Clockie on 42nd Street

Clockie on 42nd Street is an Adventure Mission from the Clockie: Dreamjoy Memoir event. It is part of the Once Upon a Dreamville... chapter and takes place on Penacony.
==Steps==
# Find out about Dreamjoy Secrecy with Pisce
# Find the film in the Grand Theater
# Change Mimosa's mind
# Go to Dreamflux Reef
# Help Mimosa get out of the tricky situation
# Follow Mimosa and Micah to the Nameless Graveyard
# Go back and report to Pisce
==Dialogue==
===Find out about Dreamjoy Secrecy with Pisce===
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:Passionate Guest: Look, the screen here's been fixed. The director's turning things around on by their lonesome. Astonishing!
:Curious Guest: I wonder who the director is. It's not the legendary Watchmaker, is it?
:Expectant Guest: Don't rush. I heard there's going to be a Dreamjoy Memoir screening event, maybe we'll be able to see things for ourselves then...
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:Pisce: Director, do you know that the cinemas across the universe are thronged by viewers of Dreamjoy Memoir? Our theme park is seeing more and more guests too!
:Pisce: It's been so many years... Since we lost contact with Mr. Watchmaker, we've never seen such a bustling scene.
:Pisce: The story is full of twists and turns, has a creative plot, and features lively characters... This has been my first time hearing nothing but good reviews from those fussy movie critics. It's your talent that brought Clock Studios back to life!
: It's no big deal.
::Pisce: You're being modest. Trust me, I don't mean this as flattery.
: Indeed, I made it happen.
::Pisce: It's true, but let's not forget about Mr. Watchmaker's creative ideas and the animators' efforts. They worked hard too!
: What's next?
:Pisce: Well... Both critics and fans are looking forward to the release of the last film — Dreamjoy Secrecy.
:Pisce: The screen should be fixed soon, just in time for the film premiere to be held at the theme park, but...
: The film reel hasn't been fixed yet?
::Pisce: No, we've long done restoring the reel, but it isn't with us at the moment...
: The Watchmaker didn't create the fifth film?
::Pisce: No, Mr. Watchmaker has completed the piece for quite some time already...
:Pisce: But when we submitted the series for review, the Iris Family only banned Dreamjoy Secrecy. They insisted that there were issues with the content and demanded an explanation from Mr. Watchmaker.
:Pisce: It's a dirty move... I'm sure they're deliberately making things difficult for us knowing Mr. Watchmaker isn't around.
:Pisce: Director, since you're an important guest of The Family, do you mind stepping in to convince them to take it easy on us?
: No problem.
: I'll try...
: I'm sure they'll listen to me!
:Pisce: Thank you so much! The Iris Family conducts the review at the . It'd be great if you could make a trip there. I'll be waiting for your good news!
;(Talk to Pisce again after exiting dialogue above)
:Pisce: Director, the Iris Family conducts the movie review at the . The reels of banned movies are kept there.
:Pisce: You're an important guest of The Family. If you have the time, I wonder whether you can ask The Family for a favor and return Dreamjoy Secrecy's film reel — Of course, provided this doesn't interfere with your editing job.
: Continue editing
: Let me go find a member of The Family.
::Pisce: Thanks a lot! Looking forward to hearing the good news!
===Find the film in the Grand Theater===
;(Optional, investigate the Aeon Genesis Preservation review)
:Title: Aeon Genesis Preservation
:This is a foreign film imported and produced by Interastral Peace Entertainment. The story is set in the universe after the occurrence of the Emperor's War II and centers around young IPC employees who pilot mechas to maintain galactic peace in the name of the Amber Lord.
:Review: From the 23rd to the 53rd minute, the monster named "Inherent Sin of Hundred Arms" that the IPC mechas are up against appears to allude to a certain Chordmaster. Additionally, the movie contains a lot of advertisements and elements that promote the belief in Preservation. It is recommended to cut the violating scenes before releasing the movie.
