A Mysterious Order

A Mysterious Order is a quest in .
==Steps==
# Go to the city
# Give chase in the direction of Sayu's disappearance
# Look for Sayu nearby
# Ask the shrine maiden about the situation
#* If the player thanks her for her help, proceed to Give It Up!
#* If the player tells her that they will continue investigating, proceed to Shuumatsuban Suspicions
==Dialogue==
===A Mysterious Gaze===
;(Go to the city)
:Thoughts: (Huh?)
:;(The camera zooms on Sayu, who disappears from Traveler's sight)
:Thoughts: (Was that... Sayu? What's she doing running around here?)
:Thoughts: (Let's go follow her, maybe we can find out what's going on.)
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;(Chase Sayu)
:Thoughts: (She's nowhere to be seen...)
:Thoughts: (We saw her only a moment ago, she couldn't have gone too far off.)
:Thoughts: (Perhaps she's using her ninjutsu skills to hide. Hmm, let's have a look around the area.)
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;(Observe the box crates)
:Observe: (This appears to be just an ordinary pile of junk. Someone will likely come by to clean it up soon.)
;(Observe the barrels)
:Observe: (There doesn't seem to be anything of particular interest here, let's go have a look somewhere else.)
;(Observe crates and barrels)
:Observe: (Nope, she doesn't seem to be around here.)
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;(Observe the "barrel")
:Observe: (Hm? What's that strange-looking thing?)
:;(The "barrel" transforms into Sayu)
: Sayu: Aw, you saw right through my disguise...
: Sayu: Odd... Even the shrine maiden often struggles to find me.
: Well, if your tail wasn't sticking out...
: Sayu: Huh? My tail was sticking out!?
: Sayu: *sigh* I must have been too nervous and failed to fully utilize my ninjutsu technique.
: Sayu: So, uh, what do you need?
: I was about to ask you the same thing.
: Weren't you looking for me just now?
: Sayu: Well, uh... I heard that Shimura's added a delicious new dish to their menu.
: Sayu: And Yae Publishing House has some good light novels... Oh, and a dip in Aisa Bathhouse is always nice.
: Sayu: So uh, you know...
: Sayu: Today's weather is perfect for... all that stuff.
: Sayu: ...So, what can I do for you?
: ...What's the real reason?
: Sayu: No really, I'm not up to anything. I'm just a little tired and thought I could use a good nap.
: Sayu: I'll be going now. Don't bother chasing me again, you won't be able to catch me anyway.
: I suppose I'll just have a chat with the shrine maiden, then.
: Perhaps I'll tell Kamisato Ayaka that I ran into you here.
: Sayu: Oh no, anything but that!
: Sayu: *sigh* You're just as difficult as the shrine maiden. C'mon just let me go, would you.
: Then I expect you to answer honestly.
: Sayu: Oh, fine. But if I tell you the truth, I don't wanna hear any complaints, no matter how crazy the truth may seem.
: Sayu: So you know I'm in the Shuumatsuban, right? Well, it's our job to take care of matters that are "inconvenient" to the higher-ups.
: Sayu: Which sometimes includes ambushing people.
: I see. Go on...
: Ambushing, huh? That's sticky business.
: Sayu: Huh? Doesn't that intimidate you even a little bit?
: Sayu: You do know what that means, right? And still no reaction, huh? Don't tell me it's because of my height.
: Sayu: Anyway, being ambushed is pretty scary. You should at least try to express a little concern.
: But I'm not your target, right?
: Sayu: Uh actually, according to my orders, you are... Though I have no intention of really attacking you.
: Sayu: I don't get it, they never assign me this kind of mission. There's loads of other suitable operatives.
: Sayu: All this craziness is starting to interfere with my sleep schedule. I just dropped by to see how you were doing. I was glad to see that you're okay.
: But why all the running? And what's with all those lame excuses just now?
: Sayu: I was worried about how you'd react...
: Sayu: I mean, who knows what you'd do if you knew that I was out to ambush you.
