them. Only then will your world be born. 
  Remember that you... Lo! A new force is about to emerge in Ikebukuro! I, 
  too, will become a force, with this woman...Remember that you are what is 
  right. That is my truth.

--Yuko returns to normal.--

YUKO:
  ...Aradia...
  You still won't give me the Reason...? What am I missing...? ...I think it's
  time for me to go. Staying here won't do me any good. I should see for myself
  what kind of world others are trying to create. 
  Thank you, Hero. I'll see you again sometime.
  
--You transfer back to Asakusa and see Hijiri.--

HIJIRI:
  ...Hey, Hero. I'm glad that the commotion at Yoyogi Park has settled down. 
  It's pretty scary, when you think about it... the struggle for power. Who 
  knows, the end of this world might come sooner than we think...
  .....
  I can only assume that Isamu was absorbed by the Amala Network, because I 
  can't find any trace of him. Oh well, I guess working alone gets you nowhere.
  By the way, do you happen to know what's going on in Ikebukuro? I heard that
  Gozu-Tennoh is back, and gaining power. It's probably just a rumor, though, 
  since his body was shattered into pieces. It doesn't make any difference. As
  soon as I seize control of Amala, it'll all be over...
  
--You head to Mantra Headquarters to check it out. You head to Gozu-Tennoh's 
chamber, where you see Chiaki standing atop Gozu-Tennoh's body.--

VOICE:
  Woman... What brings you to this place? Why do you bear such anger?
  
CHIAKI:
  That power I felt... It was you? So, you weren't dead after all...
  Were you calling out for me, Gozu-Tennoh...?
  
GOZU-TENNOH:
  Ever since I fell into Nihilo's trap, my spirit has been drifting. But, not 
  for one minute have I forgotten the rage that I felt on that day.
  
CHIAKI:
  ...I sought power, but I failed to get it. No matter what trials I face, or 
  how much I get hurt...my Reason will not change. But at this rate, my 
  Reason will be lost...
  
GOZU-TENNOH:
  Woman, accept my spirit. I once strove to protect the world from the 
  followers of stillness. However, what we should have done instead was build 
  a kingdom ruled by strength. Of course, I would have never succeeded. If I 
  was a human... If I could have had a Reason of my own, then the outcome may 
  have been different.
  
CHIAKI:
  If your power can make me strong, and help me to create my world...

GOZU-TENNOH:
  Your Reason is one with our kingdom. I shall entrust you with my last 
  remaining strength!! Woman, accept my spirit! Be the strength that guides 
  all demons!!

--Power surges into Chiaki. Her body changes.--

CHIAKI:
  It's hot...like my hand is on fire...
  
--Gozu-Tennoh's head bursts. There is nothing left of him. Chiaki is now in a 
new form.--

CHIAKI:
  Look at me, Hero. I'm beautiful, don't you agree? Strength and beauty are 
  one and the same. Now, I have the power to shape my own destiny... Ah, I can
  see! I can see those who seek Yosuga flocking to this land. It is within my 
  grasp... My utopia... My ideal world...!!  Ahahahahaha...

--You leave, and speak to a Principality demon near the east exit.--

DEMON:
  Come to think of it... There's a demon at Kabukicho claiming to be an 
  [Emperor]...That's what I hear. The world only needs demon of Yosuga... 
  Quite annoying.

--You check it out. On the top floor, you enter the door and see a gigantic 
Black Frost.--

BLACK FROST:
  Heeeee hoooooo!! I've become hee ho evil! I'm [Black Frost], heeeee hooooo! 
  I'm so evil, they call me the 'Emperor of Kabukicho'! The demon within you 
  drives me hee ho crazy!! The world belongs to the mighty Emperor!! 
  How's that? Are you impressed, hee ho?

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	:                                                               :
	:  1)   I'm so scared...                                        :
	:                                                               :
	:       Heeeeee hoooooo! I'm so cool!                           :
	:       But, an Emperor needs to be cool! No mercy!             :
	:       You're all gonna freeze in hell!                        :
	:       ...Uh, 'freeze in hell'...?                             :
	:       Ah, who cares! Heeeee hooooooo!!                        :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   Yeah, right, ho!                                        :
	:                                                               :
	:       I'm pissed! Got that, hee ho!?                          :
	:       You got guts!  But, so do I! I'll show you the power    :
	:       of the Emperor! Heeeee hoooooo!!                        :
	:                                                               :
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--He attacks you. After the battle, he appears as a normal Jack Frost.--

BLACK FROST:
  Heeeeee hooooooo... Why are you interfering with my plans to become evil? 
  All I wanted was to be like the legendary King! Scary, yet cute...That's all
  I ever wanted, hee ho! Hee ho, crap!! Hee... I'm melting.....Ho.....
  
> Black Frost melted.
> You obtained the Magatama [Satan].

--You transfer back to Asakusa and see Hijiri.--

HIJIRI:
  Hey, Hero. I can't believe what happened in Ikebukuro... The return of
  Gozu-Tennoh... I hope it won't create even bigger problems...I bet you're 
  wondering how I know about it already. Well, nothing escapes me now. I can 
  learn anything with the power of Amala, just by using this terminal... For 
  example, here's what's going on right now in the Vortex World:

--Various scenes flash before you, and Hijiri describes them.--

HIJIRI:
  Hikawa is on his way to the Diet Building, in search of Magatsuhi.

  Some girl named Chiaki has inherited the power of Gozu-Tennoh.

  There's an abandoned temple where a ton of Magatsuhi lies forgotten.

  Manikins are gathered in Mifunashiro, their holy ground, 
  demanding their own Reason.

--The scenes stop flashing.--

HIJIRI:
  And...
  .....
  That's all you really need to know right now. You see, no one knows more 
  about the Vortex World than I do. That's why I should be the one creating 
  the new world! ...Not Hikawa, or your teacher, or even you! I could truly 
  change the world! ...Me, and me alone! Everything in existence!

--The pillar begins to glow and spin rapidly.--

HIJIRI:
  It's Isamu! Damn it, you should be dead...I won't let you have the power of
  Amala!!

  ...What!? He's pulling me in...!!
  
  UOOOOOOOOHHH!!

> Hijiri disappeared into the Amala Network.
> Will you use the terminal to go after Hijiri?

--You go after him, and when you enter the Amala Network you see Isamu.--


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ISAMU:
  Hero... What are you doing here? You came here to see me?
  Or... were you worried about that guy?
  
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	:                                                               :
	:  1)   I wanted to see how you're doing.                       :
	:                                                               :
	:       Thanks... I really appreciate it. I'm just about ready  :
	:       to perform the ceremony to summon the god of Musubi.    :
	:       If you wanna help out, come to Amala Temple with me.    :
	:       It's just down this passageway. That guy's coming with  :
	:       me... In fact, I better get going now. Don't keep me    :
	:       waiting, alright Hero?                                  :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   I came to check up on Hijiri.                           :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...Oh really? You're as helpful as always, Hero. But,   : 
	:       you really shouldn't trust people so easily... I'm      :
	:       actually helping you out here. Heh. Maybe that's a good :
	:       thing about you, being so gullible. Come join me at     :
	:       Amala Temple. It's just down this passageway. I'll tell :
	:       you all about his secret plans...and how he was using   :
	:       you.                                                    :
	:                                                               :
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> Isamu disappeared.

--Your old friend the Specter appears after you travel for a bit.--

SPECTER:
  ...I waS waiTIng. I FigUreD iT oUT. KiLL aLL wHO geT IN mY wAy...
  YoU aRe LikE mE. ThIS tIMe... I wiLL KiLL yOu, anD becoMe hApPy!! 
  DieEEeeee...!!

--You fight him. After this, you go to Amala Temple.--

> You can hear Isamu's voice.

ISAMU:
  Geez, you're finally here. You really are a nosy guy! Well, it doesn't 
  matter to me anymore what you're thinking. But, if you're for Musubi, I've 
  got the perfect job for you. Come through the door.

--You walk through the door, and see three temples.--

ISAMU:
  This is the forgotten temple that I found while checking out the Network. 
  There's a crapload of Magatsuhi stored here. But, it's being closely guarded
  by three demons. Can you go and beat them? It makes it easier on me.
  
--You can take on the temples in any order. First you take on the Black 
Temple. You eventually come to a black flame. You put out the flame, hear 
something unlock, and then proceed to an Altar.--

> You can sense a strong power emanating from the room.

--Aciel appears from the ground.--

ACIEL:
  I have come from the depths of hell for Magatsuhi, but you are quite a rare 
  one! I do not care who you are, I will sink my teeth into that body of yours!
  
--You fight him.--

> The atmosphere around you changed.

> You can hear Isamu's voice.

ISAMU:
  That was quick. You already beat one!? So, this is the power of the 
  so-called 'Demi-fiend'... Pretty impressive.
  
--Next you take on the White Temple. You put out a flame, and Albion comes up 
from the floor of the Altar.--

ALBION:
  B-BOOOOOOOOOOM! THIS IS THE SHRINE OF EAT! ALL-I-CAN-EAT!!
  BOTHER ME AND YOU'LL BE ALL-I-CAN-BEAT!! B-B-BOOOOOOOOM!!!

--You fight Albion.--

> You obtained the Magatama [Adama].

> The atmosphere around you changed.

> You can hear Isamu's voice.

ISAMU:
  Alright, keep it up. I'll just kick back.

--Next you take on the Red Temple. You put out a flame, and Skadi comes up 
from the floor of the Altar.--

SKADI:
  My... Quite handsome. You managed to navigate your way through my shadows?
  I am tired of Magatsuhi. I'll quench my thirst with your blood, so come here.

--You fight Skadi.--

> The atmosphere around you changed.

> You can hear Isamu's voice.

ISAMU:
  Nice work! Looks like the seals have been broken. While I'm at it, I'll show
  you the moment my Reason is conceived. Come outside.
  
--The upside down pyramid outside fits into the center of the Amala Temple, 
like a key.--

ISAMU:
  Come in, I'm inside.

--You enter. You see Isamu talking to Hijiri, who is hanging as if crucified.--

ISAMU:
  ...Quit complaining. This is the last job I have for you. You can rest as 
  long as you want after you're done.

HIJIRI:
  ...I hate this. Magatsuhi makes my body itch all over. Let's just get this 
  over with. I need my beauty sleep. 

ISAMU:
  Well, what can I say? We all serve a purpose...You guys are the stepping
  stones. It's a tough job, but someone's gotta do it, right? Thanks for all 
  the trouble you've gone through, Hero. The Magatsuhi those powerful demons 
  were hoarding is now mine. It's enough to bring my Reason, Musubi, into 
  being.
  
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	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   What are you doing?                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       I'm preparing for the ritual of Reason. See that? The   :
	:       Magatsuhi he's gathering will give power to my Reason.  :
	:       To be honest with you, Hero, I'm not the one who came   :
	:       up with this brilliant idea. He did. Of course, he      :
	:       planned to use the Magatsuhi himself... and it would    :
	:       have been you or me hanging up there!!                  :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   Stop this, Isamu.                                       :
	:                                                               :
	:       Why do you always have to be such a goody two-shoes?    :
	:       You think you know everything. Listen, I'm not the one  :
	:       who came up with this idea...He did. Of course, he      :
	:       planned to use the Magatsuhi himself... and it would    :
	:       have been you or me hanging up there!!                  :
	:                                                               :
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HIJIRI:
  ...Yeah, I came up with the plan, but that doesn't mean I would've carried 
  it out.
  