;(Optional, investigate the Alarm Clockie review)
:Title: Alarm Clockie
:Alarm Clockie is an independent film produced by a Dreamchaser. The story is about Alarm Clock Boy's adventure in Sleepy Town alongside Brother Nunoo, Cardboard Birds, and their challenge against President Pebble.
:Review: The story and character design of the movie violated the rights and interests of Clock Studios. The movie is banned until the expiry of Clockie's copyright.
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;(Investigate the Dreamjoy Secrecy review)
:Title: Dreamjoy Memoir 5: Dreamjoy Secrecy
:This movie is the fifth installment of the Dreamjoy Memoir series, which tells the story of Dreamville after its prosperity, where Clock■■ and Old ■■■ ■■■■ part ways. To preserve the ■■■■■■■ and ■■■■■ of the town, Clock■■ sets up ■■■■■ville and begins ■■■ ■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■...
:Review: This movie contains controversial topics and should be banned. The style of this movie deviates from the previous Clockie pieces and has the potential to cause negative effects. A temporary ban is recommended, and an interview should be arranged with its creator.
:Iris Family Representative: Halt! Who goes there? The Penacony Grand Theater is currently closed to the public...
:Iris Family Representative: Wait, you look kinda familiar... Oh! I met you at the Clock Studios Theme Park before!
:Iris Family Representative: You really have a thing for odd places, huh? Tell me who you are or I'll have you nabbed by the Bloodhounds.
: I'm one of the Nameless on the Astral Express.
: I'm the hero of Penacony.
: I'm the legendary Galactic Baseballer.
:Mimosa: Hmm, that title... You're the gray-haired guest who has recently helped The Family with their trouble, aren't you?
:Mimosa: Please forgive my rudeness earlier and allow me to introduce myself again. I'm Mimosa, a member of the Iris Family. Aside from business liaisons, I'm also in charge of managing the film and television productions in Penacony.
:Mimosa: Is there something you're looking for in the barred theater?
: I'm looking for an animation film reel.
:Mimosa: Animation... Oh, you must be talking about Dreamjoy Secrecy by Clock Studios.
:Mimosa: Heh, the Nameless are indeed as helpful as they are described! You helped with the production of the four films recently released by Clock Studios, didn't you?
:Mimosa: I'm very sorry, but I can't give you the reel of this film. The decision to ban it was made by Maeven herself because its content didn't comply with The Family's standards. Its director, the Watchmaker, needs to come forward with an explanation.
: He can't make it here.
::Mimosa: Indeed, the Watchmaker can't make it here... In that case, I'm sorry to say that the release of the film is forbidden.
: I'm the director.
::Mimosa: No... The director of this film is the Watchmaker. It can't possibly be anyone else.
: I'm the Watchmaker.
::Mimosa: Haha, that's quite a sad joke. I'm well aware of whom the Watchmaker is.
:Mimosa: The Clockie series has evolved to become something beyond a mere piece of work by the Watchmaker. It embodies the spirit of Penacony and represents the image of a dream — joyful, pleasant, and harmonious...
:Mimosa: However, its creator keeps incorporating his own views and ideas into his works, especially in this film... There are simply too many references to elements in the real world that it is ruining Clockie's image...
:Mimosa's brows furrow as she speaks as though those words are triggering a wound inside her.
: Do you know the Watchmaker personally?
: Are you okay?
:Mimosa: It's nothing. If you don't mind, I'd like to get back to my work. Please just leave.
:Mimosa no longer pays attention to you. She stares at the film reels in the cabinet, lost in thought.
===Change Mimosa's mind===
;(Talk to Mimosa)
:Mimosa: Why are you still sticking around? Even though you've done The Family a favor, I can't allow you to keep interrupting my work.
: Try reading her inner thoughts.
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:::Mimosa clenches her fists and starts shaking.
:::Mimosa: That guy's too selfish. When is he going to stop ruining the Dreamscape!?
