Gretel/Events

* **Jack:** (That's right... Gretel told me to come to her room when I have the time. I wonder what she wants with me.)
* **Gretel:** Who's there?
* **Jack:** It's me, Jack.

*(Enter Gretel)*

* **Gretel:** Come in.

*(Gretel's Room)*

* **Jack:** What did you want with me?
* **Gretel:** This is... an interesting city.
* **Jack:** (Huh? That came out of nowhere...) Um... Interesting how?
* **Gretel:** There are a number of facilities here with no substantial value other than enriching one's life. Each seems logically designed, but their lack of cohesiveness appears to go unnoticed. Despite having such complicated facilities in the Jail, no one has even the slightest concern.
* **Jack:** Uh, huh... (I guess how the people live here seems peculiar to Gretel.)
* **Gretel:** To add, the humans here follow abstract rules without question, and coexist under an order. Everything here is quite interesting. I'm glad I came here.
* **Jack:** R-Really? Um... Thanks...? (Why am I thanking her? Wait... Was she actually praising?)
* **Gretel:** Heh, heh... You're quite interesting as well.
* **Jack:** Huh? Me?
* **Gretel:** Yes. Your blood... is quite interesting.
* **Jack:** ...
* **Gretel:** Ah, but don't worry. I'm not planning anything that would be dangerous.
* **Jack:** I sure hope not... (But that would mean she's planning something...)
* **Gretel:** Heh, heh... I hope this will all go well, Jack.
* **Jack:** Same here...
* **Gretel:** Come back anytime.
* **Jack:** O-Okay... (She's interested in my blood? I can already feel the danger...)

### Blood Libido 1

*(Rest Area)*

* **Gretel:** Again...
* **Jack:** What's the matter?
* **Gretel:** I can't get used to these utensils... Spoons, chopsticks, whatnots...
* **Alice:** Then how were you eating your food before?
* **Gretel:** Why, with my hands of course.
* **Thumbelina:** Huh... It sounds pretty crude, eating with your bare hands.
* **Gretel:** Crude? What do you mean by "crude?"
* **Thumbelina:** Huh? You can't be serious...

*(Enter Red Riding Hood)*

* **Red Riding Hood:** Hiya, there!
* **Jack:** What's with the cheer, Red Riding Hood?
* **Red Riding Hood:** I got me some dessert today!
* **Gretel:** Dessert? What is a dessert?
* **Red Riding Hood:** Desserts are food stuff like this!
* **Jack:** Hey, a honeycomb toffee!
* **Red Riding Hood:** Heh, heh! I got them as a gift after I finished a mission out in the city!
* **Kaguya:** I don't like working, but sweets are always welcome in my book.
* **Red Riding Hood:** Um, please work... Uh, but I only got one. Sorry, folks.
* **Kaguya:** Fine... I'm going to scab off of someone else.

*(Exit Kaguya)*

* **Gretel:** So, you only have one... If so, I'll just gaze at it.
* **Jack:** (I wonder if that's how she researches things...)
* **Red Riding Hood:** Heh, heh! It's so sweet!
* **Snow White:** That looks good... Snow White is a little envious...
* **Gretel:** ...
* **Jack:** (That's not an expression I see every day. She looks a bit more childish than usual...)
* **Gretel:** Honeycomb toffee... I've heard about it before. I believe it uses a rare ingredient called "sugar."
* **Snow White:** You know about sweets, Gretel? Do you like sweets?
* **Gretel:** Why, yes. If I didn't have self-restraint, I would have taken that from her for my own satisfaction.
* **Snow White:** I guess that's just how much you like sweets...
* **Red Riding Hood:** Urgh... H-How about I give you half, then?
* **Gretel:** I'm a bit irritated to be offered crumbs, but I'm not sure how much longer I can contain my urge...
* **Alice:** That doesn't sounds much like someone giving thanks...
* **Red Riding Hood:** Uh, okay... Here, eat up.
* **Gretel:** I'll have a bite, then. ... ...
* **Thumbelina:** Sh-She smiled?!
* **Jack:** (I haven't seen a smile like that before!)
* **Alice:** I'm surprised you can smile like that...
* **Gretel:** What is this sensation I feel percolating inside me? It's melting away all my desires... Ah, I see... So this is my Blood Libido...
* **Red Riding Hood:** I'm happy to know you're enjoying it... Hahaha...
* **Thumbelina:** Huh? So sweets are what we need to keep you down, then.
* **Snow White:** If Gretel can enjoy sweets like that, then she must be a nice person.
* **Jack:** (I thought it would take some time for her to mingle with everyone, but it may not be so bad...)
* **Gretel:** Heh, heh... What ecstasy...

### Blood Libido 2

*(Gretel's Room)*

* **Jack:** Hi there, Gretel. (Whoops... Looks like I disturbed her reading...)
* **Gretel:** Ah, welcome. You can sit anywhere over there.
* **Jack:** Huh... (She really is keeping her distance.) Um... What are you reading?
* **Gretel:** This...
* **Jack:** A book about sweets?
* **Gretel:** Jack, let me ask you this... What is the biggest problem in making sweets?
* **Jack:** Mmm... Not having the right cooking tools and utensils?
* **Gretel:** It's that the ingredients are hard to come by. I thought it would be easier to make the ingredients myself, so I began researching it, but...
* **Jack:** (Huh... Making sweets... It's pretty extreme, wanting to make the ingredients, but I guess she really does like sweets.)
* **Gretel:** It's time.
* **Jack:** Huh? You're not going to read that anymore?
* **Gretel:** Correct. It's time now for me to read research reports.
* **Jack:** (That's... a report that the Professor wrote. And that's... What is that? It looks like a difficult read...) You're able to change gears pretty quickly. Don't sweets come to mind every so often?
* **Gretel:** Heh, heh... It's only obvious that I can control my Blood Libido. Losing oneself to Blood Libido is no different from someone indulging in orgasm.
* **Jack:** Um, uh... What...? Are you sure about that...?
* **Gretel:** Why the blushing? Ah, that's right. Show me your arm. Your blood should be flowing well now.
* **Jack:** What are you planning on doing?
* **Gretel:** Heh, heh... Why, I'm going to draw your blood, of course.
* **Jack:** Here?! Right now?!
* **Gretel:** Heh, heh... Don't worry. I have the proper tools with me. This will be my first time using them.
* **Jack:** There's a lot to worry about!
* **Gretel:** Well now, that's unfortunate.
* **Jack:** I'm surprised Miko actually let you borrow all those tools.
* **Gretel:** Heh, heh... It was easy.
* **Jack:** Easy...? Wait... You took them without her approval?!
* **Gretel:** Well now, if we can't get your blood, how about I examine your pupils? I have tools for that.
* **Jack:** Um, no! I-I have something to do, so I'll see you!
* **Gretel:** Oh, really? Too bad for me. You are quite an interesting specimen, after all.
* **Jack:** S-Sorry! Bye! (Th-That was close... I suppose her research is all for a reason... I'm starting to wonder that maybe her inquisitiveness and curiosity is her real Blood Libido.)

*(Hallway)*

* **Jack:** (In any case, I'll have to be careful...)

