Esper Community

Esper Community is a feature released in the 3.0.3 patch. It's accessible to players once they have completed Story 2-8. Different groups of Espers have their unique Bond Tales. Players must acquire all Espers that share a Bond to unlock their Story Review/Bond Tales and get rewards including Nexus Crystal and Epic Abilimon.
==Hand in Hand==
 
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Brynn's working on a new song, which she hasn't shown to anybody.
Brynn has been secretly working on a song. She has yet to reveal it to anyone.
Brynn tries to write as she goes over the recent events in her mind. The four of them have become good friends as a result of their adventures together. No matter what Drew says his true feelings are shown through the movement of his ears. Q, the comic relief of the squad, is surprisingly empathic to everyone's feelings. Then, there's Bennie... The thought of her makes Brynn laugh out loud for some reason. Although she lied to Brynn in the beginning, her stubbornness to help won out in the end. This newly established team has helped Brynn tremendously along the way. This song is for them.
Brynn is so lost in thought that she is oblivious that the others have gathered quietly behind her. Q quickly snatches what she was writing from her hand and reads the lyrics out loud. Bennie pokes fun at the lyrics until they mention her and she blushes at what she hears. Drew is silent, but his ears twitch enthusiastically. Spending every day with these companions must be fun.
==Street Fighters==
 
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Jeanne can't wait to show her latest work to her friends.
Jeanne takes Bonnie and Li Ao to an abandoned building on a deserted street in Hazlitt to show off her latest masterpiece.
It's a massive piece of graffiti dyed in red. A drum set and a scythe are at the center of the image, with meat buns scattered randomly about. Li Ao's stomach rumbles as he gazes longingly at the buns. Bonnie stares daggers at him and punches him in the side. She reminds him not to think with his stomach for once and that this picture is a symbol of their friendship. Jeanne bursts out laughing.
Bonnie asks Jeanne why she chose to paint in Hazlitt. The city has long been destroyed by the Miracles. No one can appreciate Jeanne's work in these empty streets. That is irrelevant to Jeanne. She simply wants something to remember their friendship by. After all, this was their hometown. They met somewhere else, but their shared experience of what happened at Hazlitt tied them together. As Jeanne tries to explain herself, Li Ao's stomach growls even louder than before. He definitely needs to eat soon.
==Tranquil Moments==
 
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It's an idyllic vacation for Lynn, Bai Liuli, and Jacob.
It's a nice day for a picnic and camping by the lake. Lynn is at the grill while Bai Liuli and Jacob set up the tents. Jacob keeps yawning and complaining that it was inhumane to wake him up this early. Liuli rolls her eyes and reminds him that he slept in the car all the way here. Lynn grins at the two and assures them that next time she will choose a more convenient camping spot.
The tents are soon set up, and Liuli joins Lynn at the grill. The two of them start exchanging cooking tips as they prepare their next meal. Jacob, left to his own devices in the tent behind them, falls asleep once more. The sounds of sizzling meat, chirping birds, and the steady snore of a young man are interwoven in this perfect moment.
Although getting up early on his day off is almost impossible for Jacob, he is willing to forgo his beauty sleep to hang out with his friends. He also knows that Lynn always finds camping sites that are ideal for quiet naps. The three Esper companions love the peacefulness of the great outdoors, though each for different personal reasons.
==Ruthless Company==
 
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Freddy, Leon, and Long Main are tasked to eradicate Miramon.
The Shadow Decree is building a new base in a deserted area. Freddy, Leon, and Long Mian are tasked to eradicate Miramon in the area east of the planned site.
Once on site, Freddy happily proposes a contest – whoever kills the most Miramon wins the day. Long Mian is not interested in pointless rivalries, but before he could say anything, Leon steps up and accepts the challenge. Freddy dashes into the wave of Miramon with a battle cry, oblivious to Leon's wink to Mian.
Leon quickly follows Freddy into action. He's tagging along closely, occasionally finishing off a missed target with a timely shot. Everything seems so efficient, so natural, that it must be the way the duo works on a daily basis. Mian gives Leon a thumbs-down, meaning it's deplorable to use your partner as cannon fodder. Leon is unfazed. There's nothing wrong if your partner actively wants to be cannon fodder.
==Commanding Presence==
 
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There's a great debate going on within the Union about who's the most popular commander.
Recently, there has been several heated debates at the Esper Union about who the most popular commander is. Arguments have almost come to blows between squads. After a long day, four commanders gather at the bar and try to settle things once and for all.
In order to resolve everyone's differences, Donar suggests a good, healthy brawl. Winners should be determined through battle. Lin Xiao begins to discuss how a commander's role is to be a people person and how it isn't always about combat. Falken has no opinion and remains silent during the discussion. Gabrielle raises her glass and declares that they are all popular. All four commanders drink to that toast. The conversation has gone further afield than what they intended. They talk and drink late into the evening.
The following morning, the four commanders are found asleep at the training grounds. Security camera footage shows them coming in incredibly drunk and sparring with one another until they all pass out. Throughout that week, the topic of conversation at the Esper Union has shifted from who is the most popular commander to who is the strongest. These debates are even livelier than before.
==Research Experts==
 
