Dazzling Cupid

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## Dazzling Cupid

* Splash art
* Logo

### Event End

October 19th, 2023 5:00 (UTC+9)

**Dazzling Cupid** is the 20th story event in *Goddess of Victory: Nikke*.

It follows the Protagonist, who shares a dilemma of choosing a date between either Naga or Tia.

## Synopsis

As fellow graduates of M.M.R. Vocational School and members of Dazzling Pearl, Tia and Naga are as closely-knit as real sisters. But when they catch wind of a "Love Arrow" rumored to bring about destined eternal love, that bond is soon put to the test. Especially when a certain commander gets involved...

## Story

### Prologue - Substitute Teacher

Our story begins with the protagonist frantically running after oversleeping for his first day as a (temporary) teacher of M.M.R. Vocational School. While he was forced into this position due to unspecified circumstances, running late to his first day is *not* going to win him points with anyone, let alone the students.

Beating the buzzer by a scant five minutes, the protagonist catches his breath as he looks at his assigned classroom; Graduation Class L. Whilst pondering on his responsibilities as a teacher, the protagonist's thoughts are interrupted by a voice and a squishing sensation as he's hugged from behind.

The interruption turns out to be Tia, a member of Class L. A real softie (both figuratively and literally) with a love for sweets. Aside from her...proclivity to hug the protagonist and touch him all the time, she's pretty much a normal student in every way that matters. While Tia chatters on about how happy she is to see the protagonist, another voice comes to his rescue while admonishing Tia.

Said voice belongs to Naga, another member of Class L. As the more level-headed mature foil to Tia, Naga is almost always seen taking care of the former in some fashion, whether it's making sure she doesn't forget her things or chiding her for getting too touchy with the protagonist. Naga's caretaker tendencies have spread onto other members of the class, and even the protagonist has experienced them firsthand.

While the three chatter for a bit, the bell's chiming reminds them of their impending class, and they step inside the classroom to begin another day.

### Shopping Mall Event

With the day's academia over, the protagonist breathes a sigh of relief as his class went without any problems. His relief is soon interrupted by Tia's sudden appearance (and hug), followed by Naga trying in vain to talk some sense into her friend. Despite chiding Tia over her exuberance, Naga herself is also excited to have the protagonist helm the class, however temporary it is, and invites him to spend time with her and Tia to celebrate the occasion. Caught between the pleading gazes of both students, he has no chance to escape...

The trio find themselves at a shopping mall, which for some reason is more bustling and crowded than usual. Tia squeals in excitement as she discovers there's an event going on, and the grand prize is a "Love Arrow". Said to have been wielded by Cupid to bind people together, the slightest jab of the arrowhead is capable of making even the most coldhearted person fall head-over-heels in love. At least, that's what the promotional material says.

Naga is understandably skeptical of the idea, but seeing how enamored Tia is with the arrow, decides to enter the contest to win it. Tia reads the instructions, which state anyone who makes a purchase within the next 30 minutes will be entered into the contest. Despite the protagonist's doubts about their actual odds of winning, he knows full well one look at Tia's face would make him cave immediately. His attempts to avert his gaze fail, only saved in the nick of time by Naga's reminder to read *all* the instructions.

Said instructions state that the winner will be picked *randomly*, meaning that even if they can *technically* boost their odds by buying more stuff and getting more tickets, everything will boil down to luck in the end. With that in mind, Naga proposes they work to divide and conquer. They'll split up and buy some small cheap things for quick and easy tickets to maximize their odds.

The protagonist finds the strategy difficult to execute in practice. Between his general inexperience in shopping and the crowd gumming up the register, he's about ready to throw in the towel before a familiar voice beckons him. It's Blanc, the white rabbit of Coin Rush's 777 squad, as tied to the hip as ever with her sister Noir. The two can't help but notice how downcast the man looks, and wonder if there's anything they can do to help him.

After the protagonist explains the situation, Blanc and Noir pull out some small trinkets they were going to buy. While they were planning to use these as quick and easy props for a show, they don't mind letting the protagonist buy them instead so he can win the Love Arrow. Overwhelmed with gratitude, the protagonist clasps Blanc and Noir's hands as he thanks them profusely for the assist. The flustered bunnies are more than happy to help Pit Boss out, even giving him a supercharge to his luck. All they ask for in return is that he stop by Coin Rush once he's done being a teacher.

