New Year Game!/Story

### Enjoying the New Year's Festival at the Lakeside

Lotus Lake's waterborne city is holding a festival to celebrate the coming of the New Year. This time, the pop-up casino “Parfum Notte”, where you can play various types of games, has come to assist.

*There are various food stalls through the city, which is wrapped in a passion that makes you forget the cold of the Winter night. Especially this year, a stall that's a little different from usual has appeared...*
**Winter Jasmine:** Waa, look Danchou-san, Jack-in-the-Pulpit-san! There are still loads of people! And there's so many different stalls!
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Wow, you're right. It looks like everyone's enjoying the New Year's festival.
**Winter Jasmine:** Yeah! Let's work hard to help out at the festival so that everyone can enjoy it without worries! Once again, I look forward to working with you Jack-in-the-Pulpit-san!
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Yes, same to you, Winter Jasmine-san.
Ara, it seems like it's getting exciting over there.
**Winter Jasmine:** That's right, I wonder if something's happening?
**Gold Coin Daisy:** There's a game area stall where you can play games at over there!
**Winter Jasmine:** Eeh! Really!
Hey, wawa, I'm sorry! Did we get in your way?
**Hare's Ear:** No, it's fine. I actually came to pick you up.
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Ara, does that mean that you're from Parfum Notte?
**Hyacinth:** Yes, I'm the owner, Hyacinth. These are my dealers, Hare's Ear and Gold Coin Daisy. Thank you for coming today, everyone.

*-If option 1 “Your kimonos really suit you” is chosen;*
***Winter Jasmine:** That's right, they're really wonderful!*
***Hyacinth:** Fufu, thanks. It was really worth it to get prepared for New Year.*
***Winter Jasmine:** How great, I should have worn something like that too. It really draws attention, and makes it feel like New Year...*
***Hare's Ear:** It certainly makes a good atmosphere. Also, it's unexpectedly easy to work in. It would be nice if Gold Coin Daisy would also wear one...*
***Gold Coin Daisy:** No! I'm still yet an apprentice. If I messed up because of something I wasn't used to wearing, I wouldn't even be able make excuses like a child!*
*Ah... But with more training, I'll become a cool dealer like Hare-senpai or Hyacinth-san, then, I could...*
***Hyacinth:** ... Yes, I'll find you a perfect outfit that you can get used to wearing.*

*-If option 2 “It looks like it's really busy this time.” is chosen;*
***Hyacinth:** You're right, it's gotten pretty busy. So I'm sorry, but it would really save us if you could help out until everyone packs up after New Year.*
***Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Of course, I had heard about it before so it's all fine. I'll help out with anything, so please rely on me.*
***Winter Jasmine:** Ah, me too! I'd like for you to rely on me too! Normally I'm a handyman for the city and do a lot of different things, so I can do anything!*
***Hyacinth:** You two seem reliable, that's a relief.*
***Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Of course, we'll leave the all the New Year security details to you, Danchou-san. Well, let's get busy with helping out.*
*Ha... Ufufu, I'm happy that it seems to have gotten busy... ♪*

**Hyacinth:** Well then, let's leave the game area for now and go to the food area.
**Hare's Ear:** There's a guidepost over here. There are a lot of people, so don't leave it unattended.
**Soapwort:** O-K, now don't look at the card you've chosen, but stick it to your forehead!
**Snowdrop:** Yes! Umm, this is...
**Epidendrum:** Hip-ho! Ooh... This is tough, mumumu...!
Hey hey, Cream, Choco! Tell me quietly what the number on my card is! ... No? Eeh, why not, killjoys!
**Soapwort:** Epidendrum-san, cheating's not allowed!
**Snowdrop:** Grr, if Epidendrum-san does that...
**Winter Jasmine:** Ah, Jasmine knows that! You can only look at your opponent's card, and have to guess whether your own is higher or lower!
**Hare's Ear:** Yes, it's Teen Patti. The game area is where the Parfum Notte dealer's area is at.
**Winter Jasmine:** Eeeh! Ah, you're right! This really has an authentic atmosphere♪
**Hyacinth:** I think it's going to be fun as all the staff have been thinking up plans on how to liven up the New Year's festival.
Also, once the New Year's festival is over, Parfum Notte is going to have a second party to celebrate the New Year.
We couldn't do it at the New Year's festival, so we're planning to have some authentic casino games there.
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Well, can you celebrate at a casino? It'll be so colourful and seems fun.
**Hyacinth:** Fufu, if you don't mind, then please come and play.

### Let Me Help!

Winter Jasmine and the others who have come to help at the New Year's festival have decided to help with distribution under the guidance of Hyacinth and the others. After being surprised at the incredible strength of Jack-in-the-Pulpit which doesn't match her appearance, Winter Jasmine also decides to help out while not losing.

