Japanese Garden

*Japanese Garden*
The Japanese Garden Event is split into six parts. During the limited event, players can earn special Japanese tokens and complete tasks during the side story to keep the new area.

Help Kintaro unlock decorations  for the garden! Earn special tokens and use them to complete tasks.
**Summary table**:

 Luke's House | 6 | 20

## New Characters

* Kintarō Sasaki
* Kintarō Sasaki's grandfather (mentioned)
* Philip's grandfather (mentioned)

## Makeover and Repairs

The event allows you to choose themed decorations in:

* Bee Garden
* Flower Garden
* Lake
* Uncle Arthur's Studio
* Secret Garden
* Luke's House

Some decorations were unlockable via tasks, others were unlockable after purchasing a "Garden offers". There were three tiers

* Bronze Tier (Free)
* Silver Tier
* Gold Tier

More detailed information on customizable items is shown in the table below:

Note: *Italicized item* required the purchase of the respective tier.

## Bee Garden

Players must earn 10 event token to complete the 5 tasks of this act.

* Change Beehive
* Change Walkway
* Change Flower Bed
* Change Bird Bath
* Move To Next Area

### Dialogues

Opening Scene

> [In the bee garden Kintarō comes from behind]**Lily**Sugar! Na-na-na-na-na-na-- Ooooh, honey-honey!**Kintarō**Hi there![Lily get scared and turns]**Lily**Aaa-AARH!**Kintarō**HAHAHA! That's okay. My name is Kintarō Sasaki. I'm looking for Tall Tree Farm...**Lily**Nice to meet you, Kintarō! I'm Lily. Lotsa tall trees around here. No farm though, sorry.[Kintarō turns]**Kintarō**Oh... I was supposed to deli--
> But now that I'm here anyway, maybe I could buy some honey?
> It's for...honey wasabi...and I'm actually looking for a local supplier...**Lily**Oh, you're a sushi chef!**Kintarō**I...erh...[Lily walks close to Kintarō]**Lily**One question--
> Do you make eel sushi?**Kintarō**HAHAHA! SURE! It's my favorite!**Lily**Kintarō, you got lost in the right place. Come and meet the buzzers.

#### Change Beehive

> [In the bee garden]**Lily**Buzzers meet Mr. Sasaki![Kintarō is looking at the flower bed]**Kintarō**...**Lily**Kintarō?**Kintarō**Sorry, Lily. It's just...your garden. It's...**Lily**Pretty awesome. I know!**Kintarō**Lily... erhm...this might sound weird... but--
> I'd love to add a little japanese flavor to your garden.**Lily**Japanese...flavor?**Kintarō**I've done a little garden work when I lived in Japan...and I just feel SO inspired!**Lily**I don't know...**Kintarō**Let me show you! If you don't like it, you can always change it back.**Lily**Alright, then.

*Player selects an option*

> **Kintarō**So... what do you think?**Lily**I think it's absolutely--
> KINTASTIC!**Kintarō**Kin...tastic? HAHAHA!

*Player selects an option*

#### Change Walkway

> [In the bee garden]**Kintarō**Do you have an extra rake, Lily?**Lily**Sure. Going for that zen garden feel, huh?

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**It's KINTARO--**Kintarō**--RIFFIC!**Lily**Oji-chan...that means "grandfather" right?**Kintarō**Yeah. I was practically raised in his garden. So many happy memories...**Lily**That reminds me of someone...

*Player selects an option*
*Player selects an option*

#### Change Flower Bed

> [In the bee garden]**Kintarō**It's FLOWERIFFIC! HAHAH--**Lily**No...no. I'm sorry, Kintarō but you ave to say the pun AFTER you do stuff.**Kintarō**OH! Why not before?**Lily**\*sigh\* Just plant some flowers and you'll see.

*Player selects an option*

> **Kintarō**It's erhh...floweriffic?
> Wow...that felt so much better!**Lily**Told ya.