:::Mimosa: Turning Penacony into a chaotic mess is his biggest wish. How can he expect others to understand him through his works when he has zero empathy!?
:::Mimosa: You must have heard about Watchmaker's deeds, right? He disturbed the peace of Penacony, created confusion, and took everyone for a ride with his lies... Is a man like him worthy of your support?
::: You don't know him well enough.
::::Mimosa: Ha, I know him better than you and everyone else!
::: I think he is worthy of my support.
::::Mimosa: Well, you can keep working for him. Don't regret it when you realize you've been duped!
::: You've got a point.
::::Mimosa: Heh, you're a lot smarter than those dumb Dreamchasers. That kind of guy isn't worth following!
:::Mimosa: Remember years ago when he used golden papers with Clockie's image printed on them and made a mess of Gilded Hour? Now, he's wreaking havoc again with Clockie's animation. Would such a person care about his followers? Would he care about Clockie's fans?
:::Mimosa: Mimosa passes you a Clock Credit note. The Clockie's portrait on it is all smiles, but Mimosa is furious.
::;(Obtain )
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:::Mimosa relaxes her furrowed brows and smiles in resignation.
:::Mimosa: Honestly speaking, he's truly amazing. Despite the terrible subject matter, the story still looks pretty interesting.
:::Mimosa: However, Clockie should just be an animation, not a carrier of propaganda or underlying messages.
:::Mimosa: Don't you think so?
::: Indeed, people should have fun watching it.
::::Mimosa: Exactly. The main selling point of this genre is fun. As for other stuff, neither the viewers nor The Family are interested.
::: No, it can be meaningful too.
::::Mimosa: It can, but it isn't necessary. The main selling point of this genre is fun. As for other stuff, neither the viewers nor The Family are interested.
:::Mimosa: Clockie has tons of fans, but how many of them can perceive the underlying messages and metaphors under the fun façade? And how many of them go to the cinemas for those things?
:::Mimosa: Hehehe, Clockie must not bear so many heavy themes — His story should be like candies. There's no bitterness, only sweetness —
:::Mimosa smiles and hands you some Clockie-themed soft candies, but you feel her smile looks rather heavy, as complicated and mixed as the tastes of this bag of snacks.
::;(Obtain )
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:::Looking disheartened, Mimosa retrieves the film reel from the cabinet.
:::Mimosa: After all these years... he still stands by his decision right from the start. What a stubborn man...
::: Are you alright?
::: Sounds like you have a story to tell.
::: Who's "he"?
:::Mimosa: No offense, but the way you wander around aimlessly reminds me of him, the Watchmaker.
:::Mimosa: Those memories are supposed to fade away, but since they've now come to mind, I might as well share them with you. After all, he's your Nameless senior.
:::Mimosa: Believe it or not, I was once involved in the creation of Clockie. Unlike other employees of Clock Studios, I draw the sketches at a secret place together with the Watchmaker.
:::Mimosa: He told me he wanted Clockie to be a work that brought joy and hope to people... but it was a lie. That guy had a habit of adding unreasonable plots into the animation and didn't bother to explain how he came about those ideas.
:::Mimosa: Despite my confusion, I worked for him and poured my heart and soul into my work. Every time I proposed new ideas for the project, he'd vehemently object to them — he didn't want anyone to interfere with his creation. He's just a selfish tyrant!
:::Mimosa: I decided to leave him because of that. I wanted to look for a purer form of art that could bring true happiness to Penacony, so I joined the Iris Family.
:::Mimosa: I still care a lot about Clockie... I suggested that The Family acquire its copyright to protect it... If the content created by Clock Studios continues to violate The Family's standards, Clockie could end up much worse than its current predicament...
::: Is The Family really that unforgiving?
::::Mimosa: After all, it's The Family that runs the Dreamscape. Even a place with as much freedom as Penacony has to go by its rules.
::: Does The Family hate Clockie?
::::Mimosa: Not really. Maeven, the family head, is actually a fan of Clockie. I heard that she is the inspiration behind the "Miss Note" character.