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Meredith's family farm sees three patronss on the last weekend of each month.
Meredith's family farm welcomes three special guests on the last weekend of every month.
As always, Sienna is the first to arrive. She would assist Meredith in feeding and tending to the animals in the morning. Then comes Taylor. He inspects the farm's machinery and fixes anything that isn't working properly. Chalmers normally arrives half an hour before dinner time with food and drinks. He has previously attempted to help with chores around the farm but has always ended up causing more trouble for others. In the end, everyone has entrusted the important task of feeding the group to him.
Although such a day is ordinary, the four Union operatives cherish these times of peace and quiet. Tranquility is fleeting when the world is under the constant threat from the Miracles. They may seem different and come from diverse backgrounds, but they share the same goal. Being the top expert in their field, they each contribute significantly to helping people affected by disasters brought by the Miracles and Miramon. They are a beacon of hope in humanity's darkest hour.
==Gaming Buddies==
 
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Mona's plan for today is to ace the leaderboard of the new shooter game or die trying.
On her days off, Mona always goes early to the arcade. She is trying to make it to the top of the leaderboards of Farlight 84, currently the most popular FPS game in Grandis.
Even before she enters, she can hear familiar voices arguing. Next to the basketball arcade machine, Lewis is yelling at Li Ling for being a shameless cheater because he's using all six of his hands. Ling smirks and denies any wrongdoing since they didn't specify that he couldn't use all his limbs. Tang Xuan tries to mediate and proposes a new match with new rules and asks Mona if she wants to join. Xuan wants everyone to relax and enjoy the game, but Mona takes the invitation very seriously. Although basketball is not her forte, she never shies away from a challenge.
The match drags on late into the night. The arcade cashier informs the group that the place is closing and no winner clear is determined. The next morning, players discovered four familiar names on the basketball game's leaderboards with high scores on unreachable numbers. From that day on, a new legend was born in the Gyrate Metro Arcade.
==Amazing Show==
 
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The charity show is nigh. Brynn, Ahmed, and Lucas are busy with rehearsals.
The charity performance is about to take place. Brynn, Ahmed, and Lucas are busy rehearsing.
They want the show to be perfect, and they are working hard to achieve that goal.
Each of their parts is well-prepared on its own. But once they're on the same stage, issues arise. During his performances, when Lucas gets in the zone, he starts improvising, which throws the others off. Brynn is already suffering from stage fright, and Lucas' improvisation doesn't help. With his substantial experience on stage, Ahmed tries to steady the both of them, but he isn't good at communicating with others. This entire performance is going to be a big challenge.
Those who are around to preview the performance aren't very positive about it. Brynn assures everyone that, despite their differences, the three of them agree that this concert is about helping people overcome life's challenges. With the power of music, they, the performers of this show, will also overcome. Get ready for a great show!
==Union Maskots==
 
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A freestyle performance is going on at full blast in the Union building.
Lucas is laying down the bass and David takes the floor with his amazing dance moves. Q captures the moment with his camera and spices up the show with his quirky comments. The camera pans to Arcana, who's enjoying the show. Q encourages him to show off his magic tricks. Arcana winks, and a white turtledove appears out of nowhere. 
The other three Espers shouts and laughs in applause. The video goes viral. Fans of Q are captivated by the four of them and suggest they should do a live performance somewhere. The Espers love the idea and start planning for a livestream. Q takes care of the venue and equipment, Arcana organizes the rundown of the event, and David and Lucas work on their playlist. Their next show is going to be a huge hit.
==Story Book Club==
 
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Storytellers are meeting in the Union lounge
Lauren, Tiye, and Stewart are sharing drinks and stories in the Union lounge.
Lauren flips open a new picture book she has recently acquired, showing the others a page she particularly likes. Tiye shares the latest fantasy novel she's been working on. Although her books may be cryptic and convoluted at times, but they do make for great reading. Stewart brings no books to share, but everyone in the Esper Union knows the best stories around are the ones he tells.
Their book club meeting stretches deep into the evening. Tiye is reluctant to end the meeting, lamenting that the stars always guide them to meet but also beckon them to leave in the same manner. It is unsure if Lauren really understands Tiye, but she gives her a hug and reminds her that they will meet again soon. Stewart smiles and chimes in, saying that the stars will also be waiting for their stories.
==Seekers of Truth==
 
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Hyde and Nicole are enjoying tea in the lounge.
Hyde and Nicole are having a friendly conversation over a cup of tea. Her research has hit a dead end, and she's asking Hyde for some advice. A fuming Kara storms into the room, complaining about how Anesidora's share of the specimens is larger than hers. Anesidora immediately follows in and gloats that her project is more worthy of being invested in. Hyde has been constantly irritated by their bickering. He clarifies that neither project is superior to the other. It's only that Anesidora's project is approaching its later stages and requires more specimens.
Following his explanation, Hyde motions for the two junior researchers to join them and share the progress of their work and any challenges they've encountered. The mention of research immediately dispels the strained atmosphere in the room. Although Kara has always despised Anesidora, and Nicole has no interest in befriending the two, they all share one thing in common: Miracle research. Above all else. Hyde understands this.
Knowledge is a grand and complicated endeavor. In the pursuit of the ultimate truth, it is sometimes needed to work together as a team.
==Little Devils==
 
