Cordie (Yukata ver.)/Memories

## Chapter 1

I just love festivals.

I can't get enough of the noise, laughter, and of course, everyone's sights locked onto my circus troupemates and me!

There's a festival in a city famous for art. It was apparently started by musicians as a ritual ceremony to mourn the dead.

But nowadays, it's become more like an annual music festival, with hundreds of visitors coming from all over to see it.

The streets are alive with traveling entertainers and dancers.

It's a festival that can only be experienced in this city of art.

How can I *not* join in on the fun!

Right now, my circus troupemates aren't here with me,

but I'm more than enough to put on a show that'll set the place on fire!

## Chapter 2

I quickly head to the city square and see traveling acrobats putting on a show.

Watching them were children with bright smiles on their faces.

Then, as I was about to ask the acrobats if I could join them, something happened.

"Enough with the noise. This is a ritual ceremony, damn sinners."

When that elderly man came out of the crowd and said that,

the music came to a complete stop, and the smiles disappeared from the children's faces.

Wait, didn't Vera say something about this?

I think she said, while this event's more like a music festival nowadays, one of the elderly thinks otherwise,

and causes an uproar every year.

And, the ritual ceremony should be held quietly to mourn the dead,

so making noise will incur the wrath of the dead, or something...

"It's absolutely ridiculous how vulgar acrobatics are. Get that filth out of my city!"

After saying that, the elderly man swung his cane around, causing everyone around him to clear out and leave.

## Chapter 3

As the atmosphere grew awkward, I heard the sound of a child crying.

"Hey there. What's wrong?"

I called out to a young boy crouching down in a corner, and he had a look of surprise when we exchanged glances.

As he sobbed, he spoke to me.

"I just came to watch all the shows...but...the wrath of the dead..."

That's all I could make out.

Hmmm... Maybe the uproar just now scared him?

But, he wasn't the only one who was shaken up.

Everyone was...

Even that elderly man...

Alright. Guess I'm up!

If the ringmaster found out that I let an audience go home with gloomy faces, he'd definitely give me an earful.

Gather 'round!

The world's greatest gunslinger's special show is about to begin!

## Chapter 4

I captured the audience's gaze the moment they heard the boom of my voice.

Standing among them was that young boy...

Keep your eyes on me.

I'm about to turn that frown upside down!

Here I go!

Check out these ultra-fast quick shots, and magnificent gun spinning!

Followed by...my trusty trick shots!

After I closed out my performance with a cool pose, the children responded with smiles and applause.

But, the only one that wasn't laughing was that elderly man.

...Guess I'm not there yet.

I wasn't able to put a smile on everyone's face.

The moment that thought ran through my head, cheerful music started to play.

It was those traveling acrobats!

"Let's do this together. We'll brighten up this festival, and put smiles on *everyone's* faces!"

They then started putting on all different kinds of performances.

Now, *that's* what I'm talking about! ♪

Keep your eyes on us.

There's no way you can stop us from putting a smile on your face!

## Chapter 5

The streets were alive with cheers and laughter, when suddenly...

fog started blanketing the area.

There's something weird about this fog...

I've got a very bad feeling about this...

"The wrath of the dead... It's real."

Someone said the words that fanned the flames of everyone's anxiety, and the fog started to thicken in response.

The smiles started to fade away...

one by one.

I wonder what my circus troupemates would do at a time like this...

They'd probably say, "Let's put on a show that'll make everyone smile so hard, they'll forget whatever they were worrying about."

Fun memories are precious,

and I won't let any scary ones take them away.

That's why...!

"Alright, everyone! All eyes and ears on me!"

## Chapter 6

"Step right up for an exciting show that'll send your worries flying into the sky!"

As the creepy fog hung over us, I carried on with the show.

...Don't you worry about a thing, everyone... Keep your eyes on me...!

Suddenly, I heard the faint sound of applause.

It was the elderly man!

As he clapped his hands, I saw a huge smile on his face!

Afterwards, more and more people started to clap,

their faces left with no more traces of worry!

Huh? The fog's been lifted...?

Just what the heck *was* that?

Oh well. More importantly...

Hey, bring the music back!

Make some more noise, everyone!

We've got a festival to enjoy! ♪

## Chapter 7

Thank you very much!

I took a slight bow, when I heard a voice whispering to me.

"...Thank you. This is what I've always wanted to see."

I look back and see that young boy starting to fade, till he finally vanished.

His smile never leaving his face.

No way... Was that...?

Then, the elderly man came to me with an awkward look on his face, and spoke to me.

"I apologized for my actions earlier. I hate outsiders, and I wasn't in the best mood,

but your show really made my day."

I finally put a smile on his face.

Soon after, fireworks shoot into the sky, soothing the spirits of the dead,

and bringing the festival to a close.

...I'll do my best so the smiles we see here don't ever fade away.

So, make sure you come back for some more fun, okay...?

Alright, time to get my head back in the game...

Hey, all you kids, grandparents, and everyone in between!

Come join me for some fun!

Behold the world's greatest gunslinger, and leave with memories that you'll treasure forever!