Transition Dialogue

> **Kintarō**Oji-chan would have loved this place of yours, Lily.**Lily**Actually...the garden belonged to my great-aunt Mary.
> I just...took over, doing my best to honor her legacy and all that.**Kintarō**Honoring her legacy... That--[Kintarō turns]**Kintarō**...that sounds nice. \*sniff\***Lily**...[Lily walks close to Kintarō]**Lily**Are you o--[Kintarō turns to the bird bath]**Kintarō**BIRD BATH! Let's work on the bird bath.

*Player selects an option*

#### Change Bird Bath

> [In the bee garden]**Kintarō**This one's for the birds!

*Player selects an option*

> **Kintarō**Birdylicious!**Lily**So...your grandfather--I mean, Oji-chan. He must've been very special to you?**Kintarō**He was...

> **Kintarō**This is us last year...**Lily**Such a sweet picture! You both look so happy...**Kintarō**He raised me on his own after my parents died.**Lily**Oh, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to...**Kintarō**It's alright. I was only two years old. Car accident. But--[Kintarō turns]**Kintarō**A few months ago...Oji-chan...passed away as well.**Lily**I lost Aunt Mary recently. We used to be very close.
> But...restoring her garden makes it feel like she's not really gone, you know?[Kintarō turns back to Lily]**Kintarō**I do know...Working in your garden. It's the first time since Oji-chan's passing I've felt so... happy.[Lily walks away]**Lily**There's plenty more happiness to go around. Come on. I'll show ou th rest of the garden!

*Player selects an option*
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#### Move To Next Area

> [In the flower garden]**Kintarō**You have truly outdone yourself here, Lily! What a GORGEOUS place!**Lily**Haha, thanks...you're making a girl blush...**Kintarō**Rosy cheeks, healthy heart!**Philip Jones**Miss Roberts! What on earth is going on here?[Philip walks towards Lily and Kintarō]**Lily**Hi, Mr. Jones! Meet my new friend, Mr. Sasaki. He had a couple fun ideas for...**Philip Jones**I saw your fun ideas back there! Young people! Always changing everything!**Kintarō**Hello, Mr. Jones...we are just making a few small adjustments...**Philip Jones**Adjustments? The garden was perfectly fine as it was!**Kintarō**Ah, Mr. Jones. Keep in mind: the frog in the well does not understand the ocean. If you just change perspec--**Philip Jones**Are you calling me a frog?!**Kintarō**No...I would never... Sorry, it's just something Ojii-chan...my grandfather used to say.
> Please, Mr. Jones, allow me to prove that change is not necessarily a bad thing.**Philip Jones**Fine...FINE! But you better start your change with a bench. If I'm going to observe you, I need a place to sit.

## Flower Garden

Players must earn 15 event tokens to complete the 5 tasks of this act.

* Change Benches
* Change Gazebo
* Change Fences
* Change Arches
* Change Gazebo Surroundings
* Move To Next Area

### Dialogues

#### Change Benches

> [In the flower garden]**Kintarō**Ready to be dazzled, Mr. Jones?**Philip Jones**Yes, yes. Get on with it already.

*Player selects an option*

> **Kintarō**Bench-zai!**Philip Jones**Hm...well, that's not a terrible design...[Philip sits on the chair]**Philip Jones**Rather comfortable too. Perfect for a little break. We'll talk stars later.**Kintarō**...Stars?**Lily**Yeah...Mr. Jones likes to rate my work with stars... It's a long story. What's next?**Kintarō**I'd love to give that gazebo a make-over! Oh, and we need to replace the hedge with a fence.**Lily**The hedge? It's fine as it is--and it took HOURS to trim that thing...**Kintarō**HAHAHA! Now you sound just like Mr. Jones.**Lily**Hmm...fine. FINE! Go ahead and build your darn fence, youngster!