ISAMU:
  ...Oh, I'm sure you would have. 'In a world like this, one life doesn't 
  amount to much...' ...You said that, remember?
  
HIJIRI:
  It doesn't matter what I say now, does it? It'll just sound like an excuse 
  to you.  So, go ahead and do whatever it is you're gonna do. Most things 
  that are worthwhile require some sort of sacrifice. I've made many sacrifices
  in my lifetime. But, I've always followed the path that I believe in. Just 
  remember, you'll pay a high price for following that path.

ISAMU:
  Don't worry. Like you said, it's my decision.  I'm the one in charge here.
  ...Hey, Hero. You've been such a good friend. To show my gratitude... I'd 
  like you to perform the ritual to summon the god of Musubi. We have plenty of
  Magatsuhi. The only thing left to do is cast him into the depths of Amala... 
  Will you do it, for the sake of Musubi?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   It'd be my pleasure.                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       HIJIRI:                                                 :
	:         Thanks for keeping me entertained, Hero.              :
	:         Good luck to ya...                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No, I can't.                                            :
	:                                                               :
	:       ISAMU:                                                  :
	:         Too bad. You must have mistaken him for a friend.     :
	:         The world doesn't need guys like him. They only take  :
	:         up space. Oh well...I guess I'll have to finish this  :
	:         myself.                                               :
	:                                                               :
	:         --He looks to Hijiri.--                               :
	:                                                               :
	:         Okay, it's time to say goodbye.                       :
	:         Soon, you'll have all the rest you could ever want.   :
	:                                                               :
	:       HIJIRI:                                                 :
	:         Ha ha ha... Try your best, kid...                     :
	:                                                               :
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--Hijiri falls into the depths of Amala and disintegrates in a burst of 
Magatsuhi.--

ISAMU:
  Perfect. With this much Magatsuhi, there won't be any problem. My god will 
  emerge from the infinite space beyond the Amala Network. He is outside of 
  the flow of time, a being without a name... He is the god of absolute 
  solitude...But, it might be inconvenient for him to remain nameless. Let's 
  see, a drifting god... How about [Noah]? Come forth, Noah...
  
--Isamu begins to float up into the air, and crouches into fetal position. He 
is surrounded by sphere of Magatsuhi. Around him forms the god Noah, which 
looks like a slightly-developed embryo.--

> The voice of Isamu can be heard...

ISAMU:
  What do you think of my god, Hero? Awesome, huh? The world of Musubi will 
  soon be here... No longer will people be able to interfere with each other's
  lives. Everyone will be happy...
  
--You are now outside. You walk for a bit, and Power and Dominion see you.--

POWER:
  .....! Just as she said...
  ...Finally, a Reason has been conceived.
  
DOMINION:
  We need not worry. Lady Chiaki is on the move. 
  Our god of Yosuga will soon descend upon us at Asakusa.

POWER:
  ...Then, let us hurry. There are fools that we need to pass judgment on...

> The demons left.

--You go to Asakusa.--


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--You enter Asakusa, and a message appears on screen.--

> The city is silent.

--You head to Mifunashiro. There are dead bodies all over the ground, and the
door to the back that was forbidden to you is open.--

MALE MANIKIN:
  A girl... A demon-like girl came to steal our Magatsuhi...

MALE MANIKIN:
  The girl is below...
  ...in our holy land... Futomimi... chased after her...

--As you walk further inside, the two demons from earlier appear.--

DOMINION:
  Well, if it isn't the Demi-fiend himself! We heard there was an unfamiliar 
  demon here.

POWER:
  To have made it this far greatly enforces what Lady Chiaki thinks of you.
  You are much different from those mud puppets who can only talk about 
  creation.

DOMINION:
  It vexes me how the mud puppets cling to their futile dream... A world 
  without hierarchy, where everyone lives equally in peace... 
  *chuckle* As followers of Yosuga, it is not to be tolerated.

POWER:
  Exactly. We must destroy their hopes before a monstrosity such as that even 
  begins to take shape... Don't you agree?

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	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yes, I do.                                              :
	:                                                               :
	:       DOMINION:                                               :
	:         Just as we thought... After we finish off the mud     :
	:         puppets, Lady Chiaki's god shall descend upon us. I   :
	:         hope we can meet again for that magnificent sight...  :
	:                                                               :
	:       POWER:                                                  :
	:         Farewell!                                             :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No, I don't.                                            :
	:                                                               :
	:       DOMINION:                                               :
	:         Are you sympathizing with the mud puppets...!?        :
	:         ...........                                           :
	:         ...So be it. After we finish off the mud puppets,     :
	:         Lady Chiaki's god shall descend upon us. Once you see :
	:         that magnificent sight, your opinion shall change...  :
	:                                                               :
	:       POWER:                                                  :
	:         Farewell!!                                            :
	:                                                               :
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> The demons left.

--You arrive at the end, and see a circular mirror on the floor.--

> The mirror at your feet is emitting light.
> Will you step into the light?

--You enter and see dead and disembodied Manikins all about the floor. Chiaki 
is standing, holding up a Manikin by his head.--

CHIAKI:
  How arrogant... You misunderstand your purpose... 
  Return to earth, mud dolls!!

--She crushes his skull and tosses him aside. You see Futomimi wounded, 
sitting on his knees.--

CHIAKI:
  You're so weak, yet you struggle so hard to live. Dreaming a dream of 
  power... That's your sin.

FUTOMIMI:
  ...Help us, Moniker! If you don't stop this woman, we will be massacred!
  
CHIAKI:
  .....
  Oh, Hero... Good timing. I keep killing and killing, but there are so many 
  of them.
  
FUTOMIMI:
  You would never partake in such a brutal act, would you? Your heart is 
  unlike any demon's... Is it not?

CHIAKI:
  I'm sure you'll agree...
  ...that only the strong should be allowed to exist in this world. The weak 
  provoke and mislead others because they can do nothing themselves. As long 
  as we have to deal with this pettiness, it will be impossible to create a 
  beautiful world. You understand what I'm saying, don't you?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   I see your point.                                       :
	:                                                               :
	:       FUTOMIMI:                                               :
	:         You too...? You will rob us of our dream...?          :
	:                                                               :
	:         --He stands up tall.--                                :
	:                                                               :
	:         No matter how much you demons threaten me, I will not : 
	:         yield! I will fight till the end to win our freedom!! :
	:                                                               :
	:         --You fight Futomimi. When you deal finishing blow:-- :
	:                                                               :
	:         Damn you... Damn you, foul demon!!                    :
	:         Forgive me... everyone...                             :
	:                                                               :
	:         --Futomimi is now dead.--                             :
	:                                                               :
	:       CHIAKI:                                                 :
	:         ...Thanks for getting rid of him.                     :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   I understand, but I don't agree.                        :
	:                                                               :
	:       CHIAKI:                                                 :
	:         ...Oh. That's too bad. I thought you were different.  :
	:         Why were you given a demon's body? You don't know the :
	:         answer yourself, do you? You're not needed anymore... : 
	:         Goodbye.                                              :
	:                                                               :
	:         --She summons Raphael, Gabriel, and Uriel.--          :
	:         --You fight them.--                                   :
	:                                                               :
	:         --After the battle, you see Futomimi dead.--          :
	:                                                               :
	:       CHIAKI:                                                 :
	:         I'm impressed that he didn't die like a mud doll.     :
	:         But, he won't get in my way again.                    :
	:                                                               :
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CHIAKI:
  He had so much Magatsuhi stored here. Funny... Did he think that a mud doll 
  could conceive a Reason? ...No, it was meant for me... This Magatsuhi will 
  allow me to affirm my Reason...

--She begins to chant.--

CHIAKI:
  [the god who once died]
  [is returning to us now...]
  [let us lay the sacred cloth]
  [across the coffin]
  [so the soul will never]
  [leave us again.]

--Chiaki's Reason takes form.--

DEMON:
  By this woman's wish, I have come to create the kingdom of Yosuga... I am 
  Baal Avatar, paragon of virtue and might, bringer of glory. I see the 
  awakening of opposing forces... One has already emerged in Sannou, and 
  another is about to rise in Ginza at this very moment! I, too, shall
  endeavor to build a kingdom of beauty...
  
--Lightning crashes, and she disappears. Unsure of where to go next, you head 
to Nyx's Lounge.--

SOUL:
  Shijima is a still world that isn't controlled by emotions. You become one
  with the universe, and there's no need to suffer...It fits a person who 
  keeps his cool, like me.
  
SOUL:
  Yosuga plans to make new Tokyo with only the best. It's going to be a 
  refined new world where the weak don't exist. I think it's a pretty rotten 
  idea, personally.

SOUL:
  Musubi believes in total individuality. Their world is one where you can do 
  anything you want without ever having to meddle with anyone else. What do 
  you think of that?

MADAM NYX:
  The Assembly of Nihilo... Hikawa's finally begun to move. I hear he's after 
  the large amount of Magatsuhi at the [Diet Building]... It's ironic that a 
  human is using demons to his bidding, rather than the other way around.

--You head to the Diet Building by going through Yurakucho station.--


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--You enter the Diet Building.--

VOICE:
  ...O lost one. I warn thee, leave this place at once. This edifice of 
  Magatsuhi is in Nihilo's possession... Our god shall soon descend upon us, 
  and we shall acquire our Reason. Leavest not, and thy life shall be the 
  price. Begone, lost sheep...!
  ..........

> You cannot hear the voice anymore.

--You try to enter through West door, but a statue stops you.--

STATUE:
  Halt! I am the guardian of this building. Thou shalt not pass this area.
  ...By my sword of flames, thy body shall be reduced to ashes!
  
--You fight Surt. When you enter the door he was protecting, 
you hear a voice.--

STATUE:
  Hmmm... He beat Surt... That kid's not bad. Looks like this might turn out 
  to be interesting after all... I think I'll play around with him!

--The statue disappears. You eventually come to a door, and when you enter:--

VOICE:
  You made it this far without dying... I praise you. I haven't had such a 
  fun hunt in quite a while.
  
--The statue appears from before.--

STATUE:
  ...But, I cannot let you go any further. The Magatsuhi in this building is 
  already ours. All we have to do now is summon our god, and we will receive 
  the Reason of Shijima! I will not allow you to meddle with our commander. 
  I, Mada, will personally hand you a ticket to hell!
  
--You fight Mada, and eventually hear the voice again.--

STATUE:
  Curses...! Not only Surt, but Mada as well...
  ...Be it so, he shan't travel far! With my magic, he shall forever wander 
  these halls!

--After finishing this puzzle, you come to a row of statues.--

VOICE:
  ...Truth and falsity are but light and darkness. Dost thou have the capacity
  to find my true self? Thou shan't escape from this labyrinth, lest thou 
  seest the truth...!
  
--You find the fake statue.--

MOT:
  Curse thee... Curse thee, knave...!
  I shall smite thee down myself! Our world of Shijima draws nigh!