**Hare's Ear:** And we've arrived. Now, we're at your assigned spot. Firstly, can I ask you to help out over there. It's almost the busy period here, so could you help me out here first.
**Winter Jasmine:** Hmm... There's a really tasty smell♪
**Asian Rice:** Good evening. There's some light meals, such as sweet wine and red bean soup here that we hand out for free.
People can buy things from the other stalls and come here to eat them too.
**Winter Jasmine:** So this also acts as a rest spot! O-K, let's get straight to helping out!
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Would it be better to take this soup pot over there?
**Buckbean:** Yeah! It's hot and heavy, so two people should...
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Heave-ho.
**Buckbean:** Myaa.
Wow, amazing! Even when there's enough soup in there for tens of people!
**Hare's Ear:** That isn't easy for one person to carry, you're so strong Jack-in-the-Pulpit-san.
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Yeah, I'm a little stronger than the average person. Leave the heavy work to me♪
... Actually if there's anything heavier than this, it would be best to leave it to me. I'll keep on helping even when it seems like my arms are about to be torn off...♪
**Hare's Ear:** ...? Why's that? Jack-in-the-Pulpit-san.
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Aah, no. I was just talking to myself♪
**Winter Jasmine:** A-amazing, Jack-in-the-Pulpit-san...! Jasmine can't lose though! I'm going to show you that Jasmine can easily lift something like that!
Nnng... Nununuu... Muuuu!!
...... Impossible----!!
Th-that's impossible to lift alone...! Uuu, so Jasmine can't stand out and can't be of help...
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Ara ara... Then, Winter Jasmine-san. Why don't you go in front of me as I carry this pot and hand out red bean soup to everyone. If you don't mind, could you go ahead and start distribution, Danchou-san?
I tend to make mistakes when it comes to the finer details, so... I'm sure someone like Winter Jasmine-san would be really good at this.
**Winter Jasmine:** Ah... U-understood!
**Water Fringe:** Order up, red bean soup for ten please!
**Winter Jasmine:** Ye-es! Leave it to Jasmine!
**Water Fringe:** Fufu, it's a huge help that you're so skilled. Once this pot is empty, please start using that pot over there.
**Winter Jasmine:** Ye-es! Ehehe, helping out at a food stall is such an enriching experience♪
Jack-in-the-Pulpit-san is also taking care of me. Yeah, I want to be that kind of woman that can do things effortlessly!

*-If option 1, “Jack-in-the-Pulpit is certainly an amazing woman.” is chosen;*
***Winter Jasmine:** Eh... Did you say “That Winter Jasmine is an amazing person” over there just now?*
*This isn't the kind of place to be complimenting others, right? Jasmine read in a romance novel that the man would often compliment the lady? Why would you say something like that...?*
*... It's only natural that Jasmine would be amazing, so I thought I'd tell you that there's no need to say it...?*
*Whaat, that's what you meant! And you're Danchou-san too! You surprised me♪*
*Ehehe♪ Jasmine's an amazing lady♪ I'm so happy♪*

*-If option 2, “It would be great to become someone like Jack-in-the-Pulpit.” is chosen;*
***Winter Jasmine:** Eh... Did you say “Winter Jasmine is great the way she is.” over there just now?*
*Didn't the main character in Jasmine's favourite romance novel say something similar? Why isn't Danchou-san saying that to me? Does he want to make Jasmine sad...?*
*...... If I implement all of Jack-in-the-Pulpit-san's good points, I'd have thought that Jasmine's charms would be further refined...?*
*That's right, I can get behind that thinking! Jasmine might have found a new way to increase her charms!*
*Ehehe♪ Danchou-san was thinking about how charming Jasmine is, wasn't he♪*

**Winter Jasmine:** O-K, I'm feeling feeling fired up! Now I can hand out red bean soup to everyone even better! Umm, the next pot is...
Huh... Th-this is red bean soup...!? The colour's pretty different...!?
**Buckbean:** I-it's fine! It's su-uper tasty! Tasty! Buck guarantees it! Also, it's more my own colour than usual...!
**Winter Jasmine:** This is your colour!? Should red bean soup be this colourful!?
... Danchou-san's eaten it before? Ah, it certainly has a good smell...
...! Wah, it's so tasty! Then there doesn't seem like there'll be any problem at all!
**Lively Girl:** Onee-san, two red soups ple-ease!
**Winter Jasmine:** Ah, ye-es! Coming right up!
**Quiet Girl:** Wa, the colour is amazing, but... It smells so nice.
**Lively Girl:** Yeah! Dinner was really tasty too, but I'm so hungry!
**Quiet Girl:** Don't eat too much, OK? After, we're going to go and play games...
**Hyacinth:** Ara, you came to play games?
**Lively Girl:** Yeah! I heard you can play lots of games, so we've come to play! Right!
**Quiet Girl:** Yeah, I like card games... I'm looking forward to it.
**Hyacinth:** Really, that makes me happy. There are many things you can do, so please enjoy.
**Winter Jasmine:** Here, two red bean soups for you!
**Lively Girl:** Thanks! Let's eat over there!
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Fufufu, it looks so fun.
**Winter Jasmine:** It's so great to be able to hear everyone's thoughts so directly like this! It would be great if they had fun♪
**Hare's Ear:** Yes, you're right. Once it starts to calm down here, shall we move on to help out at the games area?