*Player selects an option*
*Player selects an option*

#### Change Gazebo

> **Kintarō**Mr. Jones reminds me so much of Oji-chan.**Lily**Your grandpa was stubborn, grumpy and had a tendency to fall asleep on random benches?**Kintarō**HAHAHA! That too. But they also share this...vibe of a life well-lived, you know?
> [Kintarō and Lily turn their gaze to Philip who's sleeping on the bench]**Kintarō**I sense a strong, kind person behind Philip's grouchy facade...a man who's made many sacrifices to take care of the ones he loves.
> He's seen all parts of life - love, death...and anything in-between. He's almost like...
> ...A JEDI MASTER![Kintarō turns back to Lily]**Kintarō**HAHAHA! Something like that. Anyway, let's give this gazebo a make-over.**Lily**Go ahead. I'll just stare at Mr. Jones in awe a little while longer...

*Player selects an option*

> **Kintarō**It's... JAPAN-TASTIC!
> Guh...that sounded a lot better in my head...**Lily**Art of the puns learn you must, young Padawan...

*Player selects an option*

#### Change Fences

*Player selects an option*

> [In the flower garden]**Kintarō**Ojii-chan had beautiful fences around his garden...just like this one!**Lily**Beautiful! Not on the fence about this one at all!**Kintarō**I have missed gardening so much! How did I survive these part months without spending time in nature?**Lily**Right? I didn't even remember how much I love dit till I inherited this place.**Kintarō**Not only love, also need!
> Getting my hands in the earth was the perfect balance to fast-paced urban life in Nagoya.
> Oji-chan's garden was just that. A place that kept things in balance...
> ...**Lily**Should we move on with the arches, maybe?**Kintarō**Sure.

*Player selects an option*
*Player selects an option*

#### Change Arches

*Player selects an option*

> [In the flower garden]**Kintarō**I'm feeling ARCH-tistic! HAHAHA!**Lily**Well, welcome to Lilyland...the place where you forget your sorrows, get your hands dirty and learn the art of the really bad pun...**Kintarō**HAHAHA! I like Lilyland. It's the nice place I've been to since--
> Since...ugh...**Lily**Come onm big guy. Let's plant some flowers. It ACTUALLY makes you forget all your troubles for a while.**Kintarō**Sounds good to me. Bring it on.

*Player selects an option*
*Player selects an option*

#### Change Gazebo Surroundings

*Player selects an option*

> [In the flower garden]**Kintarō**It's plant-tastic! HA!**Kintarō**Back in Oji-chan's garden we had these really old camellias...their bloom got more beautiful every year...until--
> Until--[Kintarō turns and walks away]**Lily**...
> Kintarō...I don't wanna pry...but it seems whatever happened is weighing on you. Might feel good to get it off your chest?[Kintarō turns back to Lily]**Kintarō**Thanks, Lily. You are SO nice.**Lily**Nah...just really, REALLY nosey.**Kintarō**HAHA! That too, I guess!

Transition Dialogue

> [In the flower garden]**Kintarō**You're right, I have been keeping all of this in far too long.**Lily**Okay...**Kintarō**Yeah...I guess I haven't really worked through it...at all...**Lily**Talking is usually a great first step...

