(In a desert floating above the void…)

Natsuki: (crash-landing amongst the sand) “OOF! Ow.”

(Natsuki quickly gets up and is immediately shocked by where she is.)

Natsuki: “…WAIT JUST A SECOND! Where on Earth am I?”

(Just then, something speeds by her - it looks like a buggy.)

Natsuki: “The heck?”

(Natsuki immediately follows the buggy to see where it’s headed. It appears to be some sort of camp.)

Natsuki: “Hmm…maybe I should look at what’s going on in there…”

(At that minute, a small glimmer catches Natsuki’s eye.)

Natsuki: “Huh?”

(Natsuki dusts the sand off, and spots a strange-looking golden medal. It sports the shape of a crescent moon-like helmet decoration amidst a red background. Beneath the medal is ancient text that roughly translates to “Insignia of the Brave tribe”. After a few minutes, Natsuki uncovers 4 more medals, each belonging to a different “tribe” - Mysterious, Tough, Heartful, and Eerie. The Mysterious tribe’s emblem is a curved swirl shaped like a question mark amidst a yellow background. The Tough tribe’s emblem is a fist amidst an orange background. The Heartful tribe’s emblem is a uneven five petal flower amidst a green background. Finally, the Eerie tribe’s emblem has a shape of an eye amidst a purple background.)

Natsuki: “Woah… these medals are really old, but they look so interesting. I wonder what they’re for.”

(Eventually, Natsuki uncovers a few more ancient text, this time translating to - “8 legendary Yo-kai known to the world, their original homes lost to times.

The Brave tribe legend - Shogunyan - dwells in a Japanese-styled temple.

The Mysterious tribe - Komashura - legend dwells in a canyon.

The Tough tribe legend - Gilgaros - roams cities during Terror Time.

The Charming tribe legend - Spoilerina - dwells in a theatre.

The Heartful tribe legend - Elder Bloom - dwells amongst cherry blossoms.

The Shady tribe legend - Poofessor - dwells in a now-abandoned school.

The Eerie tribe legend - Dandoodle - dwells in the top floor of a mansion.

Lastly, the Slippery tribe legend - Slurpent - dwells in the mountains.”.)

Natsuki: (reading the legends) “I’ve never heard of these Yo-kai before…”

(Natsuki continues reading the legends with curiosity.)

Natsuki: “It seems like each tribe has its own legendary Yo-kai. I wonder if these medals are somehow connected to them. And if so, why are they here? And where is here exactly?”

(Natsuki ponders for a moment, then decides to explore the camp to gather more information. As she approaches the camp, she notices a group of people gathered around a bonfire. They seem to be discussing something animatedly.)

Natsuki: “Maybe I can ask them about these Yo-kai and the medals. They might have some answers.”

(Natsuki cautiously approaches the group and overhears snippets of their conversation.)

Person 1: “I heard that the Yo-kai legends are true! They possess incredible powers and can join you in battle.”

Person 2: “Yeah, but it’s not easy to find them. You need 8 Yo-kai medals to summon them.”

Person 3: “I’ve been searching everywhere for an Espy. If I could get my hands on one, I could fuse both it and my Mirapo to create Miradox, and then finally summon Shogunyan.”

(Natsuki overhears the conversation, wondering that the third of the three people mean by “Summon Shogunyan”.)

Natsuki: (approaching the group) “Excuse me, sorry to intrude, but I couldn’t help but overhear. Are you talking about Yo-kai and these medals?”

Person 1: (looking at Natsuki) “Oh, you’re new here, aren’t you? Yeah, we’re talking about Yo-kai and their legendary forms. Have you heard of them?”

Natsuki: “I just stumbled upon these ancient medals and legends. I’m not familiar with Yo-kai, but it seems like these medals are somehow connected to them. Can you enlighten me?”

Person 2: “Sure thing! So, Yo-kai are supernatural creatures that inhabit our world. They come in various types or tribes, like the Brave tribe, Mysterious tribe, Tough tribe, and so on. Each tribe has its own legendary Yo-kai.”

Natsuki: “I see. And these medals?”

Person 3: “The medals act as a way to summon and befriend Yo-kai. To summon a legendary Yo-kai, you need to collect eight medals from their respective tribes. Once you have all eight medals, you can perform a summoning ritual to call forth the legendary Yo-kai.”

Natsuki: “That’s fascinating. So, if I understand correctly, if someone collects all the medals from a particular tribe, they can summon the legendary Yo-kai associated with that tribe?”

Person 1: “Exactly! It’s not an easy task, though. Yo-kai can be elusive, and each tribe has its own requirements to befriend them. It’s an adventure in itself to track them down and gather the medals.”

Natsuki: “And what about this Shogunyan that was mentioned earlier? Is it one of the legendary Yo-kai?”

Person 3: “Oh, yes! Shogunyan belongs to the Brave tribe. Legend has it that he dwells in a Japanese-styled temple. He possesses incredible strength and a warrior’s spirit. Many Yo-kai enthusiasts dream of summoning Shogunyan. However, I only have 7 of the medals I need - Arachnus, Baku, Faux Kappa, Toadal Dude, Smogmella, Hovernyan, and Jibanyan.”