Later, during the event. The crowds are so huge the protagonist can't find Tia or Naga anywhere. As the host is about ready to announce the winner, the protagonist looks over his numbers; 15, 69, 5852, 254, and 753. Those were all the numbers he could get with the stuff he bought, and even with Blanc and Noir's luck charge, he's not feeling too confident in his chances.

A moment later, the protagonist's pessimism is vindicated. The host announces the winning number as 96. Nowhere close to any of his numbers...

### The Owner of the Arrow

Despite the host announcing the winning number, nobody in the audience steps up to claim their prize. Following the event's suspension, the protagonist finally reunites with Tia and Naga. It would seem that they were practically blowing up his phone with messages, but he never saw them, too engrossed as he was with the event. While the trio discuss how things turned out, the host makes another announcement.

Turns out they misread the winning number and *somehow* read it backwards. The *real* winning number of the Love Arrow raffle is...69. One of the protagonist's numbers. What follows is a blur and a haze to the protagonist, with his only recollections being Tia and Naga jostling him to the stage before he made some dumbfounded comments...

The protagonist is brought back to reality by Naga calling for him. The three of them still can't believe that they actually won the Love Arrow, though now they have to decide what to do with it. Tia, having been the one to drag them all into this, naturally wants it, pleading the protagonist to give it to her. Naga insists that as the actual person to win the arrow, the protagonist should decide for himself who to give it to. The man looks down at the Arrow, which aside from its heart-shaped head is simply an ordinary arrow.

It's frankly unbelievable, even to the protagonist who won it. *This* thing was used by Cupid? *This* has the power to let the wielder capture anyone's heart? While Tia is still plying him for the arrow, and Naga is trying to maintain the protagonist's agency, he has to decide who will receive this arrow.

At first he tries to give it to Tia. After all, she was the one who wanted it first. He tries to give an apologetic look to Naga, but reconsiders giving it after seeing the kicked-puppy look on the girl's face. He then considers giving Naga the arrow instead, since her idea to split up led to him meeting Blanc and Noir, which led to him winning the arrow. But one look at Tia, whose eyes turn watery as she audibly sobs, and he immediately backs down.

Eventually, the protagonist comes to the conclusion that a decision this big can't be rushed. To that end, he asks the girls to give him some time, at least until his time as a teacher ends, to decide who gets the arrow. They're willing to let him think it over, though Tia jumps him again and makes it abundantly clear that she's going to do whatever it takes to persuade him to give her the arrow. In response, Naga, in stark contrast to her usual behavior, goes as far as to pry and shove Tia off the protagonist, and boldly declare a newfound rivalry with her friend. It would appear the protagonist's remark of giving the arrow to "whoever felt right" lit a competitive spark in Naga, and now she wants the Love Arrow herself, even if it means butting heads with her best friend.

Though filled with both comforting warmth and an ominous chill, the protagonist can tell that both Tia and Naga are set on this competition of theirs and decides to play along. *What could possibly go wrong?*

### First Date

7 days until the protagonist's tenure as a teacher is over. Naga pays his office a visit to hand over a backpack filled with items, including but not limited to stockings, gym clothes, snacks, a tablet, etc. Naga explains that these supplies are for him to take care of Tia, having come to the logical(?) conclusion that since she's competing with Tia as a rival for the Love Arrow, that means she can't be looking after her anymore. Despite that, Naga is confident they'll go back to being friends once the competition is over, and still wants to make sure Tia's being cared for. After explaining that she left the things Tia forgets most in the bag, Naga slips out to head to class.

A moment later, Tia steps into the office. She's already predicted that Naga would hand him a bag of supplies to take care of her, and is asking to take custody of the bag. Tia proclaims her intent to compete with Naga on equal ground, and that means trying to take care of herself without relying on Naga or the protagonist. Watching Tia stride off to class, the protagonist decides not to comment on how *Naga* was the one who packed the bag. He muses to himself that both Tia and Naga are taking steps to become self-reliant, and while his time as a teacher may be temporary, that doesn't mean he can't watch over and help them when he has the chance.