### Parfum Notte's Philosphy

At the game area, Hyacinth reunites with a mother and child that she had saved in the past. After seeing that occur, Winter Jasmine and the others learn about Parfum Notte's... Hyacinth's philosophy and work even harder to help out.

**Girl Who Came to Play:** Ah, Hyacinth onee-san!
**Hyacinth:** Ara, good evening. You also came to the festival.
**Girl Who Came to Play:** Yeah, I came here with my mom! There's so many fun looking games!
**Girl's Mother:** Hyacinth-san, thank you for running this. Thanks to this, we can pass the year's end calmly.
**Hyacinth:** Hearing that makes me happy. Please enjoy your time with your daughter.
**Winter Jasmine:** ... Hyacinth-san, do you know those people?
**Hyacinth:** Yes, from before when I went to a town to support the reconstruction activities.
**Winter Jasmine:** Support... Speaking of that, I heard from Danchou-san that Parfum Notte goes to areas that have been damaged by the pests to do all kinds of support!
You not only help with subduing the remnants as Flower Knights, but also offer food, clothing, shelter and emotional support...
**Hare's Ear:** That's right, we offer all kinds of support for the people who have been affected by the pests.
In particular, Parfum Notte's... Hyacinth-san's philosophy is to to heal people's hearts and allow them to have a relaxing time through games.
**Hyacinth:** Isn't calling it a philosophy a bit too grand? I only thought that if my... our favourite games could save someone...
It makes me happy enough to just receive a heartfelt smile as a result of that.
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** ... You're right. A smile that hasn't been lost is irreplaceable.
**Winter Jasmine:** Oooh... Hyacinth-san and Hare's Ear-san are suuuper cool...!
Mumumu... If Jasmine's surrounded by such cool people, she'll never be able to stand out...
But but, I won't lose! Jasmine will help out loads and bring smiles to all the people that have come here to play!
---Then Danchou-san won't get all flustered when looking at those three, but will cheer Jasmine on, right?
O-K! Hyacinth-san, Hare's Ear-san, to start, what should I help out with!?
**Lady Who Came to Play:** So that's how you play? Thank you for teaching me, Flower Knight-san.
**Winter Jasmine:** You're welcome! If you have any other problems, please come and speak to Jasmine!
**Hare's Ear:** Thank you, Winter Jasmine-san. Your attentiveness really helps.
**Winter Jasmine:** Ehehe... This much is nothing! There's nothing more important than making sure everyone is having fun when playing!
Ah, the girls that came to eat red bean soup earlier are here! Look, that energetic and quiet couple!
**Quiet Girl:** Umm...
**Lively Girl:** Ah, look! If you take this out first...
**Quiet Girl:** Ah, you're right. Then... I'll do...
**Epidendrum:** Nuu!? Nununu...? I can't pull this out!?
Uwaaan! Shoot, I lost--! Getting advice is so unfair!!
**Lively Girl:** Onee-san got advice first! From those animals!
**Epidendrum:** Gununu, I've been caught......
**Quiet Girl:** Ah, um, that was fun. Thank you too, animals. I'll tidy up these cards now...
**Hare's Ear:** .........
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Fufu, that looks fun. That energetic girl is pretty good at games.
**Winter Jasmine:** It seems so! Is her friend not that good at them? She's teaching her a lot of things.
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** ... Hare's Ear-san? What's the matter?
**Hare's Ear:** No, that child... that quiet looking child.
... She has a beautiful way of handling the cards...

### A Girl's Secret

There are two girls who are good friends playing at the game area. However, Hare's Ear becomes worried about the state of the quieter girl. After listening to her story, the girl has a secret that she can't tell to her friend.

