Clockwork: Larose

Clockwork: Larose is an Adventure Mission on Penacony. It is part of the Clockwork chapter.
==Start Location==
To start this mission, activate Clockwork and submit to Larose in Golden Hour:
==Steps==
# Head to Aideen Park to enjoy Larose's performance.
# Larose has completed her performance. Speak with her.
# Investigate the audience's opinions toward Larose's performance. (0/3)
# Report the audience's feedback to Larose.
==Dialogue==
;(After unlocking the Emo Dial with )
:Larose: ...
:All of a sudden, Larose's serene face lights with joy as she opens her mouth and sings in an unfamiliar language, in a tone you have never heard before.
:Larose: "Mendasia~ Mendasia~ Tuven arztis liberan sanam~ Nururisha Idrila bfularun..."
:Each syllable of the song seems to imitate the sounds of nature: rustling of leaves, buzzing of insects, chirping of birds, low growls of beasts, raindrops hitting the ground... The amalgamation of sounds creates a marvelous rhythm.
:The song is sometimes shrill, sometimes raw, and you didn't even know these are sounds producible by a human's vocal cords. It's hard to tell if the music can be called "melodious," but the wild vigor within the song is palpable.
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:Larose: Phew... That was the first song I learned as a child, and I don't know why I sang it out loud... How peculiar.
: Will you perform this song at your concert?
::Larose: No, if you attend my concert, you won't actually hear this song.
: Is this the Song of Beauty?
::Larose: Yes, it's the most iconic ballad of Mendasia, but I have never performed it in Penacony.
:Larose: Although the language of this song is no longer spoken, the meaning of each lyric has been passed down: "Mendasia, Mendasia. You nourish Idrila's flourishing flowers with the sands of art." That is the meaning of the lyrics I just sang.
:Larose: Mendasia, the planet of canticles that perished even before I was born... I have never witnessed her or seen any images of her, but by singing that song, I can imagine a paradise where one can freely sing under the sunlight.
:Larose: ...Dear , how do you think of this song?
: It's beautiful.
::Larose: Thank you, but my manager doesn't approve of it at all.
: It sounds terrible.
::Larose: Heh heh... Your review is quite direct, just like my manager's.
:Larose: My manager told me that this style of music doesn't appeal to the audience at all and will only deter guests seeking elegance... To achieve fame, I must first sing songs that are recognized by the market.
:Larose: So, I started imitating popular styles and composed the fabricated Song of Beauty. Surprisingly, that ruse managed to deceive the audience. My performances were well-received wihin the music fan community, I got on the cover of Art of Dreamscape, and that song even won numerous awards.
:Larose: It's absurd how the most banal melodies, coupled with some obscure instruments and a contrived narrative, can be hailed as artistic masterpieces.
:Larose: Every day, I reluctantly sing lies. If it were not for a spur-of-the-moment decision just now, I would have forgotten about the real Song of Beauty!
:Larose: However, is the Song of Beauty truly magnificent?... No, style, audience, and popularity are merely pretexts to conceal prejudices! I am determined to prove to my manager that Mendasian music will become a hit!
: It's destined to succeed!
::Larose: I appreciate your support, but before I bring this song to the stage, I must first convince my stubborn manager that my music will not blow the show.
::Larose: As for how to persuade her... I can start with a roadshow and assess the audience's reaction. If the audience approves my performance, she won't be able to use "market reviews" as an excuse to dissuade me.
: You don't need to prove anything. Just sing what you desire.
::Larose: No, it's not that simple... She holds significant sway over the entertainment industry in Penacony. I must find a way to convince her, instead of defying her.
::Larose: As for how to persuade her... I can start with a roadshow and assess the audience's reaction. If the audience approves my performance, she won't be able to use "market reviews" as an excuse to dissuade me.
: How are you planning to prove it?
::Larose: I can start with a roadshow and assess the audience's reaction. If the audience approves my performance, she won't be able to use "market reviews" as an excuse to dissuade me.
:Larose: I can organize the roadshow at Aideen Park, as it attracts visitors who seek novelty and individuality. They'll undoubtedly be more receptive to a different style of music.
:Larose: I'll be preparing for the show, dear . I kindly request your presence to witness my performance on stage. I'm confident that you won't be disappointed with my performance!
===Head to Aideen Park to enjoy Larose's performance.===
;(Approach Larose and the crowd)
:Curious Listener: Why are so many people gathered here? Who's that woman?
:Excited Listener: You don't know her? That's Larose, a renowned songstress from the planet of canticles!
:Enthusiastic Listener: So, it's Larose... What a treat to hear her Song of Beauty for free!
:Larose: Thank you all for attending, my dear audience. This time, I've brought some special music... This song is different from my usual style, but I implore your patience as you experience the Beauty within it.
:Larose sings the real Song of Beauty...
:Curious Listener: Is this... truly Larose's voice?
:Curious Listener: Oh man... This is terrible...
:Elegant Listener: Please stop making vulgar remarks. There must be more to Larose's music...
===Larose has completed her performance. Speak with her.===
;(Talk to Larose)
:Larose: I never imagined I would perform the Song of Beauty in front of everyone, but...
:Larose: Ah, it's been such a long time! My manager should be coming for me!
:Larose: I'm sorry, but I must go back to Oti Mall to distribute brochures... Dear , could you please ask about the audience's thoughts on my new song? I would greatly appreciate it!
===Investigate the audience's opinions toward Larose's performance.===
;(Talk to Larose outside Oti Mall, optional)
:Larose: Dear , could you please ask the audience for their thoughts? It holds great importance to me...