### Amiss

*(City)*

* **Jack:** (Huh? Is that Gretel over there?) Gretel? Are you looking for something?
* **Gretel:** Not at all.
* **Jack:** But it looked like you were looking around a bit...
* **Gretel:** Why, yes. I was simply observing the people here.
* **Jack:** Did you find someone worth observing?
* **Gretel:** Heh, heh... Not in particular, but each one of these people here is refreshing to watch. Much better than the ones who barged into my home...
* **Jack:** (Home... Is she referring to the Dorm?)
* **Gretel:** Cowards with a smidgen of hope, who succumbed to fear and in the end, were engulfed in despair. There were also those who tried to kill me the moment they saw my frail figure.
* **Jack:** Did you really go through something like that?!
* **Gretel:** Why, yes. But my brother, Hansel, would always help me in those instances.
* **Jack:** Help... That means...
* **Gretel:** They all died. Every last one of them. Why do humans fight fate, despite knowing their chance of victory is close to nil?
* **Jack:** That's...
* **Gretel:** Look at those people there...
* **Jack:** Yeah... Looks like they're arguing.
* **Gretel:** Heh, heh... Their actions are identical to the ones who invaded my home. Humans look for reasons to maintain their lives, even if their lives serve no purpose. They cling with such tenacity... I suppose that's how they're able to live as long as they do.
* **Jack:** Why are...
* **Gretel:** Yes?
* **Jack:** Why are you saying that with so much joy? Is it wrong to try and live? Do you hate humans?
* **Gretel:** Let me ask you this... Why are you interpreting my words in that way? I was simply praising how humans vigorously fight for life.
* **Jack:** But the way you worded it is just horrible...
* **Gretel:** Jack... It seems as if you're easily swayed by your emotions.
* **Jack:** Gretel...!
* **Gretel:** Survival means doing anything to live, even killing someone. That's true of all living beings.
* **Jack:** (Is she holding a grudge against us for killing Hansel...? She still calls that area her home, too... I guess the Dawn isn't her home...)

*(Exit Jack)*

* **Gretel:** Oh? And where are you going? Say, Jack...? ... It seems I'm missing something critical, after all... If so, what is this odd feeling I have deep inside me? Do you know what this feeling is, Jack?

### Reconciliation

*(Hallway)*

* **Jack:** \*sigh\* (It's been hard to look at Gretel after I ran off from our conversation like that... But I need to clear the air with her somehow...)

*(Enter Gretel)*

* **Gretel:** What are you doing over there, Jack?
* **Jack:** Whoa!
* **Gretel:** Did you come to see me? If so, you should have gone in...
* **Jack:** I can't just go inside without your permission.
* **Gretel:** Oh? I go whenever I want, anytime.
* **Jack:** (That's disturbing to hear... I'd better lock my door when I step out...)

*(Gretel's Room)*

* **Jack:** Um, Gretel...? I'm sorry I left in the middle of our conversation before...
* **Gretel:** Conversation? Ah, that. I thought you maybe had a stomachache.
* **Jack:** See?! You keep saying things to provoke others! That's why everyone misunderstands you! (Shoot...! I raised me voice...!)
* **Gretel:** And you also seem to get emotional all the time.
* **Jack:** Th-That's...!
* **Gretel:** I'm sorry. I suppose my comment just now came from emotion, too.
* **Jack:** (Huh? It's pretty unusual for her to apologize...)
* **Gretel:** I was thinking afterward... How I lack understanding of human emotions.
* **Jack:** Well, I guess, but... But, you tried to understand us, which is why you're with us now... Or, at least that's what I hope. I think the emotions you're looking for come from a primal, human curiosity. That curiosity makes you want to know and understand others. But the way you analyze things comes across as cold, which is why others see you as uncaring... Wait... Um, what was my point? Anyway... I'm sure you just want to get to know and understand others!
* **Gretel:** Heh, heh...
* **Jack:** Huh?
* **Gretel:** Quite interesting... You truly are a fascinating specimen.
* **Jack:** R-Really? (Finally, it looks like I got through to her.) Wait... Hold on there! What's that in your hand?!
* **Gretel:** Why, it's a syringe, of course.
* **Jack:** I know that! I'm asking you why you pulled it out!
* **Gretel:** You seem very excited. Wouldn't your increased bloodflow make this the best time to draw a sample?
* **Jack:** No!
* **Gretel:** I see. Well. After all I did to procure those things from Miko...
* **Jack:** Don't tell me you took more stuff from her again!
* **Gretel:** Heh, heh... I have an interest in tools, too. And the only way to observe the value of a tool is to use it. Isn't that right?
* **Jack:** W-Well, sure, but...! No, you're absolutely right! So, then... See you!

*(Exit Jack)*

* **Gretel:** Oh? He's in such a hurry... I wouldn't have minded conversing with him further. Well... I suppose what he said is right. But what could I do to appear less cold to others? Maybe I could send a gift? I know. I'll make some sweets. Hm... Pudding... That sounds good. I've read a recipe already, so...

### Up Close

*(Rest Area)*

* **Jack:** (\*yawn\*... What time is it...? Maybe I'll get something to drink before heading back to bed...)
* **Professor:** I see. Your theory is quite interesting. We should dissect the sample to verify it.
* **Gretel:** Oh, but dissection is meaningless. Isn't there a way to observe bloodflow without killing it?
* **Jack:** (Huh? The Professor and Gretel?)
* **Professor:** So, are you saying you need the sample to be alive in order to acquire the proper data?
* **Gretel:** Why, yes. It's structured differently from humans, but mere blood clots wouldn't do us good.
* **Jack:** (I feel a bit uneasy hearing the words "dissect" and "blood clot" coming from them...)
* **Professor:** I suppose you're right. I'll get started right away.

*(Exit Professor)*

* **Jack:** (The Professor's leaving... I guess he's going back to do more research.)
* **Gretel:** \*sigh\*
* **Jack:** Gretel?
* **Gretel:** ...!
* **Jack:** You were talking about research until this late?
* **Gretel:** Why yes. Research in relation to our... sample.
* **Jack:** When you say "sample," you mean...
* **Gretel:** Yes. The blood of a captured Marchen. We were discussing its composition. I shared my theory, but it stands quite inferior to the Professor's analysis and insight. Heh, heh... Quite interesting, indeed...
* **Jack:** (Interesting...? She's talking about the Marchen blood, isn't she?)
* **Gretel:** ...
* **Jack:** (Gretel must be so tired...) I know... Wait a second... (Um... If no one touched it, it should still be in the fridge...) You want it? I... happened to have one.
* **Gretel:** That's... pudding, isn't it? The shape, the color, the aroma... That's it, all right. And just as I wanted to make some, too.
* **Jack:** Yeah... I don't think it's anything else but a pudding...
* **Gretel:** Heh, heh... It was soft of you to bother bringing my anything.
* **Jack:** (Huh? Did she say that she wanted to make one?)
* **Gretel:** ...
* **Jack:** (How much longer is she going to just stare at it?)
* **Gretel:** ...
* **Jack:** (Finally... She took a bite...)
* **Gretel:** Sweet...
* **Jack:** I'm glad to see you enjoying it.
* **Gretel:** Yes, but... Jack, why are you doing so much for me?
* **Jack:** Mmm... Because I wanted to see the expression on your face.
* **Gretel:** My face? You seem to pay great attention to my face...
* **Jack:** You don't smile like that very often, do you?
* **Gretel:** My smile...?
* **Jack:** Yeah... It looks so natural on you...
* **Gretel:** Heh, heh... How surprising... I didn't know I could express myself this way. How did this come about?
* **Jack:** It would be nice to always see it.
* **Gretel:** ... Because of you, my research had shown great advancement. I'd like to ask you to help me further. As my specimen, that is...
* **Jack:** Urgh... Stop calling me a specimen...

