NOISZ STΔRLIVHT/Story/Chapter 4.I

Release date: August 31, 2022

> *Numerous truths are unveiled, and resolve is forged. Grace gives love advice.*
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# Story

Chapter 4.I begins right after Chapter 3.IV, after Beyond declares her goal of revolution. When questioned about it, she confirms she wishes to stop the Silencing, and that her father Gaius Antiphon wishes to stop it too, though believes his method too extreme, explaining that he wishes to sever the connection between this world and the World of Music, erasing music from it entirely. Beyond tells Producer she wishes to repair the boundary instead, preventing music from ever becoming Noise Beasts, and asks Producer and STΔRLIVHT to kill Gaius, telling her that the dreams she saw of STΔRLIVHT fighting Gaius in the Antiphon building basement were visions of possible futures; the same dream Beyond herself had, before even having seen any of their faces, which prompted her to seek the group out to begin with. She tells Producer the moment she remembers the truth will be the moment her life comes to an end, which, to Producer's dread, does not sound like a threat.

In the next scene, the members of SUNRaiSE decide to see STΔRLIVHT perform at Cherry to observe their rivals. Shion expresses doubt at being able to live up to Yumi's legacy, and recounts the time she first saw SUNRaiSE - just after Hakuno had left the house. She resolves to become better, and Asuka and Hikari reassure her, though the moment is cut short by Sera entering their office.

Sera urges Shion to make up with Hakuno and tells her that Hakuno does not wish for there to be any bad blood, and Shion muses on her parents; however, Sera decides it's not the right time, and tells Shion to forget it, thanking SUNRaiSE for the tickets.

Afterwards, Asuka and Hikari discuss how to free Shion from Yashiro's influence, and Asuka's regrets regarding not stepping in before Eito's relationship with Yumi became abusive. Hikari reminds Asuka it's not too late to tell Yumi she loves her, though Asuka remains doubtful, and refocuses on what they can do for Shion.

At practice, a Noise Beast attacks STΔRLIVHT as Sera updates them over the phone on her talk with Shion, and Sumire deals with it, stumbling after doing so, though she assures Hakuno and Grace that she's fine, and goes for a nap.

Hakuno and Grace hang out, watching Grace play video games, and Hakuno asks her for love advice on either Producer, Rhyme, Hitori, or Sumire. The available options depend on the player's choices, and also depending on how Hakuno has interacted with the Producer, Hitori, and Rhyme over the course of the game (and whether the Producer says that she likes girls).

* Sumire
* Producer
* Rhyme
* Hitori

Grace is unsurprised that Hakuno is interested in Sumire, noting the obvious signs. She tells Hakuno that knowing Sumire is definitely straight, any hopes of a relationship will likely not work out; Hakuno wishes to confess to her anyway, wishing for closure, and Grace supports this decision, telling her that a hangout would be nice.

Hakuno cites Sumire being straight as a factor in knowing nothing can between with her, and wishes to move onto someone who could like her in that way. Grace notes that Producer is somewhat serious, and may be uncomfortable with dating someone she manages, and tells Hakuno to take things slow, advising that she should ask to hang out first.

Hakuno realizes that she has no chance with Sumire because she's straight, so she would rather move on with someone who can reciprocate her feelings. She describes Rhyme to Grace, noting how they're interning with Heather Valentine. Grace advises Hakuno to ask them out. Hakuno agrees to give it a try.

Grace is surprised, not knowing that Hakuno is into men. Because of the fact that Sumire and Hitori share a body, Grace advises Hakuno to sort out the situation with Sumire before it gets serious. Hakuno decides to ask Hitori out on a date.

# Drops

* Song: 1nput This 2 Y0ur Spine
* Bloodstone Gem x5
* Ashes x100

# Song

Chapter 4.I's song is 1nput This 2 YOur Spine, as Sumire in her STΔRLIVHT STΔGE style.