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;(Talk to Harsh Listener)
:Harsh Listener: Tsk... I heard that there's someone at Penacony who could sing "the Song of Beauty," so I didn't even blink when I bought the ticket for the performance... What a disappointment.
:Harsh Listener: I know all about this marketing gimmick. They create the buzz and then pull off this ridiculous act to cash in on the hype. If this so-called Song of Beauty actually worked, the tune I hum in the shower would have resurrected Idrila ages ago!
:Harsh Listener: I must find a way to resell my ticket. Rather than wasting time listening to this nonsense, I'd prefer to enjoy Robin's songs at the hotel.
;(Talk to Excited Listener)
:Excited Listener: What a shame... Larose has changed! It's an offense to us, her greatest fans! It's an insult! A betrayal!
:Excited Listener: We adore the noble and elegant Larose, who sings soft songs with her sweet voice... That is the true Song of Beauty, not this repugnant mishmash!
:Excited Listener: I really wish she could return to her previous self and stop teasing her fans with such weird noises. Otherwise, how will we face our fellow music fans...
;(Talk to Elegant Listener)
:Elegant Listener: What an avant-garde style of music... worthy of admiration. Larose is truly an artist in her own right, managing to be famous while pushing the boundaries of music and art!
:Curious Listener: Come on! If she hadn't told me that she would sing a song, I might have reported to the Bloodhound Family that someone was making a scene on the street.
:Elegant Listener: How putrid. This is called... experimental music! It's radical, pure, and an extreme form of self-expression, but you can't grasp it at all, can you?
:Curious Listener: No, I don't understand it a bit. Why don't you explain what makes this song so remarkable?
:Elegant Listener: Um... Think about it... Why did Larose scream on stage? Doesn't it resemble the wailing of losers trapped trapped in a nightmare? Through her voice, she captures that very scenario, expressing the pain felt by Dreamchasers who are unable to fulfill their dreams!
:Curious Listener: I'm not sure if she's trying to express pure pain, but it can definitely be a real pain for the audience to endure.
:Elegant Listener: That's art, surpassing your mundane grasp! In my humble opinion, she was singing about people like you, whose lives aren't as fulfilling as they wish them to be.
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;(Upon talking to all audience members)
:(Trailblazer): (People don't seem impressed by Larose's music...)
===Report the audience's feedback to Larose.===
;(Talk to Larose)
:Larose: Dear , thank you for your support earlier. Have you asked the audience about their thoughts?
: Their reviews are mixed.
::Larose: That's understandable... I suppose I was too naive. My manager was right: music with such a unique style is unlikely to be appreciated by everyone.
: Most of the reviews are negative.
::Larose: Unfortunately, it can't be helped. For those who appreciate popular songs, Mendasian music is undoubtedly a departure from the conventional aesthetic.
: M—Most of the reviews... are positive!
::Larose: You are very kind, but there is no need to be overly concerned about my feelings. Actually, I have received my fair share of criticism.
:Larose: It's just that I haven't performed my favorite music in so long that I was overwhelmed with joy when I finally sang it again... However, I already began to regret it as soon as I stepped onto the stage.
:Larose: I've been a famous songstress in Penacony for a long time. How could I not know what kind of music the market prefers? The moment I opened my mouth, I already forsaw the outcome.
:Larose: I thought that with my reputation and fans, I could make people appreciate the true essence of the Song of Beauty... but I forgot that I achieved everything through deception. By abandoning the falsehoods, I gave up everything I had.
: You can perform your favorite music from scratch.
::Larose: No... I can't, and I won't do that.
: There's nothing to fear in letting go of everything.
::Larose: But to me, dear , there are no things more terrifying than that.
:Larose: At the end of my performance, when I saw those disapproving glances and heard no cheers or applause in my ears, it felt as though I was being torn apart by the most terrible nightmare...
:Larose: ...I experienced unimaginable pain, more agonizing than the destruction of my home planet or the demise of the Beauty.
:Larose: It was then that I fully realized that my desire was not for everyone to appreciate the Song of Beauty, but for everyone to appreciate Larose. It turns out that I love myself more than Mendasia and the Goddess of Beauty.
:Larose: "...Mendasia! Mendasia! Tuven arztis liberan sanam! Nururisha Idrila bfularun!"
:larose sings the Song of Beauty once again, her voice as low, hoarse, savage, and rough as before, but no longer filled with vigor and joy. Instead, it became an unbridled catharsis of long-suppressed pain.
:Larose: Dear , I'm afraid you will be the last listener of the Song of Beauty. I will tuck it away and never perform it again... and continue singing those vulgar lies, deriving satisfaction from the applause and cheers.
:Larose: Yes, this is the real Larose. Will you continue supporting me like this, dear ?
: I'll continue supporting you.
::Larose: Thank you for your unwavering support. You are truly a kind listener.
::Larose: I won't let you down. Even if it's a fabricated lie, I will make it more melodious.
: I won't support you anymore.
::Larose: Well... I can understand that. After all, I'm using the reputation of the Beauty and the planet of canticles to deceive my adoring audience and take advantage of them. It's excessive in your eyes, isn't it?
::Larose: But I have made my decision. So, if you despise me, be prepared. I will work even harder to gain public attention and become a singer known by everyone.
:Larose: Anyway, thank you for awakening me from my false dreams... Now, I have discovered my true aspirations, and I'm willing to go to any lengths to pursue them.
:Congrats on fixing Larose's Emo Dial, tick-tock!
;(Talk to Larose again, optional)
:Larose: Indeed... I will become a household name, a superstar, with crowds bowing at my feet!
:Larose: When the time comes, neither my audience nor my manager will be able to confine my voice. I will have the freedom to express myself through the songs I truly desire to sing!
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