**Quiet Girl:** Those games were really interesting. Thank you for teaching me.
**Lively Girl:** That much was easy! I'll teach you more later♪
**Quiet Girl:** Yeah thanks.
**Lively Girl:** We've been playing so much that I've gotten thirsty. I'll back to that place and get some drinks for us!
**Quiet Girl:** Ah, yeah...
... Haa...
**Hare's Ear:** ... Were the games difficult?
**Quiet Girl:** N-no, it wasn't that. They were really interesting...
**Hare's Ear:** Is that right? Then that's fine, but... Looking at your expression, I would never have known.
**Quiet Girl:** Ah, I-I'm sorry...
**Winter Jasmine:** You don't need to apologise! It's more like we're worried! If you don't mind, won't you tell us what you think?
It might be a little bit nosy, but Jasmine wants to make sure everyone who has come here meets the New Year with big smiles!
**Quiet Girl:** ... Thank, you.
... Me too, I wish I could speak to that girl just as clearly as you ladies can...
**Winter Jasmine:** That girl, do you mean the really energetic girl you were with?
**Quiet Girl:** Yes... There's something I can't say to her.
She was the very first friend that I made when I moved to Lotus Lake. We both love playing card games and board games, so because of that...
She has taught me lots and lots of game rules and tricks. I'm so happy for that, so...
**Hare's Ear:** ... You became good at games, but you can't tell her, right?
**Quiet Girl:** Eh... H-how...!?
**Hare's Ear:** I got that feeling from watching how you held back with those cards. Of course, it's clear to see that you love games by the fact that you're so used to handling them.
That's right, your card handling skills are about the same level as our junior dealer's.
Also, even though you won that game, it seemed like you were intentionally avoiding the best moves.
You might not know this, but it's difficult for a normal game lover to be able to win that game once they've been put at a slight disadvantage by their opponent.
**Quiet Girl:** ... I've even been caught out. I shouldn't say it myself, but I think I'm pretty good at card games.
My mother used to be a dealer, and when she retired, she taught me all sorts of games. So that I could make lots of friends who love games.
**Hare's Ear:** Well, as your mother predicted, you've made a wonderful friend. But, why can't you tell her this? I don't think there can be anything wrong with being good at them...
**Quiet Girl:** ... She might hate me, so...
**Winter Jasmine:** Hate you? Why would you think that?
**Quiet Girl:** She looks like she's having so much fun when she's teaching me. If she found out that I actually knew all about these games, she might be disappointed...
Also, if I started playing seriously against her, I'd start to win all the time and she'd definitely say “All I do is lose, so it's boring” to me... So...
**Hare's Ear:** .........
**Quiet Girl:** So, it would mean that I'd lose my friend... Games are the only connection I have with that girl, so if she hated me, then...
**Winter Jasmine:** I-I don't think that's the case! Jasmine doesn't know you two very well yet, but I don't think she would start to hate you so easily.
**Quiet Girl:** ... I'd love to think that too, but I don't know how would it change the way that she feels about me...
**Winter Jasmine:** .........
**Lively Girl:** I'm back! Here, I got you a drink!
**Quiet Girl:** Th-thanks.
**Lively Girl:** Huh, what's up? Do you have something for her?
**Hare's Ear:** No, she looked a little bit tired, so we came over to check on her.
**Lively Girl:** Eh!? Are you OK!? Let's go and rest over there!
**Quiet Girl:** Ah, eh, ummm...
**Lively Girl:** Thank you ladies! We're going to take a break over there!
**Hare's Ear:** ... As far as I can see, I don't think those two's relationship will sour so easily. But, that's not the case for her. She might feel uneasy because we're still nearby...
**Winter Jasmine:** ... Mu----...!
**Hare's Ear:** You don't look so satisfied.
**Winter Jasmine:** Because I don't think it's good to leave it like this! Of course, if nothing changes, those two might carry on being good friends.
But... That girl had such a sad face. I'm sure that she really wants to confide in her!
Jasmine might be nosy or whatever, but I don't want to just leave people who are in trouble alone! I don't know how, but I want to help those two out so that they can tell each other their feelings!
**Hare's Ear:** ... You're right. When I look at that girl, I also want to do something...
... That's it, what do you think of this? Winter Jasmine-san, lend me an ear...

### New Year Game!

“I'm actually really good at games, but if my friend found out, she wouldn't play with me...” In order that they can give the girl with those worries a push, Winter Jasmine and the others carry out a certain plan.