:::Mimosa: In Dreamjoy Secrecy, Clockie has a fallout with his companions and the plot takes on a dark turn.
:::Mimosa: For the viewers who believe the animation carries an underlying meaning, this kind of content might encourage unnecessary speculation and conjecture.
:::Mimosa: The Harmony embraces diverse concepts, but not those that can lead to danger. The provocative nature of artistic works is far more formidable than you might imagine.
:::Mimosa: Lady Maeven once said, "Artists are as dangerous as History Fictionologists." Their creations aren't about truth. Instead, they are about stirring up emotions, and no one can predict the impact of emotions.
:::Mimosa: The Family isn't being unforgiving. As stated by the family head, the film could be unbanned provided that the Watchmaker could come forward with an explanation. What kind of message is he trying to convey with Clockie? Is he trying to create confusion or does he have some kind of hidden agenda?
:::Mimosa: I know he's... no longer around, and it's a shame. Since we can never understand what he really thinks, I can't let you have the film reel.
::: Maybe there's still a chance to turn things around.
::: Maybe he left something behind.
:::Mimosa gazes at the film reel in her hands, looking lost in distant memories.
:::Mimosa: Hmm... You're right. That guy surely wouldn't abandon his work.
:::Mimosa: I have to make a trip back to my homeland to search for the answer, and you are welcome to tag along... If you know the Watchmaker well, you'll surely know where I'm referring to... It's a place we can only access by doing something impossible in Dreamscape.
: Sorry.
::Mimosa: Never mind... Just take your leave soon.
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;(Talk to Mimosa if her emotion was tuned to Happy)
:With a smile that conveys complicated emotions, Mimosa casts a contemplative gaze at the film reel in the cabinet.
;(Talk to Mimosa if her emotion was tuned to Angry)
:Looking livid, Mimosa clenches her fists tightly and fixes her unflinching gaze on the film reel in the cabinet.
===Go to Dreamflux Reef===
;(Approach Mimosa and the Dreamflux Reef residents)
:Angry Resident: How dare you come back, you traitor to Dreamflux Reef!
:Dissatisfied Citizen: Get out of Dreamflux Reef and go back to your Family!
:Mimosa: Wait, I'm Mimosa. I'm Watchmaker's...
:Angry Resident: Tsk, can't believe you have the face to mention his name! Mr. Watchmaker raised you, and yet you sided with his enemies!
:Dissatisfied Citizen: Mr. Watchmaker still thought about you in his twilight years! Don't you feel ashamed of yourself!?
:Mimosa: I... I'm very sorry...
:Angry Resident: Do you think an apology is enough? We must teach you ingrate a lesson on the Watchmaker's behalf!
: That's a little harsh.
: Please don't resort to violence.
:Mimosa: My distinguished guest...
:Angry Resident: Who are you? You don't look like a local.
:Dissatisfied Citizen: Must be an underling of that traitor. Just beat the two of them up!
;(Begin battle against , , )
===Help Mimosa get out of the tricky situation===
;(After the battle)
:Angry Resident: Ugh, she's a tough one...
:Dissatisfied Citizen: Don't worry, I just asked Mr. Micah to be here. They're finished!
:Micah: ...
:Angry Resident: Mr. Micah! We're counting on you to punish the traitor and her underling!
:Micah: I'm sorry you have to go through this, my friend from Astral Express.
:Dissatisfied Citizen: Ah, Astral Express... Could that be Mr. Watchmaker's...
:Micah: You guys should go. Don't embarrass Dreamflux Reef anymore.
:Angry Resident: O—Okay! Let's bolt. I think we've messed with the wrong person!
:Micah: My apologies, (Trailblazer) and Mimosa. Are you guys alright?
:Mimosa: I... I'm fine...
:Mimosa: ...Brother.
: You two are... siblings?
: Are you also a child of the Watchmaker?