### Blood Maidens 1

*(Rest Area)*

* **Gretel:** Let's see... I want to ask one other question.
* **Snow White:** What is it? Mmm...
* **Thumbelina:** I actually want to ask about that brain of yours...
* **Gretel:** Oh? So you find it interesting? I would be more than happy to speak about it.
* **Jack:** (It's unusual to see Gretel with those three...) Hey guys, what are you talking about?
* **Gretel:** Ah, Jack. I was conducting some research on these three.
* **Snow White:** Huh? This was research? Snow White thought we were just having a friendly conversation...
* **Thumbelina:** Don't worry. What you said is right, too.
* **Gretel:** Oh? But all matters of data acquisition are part of research.
* **Jack:** Heh... So, causing trouble with your research again?
* **Gretel:** Heh, heh... How rude. I'm not troubling any of them. Isn't that right?
* **Thumbelina:** \*sigh\* I can't believe how confident you are in saying that...
* **Snow White:** Snow White enjoys speaking with you, Gretel.
* **Sleeping Beauty:** \*yawn\*
* **Gretel:** Say, Jack... Don't they possess starkly different personalities despite being sisters?
* **Jack:** True. But, I think that's what makes them great as sisters.
* **Gretel:** Exactly. That's why researching them is worthwhile. They are wonderful specimens.
* **Thumbelina:** Like I said a thousand times, stop calling us "specimens."
* **Gretel:** Thumbelina is surprisingly keen, and adept at offering support without calling attention to it.
* **Thumbelina:** R-Really...?
* **Gretel:** But her actions don't always match her intentions. She appears to be putting up a strong front.
* **Thumbelina:** Um... Are you trying to pick a fight with me?
* **Gretel:** She could be antinomic by nature. Or perhaps have difficulty in expressing her affection.
* **Snow White:** Dear Sister Thumbelina can be a bit awkward sometimes. But she is very kind.
* **Gretel:** Awkward... I see. A very accurate description.
* **Thumbelina:** Why, you...!
* **Jack:** Th-Thumbelina! They aren't saying that to hurt you! They're, um... praising you!
* **Gretel:** Why, yes. Snow White is a kind person, after all. Your awkward affection is precious to them.
* **Snow White:** Oh, my... You're making Snow White blush...
* **Gretel:** You also know that kindness can become violent, and that's why you hold back so much.
* **Snow White:** ...
* **Gretel:** But what you should fear most aren't mirrors or your childish body stature.
* **Snow White:** S-So, I'm fat?!
* **Gretel:** The kindness that makes you care for others is the very thing that eats away at you from the inside.
* **Snow White:** Snow White's kindness...
* **Thumbelina:** Uh, just so you know, you're not going to leave here pretty if you hurt Snow White, you hear?
* **Gretel:** Hurt? All I'm doing is stating my observations of the situation.
* **Jack:** (Uh, more like tossing grenades left and right...)
* **Gretel:** As for Sleeping Beauty, one would assume she's being protected, but in reality, she's protecting you.
* **Sleeping Beauty:** Mmm...? Zzz...
* **Thumbelina:** Well, it's true that Sleepy's like that...
* **Snow White:** I'm surprised by how observant you are... It's like you know everything about us, good and bad.
* **Gretel:** Oh? But good and bad are one and the same. For example, I believe Sleeping Beauty has already gone through puberty.
* **Jack:** (Puberty...? Wh-What specifically is she referring to...?)
* **Thumbelina:** Puberty...?! Gretel, you don't mean...
* **Snow White:** Wha-?! So, that is what I think it means?!
* **Gretel:** What's to be flustered about? I'm just sharing a biological analysis of Sleeping Beauty's...
* **Sleeping Beauty:** Zzz...
* **Jack:** I can't believe how Sleeping Beauty is able to sleep through this like it's no biggie...
* **Thumbelina:** Biggie?! I can't believe you said that looking at...! You pervent!
* **Jack:** Huh?! N-No! I was just...
* **Gretel:** Oh? So you're interested in such topics... are you, Jack?
* **Jack:** Of course not! Hey! You're the one who said something about biology and stuff!
* **Thumbelina:** Eew! Jack! You filth!
* **Snow White:** Yes... Filth, indeed...
* **Jack:** You can't be serious!
* **Sleeping Beauty:** Zzz...
* **Gretel:** I don't find you filthy at all. It's even written that youths find interest in well-developed chests and hips, proof of maturity.
* **Thumbelina:** What book did you get that from?
* **Gretel:** Jack, you're free to continue your observations of the Blood Maidens' breasts.
* **Jack:** Aaaah! Stop! Please stop!
* **Snow White:** You were looking at us with that in mind all this time...?
* **Jack:** No! Absolutely not! Wake up and say something, Sleeping Beauty!
* **Sleeping Beauty:** Zzz...
* **Gretel:** Snow White and Thumbelina, we may encounter interesting results by placing emphasis on your breasts. I read that underdeveloped parts stimulate one's imagination, another sign of a youth maturing.
* **Thumbelina:** Eew! You're the worst!
* **Snow White:** I suppose Snow White can give it a try...
* **Jack:** (Please! Please stop toying with me!)

### Sexy

*(Hallway)*

* **Jack:** (Gretel said she needed to see me, but... I wonder what it's about.) Gretel? I'm coming in.
* **Gretel:** I've been waiting for you. Now, hurry.

*(Gretel's Room)*

* **Jack:** I brought the Mary Gun like you asked, but why do you need it? Wait... Whoa!
* **Gretel:** What is it?
* **Jack:** (Wh-Why is she in her underwear?!)
* **Gretel:** What's with the loud voice?
* **Jack:** Clothes! Clothes! Why aren't you wearing your clothes?!
* **Gretel:** Isn't it obvious? Because I took them off, of course.
* **Jack:** Th-That's not the point!
* **Gretel:** Oh? Why are you leaving? I'm not done with you yet.
* **Jack:** Well then, at least put something on! Anything!
* **Gretel:** That I cannot do. It would make no sense if my intention is to have you splatter your blood on me.
* **Jack:** My blood?! What is this really all about?
* **Gretel:** Your blood can neutralize a Blood Maiden's Blood Skelter state. I have a hypothesis on what takes place when your blood covers one, so I wish to evaluate the results.
* **Jack:** I don't think you need to do that!
* **Gretel:** But unproven hypotheses essentially equate to mere imagination.
* **Jack:** No! Let me go, Gretel!

*(Enter Red Riding Hood)*

* **Red Riding Hood:** Heeeey! Quiet in there! What's all this commo...tion... Wha-?!
* **Jack:** (Dear lord, this is only going to get worse...)
* **Red Riding Hood:** Sorry... Um... I didn't realize you two were so close...
* **Jack:** Wait! Red Riding Hood!
* **Red Riding Hood:** No, don't worry. I won't say a word, so you go back to... You know.
* **Jack:** No! It's not what you think!
* **Gretel:** ...I got it.
* **Jack:** Got what?!
* **Gretel:** If she joins us, we can observe what happens when we both lick the blood off of each other.
* **Red Riding Hood:** M-Me?!
* **Gretel:** An excellent idea, don't you think?
* **Jack:** I don't think so...
* **Gretel:** Heh, heh... Oh, really?

* **Red Riding Hood:** Um... Can I ask what you're doing?
* **Gretel:** I'm taking your clothes off. I must say, it's surprising how intricate your clothing is...
* **Red Riding Hood:** It's surprising how strong you are!
* **Jack:** (I should help Red Riding Hood, right? But...)
* **Red Riding Hood:** Jack! Don't just stand there! Do something!
* **Gretel:** Don't move... Your underwear is going to tear.
* **Red Riding Hood:** H-Hey! If you tear my hood, I'm seriously going to kill you!
* **Jack:** (Uh... I don't think your hood is the major issue here... I'm so sorry, Red Riding Hood!)