--You fight Mot.--

> Mot's magic is coming undone.

--You go upstairs into an auditorium.--

VOICE:
  O Demi-fiend... Thou hast set foot into my chamber of judgment.
  
--The screen shakes and Mithra appears.--

MITHRA:
  I am the arbiter who enforces the law known as the Prophecy of Miroku. Hero,
  I shall hereby prosecute thee! Just as the prophecy says, Reasons are 
  appearing and this Vortex World is nearing the time of creation. A new world
  shall be created, no matter which Reason prevails... 'Tis a joyous occasion!
  But, darest thou, a demon, attempt to create the new world? It is forbidden!
  Demons shan't create the world! Hero! It is my duty to ask thee questions 
  to test thine alignment. Hero, dost thou accept that thou art a demon?
  
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	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Of course I'm a demon.                                  :
	:                                                               :
	:       Then Hero, dost thou accept that thy heart is demonic?  :
	:                                                               :
	:               A) Demon to the bone.                           :
	:                                                               :
	:                  Finally, allow me to ask thee, demon. Dost   :
	:                  thou swear not to take part in the creation? :
	:                                                               :
	:                       i)  I wouldn't dream of it.             :
	:                                                               :
	:                           Good, now look at me--What's that!? :
	:                           Such a vexing light in thine eyes!  :
	:                           Thou hast hatred toward the world!  :
	:                           'Tis true! Thou art the bane of     :
	:                           creation! Infidel! This cannot be   :
	:                           forgiven! I shall stamp thee out of :
	:                           existence!                          :
	:                                                               :
	:                           --He attacks you.--                 :
	:                                                               :
	:                       ii) I'm in a creation mood.             :
	:                                                               :
	:                           --same as below response for 'No,   :
	:                           I'm not a demon'--                  :
	:                           --He attacks you.--                 :
	:                                                               :
	:               B) No, it's not.                                :
	:                                                               :
	:                  --Same as below response for 'No, I'm not    :
	:                  a demon'--                                   :
	:                  --He attacks you.--                          :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No, I'm not a demon.                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       'Tis true that thou art the bane of creation...         :
	:       Infidel! This cannot be forgiven!                       :
	:       I shall stamp thee out of existence!                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       --He attacks you.--                                     :
	:                                                               :
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VOICE:
  O Kagutsuchi... Hath the destroyer appeared...? Or is he...?

--You eventually take the elevator to 6F. You enter a door and see Hikawa. 
The room is spinning, with you Hikawa and Yuko suspended in the center.--

HIKAWA:
  ...Do you still not understand? There was not really freedom. All that 
  existed was greed, and that is what corrupted the world. Freedom? 
  Possibility? If you truly believe in them, then why do you seek the way of 
  creation? Were they not present--abundant, more accurately--in the previous
  world? Why did you not pursue your goal back then?
  
YUKO:
  I-I...

HIKAWA:
  The same is true for you. What did you expect to achieve by sending your 
  students to this world? Did you think they would be able to do what you 
  couldn't? Or, did you want them to feel the same agony of defeat that you 
  felt? Do you know why you've been unable to obtain your Reason? All this 
  time, you've just been running away...trying to leave everything behind.
  
--Yuko falls to her knees.--

HIKAWA:
  Tell me the truth...Do you really believe in freedom?
  
--The spirit of Aradia rises from Yuko's body.--

ARADIA:
  Your choice to believe in Shijima, human, is a type of freedom itself.
  
HIKAWA:
  Aradia... So it was you who sided with Yuko. Don't bother trying to 
  interfere. You are powerless within this warded area. Just watch quietly 
  as my god descends from above.

--Hikawa presses down a large switch. Magatsuhi rises from it.--

ARADIA:
  ...This land will be no more. Woman, we shall set out for the new land.
  
--Yuko's body rises.--

YUKO:
  No... I won't go. I have to stop Hikawa, or else...
  both the previous world and the new world will die.
  
ARADIA:
  I shall await you there, woman. Remember that hope is the way.
  
--Aradia disappears.--

HIKAWA:
  How pitiful... Deceived, and now abandoned by a false god. This space will 
  be consumed by the nothingness shortly. Now, sacrifice yourself to my god 
  and fulfill your duty as the Maiden...

--Hikawa sees you.--

  ...!!
  Who disturbs us!? It's quite a surprise to see you here, Demi-fiend. 
  I don't know what you were thinking, but... I have no intention of fighting 
  you. Now, I'd appreciate it if you'd stand aside and cease with the 
  interruptions...
  
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	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   ...Alright.                                             :
	:                                                               :
	:       I'm glad that you understand. This is the moment that   :
	:       the world has been waiting for... the coming of the     :
	:       divine guardian of Shijima.                             :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No, I won't.                                            :
	:                                                               :
	:       I am deeply disappointed in you. How can you allow      :
	:       yourself to be swayed by this woman...? I've left you   :
	:       alone thus far, but now there is no point in letting    :
	:       you live. My faithful servant [Samael] will take care   :
	:       of you.                                                 :
	:                                                               :
	:       --He summons Samael, who attacks you.--                 :
	:       --After the fight:--                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       You defeated Samael? Your prowess is simply             :
	:       astounding. But, it's too late. You cannot stop         :
	:       the advent of my god.                                   :
	:                                                               :
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--Hikawa raises his arms. A set of gates opens and he rises. Yuko looks on 
with a look of defeat, and disintegrates with the appearance of Ahriman.--

HIKAWA:
  Behold... I wield the power of [Ahriman], god of the void. Guided by the 
  wisdom of god, I shall create a new world, the kingdom of stillness. Eternal
  prosperity is possible through my power alone...
  
--A flash of white light. You see Yuko before you, hazy as the first scene of 
the game.--

YUKO:
  Hero... All possibility has dried up in this world... But, there must be a 
  world out there where freedom prevails... I wasn't strong enough, but... 
  it seems your will is greater.
  
--She raises her hands with the Yahirono Himorogi.--

YUKO:
  ...Use this, and create the world that you want... Hurry... to Amala 
  Temple... This will show you the way to Kagutsuchi... The pilgrimage to 
  creation ends there... If you so desire, you may create a world of 
  freedom... however you see fit...
  
> You obtained the [Yahirono Himorogi].

--Screen fades to white. You are now outside of the room. You head to Amala 
Temple.--

> You can hear a voice coming from somewhere.

VOICE:
  The time has finally come. The way shall now be revealed...
  ...The Yahirono Himorogi that you possess... It shall provide a stairway to 
  creation for the strong...and a tower of certain death for the weak. Fate 
  awaits you within...If it is your will, then go inside...
  
--You examine the central temple. You are transported. You hold the Yahirono 
Himorogi and insert it in a column in front of you. Magatsuhi bursts, and you 
see Manikins looking to the sky from a separate location. Another tower lands
on top of the Obelisk. You see the young blond child and the old woman.--

OLD WOMAN:
  Oh my, a demon opened the way to Kagutsuchi. This is quite a surprise, isn't
  it, my little master...? The tower thrust down by Kagutsuchi struck the 
  Obelisk, driving it into the earth. Those who yearn for creation will come 
  streaming into it. They are striving for creation. The time has come for you
  to choose...between dedicating yourself to the purpose of creation, and 
  living your life as a demon... If creation is your goal, then seek out 
  Kagutsuchi. But, if you wish to live as a demon... I suggest that you go 
  visit the old gentleman who lives deep in the red labyrinth. This is 
  strictly my opinion, but... I see great potential in you. I think you would
  become a demon like no other. So, please be careful. Whether you live for 
  creation or live as a demon, you will have no rest from this point on...
  
> The child and the old woman disappeared...

--You head to the Obelisk, and then to the Tower of Kagutsuchi.--


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VOICE:
  ...You who are about to ascend my tower, and who wish to enter the light...
  Show me your heart...

  ...I see a Reason as hard as a flawless gem... To breathe your Reason into 
  the act of creation... If such is your goal, then come before me with the 
  [three stones of treasure]!
  
--You travel through the tower for a while and find Ahriman behind a door.--

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	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   If you sided with Shijima:                              :
	:                                                               :
	:       --This scene is currently missing.--                    :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   If you did not side with Shijima:                       :
	:                                                               :
	:       AHRIMAN:                                                :
	:         Who stirs the silence...? Who opposes the coming of   :
	:         the kingdom of Shijima? It is you... You have great   :
	:         strength. Your ideals, however, stand at odds with    :
	:         my own. Vile deceiver! I shall destroy you, and       :
	:         erase your despicable greed!                          :
	:                                                               :
	:         --He attacks, and says the following after the        :
	:         fight:--                                              :
	:                                                               :
	:         ...It's so quiet... Too quiet...                      :
	:         ...I see, the stillness has come for me... Wielder    :
	:         of strength... Champion of want... Mold the world     :
	:         to your liking. It is no longer my concern...         :
	:                                                               :
	:         --A stone appears and falls to the ground.--          :
	:                                                               :
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> You obtained the [Earthstone].

--Eventually you come to another room, and see Isamu.--

	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::         PATHS           :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   If you sided with Musubi:                               :
	:                                                               :
	:       --Isamu sits within his sphere, which is broken.--      :
	:                                                               :
	:       Ha ha ha... I got beat up pretty bad. I didn't expect   :
	:       Chiaki to be that strong... I worked so hard to get the :
	:       Reason of Musubi... But, it seems almost impossible for :
	:       me to create my world now... Here... Let me give you    :
	:       this. I have guarded it with my life...                 :
	:                                                               :
	:       --A stone falls to the floor.--                         :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...See ya, Hero. It's... up to you now...               :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   If you did not side with Musubi:                        :
	:                                                               :
	:       --The ground shakes. Isamu is within his red sphere,    :
	:       which is within Noah.--                                 :
	:                                                               :
	:       You came all the way here just to get killed? Ha ha     :
	:       ha... Man, you're stupid. If you'd waited until the     :
	:       world of Musubi was finished, then you would've at      :
	:       least had the chance to be born again. No one's gonna   :
	:       mess with my plans... not even an old friend. Sorry,    :
	:       but it's time to say goodbye... forever.                :
	:                                                               :
	:       --You fight Noah, who takes on the face of Isamu.--     :
	:       --After the fight.--                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       You win... Do as you... please...                       :
	:                                                               :
	:       --A stone falls to the floor.--                         :
	:                                                               :
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> You obtained the [Netherstone].