: Sayu: Yet, when I told you, you didn't so much as flinch. I guess that actually made me feel a lot better.
: Well, you were a great help to us before. What's really concerning is whatever's behind these orders of yours.
: I want to ask around and get to the bottom of this.
: Sayu: Who do you want to talk to? Someone in the Yashiro Commission?
: Who is the "shrine maiden" you mentioned earlier?
: Sayu: She's the one who's been assigned to supervise my work. She always tries to catch me whenever I'm slacking off. Basically, it's her duty to keep me from napping.
: Sayu: But... she would probably know more about the origins of my mission.
: Then let's go ask her about it.
: Sayu: Fine... I'll take you to her, but I'll have to hide somewhere in the distance. If she catches me anywhere near there, I'll never hear the end of it.
: Sayu: And then they'll sentence me to all kinds of work, which'll really cut into my time for napping.
: Don't worry, I understand. Let's go.
: Sayu: Please, she's quite perceptive. You mustn't tell her that you've seen me anywhere.
: Sayu: You got that? We have a deal, no word about me."
===Shuumatsuban Visitation?===
;(Ask Kano Nana)
: Kano Nana: *sigh* Where has she run off to this time...
: Kano Nana: Hm? I didn't expect to see you here. You're , right? It's a pleasure to meet you.
: Do you know me?
: Oh, you've heard of me?
: Kano Nana: Yes, Miss Kamisato has spoken of you before. You seemed familiar. It appears my intuitions were correct.
: Kano Nana: May I ask what brings you here?
: I happened to be in the area. Do you come here often?
: It seems you are looking for something.
: Kano Nana: It just so happens I'm looking for a little child by the name of Sayu.
: Kano Nana: She's a ninja with a nasty habit of disappearing the moment I turn around. *sigh* She's always neglectful of her duties.
: Kano Nana: She often comes here to take a nap, but it seems she's already predicted that I would come looking for her.
: Kano Nana: You haven't happened to see her anywhere, have you? She's wearing a mujina costume, pretty hard to miss.
: Uh, no... No, I haven't.
: No.
: No, of course not.
: Kano Nana: Really?
: Kano Nana: Well then, I suppose I'll just have to keep searching for her.
: By the way, I've caught word that the Yashiro Commission has supposedly dispatched someone to ambush me.
: Kano Nana: Oh? How could that be?
: Kano Nana: How did you catch wind of this? Did you encounter the ninja tasked with the matter?
: No, I've just... heard things.
: I've just got an unusual feeling that someone's following me.
: Someone informed me that this might be happening. I've been on my guard.
: Kano Nana: Huh... Well, I'm sure there's no need to worry. You're probably just overthinking things.
: Kano Nana: After all, you have been of great service to the Yashiro Commission and many are thankful for your actions. How could anyone even consider dispatching a ninja to attack you?
: Is it possible that a ninja could have gone rogue? You know, a ninja like Sayu...
: Kano Nana: Like Sayu? You mean to say that this matter is related to Sayu?
: No, not at all. I'm just making an example, that's all.
: Kano Nana: There's absolutely no need to worry about Sayu. If anything, she's extremely loyal and would never act presumptuously.
: Kano Nana: Though she often neglects her duties as a ninja and seems to never heed instructions, she's certainly not one to go against our principles.
: Kano Nana: Given her age, such portentous tasks are not assigned to her.
: (Of course Sayu wouldn't hurt me...)
: (What a relief...)
: (But doesn't that just make Sayu even more suspicious?)
: Kano Nana: What's the matter? Are you still worried?
: Kano Nana: Alright, just to be sure, I shall personally inquire about this matter with the Yashiro Commission.
: Kano Nana: Though I am the shrine maiden, it is also part of my duties to take on work from the Shuumatsuban.
: Thank you, that would certainly help.
:;(Proceed to Branch 1)
: While you are making inquiries, I shall continue investigating on my own, just to be safe.