*(Exit Jack)*

* **Red Riding Hood:** H-Hey! Jack!

*(Hallway)*

* **Red Riding Hood:** Hey! Jack! Don't run! Please, save me!
* **Gretel:** Heh, heh...
* **Red Riding Hood:** Eeeeeek!

### Blood Maidens 2

*(Hallway)*

* **Rapunzel:** \*munch\* \*munch\*
* **Jack:** (Rapunzel? What's she eating over there?)
* **Gretel:** Ah, Rapunzel. What's that you have there?
* **Rapunzel:** Sweets! I got at the city! They said I'm small and doing my best!
* **Gretel:** Hm, good for you.
* **Rapunzel:** Yup! \*munch\* \*munch\*
* **Gretel:** ...
* **Rapunzel:** Hm? It's mine! \*munch\* \*munch\*
* **Gretel:** ...
* **Rapunzel:** This is Rapunzel's.
* **Gretel:** ...
* **Rapunzel:** Gretty? Here... One...
* **Gretel:** Thank you.
* **Rapunzel:** \*munch\* \*munch\*
* **Gretel:** ...
* **Rapunzel:** Urrh... One more... \*munch\* \*munch\*
* **Gretel:** ...

*(Fade in and out of black)*

* **Rapunzel:** \*munch\* \*munch\*
* **Gretel:** ...
* **Rapunzel:** Gretty? Last one I have. Here...
* **Gretel:** Thank you.
* **Rapunzel:** No more sweets... \*sob\*

*(Exit Rapunzel)*

* **Jack:** (She's gone... That must have made Gretel feel bad...)
* **Gretel:** Aaah... So sweet...
* **Jack:** (I can't believe how happy she looks eating them! She's horrible... I can't believe she actually pressured Rapunzel into giving her food... That was no different from seeing the power balance in an animal hierarchy...)

### Ending

*(Jail Tower Ruins)*

* **Jack:** It should be fine now, Gretel.
* **Gretel:** Thank you...
* **Jack:** Heh, heh... Looks like we're finally grounded.
* **Gretel:** Heh, indeed. In more ways than one...
* **Jack:** I'm just glad you're safe, Gretel.
* **Gretel:** I'm quite surprised you would risk your life to save me. You must have developed an acquired taste.
* **Jack:** Oh, uh... Acquired taste, right...
* **Gretel:** Why, yes. When I fell, you leaped at just the right angle to catch me in midair. I'm impressed you thought to use the Mary Gun like that. If only I could have recorded it all...
* **Jack:** Wow... You're so calm that it's scaring me...
* **Gretel:** I'm just kidding. In all honesty, I wasn't in the right mindset to think of any of that.
* **Jack:** (Huh? This may be the first time I've seen Gretel like this...)

* **Gretel:** How unusual... I'm here now with a sense of relief that I'm alive. After Hansel's departure, my only goal in life was to observe everyone. And I didn't care much about my own well-being.
* **Jack:** Gretel...
* **Gretel:** Heh, heh... I wonder whose fault this is.
* **Jack:** Huh... Why are you looking at me?
* **Gretel:** Hm... If you don't know, that's fine, too.
* **Jack:** I think I was able to fight because of you, Gretel... You taught me the importance of keeping my emotions in check. To calmly make the right decisions.
* **Gretel:** Calmly, eh? Well, it doesn't seem like that, considering how quickly you moved to action when I fell.
* **Jack:** Uh, well... I just acted on impulse, and...
* **Gretel:** Heh, heh... I'm actually appreciative of what you've done. Thank you, Jack. Thanks to you, I'm still here, alive.
* **Jack:** (What...? She sounds amazingly gently right now...)
* **Gretel:** If you were off by even a fraction of a second, we would have accelerated straight downward...
* **Jack:** (Nope... This is the Gretel I know, all right...)
* **Rapunzel:** Jaaaack! Greteeeel!
* **Snow White:** Thank goodness you're alive!
* **Jack:** Everyone...!
* **Gretel:** Looks like everyone made it, too. Jack...
* **Jack:** What is it?
* **Gretel:** I have no intention of dying ahead of you.
* **Jack:** What do you mean by that?
* **Gretel:** I haven't researched you enough.
* **Jack:** Uh, I'm still your research subject...?
* **Gretel:** Heh, heh... Not quite... Not "still." More like "forever."
* **Jack:** Urrh...
* **Gretel:** Heh, heh...
* **Jack:** But, Gretel...?
* **Gretel:** What?
* **Jack:** The Jail's story ended, but our story... Our new story is about to begin.
* **Gretel:** I suppose it's not like me to say this, but... Yes, you're right. We've finally escaped from the dark forest, and everyone has made it back home. And, that also marks the beginning of a new story...

## *Mary Skelter 2*

### Event 1 - Introduction

*(Hallway)*

* **Otsuu:** So this is Gretel's room...
* **Little Mermaid:** You look a little nervous.
* **Otsuu:** Well, it is my first time here. Let me see if she's in...
* **Gretel:** Yes?
* **Otsuu:** Um, it's me, Otsuu. Princess is with me, too. Can we come in?
* **Gretel:** Certainly.

*(Gretel's Room)*

* **Otsuu:** Thanks... Huh? Where's Hansel?
* **Gretel:** Hansel is playing with Jack right now.
* **Otsuu:** Hansel and Jack playing together?
* **Little Mermaid:** It's good that Jack has a friend now.
* **Otsuu:** I have to say, just thinking about them playing together is quite astounding...
* **Gretel:** I'm intrigued how Nightmares come together like that. Now then, what brings you here?
* **Otsuu:** Well, nothing much, really...
* **Little Mermaid:** We were just making sure you're okay. I mean, I'm sure this is all new to you. Right, Otsuu?
* **Otsuu:** What she said. Are you okay with how things are here?
* **Little Mermaid:** If there is anything, please feel free to let us know.
* **Gretel:** I appreciate your thoughts...
* **Otsuu:** No problem at all.
* **Little Mermaid:** It's good we came to check on her. You were all worried about her anyway.
* **Otsuu:** You're the one who asked me to come here with you. As kind as usual, aren't you?
* **Little Mermaid:** Oh, I just nudged you a bit since it looked like you wanted to go. So you're the kind one here.
* **Otsuu:** Princess...
* **Little Mermaid:** Otsuu...
* **Gretel:** I assume you're in your own world right now...
* **Otsuu:** Wha-?! I'm sorry! It's not that we forgot about...
* **Gretel:** Interesting.
* **Otsuu:** Excuse me?
* **Gretel:** Your relationship is no different from that of a partnership of the opposite sex. I assumed such courtship was only possible between a male and female, but I suppose I was wrong.
* **Otsuu:** Wh-What are you saying?!
* **Little Mermaid:** Us?! Courting?!
* **Gretel:** Hm... So, why are you two so close to each other?
* **Otsuu:** Fate, I guess?
* **Little Mermaid:** We're actually wed locked as husband and wife.
* **Gretel:** Your explanations are too vague.
* **Otsuu:** I just happened to ask for Princess's hand in marriage when we first met.
* **Gretel:** You mean on first sight? Were you in heat? Would you have asked for anyone's hand in marriage then?
* **Otsuu:** No. It was only because it was Princess. I guess you can say she was special to me before we met. I knew that she was the person of fate upon seeing her.
* **Little Mermaid:** Otsuu...
* **Otsuu:** What about you, Little Mermaid?
* **Little Mermaid:** Well, it did take me by surprise. But, it didn't sound bad to me at all. By the time I knew it, I asked Otsuu to become my prince instead of being my wife.
* **Gretel:** That doesn't make sense... In any case, I can already see that logic won't explain your relationship. But it also interests me how logic won't work here... Primal urges? Emotions? Quite interesting... You both interest me to no end as specimens.
* **Otsuu:** I-I see...
* **Gretel:** So, have you both had intercourse already?
* **Otsuu:** Wha-?!
* **Gretel:** What's with your flustering? I just wanted to confirm facts.
* **Otsuu:** W-We have a very clean and pure relationship! We wouldn't...!
* **Gretel:** Oh, not yet? If you do decide to have intercourse, do let me sit in so that I can observe.
* **Little Mermaid:** Huh? Uh... What?
* **Otsuu:** S-Stop that! Things like that aren't something you show to others publicly!
* **Little Mermaid:** Otsuu... You're not helping here.
* **Gretel:** I'll observe away from your view. I can even blend myself into the surrounding if that would help.
* **Otsuu:** That's not the point! You know, we're done! Let's get going!