**Winter Jasmine:** So Hyacinth-san noticed it too?
**Hyacinth:** Yes... You always see children that are similar to this, so I had a feeling.
**Winter Jasmine:** So, that's how Hare's Ear-san came up with this plan after speaking with her...!
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** I see... Then, myself, Winter Jasmine-san, and Danchou-san should go over to where the girl's at?
During that time, Hare's Ear-san and Hyacinth-san will go and speak to that energetic girl, but then...
**Hyacinth:** Got it, so I'll go along with Hare. Distract her... or whatever you might call it is a little strange, but I leave it to you.
**Hare's Ear:** That's not what I said... Just don't do anything unreasonable.
**Winter Jasmine:** Yes, I'll take care!
**Quiet Girl:** Umm... This is...?
**Winter Jasmine:** As you can see, they're cards! Jasmine and the others want to challenge you!
**Quiet Girl:** Ch-challenge? That's, I don't mind, but...
**Winter Jasmine:** Ah, of course holding back is not allowed! We want a real challenge!
**Quiet Girl:** ...... But, if I win this.
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Ara, you're not allowed to win? Also, could it be that we might actually be really strong?
**Quiet Girl:** ............
...... Well, just one time...
**Winter Jasmine:** Thanks! So, first thing's...!
Th-that's...!
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Speed, Gin Rummy, Blackjack and even Pig's Tail...
We lost at them all...

*-No matter whether option 1 “Ugh, so strong...” or option 2 “I couldn't even get a single hand in...” is chosen, the result is the same;*

**Winter Jasmine:** I-I thought we'd be able to win at least once...
**Quiet Girl:** Um... I'm sorry...
**Winter Jasmine:** Why are you apologising to us? To be able to win every time is amazing!
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Yes, besides I lost after playing with all of my strength so I feel frustrated, but not upset. Rather, it's quite refreshing.
I wonder if you were originally like that at these games?
**Quiet Girl:** ......!
Games are... Fun whether you win or lose. That girl... does she think the same thing...?
**Winter Jasmine:** Of course she does, definitely with her friend...
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Winter Jasmine-san, if we continue like this...?
**Winter Jasmine:** ...! That's right! Saying any more isn't Jasmine's place!
**Quiet Girl:** ...... I see. Yeah, so... That girl really loves games... Definitely speaking to her...
**Winter Jasmine:** Yeah yeah... Ehehe...
Hey, but wait just a minute!
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Ara.
**Winter Jasmine:** One more time! I want one last challenge! If I keep up my losing streak, I won't be able to go back to Hyacinth-san!
One more time, please challenge Jasmine seriously!
**Quiet Girl:** ...!
I, understand. If you don't mind, I'll face you with all my strength...!
**Winter Jasmine:** O-K, then let's go! Whether I cry or laugh, this will be the last game!

### Epilogue

Pushed on by the cheers of Winter Jasmine, the girl tells her friend the secret that she's been keeping. Then her friend says “I know!” and accepts it all with a smile. “It's because of you that I want to play.” Those words made the girl happy, and once again they made up before going back to enjoy the games.

**Quiet Girl:** I-I'm back...
**Lively Girl:** Welcome back! I've heard all about it from Hyacinth-san and the others! How was your game?
**Quiet Girl:** Yeah, it was fun. But I lost in the end...
**Winter Jasmine:** Ehehe! At the very end there was a great reversal victory! I managed it♪
**Hare's Ear:** Eeh. How wonderful. It looked like you had a great battle.
**Lively Girl:** Hmm... It looks like it's really fun over there! Hey hey, come play games with me again!
**Quiet Girl:** Yeah, alright. But, um... Before we play, ummm...
**Lively Girl:** ? What's wrong?
**Quiet Girl:** ............
**Winter Jasmine:** ...!
Yeah, it's alright!
**Quiet Girl:** ... Yeah, thank you!
Hey, there's something that I haven't told you...
**Lively Girl:** .........
**Quiet Girl:** .........
**Lively Girl:** ...... Fufu, fufufu.
**Quiet Girl:** !! U-umm... Hey, I-I'm sorry? I haven't been able to tell you until now... Are you going to hate me now...?
**Lively Girl:** Hmm! So that's what you thought!
**Quiet Girl:** ... Eh?
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Ara......
**Hyacinth:** Fufu, it seems like your friend had already noticed. You didn't even need to say anything.
**Lively Girl:** You know, it's fine no matter if we win or lose. I just want to play games with you. Because you're my special friend after all!
**Quiet Girl:** ......! Yeah, yeah... Thanks. Me too... I feel the same way......
**Winter Jasmine:** ... Could it be that all this wasn't any of Jasmine's business...?
**Lively Girl:** No, it's not like that! Because I never listened.
I was really curious, but she didn't look like she wanted to talk, and I didn't know the best way to ask, so I was always wondering what to do.
So, thank you for causing all of this to happen!
**Quiet Girl:** Me too... If I wouldn't have been able to meet the Flower Knights, I think I'd never have been able to say it... Thank you so much.
**Hare's Ear:** ... You're welcome. We're really happy that you think that way.
**Lively Girl:** Ehehe... Now that the secret's out, let's have one more challenge!
**Quiet Girl:** A-are you sure...?
**Lively Girl:** Obviously! Also, it's not like it's decided that I'm going to lose yet! If you don't ready yourself, then I'll win just like usual!
**Quiet Girl:** Y-yeah... Well, let's go! I'll also... use all my strength!
**Winter Jasmine:** When you're done with that, come and challenge Jasmine and the others again! I'll show you how I can win even more next time!
**Hyacinth:** That's fine as well, but isn't it about time for the next request for your help?
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Oh no, it's already nearly the end of our break, I'd completely lost track of it... Where shall we help out next?
**Hare's Ear:** ............
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** ... Hare's Ear-san?
**Hare's Ear:** ... Ah, I'm sorry. I just spaced out for a bit.
I'd like for you to help out the stagehands next. If you can leave your rematch until after that, it'd really help us out.
**Winter Jasmine:** Mumu, understood! We need to prioritise helping out first!
But after that, we'll definitely play games!
**Quiet Girl:** Yes, definitely...
**Winter Jasmine:** O-K, the last job of this year, let's do our best everyone!!