Two days later, the protagonist is ending another session of class. As the students scamper out to freedom, Naga stays behind to ask a favor. There were a few things in today's class she didn't quite understand, so she's asking to hold some one-on-one tutoring in the classroom later. Seeing no reason to decline, the protagonist agrees to the arrangement.

Later, the protagonist is accosted by Tia on his way to his office. She wants to meet at the Maid Café so they can have a meal together.

Some time later, the protagonist finishes his work. Unfortunately, he doesn't have enough time see Tia *and* Naga, so he has to choose between them now...

#### Meet Naga

Given how Naga took initiative *and* asked for academic help, the protagonist feels a sense of duty as a (temp) teacher to assist his students. After telling Tia he can't make it to the café, he heads to the classroom.

The protagonist's presence is a surprise to Naga, but not an unwelcome one. The two spend a quiet yet happy time together in the classroom.

#### Meet Tia

Remembering Tia's warm embrace and smile, the protagonist feels an urge to see her again, and does so after messaging Naga that he can't make their tutoring.

After a greeting from Ade, the protagonist is brought over to Tia's table. Though he's mildly concerned about how he's becoming acclimated to Tia's intimacy, he brushes it off in lieu of enjoying an afternoon pancake with her. After she spends an entire hour trying to get the perfect snapshot of said pancakes.

### The Reason for Wanting the Arrow

3 days until the protagonist's teaching days are over. The impending conclusion of his time at the Vocational School fills him with a sense of excitement and melancholy. Moreover, it will also mark the moment he must decide who the Love Arrow will go to. Taking it out of his pocket, the protagonist muses that right now he's learning more towards...

#### Tia

Given how Tia was the one who wanted the arrow first, the protagonist can only imagine how elated she'd be to finally have it. As he thinks about it, Tia leaps up from behind to hug him, encompassing his frame in a familiar warmth. While she's disappointed he isn't set on giving her the arrow, she's willing to answer his question on why she wants it so badly.

Tia proclaims that the Love Arrow, something that can (supposedly) make anyone fall in love with you, is something *anyone* would want to have. Especially since once she finally has the arrow, she's going to poke the protagonist with it, and ensnare him heart, mind and all. Despite the lack of proof, the protagonist can't help but feel he'd fall head-over-heels for Tia if she really did jab him with the Love Arrow.

Watching the man pocket the arrow, Tia giggles and assures she won't use it on him until she wins it fair and square. In a demonstration of her budding independence, Tia even managed to finish her homework all by herself, eliciting praise from the protagonist. Happy to receive a compliment, Tia takes the protagonist out to eat some sweets and spend some time together.

#### Naga

While pondering over how Naga would react to being given the arrow, he hears a voice calling for him and a feels a finger poking his cheek. Speak of the devil, it's Naga. While the student teases him over the perplexed look on his face, the protagonist decides to ask an important question. Why does Naga want the Love Arrow so much?

Almost immediately, Naga replies that she's intrigued by the arrow. Sure, she was skeptical at first, and only planned to get it because Tia wanted it. But when she thought about its (supposed) power, *and* the fact that the protagonist would give to whoever "felt right"? It filled her with a fiery determination to claim it. Not because she wants the arrow itself, but what the arrow would represent. That she unequivocally holds an important spot in his heart.

Naga chuckles over the answer she gave, spilling all the beans even after telling Tia that secrets are the key to increasing one's allure. After briefly teasing the protagonist over his claim that she's plenty charming, Naga invites him to join her on a shopping trip to a store she favors that's selling accessories at 50% off. Taking Naga's hand, the protagonist has an enjoyable time shopping together.

### Three-Way Date

2 days remaining until the end of tenure, and the protagonist has just about hit his limit. Tia and Naga, despite being direct rivals for the protagonist's love (arrow), haven't seemed to stop being friends, given how they both their visits are inundated with questions about how the other's doing. Heck, Naga is *still* leaving snacks and supplies for Tia, and Tia is *still* accepting them. From the protagonist's perspective, they both want to reconcile, but neither is willing to risk making the first move towards that. To that end, he's sent them both a message to meet up at a pop-up store after school. Given how both students are fans of cute things, it's an acceptable neutral ground in his eyes.