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Tang Yun and the Xie Brothers are pulling a grand prank at a celebratory event.
There is a grand celebration at the Shadow Decree. Xie Yuzhi and his friend, Tang Yun, are already there. Xie Chuyi arrives alone at the venue. Xie Chuyi picks up a glass of juice and goes to find a quiet corner. His brother Yuzhi suddenly rushes up to him, takes the juice, and replaces it with an XCola. Tang Yun shakes his head and signals for him to not eat or drink anything from the table. Chuyi immediately realizes they are pulling another prank. He smiles as the event descends into chaos. Dozens of people fight to get into restrooms and several can be seen vomiting in the corner of the room.
After the event ends, Yuzhi tells his brother how they planned the prank. Chuyi showers him with praise. Yun is clearly jealous. He hangs out with Yuzhi due to their shared hobby of pranks and also because he privately wonders how these two brothers get along so well.
==Graywater Hunters==
 
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After a busy season, Triki decides that the Hunter's Guild of Graywater deserves a vacation.
It's the end of the year and business is slow at the Hunter's Guild. Triki plans to take Ren Si, Xiao Yin, and Zora on a trip to Tangton. They deserve a vacation.
This is how the group finds themselves on the winding path up the Radiant Peak. It's their vacation and Zora doesn't understand why they're wasting it hiking up this mountain. It's even more exhausting than going to work. Xiao Yin is enjoying himself. Ren Si is caught off guard at seeing him commit to the hike so energetically. His normal lazy self is nowhere to be found. Triki tells Ren Si that this only happens during their time off. Yin is a totally different person on holiday.
The view from the summit is nothing short of breathtaking. Even Zora is somewhat impressed. Xiao Yin turns to Triki and suggests that they should have more trips like this. He even lists out several locations which they could visit. Triki says it could be arranged, provided that he does not slack off too much at work. Yin makes a face behind Triki's back. This is the Xiao Yin that Ren Si knows well.
==Honor to House Ramses==
 
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After a family dinner, Laura, Drew and Ollie ask the waitress to take a group picture of them.
Laura, Drew and Ollie are at ShrimpWay Kebab Shop. They are just finishing their dinner. Laura asks the waiter to take a group photo. They seldom have the luxury of a reunion like this. She wants a picture to remember the night by.
In the photo, Laura sitting in the center, smiling with her arms around Drew and Ollie. On her left is Drew, sitting with perfect posture with his right ear twitching slightly, leaving a tiny blur in the picture. Ollie is on Laura's right, refusing to look directly into the camera.
Laura posts the picture on her Swiftspace. Drew downloads the photo immediately and sets it as his wallpaper. He is going to love seeing this image every time he opens his communicator. Ollie does nothing as his notification goes off. Laura sends him a message, telling him it's only going to be up for 48 hours. If he doesn't download it now, don't bother asking her for it later.
==Fashionistas==
 
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A small team is helping Helena with what to wear to the award ceremony.
Helena's radio won the Gyrate's Choice Award. To make a memorable impression at the ceremony, she'll need professional help, aka Chloe's Fashion Studio.
There she runs into Heng Yue and Ye Suhua, who are more than happy to offer their opinions. Suhua combs through the racks finding a white dress, which she believes is a perfect fit for Helena's grace. Indeed, it looks stunning on Helena, still, Yue feels something's missing; one single dress is too simplistic for the occasion. Chloe brings up a tray of jewelry. In the end, the four agree on a peacock brooch.
The process is smoother than Helena dares to expect. As Chloe hands over the carefully packaged dress and brooch, Helena thanks everyone for their input. Yue is happy to help, while Suhua just can't wait for the ceremony, where Helena is sure to be the star of the show.
==Symphony Orchestra==
 
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In Evening Sounds, Eira, Sally, and Fabrice are exchanging opinions about the symphony.
In Evening Sounds, Eira and Sally are chatting at the bar. They just finished an orchestra performance. It's great to work with former colleagues every once in a while. Someone's playing cello nearby. The handsome player, Fabrice, greets them with a charming smile as the ladies trace the sound to its root.
Fabrice approaches Eira and Sally for comments, as he was playing specifically for the pleasure of the fair ladies. Eira calls the performance almost impeccable, except for one tiny bit that was off pitch. Sally begs Fabrice's pardon, as Eira can be unnecessarily harsh with her comments, a habit from conducting orchestras. Fabrice is surprised to discover the ladies are established musicians. The conversation suddenly gains a lot of depth.
The trio learns quite a bit about each other, and Fabrice ceases his dandy attitude, if only to show proper respect to fellow musicians. Rather than a quick trist, he's just made two like-minded friends, isn't that great? The three make an appointment to meet again to continue this wonderful exchange of opinions.