:Micah: Just like Mimosa, I'm also an orphan adopted by Watchmaker. There are many more kids like us in Dreamflux Reef.
:Micah: When we got older, I chose to stay here in Dreamflux Reef while Mimosa pursued the life she desired in Penacony.
:Micah: By the way, how did the two of you meet?
: Because of Dreamjoy Memoir...
::Micah: Yes, Pisce told me you were involved in the production of this film series.
: Because of the film reels left behind by the Watchmaker...
::Micah: Film reels... Oh, I think I know what you're saying. Are those for the Dreamjoy Memoir series?
::Micah: Pisce told me you were involved in the production of this film series.
: Because of an unpleasant argument...
::Micah: Huh? What led to the argument?
::Micah: Was it about... the recent Clockie movie?
::Micah: Pisce told me you were involved in its production.
:Micah: Did you run into any problems during the production? Mimosa used to work as the Watchmaker's animation assistant here before, and she knows Clockie's story like the back of her hand. If it's a technical glitch, you can discuss it with her...
:Mimosa: No... The issue is more ideological than technical.
:Mimosa: I've watched the film reels Father left behind at Clock Studios, and I wondered why he included the in the animation.
:Mimosa: If I can figure out why he did that, I can probably convince Lady Maeven to lift the ban on the movie. After all, all she wants is an explanation.
:Micah: Hehe, Maeven is still as capricious as ever. If the Watchmaker could hear this, I suppose he would laugh at this old friend of his.
:Micah: Seems like you still can't let go of the past even after all this time.
:Mimosa: ...
:Micah: Come with me. He left you something...
:(Trailblazer): (They are heading toward the graveyard. Let's follow them...)
===Follow Mimosa and Micah to the Nameless Graveyard===
;(Approach Micah and Mimosa)
:Mimosa: Are these... letters from the Watchmaker for me?
:Micah: Yeah. I couldn't find you, so I kept these letters here, thinking that you might find them when you visit him...
:Micah: Now, I can finally return them to you.
:
:Mimosa: "My stubborn pony, how's life in the dream? When will you ever see this letter?"
:Mimosa: "I bet you're still mad at me for painting those ridiculous stories, restricting your freedom to create, and yet I never explain my reasons for doing so..."
:Mimosa: "Perhaps you'll find it hard to accept my reason, but I truly mean it — I wish to protect you and your aspiration."
:Mimosa: "I know. Ever since you were a child, you aspire to go to the idyllic dreams above the dome, to witness the Dreamchasers' happiness, and to see smiles on the guests' faces. That's because you're someone who loves to bring joy to others."
:Mimosa: "That's why I'm afraid. I'm afraid the stories I wrote in my creations will tarnish this innocence. I hope that there's always a dream in your heart. I hope you'll never be skeptical of this world."
:Mimosa: "But I've figured it out now. You are a courageous and kind child. Your pure intent will not be crushed easily. Hence, I am now willing to be truthful and tell you the reason for creating Clockie..."
:Mimosa: "It's because I do not want people to forget everything in their dreams."
:Mimosa: "From the conflict in the prison to the countless catastrophes, to the expansion of nightmares, to the establishment of sweet dreams... Along the way, I've witnessed the people in the dreams gradually coming to a standstill without looking back. They said the world outside of dreams is cruel, and one should no longer look back at these sorrowful pasts in dreams."
:Mimosa: "However, a pleasant dream must always move forward in a trail of blazing flame and look back. And so, I put my pen to paper and rely on my childhood friends to keep these precious memories for me."
:Mimosa: "If sometime in the future when all histories are covered in carols and all coming days are buried in laughter, and people can never wake up again, Clockie might be the wake-up call to their existence..."
:Mimosa: "Oh yes, do you still remember? I secretly told you once that the brain of Clockie is actually a compass — a compass that leads one to the future."
:Mimosa: "And now, this compass belongs to you. My past has already ended. Please use him to record your future."
:Mimosa: "Love always, Mikhail Char Legwork..."
: What an amazing animation artist.