> **Kintarō**Well...Ojii-chan's garden wasn't just any old garden. It was his life. His grandfather planted the first trees on the plot in 1891...
> The land wa way outside of town back then. But the city kept growing, and when I was born, the garden was surrounded by streets and high-rises.**Lily**Oooh, it's BEAUTIFUL!!**Kintarō**It was... Oji-chan refused to sell even though they offered him A LOT of money.[Kintarō turns]**Kintarō**In the end, they managed to get him off the land on a technicality. I fought in court, but we lost the trial...and the garden.[Kintarō turns back to Lily]**Kintarō**The bulldozers came and destroyed EVERYTHING! Even the family shrine.**Lily**Oh, Kintarō. I'm so sorry, that's horrible!**Kintarō**I was completely lost...grieving...angry...I just had to get as far away as I could.**Lily**Well, I'm glad you ended up here.[Philip gets up from the bench]**Philip Jones**Mr. Sasaki, I have to admit, the new decorations look delightful. For out of five stars!**Kintarō**I'm glad you like them, Mr. Jones. Wait--why only four stars?**Philip Jones**Because you had the audacity to call me a frog, young man! Now, come along. You've got more work to do![Kintarō follows Philip in the pond while Regina walks towards Lily]**Lily**The Jedi master has spoken...**Regina**Hey, Lils! What's up with Tall, Dark, and Suspicious over there?[Lily get scared and turns towards Regina]**Lily**Oh, hey Regina. Kintarō's just helping me spruce up the place. He also makes sushi!**Regina**A Japanese chef just pops up and starts decorating your garden... Yeah, that's not weird AT ALL!**Lily**He's just being NICE! Maybe you should trust my judgement for once...**Regina**I don't know, Lily...he looks like he's up to something...and I don't mean rolling maki...

*Player selects an option*

#### Move To Next Area

> [In the lake in front of the bridge]**Kintarō**So...what did you have in mind, Mr. Jones?**Philip Jones**You tell me!**Kintarō**Well...you seem like a man who enjoys a good sit. How about...a new bench?**Philip Jones**Ah! You read me like an open book, young man. Very good.[Kintarō and Philip walk away]**Lily**See! He IS nice.**Regina**A little TOO nice if you ask me...
> [Regina joins Kintarō and Philip]**Regina**Let me give you a hand with that bench, Mr. Sushi Chef.**Kintarō**Oh...hi there...erh...sure!

## Lake

Players must earn 18 event tokens to complete the 6 tasks of this act.

* Change Bench
* Change Swing
* Change Bridge
* Change Duckhouse
* Change Pier
* Move To Next Area

### Dialogues

#### Change Bench

> [In the pond next to the branch]**Regina**Regina Jones. I work with wood!**Kintarō**Kintarō Sasaki. I work with...erh...fish?**Regina**Hmmmm...sounds a little FISHY to me...hahaha.**Philip Jones**Enough with the chitter-chatter. If I have to wait any longer you'll lose a star.

*Player selects an option*

> **Kintarō**Bench-tastic!**Philip Jones**Excellent work, Mr. Sasaki. Five out of five stars!**Regina**Uhm...Grandpa? I kinda built that bench.**Philip Jones**Clearly you know how to treat your elders with the respect they deserve. Thank you, Mr. Sasaki.[Philip sits on the bench]**Regina**But Grandpa!**Philip Jones**ZzzzZzzz...**Kintarō**Your grandfather is a really special person, Regina. You're very lucky to have him in your life.**Regina**Oh, he's special, all right...[A cat walk towards Kintarō]**Lily**OOOH! Where do you come from, kitty?[Lily kneels to pet the cat]**Kintarō**Yuki! I left her sleeping in the truck. Window open, of course...**Regina**Why do you drive around with your cat?**Kintarō**Well I'd hoped to find her a new home at Tall Tree Farm.
> Life in the city's no good for a cat used to greener pastures...**Lily**KITTY-KITTY-KITTY!![Lily runs after the cat]**Regina**Guess Lily's out for a while...so, let's get real for a sec here: what else are you hiding in that truck of yours?**Kintarō**Ehm...I'm not sure I follow...**Regina**Uh...just joking! What's next on your list?

*Player selects an option*

#### Change Swing

> [In the pond near the swing]**Kintarō**Oji-chan had a swing like this in his garden. Yuki loved to take her catnaps in it.**Lily**Wait--the cat lived in you grandfather's garden?**Kintarō**Ever since she was a little kitten. I got here for Oji-chan when I moved out.
> You know, so he would have some company.**Lily**AWWW! That's so swee--**Regina**It's...SWING TIME!!