Cut to after school. Tia and Naga are surprised to see each other like this, having expected this to be an actual date. But since the protagonist wants to hang out as a trio, they go along with the flow. He thinks to himself that he just needs to get the girls to talk to each other, which turns out to be...not so easy.

With each student taking one arm, Tia and Naga literally pull the protagonist in opposite directions, trying to look at things they're interested in. Eventually, the protagonist decides to follow...

#### Naga

Naga thanks the protagonist while Tia wordlessly follows. The three end up at shelf full of accessories that make Naga's eyes sparkle in delight. The protagonist takes a moment to help Naga choose one particular piece to buy, and she's quite happy to have his opinion on what suits her. Though Tia's displeased expression is definitely disquieting the protagonist...

#### Tia

With the protagonist in tow and Naga silently trailing behind, Tia takes the group to a shelf loaded with plushies and figures. Tia is all over the reptilian-themed goods, from blinking chameleon dolls to dinosaur stickers. While Tia is still deliberating over what to buy, the protagonist notices Naga's disappeared while they were talking. Eventually, they find their third ~~wheel~~ member by the entrance, and while it was fun shopping with Tia, the protagonist can't shake the discomfort he feels at seeing Naga so dour...

Noticing the tired look on the protagonist's face, Naga decides to go buy him a drink. Tia takes a similar course of action by running off to buy some sweets. The protagonist decides to go with the flow and buy some snacks himself.

The trio eventually reunites, each with their purchases in hand. Naga offers a drink while Tia holds out some ice cream. With the protagonist's hand loaded as is, he only has enough carry capacity for one more thing, so he takes the...

#### Drink

Feeling quite thirsty, the protagonist thanks Naga as he grabs the drink. Naga herself is thankful for the protagonist grabbing snacks. The man tries to offer some food to Tia, but both her hands are occupied with ice cream, though she solves this problem by practically inhaling one of the cones down before taking some snacks.

#### Ice Cream

In the mood for a cold ice cream, the protagonist thanks Tia as he takes a cone. The man tries to offer some food to Naga, but both her hands are holding drinks right now. Naga assures that she's more thirsty than hungry, and all the food is more to Tia's liking anyway. She sips away at her drink as Tia digs into the food.

Thinking back, the whole ordeal was as frightening as it was sweet, from just how seat-of-the-pants this whole shebang was for the protagonist...

Some time later, the protagonist wonders how things have gone so wrong. He wanted to do this trio-date as a way to help Tia and Naga reconcile, but it seems as though they're only becoming more distant. As the girls argue over whether the protagonist is going to eat sweets or play arcade games, he decides to take a third option by suggesting they all go for a stroll.

The whole day goes on in this fashion. Tia wants to do one thing, Naga wants another, and the protagonist is forced to either pick a side or try to find an alternative, all the while still clinging to his plan.

Suddenly, an employee appears and hands the protagonist a mystery box, claiming it's a complimentary gift given to couples before scurrying off. Both Tia and Naga look at the protagonist with expectant gazes, and he gives it to...

#### Tia

Tia happily accepts the gift, her elation only escalating as she discovers a pair of rings inside. As the sweets-loving student puts one on the protagonist's finger, Naga recognizes the rings as a limited-edition item from a jewelry store. The protagonist is about to offer his ring as a gift to Naga, but Tia immediately vetoes it on grounds that she wants one of the rings to be her gift to the protagonist. Naga simply agrees with the sentiment and declines the rings...

#### Naga

As Naga accepts the giftbox, she opens it to find...freshly baked cookies? As she holds one out to feed the protagonist, Tia recognizes the cookies by smell alone. They're from PAIK, a famous pastry chef. She'd heard that PAIK was rumored to be participating in the event today, but to think her actual products would be here...

The protagonist tries to offer a cookie to Tia, but Naga rejects the idea on grounds that this is her gift to the protagonist, to be shared with nobody else. With a resigned look and an apology, Tia stands back and lets the two enjoy the cookies...

Some time later, the tension has become thick enough to be physically palpable. Hearing a clerk call out for people to play a game, the protagonist makes a last ditch effort and drags the girls over to the game stand.