::Micah: Yes, the Watchmaker is Penacony's best animation artist... and will always be.
: What an amazing father.
::Micah: Heh, he's not the perfect father... but we will always love him. Am I right, Mimosa?
: What an amazing trailblazer.
::Micah: You're right. He has been trailblazing forward with his life and engraving his past memories in his creations...
:Mimosa: The Watchmaker... why didn't you let me know earlier?
:Micah: Mimosa, he had always wanted to protect you so he chose not to tell you about his less-than-glamorous past.
:Mimosa: But... if I had known about it earlier, I wouldn't have left Dreamflux Reef and abandoned Clockie...
:Micah: Heh heh. To put it in his words, that is the "route" you've chosen. Moreover... it isn't too late now, is it?
:Mimosa: ...Yes, it's not too late.
:Mimosa: I will request to meet Lady Maeven immediately and tell her... the Watchmaker is only trying to document the history of the Penacony that shouldn't be forgotten. I believe she will understand such a reason. After all...
: After all?
:Mimosa: Heh, it's nothing. She's a reasonable person, so don't worry about it.
:Micah: Mimosa, you're still as clever as you were when you were a child, getting things done promptly and decisively, with a keen eye.
:Mimosa: All right, we can always catch up later. What's important now is to get this movie successfully released.
:Mimosa: I understand. It is undeniable that Clockie can bring happiness to people. However, real happiness doesn't come from forgetting the sorrowful past, but from calmly embracing the past after experiencing the sorrow.
:Mimosa: (Trailblazer), I'll think of a way to pass this film reel to the Clock Studios. Please, you must make sure it hits the screen!
===Go back and report to Pisce===
;(Approach Pisce and Mimosa)
:Pisce: Why are you here again? Dreamjoy Memoir is now showing, and the business of the Clock Studios is on the rise. There's no need for The Family to be involved!
:Mimosa: Are you sure? Have you completed the final work?
:Pisce: That... is all because of The Family's interference! To think you can use this method to threaten us... How shameless...
:Mimosa: That's not true. Here, you can have the film reel.
:Pisce: Huh?
:Mimosa: You must be on a tight schedule now, isn't it? Then stop wasting time. I'll also help with the animation later.
:Pisce: Wh—What are you up to this time? I'm not going to fall into your trap. We'll wait for the director to be back...
:Pisce: Ah! Director, you're back! Where did you go? What took you so long?
: I was finding the reel.
::Pisce: Could it be that you've sent this lady to give us the film reel? No doubt you're the hero of Penacony! This is such an honor!
: I went to negotiate with Mimosa.
::Pisce: Well... You're incredible. Just with a few words from you, and she's personally delivered the film reel to us!
: I went to the Watchmaker's house.
::Pisce: Oh my goodness! Is he doing okay?
:Mimosa: Let me explain. This is what happened...
:
:Pisce: I see. There are so many stories behind the Clockie... Mr. Watchmaker, you're a great man...
:Pisce: If that's the case, whether it's out of respect for the audience, or to carry on the spirit of Mr. Watchmaker, Clock Studios promises to do its best and complete his last film of Dreamjoy Memoir!
:Pisce: Director (Trailblazer) and... Consultant Mimosa from the Iris Family, I'm counting on you two for the remaining work!
:Mimosa: My distinguished guest, let's finish up the Watchmaker's last work together. Are you ready?
: Begin the final edits.
:;(Opens Clockie: Dreamjoy Memoir)
: Give me a moment.
::Mimosa: Alright, I'll help out the animators first.
==Trivia==
*One of the restricted films in the the Penacony Grand Theater that has a review the player can read is called Aeon Genesis Preservation. This is a reference to the anime , shown by the similarity of the two titles and by both featuring humans piloting mechas.
*The title of the mission is likely a reference to in New York City, which is well known for its theaters. 42nd Street is also known for its intersection with the , which lends its name to a encompassing professional performances presented in New York City's Theater District.
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