*(Exit Otsuu)*

* **Little Mermaid:** Um, see you later, Gretel.

*(Exit Little Mermaid)*

* **Gretel:** Hm, interesting... "Wife" and "prince"... Could those words be rooted to their Blood Libido? It also intrigues me that they don't have an explanation of the "why" to their attraction. Blood Maidens... There's so much to research here... Heh heh...

### Event 2 - Blood Libido 1

*(Cafeteria)*

* **Gretel:** \*munch\* \*munch\*
* **Otsuu:** Hm? Look over there... Gretel's... smiling?!
* **Little Mermaid:** You're right... I wonder if she had something nice happen.
* **Otsuu:** Nice would be an understatement to describe her smile. I'd even say it's an omen of something to come.
* **Little Mermaid:** Um, Otsuu? It looks like she's eating something.
* **Gretel:** \*munch\* \*munch\* What are you two doing there? \*munch\* \*munch\*

*(Enter Otsuu and Little Mermaid)*

* **Otsuu:** Uh, um... We noticed you were smiling, so we were just wondering if everything was all right.
* **Gretel:** \*munch\* I'm just eating sweets. What a delight. \*munch\*
* **Otsuu:** (She's talking while eating... She must really like those sweets...)
* **Little Mermaid:** I thought sweets were a rarity down here. Where did you get them?
* **Gretel:** I got them \*munch\* from \*munch\* my brother, Hansel. \*munch\*
* **Little Mermaid:** From Hansel?
* **Gretel:** To be specific, \*munch\* I picked these from his body. \*munch\*
* **Little Mermaid:** Body...?
* **Otsuu:** (Urp... I wish I didn't hear that...) D-Does it taste good?
* **Gretel:** \*munch\* \*munch\* Why yes. \*munch\* \*munch\*
* **Otsuu:** You must really like them.
* **Gretel:** You're going to have to find your own as these are mine. \*munch\* \*munch\*
* **Little Mermaid:** W-We're fine, thank you. Right, Otsuu?
* **Otsuu:** Y-Yes... We're not hungry, so... have fun. (There's no way I want to eat them, especially now that I know she got them from Hansel's body.)
* **Gretel:** I see. \*munch\*
* **Otsuu:** I'm surprised you like sweets. I didn't expect you to like them that much.
* **Gretel:** Why, anything sweet is good to me. I'm instinctively attracted to the consuming of sweets. \*munch\* \*munch\* I suppose this is my \*munch\* Blood Libido. I can't stop \*munch\* it.
* **Otsuu:** I-I see... (Even if it was her Blood Libido, I'm a bit worried all those sweets will add to her weight...)
* **Little Mermaid:** Um, Gretel? May I suggest that you move a bit after eating?
* **Otsuu:** (Looks like Princess was thinking the same thing as me.)
* **Gretel:** Move? As in exercise? I suppose a balance is needed here. I'll keep that in mind.
* **Otsuu:** Yeah, please do...

### Event 3 - Blood Libido 2

*(Cafeteria)*

* **Otsuu:** Mmm... Where could Princess have gone? There she is! But... what is she doing with Gretel and Hikari?
* **Gretel:** You're here, too?
* **Hikari:** Hey! Over here!
* **Little Mermaid:** Otsuu!
* **Otsuu:** There you are, Princess. So, what are you three doing here?
* **Little Mermaid:** We were about to show Gretel how to bake some sweets.
* **Otsuu:** Ah! Baking, are you? (I'm actually more surprised that Gretel is going to make sweets...)
* **Gretel:** Heh heh... You look surprised seeing me here, learning how to make sweets.
* **Otsuu:** (Did she read my mind?!) Not at all. I just didn't expect you to be the cooking-type. So, why now?
* **Gretel:** Simple. Because Hansel can't regenerate any more with the destruction of the core. I need to find a different way to get my sweets since the supply isn't endless as before.
* **Otsuu:** I see. (She sure is calm, even if it is about Hansel. I guess that's just Gretel being Gretel...)
* **Hikari:** How about you, Otsuu? We don't have very many ingredients, but you wanna make some sweets?
* **Otsuu:** No, I'm fine. Thank you. I'll just watch. (Heh heh... And, if timing proves right, I may snatch a bite in just a bit.)
* **Hikari:** So, Gretel, first put a little bit of salt in the bowl.
* **Gretel:** A little bit of salt?
* **Little Mermaid:** Is there a problem?
* **Gretel:** How many grams are you speaking of here?
* **Hikari:** Um... Just a pinch.
* **Gretel:** Hm...
* **Otsuu:** (She doesn't look very happy there...)
* **Hikari:** Next, add some egg yolk and stir it for a bit.
* **Gretel:** How long do you mean by "a bit?"
* **Little Mermaid:** Let me show you. Here... Just whisk it like this, and... There... That should do it. Next we add the flour like so...
* **Hikari:** With that done, let's use this spatula to lightly mix the flour and the base...
* **Gretel:** Describe what you mean by "lightly mix." Are you implying we shouldn't mix it at all?
* **Hikari:** Um, well...
* **Little Mermaid:** Tell you what. We'll take care of the mixing, so can you go ahead and warm the milk?
* **Gretel:** Understood. To what temperature do you need the milk warmed to?
* **Little Mermaid:** About room temperature is fine.
* **Gretel:** Room temperature? Temperature differs depending on the room.
* **Little Mermaid:** Um, yes, but...
* **Gretel:** The details have been very vague. Is the making of sweets conducted this loosely?
* **Otsuu:** Gretel...
* **Gretel:** What is it?
* **Otsuu:** Just a matter of observation, but if you keep that up, you're not going to get any sweets made.
* **Gretel:** You're right.
* **Otsuu:** I don't blame you for being specific. I mean, that is you after all.
* **Gretel:** Hm, I suppose I'm not meant to be making my own sweets. But I can't let that thwart my endeavor.
* **Hikari:** Wow! I can see you're really serious about this!
* **Little Mermaid:** We'll help you as much as we can, Gretel! Let's do this!
* **Otsuu:** (Those two are taking Gretel's words too positively. She's saying that because she wants sweets... Still, the concept that she's willing to go through all this for sweets must prove she really likes them.)

*(Enter Hameln)*

* **Hameln:** Hm? What are you girls doing here?
* **Otsuu:** Hameln? Princess and Hikari are teaching Gretel how to make sweets.
* **Hameln:** Sweets, you say? That sounds fun! Here, let me taste test it for you girls.
* **Little Mermaid:** We're not done yet, Hammy.
* **Hikari:** Yup. Eating batter raw is only going to make your tummy sore.
* **Hameln:** Hmph! My stomach can handle anything! Now, hand me over that bowl of batter!
* **Hikari:** Hey, wait...!
* **Gretel:** Hameln...
* **Hameln:** Hm?
* **Gretel:** I'll kill you...
* **Hameln:** ... I-I'm sorry...
* **Gretel:** Good.
* **Hameln:** Uh, I... have to go now. I'll see you all layter...