## Year Start

### Happy New Year!

The year starts, and the party exchanges New Year's greetings as they watch all the people passing through the festival. They exchanged their words with a smile, as they all promise to do their best for the coming year.

**Hare's Ear:** New Year.
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** All the best
**Winter Jasmine:** For this year!
Ehehe, that was a perfect greeting for the New Year♪
**Hare's Ear:** Now that the initial greeting has been decided, it feels like things are going to work out this year.
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Fufu, they say your luck for the year is decided on New Year's Day... Ara?
**White Gaura:** Haa... Honestly, where did she get to now...?
**Hyacinth:** If it isn't White Gaura-san, Happy New Year. What's happened?
**White Gaura:** Happy New Year, Hyacinth. I'm sorry for making a fuss. I'm just looking for Cleome...
It's almost time to start rehearsing for the New Year's celebration, but where is she...? Well, it's not like it'll be too late for her.
If you guys spot Cleome, could you let her know that she should hurry back as soon as she can?
**Hare's Ear:** Yes, of course. I'm looking forward to your Shrine Maiden Dance.
**White Gaura:** Thanks. I'll show you the best dance you've ever seen.
**Winter Jasmine:** What a superbly pretty person. She was talking about dancing, could she be a dancer...
**Solidago:** IIII---- Yahoo-----oo!!!! Koisoriha Squad, adva---nce!! Let's go and meet up with Wall Iris!!
**Convolvulus:** So-Solidago, wait up...! There are lots of people and I'll get lost, so could you go a little slower...
**Linaria:** It's not like Wall Iris will run away if we don't hurry so much!
**Seashore Aster:** I'm sure Blood Iris-san will be tired because of her job, so wouldn't being too noisy be no good?
**Solidago:** Hmm, you might be right! O-K, Let's pull back for now and go and meet her like ninjas----!
**Seashore Aster:** No, I don't think that's the problem here...
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Ufufu, what super energetic children.
**Winter Jasmine:** Right! Everyone is so full of energy because of New Year!
**Nazuna:** Danchou-sama, everyone! Happy New Year!
**Hyacinth:** Nazuna-san! Happy New Year.
**Nazuna:** Last year was... No, there was a lot of things that happened last year too, but I'm happy to be welcoming in the new year.
**Hyacinth:** You're right... New meetings, new discoveries, new happenings, there really was a lot that happened.
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** I'm sure this year won't lose out and there's going to be lots and lots of things that will happen. As long as I'm beside Danchou-san... Fufu♪
**Hare's Ear:** Certainly, as long as Danchou-san's here, there's no chance to rest our minds or our bodies.
... But, I don't dislike it. Rather, it's getting me excited. The other Flower Knights definitely feel the same way.
**Winter Jasmine:** That's right! It's super fun to be with Danchou-san! Jasmine also wants to try lots and lots of things with Danchou-san!
**Nazuna:** We'll also work our very hardest. As long as we're with Danchou-san, there's nowhere we can't go! So... Please take care of us this year too!
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Well then... Firstly, why don't we eat some delicious ozouni to boost our stamina? We're going to get hungry before the ceremony, so let's keep our strength up with some mochi♪
**Winter Jasmine:** Great! I want to eat with everyone! Nazuna-san, won't you eat with us?
**Nazuna:** Yes, please♪
... Let's go, Danchou-sama! Let's make this year a good year♪

### White Private

A lone pest, Busybug, appears before Winter Jasmine and the others. He? is struggling to find a hobby that will enrich his own private life, but he can't find anything that works. Don't give up Busybug, press on Busybug! Not until you've found your fulfilling private life!

