(In the Twilight Forest dimension…)

Natsuki: (waking up with a start) “Ugh…my head…what happened?”

(I try to regain my memories as I survey the area. The last thing I remember is being at the literature club with my friends. What am I doing here…?)

Natsuki: “I have to find a way out of here.”

(I notice a strange area. It appears to be some sort of dense forest. However, when I approached the border into the biome, I noticed something - there were strands of dark magic that, when I stepped through them, gave me blindness. When I stepped out of the strange area, the blindness quickly wore off.)

Natsuki: “Magic? What’s going on? This doesn’t make any sense!”

(Observing the effects of the dark magic strands with caution, I allow myself a moment to take in the surroundings and think about the situation at hand. The Twilight Forest is unfamiliar, but from what I can tell, it’s unlike any ordinary forest I’ve ever known.)

Natsuki: (mumbling to herself) “This can’t be real. I need to focus. Monika… Sayori… Yuri… If they’re here, I have to find them.”

(I realize that charging through the magical barrier again without understanding it could be dangerous, so I decide to look for an alternate path. Perhaps there are hints or objects nearby that could help me navigate the forest safely and deal with the magical barriers.)

Natsuki: “Alright, let’s see. If this is like a game, there might be some clues or items around that can help. Or maybe there’s someone, or something, that can guide me.”

(Carefully, I start to explore the edges of the magical barrier, looking for anything out of the ordinary—an object, a sign, or even a creature—that could provide insight or assistance. Given the enchanted nature of the forest, I stay vigilant, aware that magical realms often entail both wonders and dangers.)

Natsuki: (shouting into the forest) “Hey! Is anybody there? Can anyone hear me?”

(I wait, hoping for a response, but also prepared to continue searching on my own if necessary. Pretty soon, I’m approached by a player who’s clearly been here before.)

Player: “Hey! Are you okay? You look a bit lost. This place can be pretty overwhelming for newcomers.”

Natsuki: “I… I don’t know how I got here. One minute I’m with my friends at the literature club, and the next thing I know, I wake up in this forest.”

Player: “The Twilight Forest, you mean? It’s a dimension filled with magic and strange creatures. But don’t worry, I’ve been exploring this place for some time. What’s your name?”

Natsuki: “Natsuki. Thanks for offering to help. I need to find my friends, and figure out a way to get back home.”

Player: “Pleasure to meet you, Natsuki. This place can cast some pretty nasty spells on outsiders who wander in unprepared. Those dark strands you ran into are part of the Dark Forest biome. There are also different barriers for different biomes.”

Natsuki: “Wait, there are more biomes like that?”

Player: “Yeah, the Twilight Forest is full of different biomes with their own challenges and bosses. The Dark Forest you stumbled upon is just one of them. There are magic barriers preventing access to certain areas until you’ve completed the necessary steps to dispel them.”

Natsuki: “So, there’s a way to get through the magical barriers without getting hurt? How do I do that?”

Player: “For the Dark Forest, Snowy Forest, and Twilight Swamp, they all have one particular source.”