--You walk for a bit, and you are stopped in a hall.--

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         PATHS           :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   If you sided with Yosuga:                               :
	:                                                               :
	:       --This scene is currently missing.--                    :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   If you did not side with Yosuga:                        :
	:                                                               :
	:       VOICE:                                                  :
	:         I didn't imagine that we would meet here... Neither   :
	:         did I imagine that you would become this strong...    :
	:         ...But in your case, I should have expected the       :
	:         unexpected. Do you remember me? I remember you...     :
	:                                                               :
	:       THOR:                                                   :
	:         ...I am Thor. Our paths have not crossed since the    :
	:         fall of the Mantra....It seems that you and I have    :
	:         different objectives in climbing this tower... As a   :
	:         follower of Yosuga, I must annihilate you! The world  :
	:         of Yosuga shall be built upon your lifeless body!     :
	:         Prepare to meet your doom!                            :
	:                                                               :
	:         --You fight Thor. You deal the finishing blow:--      :
	:                                                               :
	:         I guess my journey... ends here...                    :
	:                                                               :
	:         --After the battle:--                                 :
	:                                                               :
	:         How can this be!? My powers are no match for yours!?  :
	:         ..........                                            :
	:         ...Even so! Lady Chiaki will certainly build a strong :
	:         world with the teachings of Yosuga as its basis. Even :
	:         though I will die here, Yosuga is... Y-Yosuga is..... :
	:         Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh...!!                              :
	:                                                               :
	:         --Thor disappears.--                                  :
	:                                                               :
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--Eventually you come to another room, and Baal Avatar descends.--

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         PATHS           :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   If you sided with Yosuga:                               :
	:                                                               :
	:       --This scene is currently missing.--                    :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   If you did not side with Yosuga:                        :
	:                                                               :
	:       You have done well to make it here. Therefore, I will   :
	:       do you the honor of fighting to my fullest ability.     :
	:       .....                                                   :
	:       ...Our friendship dies here. I side with Yosuga, and    :
	:       you with Musubi/Shijima. We are adversaries, each       :
	:       upholding our own Reason and contending for creation.   :
	:       As fate would have it, we are both beyond shedding      :
	:       tears. We need not hesitate to fight each other... So,  :
	:       let us now decide who is truly superior. Challenge me   :
	:       with all your might!                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       --You fight her.--                                      :
	:       --After the fight, Baal Avatar is floating in pieces.-- :
	:                                                               :
	:       Your strength... was superior to mine... Why...? Why    :
	:       won't you accept Yosuga... when you possesss such...    :
	:       strength?                                               :
	:       .....                                                   :
	:                                                               :
	:       --A stone falls to the ground.--                        :
	:                                                               :
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> You obtained the [Heavenstone].

--You go up to 666F. There are three altars, and you offer a stone at each 
one.--

VOICE:
  You have proven yourself worthy. Come to me.

--An elevator to the top appears. You head up to Kagutsuchi. The final battle
will now take place.--


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VOICE:
  ...You have come at last. So, you stand before me with the Reason of 
  Shijima... Your heart wishes for a kingdom that will flourish in the 
  silence of time. Very well... The time of creation is upon you. Whether or 
  not you succeed, depends on your strength, bearer or Reason... I shall now 
  unleash my light, the power of creation! Triumph over me! Show me the 
  strength that will make the world new!!
  
--Kagutsuchi attacks. After the battle:--

KAGUTSUCHI:
  You have shown me your strength... Undoubtedly, you are capable of creating 
  a new world. However, the true battle still awaits you. Creation is a battle
  without an enemy.
  
--Kagutsuchi crumbles.--

--The light of Kagutsuchi becomes stronger on the top of the Tower, until it 
bursts and shoots forth into the world, raining down on the earth like swords.
You see the moon in the daylight sky. You stand as a human again on what 
appears to be a beach, your body free of tattoos and the horn gone from your 
neck. Your eyes are closed. Hikawa is behind you.--

HIKAWA:
  ...The new heaven.
  ...The new earth.
  The prophecy has been fulfilled. The world will be cleansed of its greed, 
  and enter a state of stillness...And you are the one who will accomplish 
  that. I was not the creator; I was the baptist. I was merely sent to prepare
  the way for you--the new creator. However, I am content. Once I entrust you 
  with my Reason and send you on your way, I can finally witness the world 
  that I envisioned. I look forward to living in a world of silent harmony... 
  Mighty creator, deliver the new world unto us!!
  
--You open your eyes. You watch as the cityscape of Tokyo rises like the 
bright sun. Fade to white, then to black.--

--The credits roll.--


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VOICE:
  ...You have come at last. So, you stand before me with the Reason of
  Musubi... Your heart wishes for a kingdom rooted in solitude. Very well... 
  The time of creation is upon you. Whether or not you succeed depends on your
  strength, bearer of Reason...

--Kagutsuchi attacks you. After you deal the finishing blow:--

KAGUTSUCHI:
  You have shown me your strength... Undoubtedly, you are capable of creating 
  a new world. However, the true battle still awaits you. Creation is a battle
  without an enemy.
  
--Kagutsuchi crumbles.--

--The light of Kagutsuchi becomes stronger on the top of the Tower, until it 
bursts and shoots forth into the world, raining down on the earth like swords.
You see the moon in the daylight sky. You stand as a human again on what 
appears to be a beach, your body free of tattoos and the horn gone from your 
neck. You see a large gravestone with Isamu's hat on the ground in front of 
it.--

ISAMU:
  Where will I go from here? Will I return to nothing? Will I be born again, 
  somewhere in your new world? I've got no strength left. I'm just waiting for
  fate to pass its final judgment on me. But, I'm sick and tired of living how
  everybody else wants me to live. I don't want my life to be dictated by
  others anymore. Use your power to make a new world. Once you wish for it, 
  it'll come into being. Everybody will be able to live as they want to in the
   world of Musubi. It's a world that's yet to be seen. I wonder what it's 
  like there...

--You watch as the cityscape of Tokyo rises like the bright sun. Fade to 
white, then to black.--

--The credits roll.--


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VOICE:
  ...You have come at last. So, you stand before me with the Reason of 
  Yosuga... Your heart wishes for a kingdom which rejoices in conflict. Very 
  well... The time of creation is upon you. Whether or not you succeed depends
  on your strength, bearer of Reason...
  
--Kagutsuchi attacks. After you deal the finishing blow:--

KAGUTSUCHI:
  You have shown me your strength... Undoubtedly, you are capable of creating 
  a new world. However, the true battle still awaits you. Creation is a battle
  without an enemy.
  
--Kagutsuchi crumbles.--

--The light of Kagutsuchi becomes stronger on the top of the Tower, until it 
bursts and shoots forth into the world, raining down on the earth like swords.
You see the moon in the daylight sky. You stand as a human again on what 
appears to be a beach, your body free of tattoos and the horn gone from your
neck. Behind you appears Chiaki as a ghost.--

CHIAKI:
  Congratulations, Hero. You've created the world of Yosuga. It's a strong and
  beautiful kingdom, for those who attain the height of power. I always thought
  that I'd be the one to bring about the new world...But, I guess instead my 
  duty was to choose you. I've completed my duty, so... I deserve a nice long 
  rest, don't you think?
  
--She points.--

CHIAKI:
  You're supposed to go that way.
  There you'll find eternal bliss... And it's rightfully yours.
  Thanks for everything, Hero. Say hi to the world I dreamed of for me...
  
--Chiaki's form dissolves into the air. You look to where Chiaki pointed. 
You watch as the cityscape of Tokyo rises like the bright sun. Fade to white, 
then to black.--

--The credits roll.--


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VOICE:
  How can you be the one standing before me...? Why have you been chosen...? 
  You, with a heart that follows no rule... The bearer of unnamed Reason... 
  Your heart longs for the kingdom of freedom, a world that has no set 
  future... Will you disregard the past sins of the world, to pursue such an 
  ideal? ...The Great Will once granted the world freedom, in hopes that it 
  would evolve to a new level. However, it was that freedom which gave rise 
  to evil, brought darkness, and led darkness the world to destruction... 
  Freedom is the seed of disaster: its sole fruit is ruin. I will not allow 
  the world to be doomed to failure! My power was meant for one who sought the
  world's rebirth, upholding a worthy Reason! Hero, you have become a slave of
  freedom, like that fallen angel! Begone, demon! My light, searing with 
  anger, shall wipe you from existence!

--You fight Kagutsuchi. You deal the finishing blow:--

KAGUTSUCHI:
  How absurd... You wish for me to unleash my power when all Reasons have been
  forsaken? The kingdom you would create promises nothing but suffering... 
  Demon... Human...
  
--Kagutsuchi crumbles.--

--The light of Kagutsuchi becomes stronger on the top of the Tower, until it 
bursts and shoots forth into the world, raining down on the earth like swords.
The screen goes white. You see a light above you.--

ISAMU:
  ...Hey, are you listening?
  
--You see the protagonist as a human, wearing the clothes from the beginning 
of the game, sitting on a bed. Isamu is in the doorway of the room.--

ISAMU:
  Let's get going. Chiaki will get mad if we make her wait too long.

--You stand up and head toward the door. You look back at a computer screen, 
and leave. The camera pans to the computer screen.--

> You received a new e-mail.

YUKO:
  Hi, how are you? I'm doing much better. I think I'm ready to leave the 
hospital pretty soon.

--You see Yuko standing on the roof of Shinjuku Medical Center.--

YUKO:
  My doubts and fears have caused you all a lot of trouble. But, you've 
  overcome these obstacles... and saved me. Back then, the world looked so 
  sad to me. That's probably because I was sad myself.
  
--You see Hijiri standing in front of the large screen from the beginning of 
the game that featured a piture of Hikawa.--

YUKO:
  But, I've changed my thinking, and I'm going to continue on with my life.
  
--You see Chiaki.--

YUKO:
  No matter what the world is like, I won't give up. I'm going to believe in 
  myself...
  
--Chiaki waves. Isamu is with her.--

YUKO:
  ...What am I saying? You already know all this.

--you run up to them (in Yoyogi Park)--

YUKO:
  If it wasn't for you, we wouldn't even be here right now...Thank you.

--The screen fades to white, then black. An unspecified voice says the 
following:--

  You have chosen to follow your will and tread the path of thorns... like 
  myself. In time, your true adversary will appear before you.  Until that 
  day, stay strong...

--The credits roll.--


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VOICE:
  How can you be the one standing before me...? Why have you been chosen...? I
  came into being for the creation of a new world, and those with Reasons came
  here to make their visions reality. Alas, their dreams were shattered, and 
  the possibility of a new world has been crushed forever...by the hand of a 
  demon. You may have sought the power of creation, but no matter how strong 
  your conviction, a demon can never acquire a Reason. Whether or not you were
  aware of that, you purged the world of those who sympathized with other 
  philosophies of creation. Your body is brimming with strength, yet your soul
  is empty. I see before me the incarnation of bane itself...Now, there is no
  reason for this world to exist. I shall have to wait for the next
  opportunity. You are responsible for the death of this world. I cannot 
  forgive such a transgression! Begone, demon! May you be cursed eternally! 
  False seeker of power, you are evil incarnate!

--The screen fades to black. There is no final boss battle for this ending. 
You see the blond child.--

BLOND CHILD:
  A demon born in exchange for the world... There's no other quite like you. 
  Kagutsuchi may have cursed you, but I give you my blessing. Light no longer 
  shines upon you. But, you can do without it, can't you? Darkness is the 
  source of your power now... I'm afraid I have to go now. I won't forget you,
  though. We'll definitely meet again... You should get going, too. Chaos will
  reign, as you desired, since no new world was forged. Indeed, it shall be 
  the millennial kingdom of demons...
  