... Ha!? D-did Jasmine fall asleep!?
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Uung... What's the matter?
**Winter Jasmine:** Jack-in-the-Pulpit-san! Wake up! Where are we? What about the ceremony...!?
**Busybug:** I need you to calm down. We still have time until the ceremony... Probably.
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** P-pest!? But it's using human words...
**Busybug:** Busybug is a busy bug after all. People are less jumpy when there's no language barrier.
**Winter Jasmine:** B-Busybug... Right?
**Busybug:** Yes, whether it's work, or with living, Busybug is always very busy.
... But, this year one's different! I have only been busy with working to live, I've said goodbye to the Black Busybug!!
I have been reborn as a White Busybug, who enriches my private life by enjoying my hobbies----!!
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** White Busybug... It's like it's a reformed pest or something.
**Winter Jasmine:** So there are pests that have this kind of mindset too.
**Hyacinth:** Certainly, having time to enjoy one's hobbies is an important part of life.
**Hare's Ear:** It may look like a pest, but I wonder if it's more like a bug?
**Winter Jasmine:** Wah, Hyacinth-san and Hare's Ear-san! When did you...?
**Hyacinth:** Also, I wonder what kinds of hobbies you enjoy in private? I haven't heard of any pest related hobbies, so I'm a little curious.
**Busybug:** Well that's obviously----
......... What kind of hobbies does this one like...?
**Winter Jasmine:** Eeh!? After all that talk of “I've been reborn!”
**Busybug:** Th-that's... Until now it was only work on top of work, and to top off all the work was just basic living... Even after I suddenly tried saying I have a hobby, nothing comes to mind...
... Hey hey, Winter Jasmine-chan. Is there any kind of hobbies that would suit this one...?
**Winter Jasmine:** Eh, eeh...? Asking me out of the blue is kind of troubling...
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** That's right... This is our first meeting with Busybug-san, so it's a little different to say what kind of hobbies would suit you...
When it comes to my range of hobbies... How about making mochi?
**Busybug:** Oooh, making mochi!
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Well.. You prepare an especially heavy mortar and pestle and make as much mochi as your strength allows.
**Busybug:** I see, I see, especially heavy... And then?
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** As much as your physical strength allows... No, I keep on pushing my body beyond it's limits and continue to make mochi... Fufu, I think it's a wonderful feeling when I push myself beyond to the point of exhaustion...♪
**Busybug:** Hii! Don't tell me it's so extreme! Even though looking at it, it's just squishy and white!
**Winter Jasmine:** Jasmine recommends reading! I especially recommend reading romantic novels!
**Hare's Ear:** Or how about something like card games? Maybe you could become popular if you're good at card handling?
**Busybug:** Oo... You all have so many different hobbies. O-K, I'll try them one by one!
......... Uu----N... It somehow, somehow feels wrong...
**Winter Jasmine:** Eeh!? How many more do you want to try!?
**Hare's Ear:** I've nearly run out of card games too. There are other games that use dice or other things, but...
**Busybug:** Mumumu---...! Somewhere, there must be something somewhere! A fitting hobby for this one! A hobby that can enrich my private life!!
**Hyacinth:** ...... Hey, Busybug-san. I wonder if you've somehow managed to confuse the means and the purpose?
**Busybug:** Eh...?
**Hyacinth:** Hobbies should be a way to enrich your private life, right? But instead of that, you've made your goal to be instantly finding the most fitting hobby for yourself.
Also... Could you really call it your own hobby in the end when you've forcibly sought it out?
**Busybug:** O-of course...! Now that you've said it out loud, it could be right...
Uu... I can't find a hobby, I can't enrich my private life... This one, as I thought this one has no choice but to be a Black Busybug...
**Chloranthus:** Grr, you better stop thinking like that right now! Just saying those things are black, isn't it?
**Busybug:** Pyaa!? Ch-Chloranthus-chan...
**Chloranthus:** Look, don't think too hard on it, it's fine to take it a little more easily than you did before.
**Busybug:** Easily...
**Chloranthus:** For now, quit being so busy with only work! Then you'll make some free time to enjoy your hobby! After that, you'll be able to to find your hobby!
**Busybug:** Quit my job... Make some free time... Find a hobby...
**Chloranthus:** So first thing, revise your workload, Busybug! You take it step by step, whether it's your hobby dream, or another dream.
**Busybug:** I see, as expected of Chloranthus-chan! O-K, I'll do my best! I'm going to be busy!!
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** ...... Ummm, For now, can we say that this has been resolved?
**Winter Jasmine:** M-maybe?
**Hare's Ear:** Honestly, what a noisy figure.
**Hyacinth:** Well whatever... Whenever Busybug-san gets some more private time to search out his hobbies, it'll be fine to help him out in finding some once again, I guess.
**Hare's Ear:** You're right, but...
...... Hm? Did you say whenever? Saying that, where are we exactly......?