The game itself is a shooting gallery, with the clerk handing the protagonist a toy bow to pop balloons with. The prize for popping 10 balloons with 10 arrows is a small bear toy that begins dancing before their eyes. Seeing Tia and Naga's eyes light up at the sight of the doll, the protagonist pulls back the bowstring, and...completely whiffs every shot.

While marveling over how bad the protagonist's accuracy is, both Tia and Naga step forward to take the bow and try it themselves. Seeing their rival also move, the girls huff and turn away from each other, asking for their own bows as this turns into yet another competition. While the sounds of arrows and popping balloons fills the air, Tia and Naga verbally snipe at each other, poking fun of the other's shortcomings.

Both Tia and Naga achieve a perfect 10 out of 10 score, but there's only one bear doll left. The girls turn to the protagonist and tell him to decide who gets it, but the man decides he's *done* with making tough decisions today, and claims the bear doll for himself.

### Last Date

The last day of the protagonist's time as a teacher, and the last day before he chooses who gets the Love Arrow. As soon as class ends, Tia bounds over to wrap the man in a hug. Naga immediately pushes Tia off, ignoring her rival to ask if the protagonist is okay. Even on the final day, these two are still at it with their cold war. As per usual, they each try to snatch away the protagonist's attention in their own way, though ultimately he decides to help Naga with her tutoring over going with Tia for sweets. In response, Tia briefly tumbles to the floor before pulling out her tablet. Turns out she *also* has some questions she'd like answered, and ~~butts in~~ joins the tutoring session. Both Tia and Naga waste no time peppering the protagonist with all sorts of questions about the material.

One hour later, the protagonist notices both girls are stuck with their study questions, so he decides to first check on...

#### Naga

The protagonist goes over to Naga, who asks him to run her through the question's material again so she can try to understand it.

After expositing Naga on the material, the protagonist checks in on Tia. Though she was stuck on a similar question, she heard enough of the explanation he gave Naga to figure it out on her own.

#### Tia

Seeing her teacher leaning over to check her progress, Tia asks the protagonist to rephrase and rerun the questions she doesn't understand.

After walking Tia through the material, the protagonist checks in on Naga. Though she was stuck on a similar question, she heard enough of the explanation he gave Tia to figure it out on her own.

Eventually, Dazzling Pearl manages to solve all the questions. The protagonist decides that such hardworking students deserve a reward, and invites them out to a meal. Tia decides to head to her usual place, while Naga tags along so that her ~~friend~~ rival isn't alone with their mutual target.

Back at the Maid Café, Tia is before a literal mountain of sweets, once again...and spending so much time trying to take the perfect photo to post on her socials. Naga sighs and notes this will take a while, inviting the protagonist to watch a movie with her on her tablet while they wait. Despite the protagonist's disbelief, they finish *two whole movies* before Tia comes anywhere close to done.

After Tia finishes her photoshoot, the trio finally dig into the sweets. Each one is just as if not tastier than the last to the protagonist, though he finds himself swept up in a tide of confectionaries as both girls pick out treats to feed him. It's enough to make him wonder if they overordered, but both Pearls assure him that this is *only* *one-third* the size of Tia's usual order. The sweet-toothed student will leave nothing behind, or so Naga proclaims. The protagonist is impressed, both by Tia's passion for sweets, and Naga's in-depth knowledge of Tia and her habits. Just as predicted, Tia leaves the table barren of sweets by the time they leave.

The trio decide to take one last stroll in the evening. The impending decision that must be made fills the protagonist with sorrow. When he finally chooses who will receive the Love Arrow, these idyllic days, when both his students were by his side, will be disrupted, possibly forever...

### The Arrow's Final Destination

The day of the decision finally arrives, and in a classroom recently vacated of students, the protagonist falls asleep, mind and heart burdened by worry. Deep in slumber, the protagonist is unaware of Tia and Naga's quiet ingress into the classroom.

After cooing over Teacher's sleeping form, the two students both think on the upcoming decision he'll have to make. Neither is willing to back down, making it clear they're both serious about winning the Arrow, and Teacher's love with it. Seeing the protagonist stir in his slumber, the girls realize they've spent too much time talking, and go their separate ways to await their victory...