*(Exit Hameln)*

* **Gretel:** Now then, shall we continue?
* **Hikari:** Um, yes...
* **Little Mermaid:** O-Okay...
* **Otsuu:** (She scared the daylight out of me! She really meant what she said there! I better not snatch a bite. I don't want to die yet...)

### Event 4 - Amiss

*(Platform)*

* **Gretel:** Hm...

*(Shift to Little Mermaid, Otsuu, and Hameln)*

* **Otsuu:** I'm worried about Gretel. She's been like that for days now...
* **Little Mermaid:** I guess what happened to Hansel was too much for her to fathom...
* **Hameln:** I suppose she has emotions just like any one of us...
* **Otsuu:** Should we just leave her alone? Maybe I should talk to her... No wait...
* **Hameln:** If you're going to spend time wondering, spend it on action! Here, let me show you...
* **Otsuu:** Wha-?! Just a second! This might not be the best time to be bothering Gretel...
* **Little Mermaid:** I'm actually on Hammy's side.
* **Otsuu:** Princess?
* **Little Mermaid:** I'm sure she's hurt, but I also think she's suffering from solitude...
* **Hameln:** But we're here.
* **Little Mermaid:** Yup, but maybe she might not see that. That's why we should try and approach her from our side. We don't need to talk to her. Just be by her side in her time of need. Don't you think so?
* **Hameln:** Aha! I see!
* **Otsuu:** I'm amazed at how quickly you were about to come to a conclusion over something I couldn't figure out.
* **Little Mermaid:** You weren't able to make a decision because you're kind. Now, let's go see Gretel.
* **Otsuu:** Understood.

*(Little Mermaid, Otsuu, and Hameln join Gretel)*

* **Otsuu:** Hi there, Gretel.
* **Gretel:** Otsuu? Little Mermaid, Hameln? What brings you three here?
* **Little Mermaid:** Um, if you don't mind, can we join you?
* **Gretel:** I don't see why not.
* **Hameln:** What were you doing here all by yourself? We're you suffering or something?
* **Otsuu:** (Whoa! So soon?!)
* **Gretel:** Suffering? What are you talking about?
* **Little Mermaid:** Um, I know it's difficult with what happened to Hansel, but we're here for you.
* **Gretel:** Hansel? Oh, you mean how he's dead?
* **Otsuu:** (Wow, she's taking it well. I'd even say she's borderline cold-hearted...)
* **Gretel:** I don't see why I should suffer over my dear brother Hansel's death.
* **Little Mermaid:** Huh? But...
* **Otsuu:** You don't need to put up a front. You're free to say what you...
* **Gretel:** Hansel died. He isn't here now. That's the fact.
* **Otsuu:** But, aren't you sad? Your brother died.
* **Gretel:** On the contrary, I'm very happy that he died with a cause.
* **Otsuu:** ...?! (Gretel's serious, isn't she?) You could've worded it better! He died for the sake of everyone!
* **Little Mermaid:** Otsuu, calm down.
* **Otsuu:** No, I won't! Gretel, I expected more from you! Hansel was more of a human than you!
* **Gretel:** I don't understand why you're seemingly upset.
* **Hameln:** So Hansel was more a subordinate than a brother? I wouldn't be sad if that was so, too.
* **Otsuu:** Subordinate?!
* **Gretel:** That's not true, too. I suppose what I feel is something incomprehensible to others. ...

*(Exit Gretel)*

* **Otsuu:** She left...
* **Hameln:** Hahaha! As usual it seems!
* **Otsuu:** (What in the world did I say to her? She's as usual, and yet I got angry over her demeanor.)
* **Little Mermaid:** Otsuu? It doesn't look like Gretel is sad, but I don't think it's because she's cold-hearted. She's as kind as anyone else, but it's just that she thinks very differently from us.
* **Otsuu:** What do you mean by that, Princess?
* **Little Mermaid:** Before that...
* **Otsuu:** Y-Yes? (Wait... Is she angry?)
* **Little Mermaid:** You could've worded yourself better. That really came out bad.
* **Otsuu:** Urh... I know, I'm sorry.
* **Little Mermaid:** Well, make sure you say that to her next time.
* **Otsuu:** Understood...
* **Hameln:** What? You're already being used and abused by Little Mermaid?
* **Otsuu:** Uh, not really...
* **Hameln:** Well, I don't know the details, but... good luck!
* **Otsuu:** Haha... Um, thanks? I guess I feel better now? (But why did Gretel say what she said? What does Princess mean by saying Gretel is kind? This all feels so weird...)

### Event 5 - Reconciliation

*(Cafeteria)*

* **Otsuu:** Mmm... Mmm... Apologize... Apologize... "Gretel, I'm sorry about the last time." Mmm... That doesn't sound right. Maybe a bit more casual... "Gretel! I'm sorry!" Ugh, that won't work. It shouldn't sound too casual... Something a bit more heartfelt... "Gretel. About the last time..."

*(Enter Gretel)*

* **Gretel:** Did you call?
* **Otsuu:** Whoa?! Gretel?!
* **Gretel:** That's quite rude, calling me and being surprised seeing me.
* **Otsuu:** Oh, uh, how are you?
* **Gretel:** As usual.
* **Otsuu:** (I didn't expect her to see me practicing my apology to her for my tirade the last time. Wh-What should I say? I'm not ready to talk with her yet...) Um, Gretel? Uh, about the last time... I'm sorry for what I said then, so...
* **Gretel:** Last time? What are you talking about?
* **Otsuu:** You know, when I ranted over Hansel's death and how you didn't seem like you cared.
* **Gretel:** Oh, that?
* **Otsuu:** (That's it?! After all I was worried about that's all she has to say?!)
* **Gretel:** I was actually thinking about what you told me then.
* **Otsuu:** Huh? You were? I thought you didn't care.
* **Gretel:** Caring isn't the right term. I was thinking of why I wasn't sad over Hansel's death. My analysis is that I wasn't sad because I felt proud of Hansel's death.
* **Otsuu:** Proud?
* **Gretel:** Why yes. Death has little meaning here, but he died with a purpose. How can I not be proud? So my feeling of pride overcame my feeling of sorrow, or so I believe...
* **Otsuu:** I see... (She values purpose over death itself. I guess that's one way of approaching death...)
* **Gretel:** I doubt I could keep my composure if he died without meaning. Not that I can find out now, though.
* **Otsuu:** I'm sorry about the last time, Gretel. I got all angry without really understanding you.
* **Gretel:** Not to worry. All it was that we didn't interface well then. That said, I actually need to apologize to you.
* **Otsuu:** Huh? (Gretel, apologize to me?!)
* **Gretel:** I wasn't able to properly orate my feelings to you. Hence, it was my fault we didn't interface well. I thought I was observant, but I suppose I still need to learn how to properly relay my feelings.
* **Otsuu:** I can at least say I feel a lot closer to you then before now.
* **Gretel:** Is that so? I can't fathom how you can say that without proper measurements.
* **Otsuu:** Uh, that's not what I was driving at, but... You're good as how you are now.
* **Gretel:** Hm? Well, if you say so.
* **Otsuu:** (I sort of understand what Princess meant when she said that Gretel is kind. Don't worry, Hansel. We'll be here by Gretel's side...)