### New Year's Hope

The New Year festival event has finished, and as the Flower Knights take a break, the knight commander presents them with game prizes as New Year's gifts. This year is going to bring many things, but let's overcome them together with the bonds that we've built. With those feelings in mind, the new year began.

**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Ara, are you alright Winter Jasmine-san?
**Winter Jasmine:** Ah, yes! I'm alright!
It's just I was thinking about the dream I had while I was taking a nap... Hmm, I'm a little curious, but what kind of dream was it...?
**Hyacinth:** How odd, I have a feeling that I has a somewhat strange dream too...
By the way, where's Danchou-san...?
Aah, there he is. Where did you go off to?
**Hare's Ear:** ... New Year's gifts? For us?
**Winter Jasmine:** Eh, you're giving this to us, Danchou-san!? Yay! Jasmine's super happy♪ Ehehe......
... Hey, this is... The game corner's prizes?
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Ara, how cute. It's a tiger patterned daruma.
**Hare's Ear:** Could it be that the times that you haven't been around, you've been at the game area? In order to be able to give us these New Year's gifts...
... Fufu, no, it couldn't be. I'm super happy, thank you.
**Winter Jasmine:** Jasmine's super happy too! It doesn't matter what it is as long as it's from Danchou-san!
**Hyacinth:** That's right, let's put our prayers onto these daruma so that we can spend this year in good health.
**Lively Girl:** Ah, it's the ladies!
**Quiet Girl:** Happy New Year... Thank you for last night.
**Winter Jasmine:** No problem! I'm glad that you were able to see in the new year as good friends!
**Lively Girl:** Since then we were able to play so many games, but I didn't win at any of them.
**Quiet Girl:** Th-that's because you'd get mad if I held back...
**Lively Girl:** Of course! That's because my goal for this year is to win against you at full power! It's decided!
**Quiet Girl:** ...! Yeah, well, then I'll do my best to not lose.
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** Fufu, good luck to the two of you.
**Hare's Ear:** .........
**Hyacinth:** ... Saying that, it's pretty unexpected.
**Hare's Ear:** Unexpected? What is?
**Hyacinth:** For you to go and consult with them. You usually pretend to be friendly, but don't really interact much with people, Hare.
**Hare's Ear:** ... It's more like I felt that I could understand how that girl was feeling. That's all,
**Hyacinth:** Hare...
**Hare's Ear:** ... Hey, Hyacinth. If, if one day everything that I have is suddenly lost, then... Can you...
**Gold Coin Daisy:** Hyacinth-san, Hare-senpai----! I'm sorry, could you help me----!
**Hyacinth:** G-gold Coin Daisy! What's wrong for you to be in such a panic...
**Gold Coin Daisy:** Some of the customers have gotten too heated up and are now playing Beisa Fist in the streets...! I-I can't stop them by myself----!
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** B-beisa Fist...?
**Hare's Ear:** Aah, it's a game that's been all the rage recently. If you lose at rock-paper-scissors, you need to take off an item of clothing and the first one naked is the loser.
**Winter Jasmine:** Th-there's such a wild game!? To get naked when it's this cold is insane!
**Hyacinth:** You're right, there's so many dangerous points that we need to hurry to put a stop to this...
**Jack-in-the-Pulpit:** They're at the game area, right? Let's hurry!
**Hare's Ear:** ...... Haa...
**Hyacinth:** Hey, let's go Hare.
**Hare's Ear:** Hy-Hyacinth...
**Hyacinth:** ... I thought that the warmth of our joined hands would disappear when the huge amounts of money came?
**Hare's Ear:** H-huge amounts... How much do you think my debt is...?
**Hyacinth:** Huge. Myself, yours, and Gold Coin Daisy's... Compared to everyone else's who you've grown up with, right.
**Hare's Ear:** ...... Grr, I can't best Hyacinth.
**Hyacinth:** Ara, for one such as me to lose, I want you to become a superb opponent, OK?
... Let's make this year a year in which we can create lots of smiles from our Parfum Notte.
**Hare's Ear:** Yes, of course.
-*Let's leave all the bad memories behind with the old year. Let's gather our hopes and goals, and step forward into tomorrow. Let's walk forth hand in hand to make a good year. Let's do our best this year and continue to exchange smiles.*