--The credits roll.--

--After the credits, you are shown standing alone atop a mountain/large hill.-- 


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--This ending is obtained by completing the Labyrinth of Amala before 
entering the Tower of Kagutsuchi.--

VOICE:
  How can you be the one standing before me...?
  Why have you been chosen...?
  I came into being for the creation of a new world, and those with Reasons 
  came here to make their visions reality. Alas, their dreams were shattered, 
  and the possibility of a new world has been crushed forever... by the hand 
  of a demon. Persuaded by the fallen angel, you destroyed the seeds of 
  creation, denying the reincarnation of the world. With the cold heart of a 
  demon, you rejected the possibility of evolution. By casting aside your 
  humanity, you became the living incarnation of bane itself. Begone, 
  accursed one! I shall never forgive you for causing the death of the world!
  My light, searing with anger, shall wipe you from existence!

--Kagutsuchi attacks. After you deal the finishing blow:--

VOICE:
  How foolish... What good can come of this, when you are tainted black...?
  ...Be forewarned, demon who was once human. Though I may perish, your soul
  will never again be at ease...The final hour is imminent. Darkness shall
  face justice in the last battle... You will not escape from the fire of 
  judgment... Let fear grip your heart! Because of your transgressions, you 
  will be cursed for all eternity!
  
--Kagutsuchi crumbles.--

--The light of Kagutsuchi becomes stronger on the top of the Tower, until it 
bursts and shoots forth into the world, raining down on the earth like swords.
You are lying on your stomach in darkness. You stand, and the old woman and 
little blond boy appear behind you.--

BLOND CHILD:
  Kagutsuchi lost its light...

--You turn around. There is a puddle of blood in front of them.--

BLOND CHILD:
  ...by the hand of a demon. The world will never be born again. Creation is 
  no longer possible.
  Be born,
  grow, 
  die,
  ...and be born again. That was the way of the world.  
  One demon has changed that.

--The puddle of blood grows and moves to the other side of you. You see the 
old man in the wheelchair.--

OLD GENTLEMAN IN A WHEELCHAIR:
  A world is created, 
  populated by mankind,
  and destroyed... 
  This cycle is what maintains the flow of time: when the cycle stops, so does
  time. And now, time has met her death. In place of the the creation of the 
  new world, a new power of darkness emerged... reigning over chaos, heaping 
  death upon death. You must no longer have any notion...of where your
  strength will lead you. The Great Will shall curse you for going against his
  way, and place a heavy burden of atonement on your shoulders, which you 
  shall bear for all eternity. Fear not, for only by receiving that curse can 
  you truly walk the path of conquest. But first, I must know the extent of 
  the power of darkness you hold within. Behold the supreme power of darkness,
  created by none other than the Great Will himself...
  
--The man in the wheelchair fades into darkness. Behind you, the puddle of 
blood has grown enormous. It rises and takes form. 
You now must fight Lucifer.--

--After the battle:--

BLOND CHILD:
  Well done. You've proven yourself with your awesome power.
  
--The camera pans across your back. When the camera passes by you, the child 
and old woman change into the old man and young woman.--

OLD GENTLEMAN IN A WHEELCHAIR:
  All of you who have lurked in darkness and waited faithfully for this day, 
  hear me... A new demon of darkness has been born...The time has come.
  
--Birds fly by you. You look behind you at a black sun. An unspecified voice 
says:--

  Together, let us march onward!

--Behind you, many eyes form in the darkness. Your eyes begin to glow red. 
The unspecified voice speaks again:--

  To the final battle... where our true enemy awaits!

--You begin walking forward.--

  ...You have created a new demon in your heart's likeness, fallen angel?
  Then, doom shall set us apart... now and forevermore...

--The credits roll.--


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--After the trial at Mantra Headquarters, you speak to a soul at the bottom 
of the steps.--

SOUL:
  There's a [strange monk] hanging around the east branch. Is he preparing a 
  late service 
  for all the Manikins?

--You go to the east branch, and the flames of the [Candelabrum of 
Sovereignty] begin to flicker wildly. You get sucked through the floor into 
the realm from before. A skull-faced monk appears behind you, and you turn 
around, startled.--

DAISOUJOU:
  ...Are you the Fiend who has been seduced by the power of darkness?

--He flashes behind you again, and you turn around, startled.--

DAISOUJOU:
  Man is destined to die, and the world to end... Yet, still you challenge the
  order of the universe. Do not lose sight of the truth, Demi-fiend. Your 
  struggle against death is futile. No matter how many candelabra you gather,
  the shadow on your heart will not be lifted. It is my duty to save those who
  have gone astray...Let me be your guide. 
  Receive my salvation...Accept your death!

--He rings his bell, and you fight him.--

> You obtained the [Candelabrum of Eternity].


--After Gozu-Tennoh crumbles and you release Isamu from the basement prison, 
you leave the area and the flames of the [Candelabrum of Sovereignty] begin to
flicker wildly. As you walk down the highway, you are sucked into the other 
realm. You see a skeleton on a motorcycle.--

HELL BIKER:
  I feel it, I feel the power... A candelabrum is nearby!
  ..Hey! It's you, isn't it? Hand over the candelabrum! 
  Be a good boy, and I'll take you to a world without limits!

--He attacks you.--

> You obtained the [Candelabrum of Dignity].


--You must now witness the scene in beginning of the Third Kalpa to fight 
others the other Fiends. You will eventually be sucked into the other room 
outside of the save terminal in Asakusa.--

WHITE RIDER
  Haha! We meet again, Moniker! It is the will of the candelabra... Longing 
  for but a single owner, they call out to each other and bring us together! 
  If you can defeat all the Fiends and reunite the candelabra, then so you 
  should! But, if you lack the strength to do so... then you will fall by my 
  arrow!
  
--He attacks.--

> Moniker obtained the [Candelabrum of Compassion].

--For the next battle, you are sucked into floor outside of the save terminal 
in the Great Underpass of Ginza after beating the White Rider.--

RED RIDER:
  Hmmmm, so you're still alive, eh?
  You actually managed to defeat one of us... Very impressive.
  But, I won't be as easy as the white knight.
  My crimson armor shall glisten with your blood.
  Death be unto you, Demi-fiend!!

--He attacks you.--

> You obtained the [Candelabrum of Insight].


--You are next sucked into the strange realm at Shinjuku Medical Center,
after you have defeated the Red Rider.--

BLACK RIDER:
  .....
  We exist... to watch o'er the candelabra...
  As long as thou seekest the candelabra...thou art mine enemy...
  I... the Black Rider... shall judge thee...
  Thy death draweth nigh, o sinful one...

> You obtained the [Candelabrum of Wisdom].


--You are next sucked into the strange realm at Asakusa, after you have 
defeated the Black Rider.--

PALE RIDER:
  ...It is time to settle this, once and for all.
  Let us see whether or not you can best the four knights of death...
  Can a human with the strength of a demon...
  overcome the inevitable fate of death...?
  I shall pass final judgment on you!

> You obtained the [Candelabrum of Majesty].


--Your next opponent can be found at Yoyogi Park, after defeating Sakahagi. 
You are sucked into the other realm.--

VEILED WOMAN:
  Hohohoho... You worked so hard to get the Yahirono Himorogi, and you gave 
  it away, just like that? I guess it's understandable, since your heart is 
  set on chaos rather than creation... But, there's one obstacle you've yet 
  to overcome...
  
--A multi-headed beast appears.--

VEILED WOMAN:
  ...and that's me--the Mother Harlot, subjugator of the most fearsome beast.
 
BEAST:
  ...YOU WHO WERE ONCE HUMAN AND NOW POSSESS A DEMON'S BODY... 
  DO YOU WISH FOR A DEMON'S HEART, EVEN IF YOU WILL BE BOUND TO DESPAIR IN 
  IMPENETRABLE DARKNESS?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yes.                                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       MOTHER HARLOT:                                          :
	:         Then, show me the darkness within your heart...       :
	:         ...by sacrificing your soul to me...                  :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No.                                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       BEAST:                                                  :
	:         You're no longer human, but you refuse to become a    :
	:         demon...Will you let fate control your life until     :
	:         the very end? ...Well, it doesn't matter much, since  :
	:         your life will end here...                            :
	:                                                               :
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MOTHER HARLOT:
  Let's indulge ourselves... in the ecstasy of death... shall we?

--You fight the Harlot.--

> You obtained the [Candelabrum of Beauty].


--The final Fiend is at  Yurakucho station, before the Diet Building. You are 
sucked through the floor. You are falling through the air, when the Trumpeter 
appears next to you.--

MYSETERIOUS VOICE:
  Little lamb that struggled through darkness and clung to life, you have done
  well until now...I watched as you prevailed over many adversaries. I am the 
  Trumpeter... It is I who will announce the end of time. I have come to see 
  if you are worthy...of entering the final battle, where my trumpet will 
  sound. Show me your incomparable strength! ...Let me see the raging heart 
  of a demon! Give me your all!

--You land on the ground.--

TRUMPETER:
  Moniker, you have been branded with our master's seal... You must take the 
  last candelabrum to the bottom of the abyss and meet our master there. That 
  is, of course, if you can defeat me... the last of the Fiends. Seize the last
  candelabrum from my hand! For the future of all demons of chaos!!

--You fight him.--

> You obtained the [Candelabrum of Godliness].


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--After the Matador fight, you head to the Labyrinth of Amala and look into a 
peephole. There is a flash of the old man's eyes, and you see a room with a 
stage. The curtain in front of the stage rises and creaks as it does so. 
Magatsuhi floats around the room. You see the old man in a wheelchair and the
young woman in black.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  .....
  Hero, you recovered the candelabrum from that Fiend... I knew I could count 
  on you... even if the world changed. I believed in you... that you would 
  always be my strength...

--She speaks to the man in the wheelchair.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  .....
  Here is what my master has to say... The candelabrum that you acquired... It
  was part of his prized collection. The candelabra are flames of life that 
  control the flow of Magatsuhi within the Labyrinth of Amala... But, they 
  were stolen by terrible Fiends. The candelabra grant to their possessors 
  access to the Labyrinth of Amala. However, that privilege is not intended 
  for just anyone. This place is strictly forbidden to all but those my master
  has permitted entry. That is why we would like to ask you a favor. Is it 
  possible for you to retrieve the candelabra--the flames that light the 
  floors of the Labyrinth--and return them here? That is my master's request...
  ...to recover the eleven candelabra. If you are willing to accept the task, 
  then you will be allowed to enter the Labyrinth of Amala. I believe that it 
  is a fair offer, but it is up to you to decide. Will you do it, for my
  master's sake?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
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	:                                                               :
	:  1)   I will.                                                 :
	:                                                               :
	:       Thank you... Hero. I knew I could count on you...I      :
	:       mean, I knew you would accept our offer. The candelabra :
	:       tend to attract each other. That is why I gave you one. :
	:       As long as you have your candelabrum, you will          :
	:       eventually come across the others.                      :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   Let me think about it.                                  :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...I see. But, please be aware that the candelabra have : 
	:       a tendency to attract each other. As you spend time     :
	:       contemplating...your candelabrum is calling out to      :
	:       others, and to the Fiends that stole them... We will    :
	:       wait, in hope that you will recover all the candelabra. :
	:                                                               :
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LADY IN BLACK:
  When you retrieve a candelabrum, please place it on the pedestal in the 
  corresponding floor of the Labyrinth. I will reward you as you return them 
  to their rightful places. If you hold your candelabrum to the spinning drum 
  of Amala...the device referred to as a 'terminal' in Tokyo...you will be 
  able to enter and leave here freely. Please be careful. I wish you the 
  best...