### Event 6 - Up Close

*(Gretel's Room)*

* **Otsuu:** Gretel, do you have a moment?
* **Gretel:** I would have appreciated it if you would have let me answer you before you opened the door.
* **Otsuu:** I'm sorry, but I did knock before coming in... So, do you have some time to spare?
* **Gretel:** I was busy reading, so maybe tomorrow.
* **Otsuu:** Oh, really? That's too bad. I just came to share some sweets that I happened to get.
* **Gretel:** Welcome to my room.
* **Otsuu:** That was quick...
* **Gretel:** Now, where's the sweets? You brought them here for me, yes?
* **Otsuu:** Hold on a second...
* **Gretel:** \*munch\* \*munch\* Mmm... This tastes good. Thank you, Otsuu.
* **Otsuu:** Well, I did owe you. I have to say I'll never get bored looking at you eat so happily.
* **Gretel:** Oh? My exact same sentiments to you.
* **Otsuu:** What do you mean?
* **Gretel:** I find it quite interesting observing your relationship with Little Mermaid, but... I'm just as interested in how you are able to read a Nightmare's feelings.
* **Otsuu:** Uh-huh...
* **Gretel:** Also, reading the many fairytales have made me understand the reasons behind our libido. But in your case, you don't have any real Blood Libido... I suppose "marriage" may be yours, but...
* **Otsuu:** You got it wrong, Gretel. I do have a Blood Libido. It's "repayment."
* **Gretel:** Repayment?
* **Otsuu:** I can feel myself getting tense each time my urge to repay what I owe rises... That's why I keep saying that I "owe" someone. That way, I can "repay" the person later.
* **Gretel:** I see. So that's why you told me that you "owed" me one earlier. Very interesting indeed...
* **Otsuu:** That's the only way it feels like I repaid what was due properly.
* **Gretel:** But in the story, "The Grateful Crane," the crane showed its true form while repaying... If so, do you have a "true form" that lies inside you?
* **Otsuu:** Heh, who knows?
* **Gretel:** One other thing. You seem overly attracted to Little Mermaid for no apparent reason.
* **Otsuu:** That's not true.
* **Gretel:** I feel as if I can learn your true nature if I research on your attachment to Little Mermaid.
* **Otsuu:** ...
* **Gretel:** Just the thought is tantalizing.
* **Otsuu:** (I'm attached to Princess? My true nature? Is there something about me that I don't know of? This all feels so weird...) My attachment to her is based on love, that's all...
* **Gretel:** Love?
* **Otsuu:** Love has no reason. There is no reason needed to love.
* **Gretel:** Hm... I don't understand that emotion well, but that is quite intriguing.
* **Otsuu:** Heh... I guess anything can be intriguing to you... (Love... My feelings towards Princess is love, right? I can only hope I'm right...)

### Event 7 - Blood Maidens 1

*(Cafeteria)*

* **Gretel:** How much longer will this take?
* **Hameln:** Don't rush me! I'm thinking!
* **Otsuu:** (Hm? Gretel and Hameln? What are they doing there?)
* **Gretel:** You don't have any other place to put your stone. The whole board is white already.
* **Hameln:** I-I'm not giving up until the very end!
* **Otsuu:** (They're just playing Othello... Where did they find it anyways?)
* **Hameln:** Mmm... Mmm...! Here! Hahaha! How's that?! I made a whole lot black!
* **Gretel:** Here...
* **Hameln:** What?!
* **Gretel:** It doesn't seem like you have any other place to put your stone so I guess I'll keep going.
* **Hameln:** Wha-?! I-Impossible!
* **Gretel:** And... there. I win again. That makes it ten wins in a row.
* **Hameln:** Ngh! Why are you so good at this?! Wait! You're not cheating, are you?!
* **Gretel:** Cheat? I doubt that, especially when I've handicapped myself by giving you the four corners.
* **Hameln:** So that means...?
* **Gretel:** You're weak.
* **Hameln:** Urgh!
* **Otsuu:** (I can hear Hameln taking damage inside her body...)
* **Hameln:** F-Fine... So I'm weak at this game... I suppose I have to accept that. But, why am I so weak? Why can't I beat you? How can I get better at this game?!
* **Gretel:** Simple. You're weak because you're not thinking about your next move.
* **Hameln:** But I am! Like, where I can place my stone to slip as many of them as possible!
* **Gretel:** You only put them where you can flip numbers. You need to think steps ahead of just one move. Remember how you lost turns because you couldn't place your stones?
* **Hameln:** Yes...
* **Gretel:** I simply read where you and I would place our stones, and moved in a way you lose turns. If you do the same, you should do much better.
* **Hameln:** Aha, I see! Quite impressive!
* **Gretel:** I'm not sharing anything special in particular...
* **Hameln:** Can I call you "Stone Master?!"
* **Gretel:** No.
* **Hameln:** So all I need to do is watch out! Haha! I demand a rematch, Gretel!
* **Gretel:** Very well. I'll win anyway.
* **Otsuu:** (It looks like Gretel is having fun. Those two actually pair well together... I feel a bit sorry for Hameln, though. I don't see her winning against Gretel at all...)

### Event 8 - Blood Maidens 2

*(Hallway)*

* **Gretel:** Huff... Huff...
* **Otsuu:** Hm? Gretel? Something's not right...
* **Alice:** Gretel? Are you all right?
* **Gretel:** I'm... fine...
* **Otsuu:** No you're not.
* **Alice:** Look at you... You're all pale. Are you sure you're...?
* **Gretel:** I'm fine. Please... leave me alone...

*(Gretel faints)*

* **Alice:** Gretel?! G-Get a hold of yourself!
* **Otsuu:** Are you all right?!

*(Enter Cinderella)*

* **Cinderella:** What's with the commotion? Is something the matter?
* **Otsuu:** Cinderella!
* **Alice:** Gretel looks really sick... She fell over just now.
* **Cinderella:** Oh my, that's not good! We should take her to her room!
* **Alice:** Do you mind helping us carrying her to her room?
* **Cinderella:** Why, of course!
* **Otsuu:** All right, let's go.

*(Gretel's Room)*

* **Gretel:** Mmm...
* **Cinderella:** She's coming to.
* **Otsuu:** Thank goodness.
* **Alice:** Are you feeling better now?