Shaking off the last of his drowsiness, the protagonist goes to his office to pack his things. For the first time in a while, his phone pings with messages from the Dazzling Pearl group chat. The girls apologize for all the trouble they caused, but while they appreciate his enjoyment of their time together, they're also ready for this contest to be concluded. Naga is waiting for him in the classroom, while Tia is at the Maid Café as usual. Both are eager to receive the Love Arrow from him, and prove who he cherishes most. It's time for the protagonist to make a choice...

Staring at the Love Arrow in his hand, the protagonist decides to go to...

#### Naga

Her maturity, her caring demeanor, her wit that allowed them to win the arrow. From the beginning, he was sure the arrow would end up in her hands. The protagonist's feet carry him to the classroom where Naga is waiting...

He finds Naga in the middle of tying her hair up, not expecting him to show up at all, let alone so soon. She notes a quiver in his voice as they talk, though her hands are also shaky, and she can't work up the nerve to face him directly.

Naga admits the protagonist is different from all the other teachers. Not that they were abusive or neglectful, but they never bothered to give any attention or make changes beyond what would give practical returns. So the fact that the protagonist was willing to take the time tutoring her, and did it with a smile on his face...it made him special, in a way. As other students gathered around the protagonist, drawn in by his welcoming atmosphere, it only cemented Naga's idea. He was it. He was the ideal teacher she'd always wanted to have.

Now that this ideal has been realized in front of her, Naga's feeling jittery all over, and her hands are too shaky to tie her hair properly. After a moment's effort, she finally finishes, face alight as the protagonist compliments her style.

As Naga finally takes hold of the Love Arrow, she still can't believe it. When the protagonist claimed only the "right person" would get the arrow, she felt jealous of Tia like never before. Those words made it seem like the protagonist's very feelings were etched into the arrow, as if whoever got the arrow would also claim his heart. At Naga's behest, the protagonist holds his hand out, allowing her to gently prod the palm with the arrowhead. Now that the Love Arrow's "power" has been used, Naga claims the protagonist is hers, now and forever. The two hold each other close and stay that way until the sun goes down...

Meanwhile, the unchosen Tia cries alone in the café. At first she rationalizes that the protagonist is late because of his work, but eventually accepts that he chose Naga over her. The revelation hurts quite a bit...

#### Tia

Her smile, her warmth, her yearning that started all of this. From the beginning, this was always going to find its way to her. The protagonist's feet carry him to the Maid Café where Tia is waiting...

At first the café seems desolate, with nary a soul to be found. But as the protagonist calls for Tia, his vision darkens as something soft obscures his sight. He can hear Tia's voice calling him, feel her take the arrow from his hands...

Hearing the protagonist say he came to give her the Love Arrow, Tia is elated. She wastes no time jabbing the man with the arrow, to cement how his heart belongs to her, now and forever. The protagonist ponders if this is supposed to be the surprise she was implying in their talks, but that turns out to not be the case. Still blocking his eyes, Tia gently leads him to a chair and seats him down.

At Tia's instruction, the protagonist finally takes off the blindfold to see...an assortment of desserts, carefully selected and arranged just for him. The protagonist is curious that Tia's not taking a photo of this spread, but the student claims this is a gift meant for him alone. She spears a piece of cake on a fork and feeds it to him. Seeing the delighted look on his face, Tia shares in his joy.

He was different from all the others, who got annoyed or angry with her for her absentmindedness and her habits. He simply smiled and let her be herself as they spent time together. To the one who shares her passion in sweets, who gently accepted her, flaws and all. She wanted him to feel as much joy as she gets from him being around. Tia's face lights up again as she runs to the kitchen to bring him more of her personalized feast...

Meanwhile, the unchosen Naga lingers in an empty classroom. Pondering over how the protagonist chose Tia, and how it stung more than she thought it would, Naga sighs and simply heads home...

And so, the protagonist spends an unforgettable evening, with the one he chose to give the Love Arrow, and his heart...

### Hard Mode Epilogue - Once a Friend, Always a Friend

*\*Epilogue dialogue remains the same regardless of choices in previous story segments*

Tia grumbles in class, having forgotten her stockings again. Naga drops off a pair as she passes by, but the way that she does so, simply tossing them onto her desk and bluntly telling her to wear them as she goes, is uncharacteristic of her.