--The curtain lowers. You see the old man in the wheelchair, and hear the 
young woman speaking to him.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  ...Preparations are complete. Let us see if our chosen Fiend will emerge 
  victorious...if he is the one we have been waiting for.

--The old man closes his eyes. It fades back to you in the room, and a door 
appears. You can now enter the Labyrinth.--


**********FIRST KALPA**********


--You see a Loa demon.--

DEMON:
  A human's soul can learn, but his body is mortal. A demon is immortal, but 
  his soul never changes...I wonder how it is for you, since you're both 
  human and demon...
 
SOUL:
  'On the day we fell from heaven, time came to a halt for us...It remains 
  unchanging, like the still of the night. We demons await the master's words,
  his proclamation of a new beginning...' That's what a demon I met earlier 
  told me, but I have no idea what it means.

--At the end of the First Kalpa, you reach another peephole and look inside. 
The curtain rises.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  I see that you have braved the Labyrinth of Amala and returned a candelabrum.
  I am confident that you will recover the remaining candelabra too. You must 
  be cautious, though. The Fiends that stole the candelabra are unique and 
  powerful demons...Now that I think about it, this all started because of one
  man who caused the Conception in the previous world. The Conception... 
  Because of it, the Vortex World was born. Kagutsuchi... the source of light
  and power for this world... You who once lived as a human must be wandering 
  this world without any understanding. To show you my appreciation for 
  returning the candelabrum, I would like to share with you my knowledge on 
  the Vortex World and Kagutsuchi.

--A flash of white. You see fleeting visions of the destruction of Tokyo.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  Kagutsuchi... It is the light whose sole purpose is to empower the one who 
  will oversee creation. Creation is the act of bringing a new world into 
  existence, made possible by the annihilation of the old world. Kagutsuchi 
  will allow a life form of its choosing to determine the course of the new 
  world. There must be those in Tokyo who yearn to be chosen by Kagutsuchi, in
  order to realize their vision. The shape of the world to come depends on who
  is chosen...and what their Reason is. In the vast Amala Universe, this 
  Vortex World is not the only place where creation occurs. Kagutsuchi rises, 
  matures, and falls in countless other places. There are millions--no, 
  billions of worlds that you are unaware of, and they all experience the 
  cycle of death and rebirth. That is the way of Amala, as determined by the 
  Great Will. With my master, I have watched how myriads of worlds came into 
  being, how life prospered in those worlds, and how they were destroyed in 
  the end....all that time, seeking the answer to the unanswerable question,
  'Why is the world reborn?'
  
--You are back in the room with the young woman and old man in a wheelchair.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  But now... We may be on the verge of finding the answer...
  ...and it is your actions which hold the key. Please retrieve the remaining 
  candelabra as soon as possible, and then come see my master. My master has 
  high hopes for you. The fallen angel has bestowed upon you great strength. 
  Do not lose your life and let this gift be in vain.
  
--The curtains close. Another door into the Labyrinth opens.--


**********SECOND KALPA**********


> A voice rings out of nowhere...

NOBLE VOICE:
  ...Fiend, accomplice to the fallen angel... Do you know what cause you 
  serve? Do you realize which path your actions are leading you down...? I 
  have watched your every more from above. You have been seduced by darkness 
  and now you are about to defy god's will. Moniker, the one with a demon's 
  body and a human heart, heed my warning! End your dealings with the fallen 
  angel, before your heart is consumed by darkness!

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	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yes.                                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...May you be blessed by the light. As long as you do   :
	:       not assist him, his evil plans will surely fail. Now,   :
	:       return to your world. Here, the power of chaos will     :
	:       overwhelm you... I am one with god...I am his           :
	:       mouthpiece...                                           :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No.                                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...Woe unto you, for you can no longer discern good     :
	:       from evil... In this land where demons of chaos dwell,  :
	:       the last of your humanity will eventually be lost. I    :
	:       pray that you return to your world and rid yourself of  :
	:       darkness, before it is too late... before god's         :
	:       vengeance strikes this cursed land...                   :
	:                                                               :
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> The voice could no longer be heard.

--You speak to a Flauros demon.--

DEMON:
  I just heard a voice coming from your direction. It was the voice of the 
  universe... You weren't harmed, were you?

--You speak to various souls in the Kalpa.--

SOUL:
  A lot of souls have been gathering in the Labyrinth. Everyone around here 
  keeps arguing about Gaea and Messiah, whatever those are... Well, if you 
  walk around, you'll see.

SOUL:
  (> The soul is too busy talking to notice you.)
  Everyone, listen! The world has lost its power under the reign of god. 
  Because of that, we are on the verge of destruction. But, there is no need 
  to fear. The Gaea cult will ensure our survival! Together, we will resurrect
  the strength of the ancient world!
  (> The soul is still preaching...)

SOUL:
  We are just looking for a way to live in peace with nature and the ancient 
  gods. But, the Order of Messiah, brainwashed by a jealous god, won't allow 
  us to do so...I'm telling you, they're the ones who should be oppressed, 
  not us!

SOUL:
  We believe that god's teachings are absolute. Everything is his will... 
  Everything changes at his will... You must leave this dreaded place and 
  fulfill the part which you were originally intended for.

SOUL:
  We believed in living in harmony with demons. But, the Order of Messiah 
  wouldn't accept that, and a conflict erupted. What we didn't realize was 
  that our worst enemy was already among us.

SOUL:
  God spoke to us and foretold the destruction of Tokyo. We chased after the 
  Gaea cult in order to prevent that. But, we were done in by that devil 
  summoner... Hikawa is a dangerous man...
  
DEMON:
  A long, long time ago... I was summoned by a human, and we talked of many 
  things. What he had to say was very interesting. Do you want to hear it?

--You say 'Sure, why not?'--

DEMON:
  The man used black magic to summon me. This is what he said: 'Kill the man 
  I hate!' I asked, 'Is that what humans do, kill those they hate?'He 
  replied, 'If you hate, you kill. That's the way we are.' I admired those 
  words. It's so demon-like... the true nature of humans.

--At the end of the Third Kalpa, you look through another peephole. The 
curtain rises.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  I see that you are making steady progress in recovering the candelabra. By 
  the way, did you not encounter a large number of souls in this realm? They 
  are the memories of humans in your former world who were purified by death. 
  Even after drifting to the farthest reaches of Amala, they still cannot let 
  go of the past. Many of them were involved with a man that you have met...a 
  man by the name of Hikawa. He is the one who led your world to destruction. 
  You stand here as the result of his acts in the former world. I commend
  you for making it this far. I wish to tell you something that you, as a 
  human, would not otherwise have learned...about his past, and what caused 
  the Conception.
  
--Flash to a scene of man with arms reaching toward heaven.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  The headquarters of the Gaea cult... This is where it all started. They were
  a group who absorbed all forms of doctrine, for they believed they could 
  discover the truth from chaos. But even within that cult, he was regarded as
  a heretic.

--An image of Hikawa appears.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  Yes, I am referring to the man who changed your destiny... and that of the 
  world. He firmly believed that the ideal cannot be found in reality, that 
  it could only be brought about by one's own hand. And ultimately, he reached
  beyond the scope of mankind and plotted the creation of the world.
  
--Flash to an immense library, where a picture of Hikawa is shown reaching 
for a book.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  Fate is drawn to a strong will, it seems. His plot became reality...
  ...when he uncovered the Scripture of Miroku, buried deep within the cult's 
  library.
  
--Show Hikawa reading a book, then standing next to a strange pillar.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  With the Scripture in his possession, he reconstructed the spinning drum of 
  Amala.
  
--Flash to a strange pillar that is first dull, then lights up blue.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  By deciphering the symbols on the drum, he gained access to the Amala 
  Universe... and learned of the Conception...the fated destruction of the 
  world.

--Flash to a picture of Yoyogi Park, where the fairies are.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  ...That incident at the park followed shortly thereafter. You see... For 
  creation to be possible after the Conception, certain preparations were 
  necessary. The demons which he summoned were unleashed...and a bloody act of
  carnage ensued. He decided to take control of the inevitable--the death and
  rebirth of the world. Some members of the Gaea cult were against him, and 
  the Order of Messiah tried to stop him, but...he eliminated both threats
  at once, with the power of his demons. With all the opposition removed, he 
  watched as the Conception took place, just as foretold in the Prophecy of 
  Miroku...No, just as he planned after unraveling the prophecy. The Assembly
  of Nihilo was created at that time as well, to aid him in creation.
  
--You are back in the room with the old man in the wheelchair and the young
woman in black.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  That is what happened in Tokyo. The Conception occurred as he planned, and
  now creation will follow. However, the future is not set; we have yet to see
  what will happen. The world can be [set free from the perpetual cycle of 
  creation]... We have faith in you, and will continue to watch you.
  
--The curtain closes, and another door into the Labyrinth opens.--


**********THIRD KALPA**********


> The flames of the [Candelabrum of Sovereignty] started to flicker wildly...
> You feel a terrifying presence in the air...

--The ground shakes, and four Fiends speak to you.--

WHITE KNIGHT:
  ...Well met, you who was once human.
  The moment you stepped into this Labyrinth, the wheel of fate began to 
  spin...
  
RED KNIGHT:
  Time is a loop that repeats itself. But, we serve the fallen angel in order 
  to rise above that fate. You wish for the same thing, do you not?

BLACK KNIGHT:
  ...We know that thou art on a quest to retrieve the candelabra. We, the four
  knights of death, have what thou seekest. Thine they shall be, if thou canst
  triumph over us.
  
PALE KNIGHT:
  Moniker, the Demi-fiend... You have conquered a number of deaths to reach
  here. Whether it be you, or one of us...it is our master's wish that one 
  Fiend survives this battle over the candelabra. And when his wish comes 
  true...he shall make the decision to lead his army to the final battle. Do 
  you have the resolve to face us in battle? Even if it may cost you what is 
  left of your humanity?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   My mind's made up.                                      :
	:                                                               :
	:       Very well. That is just the answer we were expecting.   :
	:       ...Then, show us the strength that our master stakes    :
	:       our fate on. We, the four knights of death, shall await :
	:       you in the Vortex World.                                :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   I've had enough.                                        :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...Then, we are through with you. The wish of our       :
	:       master, and of all the demons of chaos...shall never    :
	:       be realized. Nevertheless, your betrayal cannot be      :
	:       forgiven. Prepare for your doom! The four knights of    :
	:       death shall claim your head! We await you in the        :
	:       Vortex World!                                           :
	:                                                               :
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> The four horsemen disappeared...

--You must fight each of them and obtain their Candelabra to continue into the
Third Kalpa.--

--Once you obtain these, you light the four Candelabra and continue on.--

--The flames of the Candelabrum of Sovereignty begin to flicker wildly. At the
bottom of the ladder, a door opens. Dante emerges.--

DANTE:
  ...Hey, kid. I had a feeling that I'd see you again.