:;(Proceed to Branch 2)
====Branch 1====
: Kano Nana: I'll be sure to look into it. I'm curious myself what could be the cause of such absurd rumors.
: Kano Nana: My intuition tells me that Sayu's mischief might be behind this whole misunderstanding.
: Kano Nana: Are you completely certain that you haven't seen her around recently?
: Yes, absolutely certain.
: (Seems there's no fooling her...)
: Kano Nana: Hmm...
: Kano Nana: Aha! Sayu, I can see you. Come out from there!
: (Don't tell me she left her tail sticking out again!)
: Kano Nana: Don't even think about trying to sneak away. Come over here, this instant!
:
: Kano Nana: Hmm, it does appear that Sayu has really been given a mission to ambush you... Which wasn't assigned by me, of course.
: Kano Nana: I apologize, . I'm afraid I did not treat this matter with due sincerity.
: Kano Nana: I shall take these orders back to the Yashiro Commission for further clarification.
: Sayu: Good... Well if there's nothing left for me to do then I'll be...
: Kano Nana: Ahem! Sayu!
: Sayu: Oh, uh, y—yes!
: Kano Nana: Where do you think you're off to? You have ninjutsu training to complete, so you shall return with me to Chinju Forest.
: Sayu: Yes, but you know, an exceptional ninja must not only work hard, but also have ample rest. *yawn* It happens to be time for my nap, so I'll see you next time... Goodbye and good night.
: Kano Nana: You're coming with me, even if I have to carry you, Sayu. Is that what you want?
: Sayu: Oh, n—no need. I'm sorry, I'll come quietly.
: Sayu: In which case... , will you come with us, too?
: Why?
: Sayu: I promise there won't be any trouble. I need a bit of your time, that's all.
: Sayu: I helped you by bringing you to the shrine maiden, so now you need to return the favor.
: Alright, fine.
: Good thing we didn't have any other plans.
: Kano Nana: Ugh... I honestly hope you are not up to something again, Sayu.
:;(Proceed to Give It Up!)
====Branch 2====
: Kano Nana: Yes, of course. I'm sorry that this matter has taken up so much of your time. I'll be sure to look into it and get back to you as soon as possible.
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: Sayu: Whew, that was close. Thanks for not ratting me out.
: Good thing you didn't fall asleep.
: Sayu: Hey, even I find it hard to sleep through a tense moment like that.
: So we know that Kano Nana isn't behind your mission, is there anyone else you can think of?
: Sayu: Hmm, I don't know where else to start...
: Sayu: Oh, but there is one official guy who is responsible for delivering orders from the Yashiro Commission to the Shuumatsuban. Anyone with missions like this will report directly to him.
: Sayu: But I never receive those kind of missions, so I've hardly ever spoken to him before.
: That makes him a likely suspect.
: Maybe there's a way we can get his attention?
: Sayu: Oh, so what should I do?
: Just pretend that you've already finished the job.
: Sayu: Huh!? B—But, I can't do that... I mean, I—I can't even squish an Onikabuto, there's no way I...
: Sayu: Oh wait, you said pretend, didn't you? You almost scared my tail off... But even so, I'm a lousy liar...
: Don't worry, I'll give you some hair and other evidence to report back with.
: Sayu: Oh, I get it. We'll take the evidence, stuff it in a bag, and write my name on it. Then, all I need to do is put it in the big box used for reports and wait for him to see it. I'm sure he'll come looking for me.
: Sayu: *yawn* But that's a lot to do, and it's really far away.
: Hey, you have to help me out here.
: Sayu: Oh fine, I guess my nap will have to wait till later. Just stay put, okay? I'll be back in no time.
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: Sayu: *panting* I finally made it back.
: Sayu: Your evidence caught his attention right away. He gave me a different location to meet him up later. Strange, why wouldn't we just meet at the Police Station?
: Maybe he's up to something.
: That's even more suspicious.
: Sayu: Let's go to the meeting point, I want to settle this quickly so I can finally curl up for a nice, long nap.
:;(Proceed to Shuumatsuban Suspicions)
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