Later, in the class' simulation room. Naga curses as her shot misses the target, only for Tia to blast it from out of nowhere and laconically claiming it's repayment for the stockings. It would seem the enmity from their competition for the Love Arrow has yet to subside...

After school, in the hallways. After spending a moment in awkward silence, Tia and Naga break it by apologizing to each other. Taken aback by the other's remorse, they shake hands and agree to put this whole ordeal behind them.

As the two hug and reconcile, Naga decides to make one thing clear. She's not going to give up on snatching the protagonist's heart. Tia asserts she's not giving in either, but neither of them want to butt heads and start hating each other because of it. Their mutual relief eventually gives way to a mutual vexation. Despite both of them doing their best to charm and allure him, Teacher still seems to think of them as immature children. It's frustrating, but even though they're in a graduate class, they're still students of the school...

Though Tia is still bothered by the prospect of being student-zoned, Naga is much less concerned. Sure, they're still young students now, but they won't always be that way. Sooner or later, Dazzling Pearl will depart from this school for good, and become full-fledged adults. So they just need to do their best and make sure they don't turn out a rotten mess, even after becoming adults. Tia giggles at how Naga always seems to know what to say, and the two reaffirm their lasting friendship.

## Gameplay

Event Tokens (Love Arrows) are spent to play stages and earn Event Currency (Two Hearts), which can be traded in the shop for rewards. Love Arrows refill to a maximum of 5 per day, and more can be purchased in the shop for Gems.

### Challenge Missions

A series of one-time missions offering additional currency for completing stages. Completing 12 missions grants the CG "Exciting Times with Naga" to decorate the Lobby, plus a Memory Film to unlock an event in the Archives. Clearing 24 missions grants the CG "Happy Times with Tia" to decorate the Lobby.

### Challenge Mode

Spend Challenge Chips to play increasingly high-level battles against the boss Chatterbox. Chips regenerate at a rate of 1 per day, to a maximum of 3.

## List of Bonus Nikkes

Complete stages using the following Nikkes for a chance to earn extra Two Hearts. Bonus stacks at 100%

## Version Updates

### Recruit Update

Naga duration: 12:00:00, October 5, 2023 to 4:59:59, October 19, 2023 (UTC+9)

Tia duration: 5:00:00 October 12, 2023 to 4:59:59 October 26, 2023 (UTC+9)

New SSR Nikkes Tia and Naga will be on rate-up in the Special Recruit for the duration of the event. Additionally, their Molds for direct purchase will be available in the Mileage Shop

Once the rate-up ends, Tia and Naga will be added to the Standard Recruit pool in a later update

### 7-day Login Event

Additional rewards will be doled out with every daily login for up to 7 days to celebrate the new event

### 21-day Login Event

Duration: 12:00:00 October 5, 2023 to 23:59:59 November 1, 2023 (UTC+9)

An additional login campaign will be active for the listed duration, featuring the new costume Strawberry Flower for Diesel.

A new "retroactive login" feature is available during this login event. Should players miss one or more days of daily logins, they can spend Gems to claim rewards and progress for missed days.

### Costume Gacha Rerun - Rupee: Rabbit Deluxe

The Costume Gacha for Rupee's Rabbit Deluxe cosmetic will become available again during Dazzling Cupid, updated with a new costume-exclusive Burst animation.

For players who already acquired Rabbit Deluxe in the previous run of the gacha, it will be removed from the pool. Ergo, Tier 2 rewards will be the highest available items for those who completed the previous run.

As with the iteration in Bunny X 777, players purchase Bunny Costume Tickets via microtransactions to roll the gacha. When the gacha ends, excess tickets will be converted into 120 Free Gems per ticket.

## Trivia

* This event did not require the game to go down for maintenance, thus making it the first one to do so.
	+ In fact, this event did not even require any updates or additional data downloads.

## References

Notes

References
1. ↑ https://twitter.com/NIKKE\_en/status/1708361130999996536
2. ↑ https://nikke-en.com/newsdetail.html?content\_id=e3b37a6aad754a44eeaa8eda3697f6b1f8d3