--He points his gun at you.--

DANTE:
  And I was right...Looks like I hit the jackpot. I'm not here to explain all 
  the details, but I bet you've already got some idea. That old geezer intends
  for the Fiends to kill each other off... Why? Who knows...? But, you're not 
  dumb enough to play into his hand, are you? Then, get out of here...And 
  don't look back. That's your only option...Am I right, kid?
  
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	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yeah...                                                 :
	:                                                               :
	:       Hm, I'm surprised that you'd agree...It's no playground : 
	:       around here. Take my advice and lay low. Otherwise...   :
	:       Bang! ...Got it? Now, turn around and go home.          :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No way.                                                 :
	:                                                               :
	:       *sigh* You're asking for it, kid. Okay. Take one step   :
	:       beyond this point, and... Bang! ...Got it?              :
	:       Playtime's over. Now... Let's rock!                     :
	:                                                               :
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

> Dante exited through the door...

--In the next room:--

> It seems as if someone is watching you...

DANTE'S VOICE:
  ...Don't disappoint me.

DANTE'S VOICE:
  ...A game's no fun if you don't know the rules. So, here's the deal... To 
  get past here, you need to turn on all the [switches] first. Alright, I'm 
  gonna count to three. That's how long you've got to come up with a plan.
  
DANTE'S VOICE:
  ...One.

DANTE'S VOICE:
  ...Two.

DANTE'S VOICE:
  ...Three!

--After all of the different chases, Dante is standing behind you.--

DANTE:
  Thought you got away? ...You're wrong, pal. Checkmate!

--You turn around and he attacks. After the fight, he hurls his sword at you, 
which lands right next to you in the wall.--

DANTE:
  Not bad at all...I like your style. You know what? If we continue fighting 
  and I end up killing you... then I'll be giving my client exactly what he 
  wants. And that just won't do. So, get going... I won't try and stop you 
  this time. I thought that if I kept on collecting stuff like this, eventually
  I'd hit the jackpot. But, plans change. Maybe you'll have better luck than I
  did trying to get to the bottom of all this. It'd be a shame for you to die 
  now, so I'll give you a little help... You'll need this to continue. It's 
  just worthless junk as far as I'm concerned. At this point, all I care 
  about is what that old geezer has up his sleeve. Here, take it.
  
> You obtained the [Candelabrum of Knowledge].

DANTE:
  See ya, kid. If we both manage to stay alive, I'm sure we'll meet again...
  
> Dante left...

--You proceed to the peephole at the end of the Kalpa and look inside. The 
curtain rises.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  That swordsman with immeasurable strength and two pistols... I see you 
  survived the battle against him. The demon inside you will continue to be 
  your source of strength during your quest. Power... It is sought be all. 
  Whether it is power of light, or the power of darkness, people rely on it, 
  and pray... They pray, wishing for greater power... A woman you know well
  prayed to a god in hopes of saving the world... Let me tell you about that 
  god...

--Flash to a scene of Yuko possessed by Aradia.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  Aradia, god of falsehood... She is from a Vortex World beyond the boundaries
  of this world.
  
--Flash to a picture of the Amala Universe.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  In the Amala Universe, where time and space melt together and flow as one, 
  there exist countless Vortex Worlds. One of these worlds is where Aradia 
  originated.
  
--Flash to scenes of the new Tokyo.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  As you are already aware, this Vortex World was made by the true power of 
  creation. Those who dwell there wish for one thing: for their existence to 
  become real... To find the means, they depart into the ocean of Amala and 
  seek out worlds that hold the power of creation.
  
--Flash to a scene of people in black robes, praying.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  Aradia is a tragic savior born of dreams. She emerged in response to the 
  cries of witches who were persecuted for their beliefs. The witches prayed 
  to Aradia for power and freedom... They also prayed for people to be saved
  from the hardships of life. However, Aradia never showed herself on earth, 
  nor did she save anyone. She was a god who could only give hope to her 
  believers.
  
--You are now back in the room.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  Humans, whom god created, created a new god... Anything is possible in the 
  bast ocean of Amala. Nevertheless, Aradia is still an outsider. There is 
  little that she can do in a Vortex World where her existence is forbidden. 
  She is merely the god of forsaken freedom... There are many you have spoken
  to: the Fiends... us... You have heard the voice of the Absolute One, too. 
  But, please know this... In the everlasting flow of Amala, we have long 
  waited for you... for this time to come. The true significance of the 
  candelabra and the Labyrinth of Amala, the new demons of chaos, whom all are 
  waiting for in anticipation, and the final moment that my master awaits...
  .....
  ...You must be overwhelmed by it all. Hero...
  If you can restore the candelabra to their original places and come here 
  once again, then at that time... I will tell you the answers to all of your 
  questions.

--You continue to the next Kalpa.--


**********FOURTH KALPA**********


--In the Fourth Kalpa, there is an optional sidequest you can take on after 
obtaining the [Afterlife Bell], which I will include now.--

--You will encounter the Old Soul.--

SOUL:
  Work hard every day... That's how people should lead their lives. I 
  contributed to society by doing just that. My company grew as a result, and 
  became highly regarded. Do you think my life was a success?

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	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yes.                                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...That's what everybody else thought, too. People      :
	:       envied me for my fortune... until that one day... For   :
	:       the first time in my life, I had the urge to kill. So   :
	:       much anger... All because of that boy... Even to this   :
	:       day, I still ache for revenge...Of course, I didn't     :
	:       have the balls to do anything about it back then, when  :
	:       I was still playing by society's rules.                 :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No.                                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       I see...  Yeah, you might be right. Just when I thought :
	:       I'd achieved happiness, my fortune collapsed like a     :
	:       house of cards. You should be careful, you never know   :
	:       what tomorrow may bring...                              :
	:                                                               :
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

SOUL:
  ...So much time has passed, yet my soul still burns with rage.
  I should have taken revenge back then, for what that boy did to me.
  I sense that you have power beyond that possessed by an ordinary demon.
  Would you be willing to lead my wandering soul to salvation?

--You say 'Yes.'--
  
> You rang the [Afterlife Bell].
> Its pure tone fills the air...

SOUL:
  Ah...  I can see... my black heart... A new shape surrounds it...
  I am in a place... that gives rise to many demons...
  .....

> The soul vanished...

--You will also encounter the Young Soul.--

SOUL:
  ...You're a strange-looking demon. I got a question for you.
  Do you think it's wrong to kill until your heart's content?

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	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Yes.                                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       Heh, whatever. You sound just like a human. Actually,   :
	:       humans can be crueler than you think, even crueler      :
	:       than demons...                                          :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   No.                                                     :
	:                                                               :
	:       I knew you'd understand. Yeah, I killed lots of humans  : 
	:       when I was still alive. They're all the same... Just    :
	:       flesh and blood under a thin layer of skin. But, to     :
	:       tell you the truth... Deep down inside, I've always     :
	:       wondered what it'd be like to feel warmth and           :
	:       kindness...                                             :
	:                                                               :
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SOUL:
  I lived my life causing nothing but pain and suffering for others... I never
  felt bad about it, and I don't regret living that way, either. But... when I
  met that girl, the words just slipped out of my mouth... 'Everybody has 
  kindness in their heart.' Why the hell did I say that? Maybe I was just 
  curious what warmth and kindness felt like... If I could live my life again,
  I... I'd wanna be the kind of person who is liked by everyone. Damn it, what
  am I saying? Why am I getting all emotional...? You're really one weird 
  demon. I've never told anyone about these feelings before. Hey, by any 
  chance... Would you be able to guide my soul from here?

--You say 'Yes.'--
  
> You rang the [Afterlife Bell].
> Its pure tone fills the air...

SOUL:
  I guess it's time to say goodbye to this place... The part of my soul that I
  was missing... The 'me' that I really wanted to become... It's gonna wait 
  with other demons for a new life...
  .....
  
> The soul vanished...

--After doing this, peek through peephole for a special scene.--

--The Lady in Black stands in front of the curtains.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  ...What the matter, Hero? My master is resting right now. ...That's a very 
  rare item that you have there. It's called the [Afterlife Bell]. It has the 
  power to resurrect wandering souls. I thought it was still hidden in the 
  Labyrinth of Amala... A Manikin must have stolen it and fled, in hopes of 
  returning to the Vortex World...Speaking of which, do you know how Manikins
  are born? They are originally fragments of human emotions... that acquire 
  physical form and become sentient.

--You see flashes of the Conception.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  When the Conception took place, Tokyo was purged of humans.
  It was a necessary step toward the rebirth of the world...
  
--The screen goes completely white.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  But, even after they died, their souls lingered. And likewise... their 
  emotions. Weak emotions dissipated instantly, but strong ones remained...
  
--Flash to the scene where Chiaki's Reason was born.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  Those emotions sought receptacles, and found refuge in the substance closest
  to life... Earth. They merged with the earth and took shape one after 
  another. For some, they became what they longed to be... For others, a side 
  of them that they abhorred surfaced. Human emotions became Manikins and 
  inhabited the Vortex World.
  
--You see various close-up shots of Manikins you have encountered.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  Creation is forbidden to them, and their very existence will be denied once 
  the new world has been born, but...
  
--See a shot of Futomimi and Sakahagi.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  Some Manikins have possessed exceptional strength.

--Camera shows the Lady in Black again.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  If you bring them back to life with the [Afterlife Bell], they might join
  you and help you during your journey, even if it's only for a short while.
  It's worth a try...I think it's time for you to go back, Hero. There are 
  still things you have to do...

--This is the end of the [Afterlife Bell] sidequest.--

--You will eventually come to the Wicked King's Hall in the Fourth Kalpa. You 
enter.--

MYSTERIOUS VOICE:
  ...You've withstood the attacks of the Fiends, and now you stand here before
  me. For this feat, I shall grant you audience. Come forward.
  
--You walk toward the voice. You see Beelzebub in his human form.--

MYSTERIOUS VOICE:
  ...I am chief among those who fell from heaven. With the angel of darkness, 
  I lead the demons of chaos...I am Beelzebub, ruler of death and warden of 
  souls. So you're Moniker, Lord Lucifer's favorite... I've heard about you. 
  With the power given to you by Lord Lucifer, you are trying to create a new 
  demon, correct? ...What, you didn't know? That's what the candelabra are for.
  When all the candelabra have been returned to their rightful places, a new 
  demon of chaos will be born... I have no idea how he talked you into 
  collecting them, but... I've got to say, you're quite gullible. Remember 
  this, Moniker... The demons of chaos are all waiting for that moment...the 
  moment when the new demon is born, and Lord Lucifer makes his final 
  decision... The army of chaos will rise at Lord Lucifer's command. To bring 
  about that glorious event, I would gladly assist you. But, you must first 
  demonstrate that you are worthy of my help...

--He raises his arms, the room shakes.--

BEELZEBUB:
  My true form is more suitable for this test...

--He turns into a gigantic fly.--

BEELZEBUB:
  Now, prove your strength to me!!
  Unleash the demonic power given to you by Lord Lucifer!!
  
--You fight him. After the battle, a Mothman demon outside tells you about the
[Star Key]. You head to speak to an Efreet demon in the area of the second 
Kalpa that used to be cursed.--

DEMON:
  Alright, I'll tell you something you might wanna know... My drinking buddy
  is somewhere up in Tokyo having a drink. He's got the key that opens the 
  golden doors.