*(Gretel rises)*

* **Gretel:** I'm... in my room? Why are you all here?
* **Alice:** You lost consciousness in the hallway.
* **Cinderella:** Otsuu, Alice, and myself found you and brought you here.
* **Otsuu:** It was a good thing you came by, Cinderella.
* **Alice:** Yes, it would've been a bit difficult with just me and Otsuu.
* **Gretel:** I see... I'm sorry for the bother.
* **Cinderella:** Do you feel better?
* **Gretel:** Why yes, I feel much better now that I had time to rest.
* **Alice:** You surprised us when you just fell back there. So, what happened?
* **Gretel:** I was conducting research for two days straight without sleep.
* **Alice:** Two days?!
* **Otsuu:** Uh...
* **Cinderella:** Just hearing that is making me feel tired already...
* **Gretel:** I went to the cafeteria to get a bite, but I suppose I passed out on my way back here. I need to learn what my limits are. This was a nice case sample to experience.
* **Otsuu:** (Yes, this is Gretel all right...)
* **Alice:** That's so you, Gretel. Well, I'm just glad you're feeling better now.
* **Cinderella:** For a second there I thought you were badly ill. Well, it's good it wasn't anything terrible.
* **Otsuu:** Yeah, I'm happy you're okay.
* **Gretel:** Hm? Why are you all seemingly relieved?
* **Cinderella:** That's because we were worried about you, of course.
* **Gretel:** Worried...
* **Alice:** Gretel? You still don't seem well...
* **Gretel:** No, I'm fine. It was just that your reactions were unexpected with how worried you all were.
* **Otsuu:** That's unexpected...?
* **Alice:** Wait. You didn't know we were worried about you?
* **Gretel:** Yes, but now I know.
* **Cinderella:** Most people would know that naturally... You really are a strange one.
* **Gretel:** I heard worry can take a toll on one's body. Which means I caused harm to you all by making you all worried. I'm sorry...
* **Alice:** Gretel?!
* **Cinderella:** She... apologized?!
* **Otsuu:** I hope this isn't a bad omen to come...
* **Gretel:** That sounded rude... I do apologize if I feel I am in the wrong.
* **Cinderella:** Gretel is... quite unique, isn't she?
* **Gretel:** Unique? I wasn't necessarily joking there.
* **Alice:** Unique, not in a bad way, though. I feel a lot closer to you now. Might I add I was surprised to see you drop from sleep depravity despite your analytical behavior.
* **Gretel:** I won't deny what happened. Thank you for helping me then.
* **Otsuu:** No problem at all.
* **Alice:** We are friends after all.
* **Cinderella:** Indeed.
* **Gretel:** Friends... I see... Friends... Heh heh... I suppose I can live with that.

### Event 9 - Sexy

*(Hallway)*

* **Nightmare Jack:** Ggh... Aaaaaaah!
* **Otsuu:** Wh-What?!
* **Thumbelina:** That sounded like Jack!
* **Otsuu:** It's coming from Gretel's room. Let's go, Thumbelina!
* **Thumbelina:** All right!

* **Gretel:** Oh, hello there.
* **Thumbelina:** Gretel?!
* **Otsuu:** Wh-What are you doing?!
* **Gretel:** You mean how I'm in my underwear?
* **Otsuu:** No! Wh-Why are you attacking Jack like that?!
* **Gretel:** You're making it sound worse than it is. I'm just trying to hold him down by force.
* **Thumbelina:** Uh, that actually sounds worse...
* **Gretel:** I needed him to stay calm for my experiment.
* **Otsuu:** Experiment?
* **Gretel:** Why yes. He is a male, and I was experimenting to see how he would react to a female. Which is why I dressed in this way so that I could arouse his sexual desire.
* **Thumbelina:** I'm honestly at a loss of words...
* **Otsuu:** B-But look at Jack! It's obvious he doesn't like what you're doing! Isn't that right, Jack?
* **Nightmare Jack:** Ggh... Shht...pp...
* **Otsuu:** See? He's asking you to stop.
* **Gretel:** This isn't boding well for my experiment...
* **Otsuu:** She's not listening...

*(Gretel's Room)*

* **Gretel:** Hm, I see... I know why Jack isn't sexually aroused by me. I lack the sexual appeal as a female.
* **Thumbelina:** ...
* **Otsuu:** Um...
* **Gretel:** If so, then all I have to do is to somehow increase my sexual appeal. Hm... Otsuu?
* **Otsuu:** Huh? Me?
* **Gretel:** Take your clothes off.
* **Otsuu:** Huh?! Wh-Why me?! Absolutely not!
* **Gretel:** Thumbelina take...
* **Thumbelina:** H-H-Hey! You better not be telling me to strip myself! I'm not that kind of girl!
* **Gretel:** Mmm...
* **Thumbelina:** Hm? Why are you looking at my chest?
* **Gretel:** I wonder if Nightmares hold Lolita fetishes, too.
* **Thumbelina:** Wh-Wh-What did you say?! And after staring at my chest?! Are you implying I'm not mature?!
* **Otsuu:** Heel, Thumbelina! Heel!
* **Gretel:** I don't know what instigated you, but there's nothing wrong with not being physically mature.
* **Thumbelina:** You're not helping me one bit!
* **Gretel:** I'm not trying to help you. I was just stating a fact.
* **Otsuu:** Thumbelina's right! You're not helping! Please, hold your words for a moment, Gretel! Thumbelina? I don't think the size of a lady's chest is important. It's the shape.
* **Thumbelina:** Look who's talking! You wear that sash around your chest it make it flat! You faker!
* **Otsuu:** Wha-?! (Shoot! Now she's coming after me!)
* **Thumbelina:** I'll prove you got a huge rack under there! Strip, now!
* **Otsuu:** W-Wait! I-I don't have huge breasts! They're only a bit above par!
* **Thumbelina:** There you go making it sound like it isn't huge again! I'm gonna make you go nude!
* **Gretel:** That would definitely increase her sexual appeal. Let me help you for experimental purposes.
* **Otsuu:** Uh... Girls? You're starting to scare me... Aaaaah!

*(All girls' portraits disappear)*

* **Thumbelina:** You're not getting away from us!
* **Otsuu:** Whoa! H-Hey!
* **Gretel:** Heh heh... Let's see what you have under that sash of yours, shall we?
* **Thumbelina:** Yes, we shall.
* **Otsuu:** Stop it!
* **Nightmare Jack:** ...

*(Exit Nightmare Jack)*

### Event 10 - Memoire

*(Hallway)*

* **Otsuu:** Hm? What's this sweet smell? Where is it coming from?
* **Nightmare Jack:** Ggh... Rh...om...
* **Otsuu:** Oh, you mean that room there? That's... Gretel's room. Even if she was eating sweets, it shouldn't smell this strong... What is she doing in there? Hey, Gretel? You there? I'm coming in...

*(Gretel's Room)*

* **Gretel:** Aah...
* **Otsuu:** Ugh! What's with the vanilla smell?! Your room smells way worse than outside! Gretel...? Are you okay? Is the smell getting to you?
* **Gretel:** No, I'm absolutely fine. I'm simply enjoying the environment. Heh heh... It's like I'm covered in sweets... I can feel my face twitching in joy.
* **Otsuu:** Is this... the vanilla essence from before?
* **Gretel:** Yes, I made a pouch infused with the essence to enjoy its aroma. Not a bad idea if I say so myself. The smell of vanilla is said to relax one's soul. You're feeling relaxed too, I assume. Heh heh...
* **Otsuu:** (It's way beyond relaxed... She's tripping...) It's good that you're enjoying the aroma, but don't you think it's a bit too strong?
* **Gretel:** Is it? I thought it's well-balanced.
* **Otsuu:** The smell is so strong that it numbed your senses. Let me air this place. Jack, can you open the window?
* **Nightmare Jack:** Ggh... Yhe...z...
* **Gretel:** The aroma... it's starting to fade. What a waste...
* **Otsuu:** Just enjoy it in small portions. Too strong and it's really going to do your senses bad.
* **Gretel:** All I need to do is to smell my own body to calibrate my sense of smell. Like so... Hm? The back of my hand smells like vanilla...
* **Otsuu:** Well, you were literally pickling yourself in here...
* **Gretel:** \*lick\*
* **Otsuu:** Wh-Why are you licking your hand like that?!
* **Gretel:** My hand smelled so good, so... Hm, but I guess smell doesn't necessarily equate to taste.
* **Otsuu:** (Gretel does some of the strangest things some times...)
* **Gretel:** The concept of smell arousing hunger is quite horrible. I'm starting to make myself hungry. Yes, very hungry...
* **Otsuu:** You don't fight your urges, do you?
* **Gretel:** Why, thank you.
* **Otsuu:** Uh... I wasn't praising you, but... Okay... (Well, at least she's enjoying the vanilla essence I found. It's nice to see her enjoying it.)