--You go to Nyx's Lounge in Ginza and speak to Loki.--

LOKI:
  ..........
  Oh... You again. What? The [Star Key]...? Heheheh... It's in my stomach... 
  As liquor, of course. I sold it to a curious Manikin...I needed the money, 
  since my room was raided.
  ...Know what I mean? Heheheh...

--You go to Asakusa to speak to the Collector Manikin.--

COLLECTOR MANIKIN:
  By the way... I got this from a demon for 60 Macca the other day. It's 
  called the [Star Key]. But, I'm not interested in it. I'm only interested in
  man-made items. So, I'll give it to you if you'd like. Do you want it?

--You say 'Yes.'--

COLLECTOR MANIKIN:
  I see. Okay then, here you go.

> Moniker received the [Star Key].

COLLECTOR MANIKIN:
  Well, I hope you enjoy the rest of your shopping.

--After all of this, you can finally go back to the end of the Fourth Kalpa. 
You look through the peephole. The curtain rises.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  At last, you have restored all of the candelabra to their rightful places. 
  I promised earlier that I would answer all of your questions, sparing no 
  detail... It may have occurred to you that the candelabra were not in fact 
  stolen... In truth, my master gave them to those whom he deemed worthy. I 
  must apologize for not being honest with you, but there is a reason... If 
  you listen to what I have to say, I am sure you will understand...

--Flash to a picture of a black or eclipsed sun.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  The forces of light and darkness have fought throughout the universe, even 
  beyond the flow of time. Their battles have affected every living being in 
  existence. Demons and humans are no exception: they have simply been 
  cogwheels in the infernal machine called war...And the war still rages on, 
  even as we speak.

--Flash to the blond boy and the old woman.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  However, one individual vowed to put an end to this eternal war.
  
--Flash to scene where the blond boy drops Magatama onto you for first time.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  He decided to create a demon of chaos, one that would inherit his will...
  ...and enter the final battle against the forces of light.
  
--Flash to scenes of all the Fiends, including Dante.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  The Fiends were prepared for the creation of that demon. He believed that by
  challenging and overcoming death, the demon would become the fruit of 
  destruction, the black hope that we awaited for so long...That is what he 
  and my master planned. The Fiends and the Labyrinth of Amala were ordeals 
  meant to test you. One Fiend challenged you, unaware of the truth, while 
  another Fiend fell to you, dreaming of a future of chaos. Yes, this was all 
  in preparation for the final battle...
  
--You are back in the room with the Lady in Black and the old man in the 
wheelchair.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  You have vanquished all the Fiends, and now you stand here, just as he 
  hoped... A demon 
  with the strength to become the champion of chaos... Moniker... Will you 
  lend your strength to us, for the sake of all who live in darkness? I cannot
  force you to help us...If you choose to walk the path of a human, then there
  is no need for you to return here. But, if you have doubts about the laws of
  the universe... about fate, or the providence of the Absolute One...then you
  should come to us, at the very bottom of the Labyrinth. There you shall be 
  born again as a full demon, body and soul... Let me conclude by telling you 
  about a human who has crossed your path...one who is drifting, being kept 
  alive by fate. It is my master's wish that you listen before deciding upon 
  a path to take.
  
--The man in a wheelchair raises his cane. You see Hijiri suspended in the 
air.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  The man I am referring to was known as Hijiri in your previous world. He 
  died, but as fate would have it, he carried on in the Vortex World. Think 
  back to when you first met him, to when the Conception occurred...
  
--Flash to scene of the Conception.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  ...Yes, he did lost his life like all the others. As he was heading to the 
  hospital, where you already were, the Conception began...and his life ended.
  Did it not seem odd to you, that he was in the Vortex World unaffected, 
  unchanged?

--See a scene of Hijiri floating around in Magatsuhi.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  It was all because of the mortal sin which he committed... He was a being 
  toyed with by fate, condemned to carry the burden of atonement forever. His
  punishment was to see with his own eyes all that happens in the world, to 
  record the balance of events through all the ages. A task as endless as 
  scooping water out of the sea with a cup... He was condemned to wander the 
  infinite span of time.

--You see a close-up of Hijiri's face, his eyes closed--

LADY IN BLACK:
  Man can change the course of his next life, by his karma... But, that 
  privilege was taken away from Hijiri. Though his body may perish, his soul
  will remain unsaved: he must continue on with his task. He lives a cursed 
  eternal life, just like a demon.

--Hijiri's eyes open.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  'Watch, and record the history of the world... Witness the entirety of the 
  endless war between order and chaos... That is your punishment for your 
  unforgivable sin...' Do you understand now? By the will of Amala, he was 
  given a life of torment...and emerged in the Vortex World, without realizing
  that he had died.

--Flash to the scene of Hijiri standing next to a strange pillar. You stand in
front of him.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  Soon after, your paths crossed again... That is probably because you have 
  the potential to affect the course of the new world. So by accompanying you,
  he has unknowingly been fulfilling his destiny.
  
--Flash to scene of Hijiri hanging, before being killed during the birth of
Isamu's Reason.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  Tragically, he has no memory of his sin, his punishment, or even his death.
  He believes that he survived the Conception, and has acted accordingly. As
  for the result of his efforts... you already know the outcome. In the body
  of a Manikin, Hijiri challenged those vying for creation...and he lost his
  body once again.

--A scene of Hijiri in Magatsuhi, his body dissolving.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  He is now on a journey to a new land of suffering, but his will can never
  be freed, and his sin never redeemed...

--A flash of light.--

LADY IN BLACK:
  Do you want your life to be predestined as well, or would you rather choose
  your own actions? If you do not wish to be ruled by destiny... If you would
  prefer to walk with demons on a new, untrodden path, then please come visit
  my master. You can open the door ahead with the candelabrum I gave you...
  Will you come meet my master?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   I will.                                                 :
	:                                                               :
	:       Then, we will be waiting in the deepest part of the     :
	:       Labyrinth. I will open the way to the last door: please :
	:       use the candelabrum and come see us. We look forward to :
	:       seeing you soon. Until then...                          :
	:                                                               :
	:       --The door is opened.--                                 :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   .....                                                   :
	:                                                               :
	:       I understand that it is difficult for you to make a     :
	:       a decision right now. There is still time... If you     :
	:       decide to help my master, please come back to this      :
	:       place. We will wait here as long as the flow of Amala   :
	:       permits. Until then...                                  :
	:                                                               :
	:       --The curtain closes.--                                 :
	:       --If you look through the peephole again:--             :
	:                                                               :
	:       You have returned, Hero.                                :
	:       Have you decided to come meet my master?                :
	:                                                               :
	:               A) Yes.                                         :
	:                                                               :
	:                  --The same as above response for 'I will.'-- :
	:                                                               :
	:               B) No.                                          :
	:                                                               :
	:                  I see... I understand that it is a difficult :
	:                  decision to make. There is still time: if    :
	:                  you decide to help my master, please come    :
	:                  back to this place. We will be waiting for   :
	:                  you.                                         :
	:                                                               :
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**********FIFTH KALPA**********


VOICE:
  Our goals are the same... just as I suspected. 
  ...You know, I have to admit. You've got guts. I'm impressed that you made 
  it this far.
  
--Dante walks in from another door.--

DANTE:
  But, it's gonna get a lot more dangerous from here. You think you're playing
   with fire? ...You're gonna get more than just burned. That's why I want to 
  offer my services to you. A demon hiring a demon slayer... It's the joke of 
  the century, don't ya think? So, how 'bout it?

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	:::::::::::::::::::::         CHOICES         :::::::::::::::::::
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
	:                                                               :
	:  1)   Okay, I'll hire you.                                    :
	:                                                               :
	:       So, you finally came to your senses, huh? Alright then, :
	:       let's talk business. I usually charge an outrageous     :
	:       amount of money, but in this case, I'll make an         :
	:       exception. Let's flip a coin. Heads or tails...         :
	:       If you win, just give me a dollar... Oh yeah, it's      :
	:       Macca here, isn't it? Give me 1 Macca then. But if you  :
	:       lose... you'll have to give me half of what you've got. :
	:       Call it. Heads or tails?                                :
	:                                                               :
	:               A) Heads.                                       :
	:                                                               :
	:                  ...Heads it is. You're lucky, kid.           :
	:                  Okay, you get the special discount price     :
	:                  of 1 Macca.                                  :
	:                                                               :
	:                  > Moniker paid 1 Macca to Dante.             :
	:                                                               :
	:               B) Tails.                                       :
	:                                                               :
	:                  ...It's heads. You lose. I didn't think      :
	:                  you'd fall for a simple trick like this,     :
	:                  but...a deal is a deal. Pay up!              :
	:                                                               :
	:                  > Moniker gave half of his money to Dante.   :
	:                                                               :
	:                  Thank you very much. Starting today, I work  :
	:                  for you...So, what's your name?              :
	:                                                               :
	:                       i)  Tell him.                           :
	:                                                               :
	:                           > Moniker introduced himself to     :
	:                           Dante.                              :
	:                                                               :
	:                           I see. Not a bad name.              : 
	:                                                               :
	:                       ii) Don't tell him.                     :
	:                                                               :
	:                           ...Not very social, are you? It     :
	:                           doesn't matter, the old guy already :
	:                           told me your name.                  :
	:                                                               :
	:  2)   I don't need your help.                                 :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...Lighten up. It was just a joke. Well anyways, I'll   :
	:       be here for a while. Come back if you change your mind. :
	:                                                               :
	:       --If you speak to him again:--                          :
	:                                                               :
	:       ...I knew you'd come back. So, are you ready to hire    :
	:       the number one demon slayer? If you are, just let me    :
	:       know. I'm good to go.                                   :
	:                                                               :
	:       --The answers and responses are the same as before.--   :
	:                                                               :
	:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

DANTE:
  Okay, Hero. Shall we go pay a visit to the ruler of hell?
  His servants' heads will make nice souvenirs.

DANTE:
  The final battle between demons and the army of god... This'll be 
  interesting.

--You speak to an Eligor demon.--

DEMON:
  The angels cast down from heaven had no other choice but to become demons...
  Are we fallen ones to blame...? Or is it the fault of those who cast us 
  down...? I wonder what our master thinks... I'd like to ask him one of 
  these days.


-----I have not yet completed the Labyrinth of Amala. I will update with 
everything concerning the battle with Metatron at a later date.------


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LEGAL:

Copyright 2008 Lindsay Crates.

This document is for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not, under 
any circumstances, sell it or use it for promotional purposes. You may not 
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CREDITS:

Version 0.95 - Completed on November 30, 2008.

Thanks of course to Atlus for releasing an absolutely amazing RPG.

A very big thanks goes to YouTube users �CoffinOfTurk� and �deathandrebirth� 
for posting some of the endings for the game. I used them as reference to fill
in the blanks for the Reasons I have not yet personally played through.

Thanks also to GameFAQs user �A I e x� for his extremely helpful walkthrough.


CONTACT:

If you notice any errors or omissions, or if you have any questions regarding
this game script, feel free to email me:
game.meander (at) gmail (dot) com
Please put �Nocturne Script� in the subject line, or it may be overlooked.