*Player selects an option*

> [Philip joins Kintarō, Lily and Regina]**Philip Jones**AH! A new tree swing. Magnificent work, Mr.Sasaki! Five shiny stars.**Regina**Seriously, Grandpa? I think I deserve some--[Philip sits on the bench]**Philip Jones**And it is comfortable too. Now, Mr Sasaki, tell me about your grandfather.**Kintarō**Of course, Mr. Jones. What would you like to know?**Philip Jones**I would like to learn more about this man who raised an outstanding young man like you.**Kintarō**Uhm, sure. He...fixed clocks.**Philip Jones**Excuse me?**Kintarō**He earned his living as a clockmaker. He could work on the most complex clockworks for days, sometimes weeks.**Philip Jones**Ah yes...a skill of great patience and precision.**Kintarō**Indeed. He taught me everything he knew. But I didn't inherit his talent to focus on tiny details...**Philip Jones**Interesting. Verrry.... ZZzzzz![Philip falls asleep]**Kintarō**Mr. Jones?**Regina**Aaaaaand he's OUT!

*Player selects an option*

#### Change Bridge

> [In the pond near the tree swing]**Lily**Like this bridge, Lovely?[Lily kneels to pet the cat]**Kintarō**Uhm..it's fine, but we could...**Regina**I think Lily was talking to the cat... Lovely!**Kintarō**Oh, right...HAHAHA!**Regina**Regina crosses the bridge**Kintarō**Wanna chip in some ideas, Yuki?**Cat***Purrrrrr!***Kintarō**Oh, just want the nice lady to rub your belly all day long, dontcha--**Regina**Seriously? You are BOTH talking to the cat now?!**Kintarō**Interacting with animals is good for your mental health. Do you have pets, Regina?**Regina**...[Kintarō crosses the bridge]

*Player selects an option*

> [The cat crosses the bridge]**Cat***PURRRrrrrr!***Kintarō**I guess that's Yuki's way of saying CATTASTIC!**Regina**Or: I don't give a cat's--[Roxy runs across the bridge to chase the cat]**Roxy***Arf! Arf! arf!*[Lily runs towards Roxy and the cat]**Lily**ROXY! Don't scare away the cat! Bad dog!**Roxy**BORF!**Lily**Oh, you just wanna play with her? Good girl, Roxy!

*Player selects an option*
*Player selects an option*

#### Change Duckhouse

> [In the pond near the swanhouse]**Kintarō**Is that...a shrine?**Lily**Haha, no, it's a duckhouse.
> Well...a swanhouse to be exact. Long story...**Kintarō**Swans...we had swans in Oji-chan's garden too.**Lily**That's nice...**Kintarō**Nice? They'd chase me the moment I got close to the lake. Gave me nightmares...**Lily**These swans are friendly, trust me.**Regina**SWAN!!![Lily and Kintarō turn to the lake]**Kintarō**WHERE? WHERE? AGH!?**Regina**HAHAHA! Just joking... Come on, big guy. Let's get to work.

*Player selects an option*

> **Regina**It's swantastic!**Kintarō**Haha...ha...that's funny, Regina. I--
> \*RING RING!\***Kintarō**Oh...I just gotta--[Kintarō walks away and answers the phone]**Kintarō**No...NO. I said my truck BROKE DOWN...yes...**Regina**Did his truck look busted to you, Lils?**Lily**I...didn't get a good look at it.[Kintarō walk back to Regina and Lily]**Lily**You okay?[Some swans approaches the swanhouse]**Kintarō**Yeah...it was just...erhh...wrong number, I--
> ARGH! SWANS![Lily and Regina turns to the swans]**Regina**HAHAHA! perfect timing.

*Player selects an option*
*Player selects an option*

#### Change Pier

> [In the pond near the pier]**Kintarō**I loved to go fishing with Oji-chan when I was a kid. He was.
> He was...**Lily**What? He was what?**Kintarō**He was REALLY bad at it. HAHAHA! He caught twigs, trash...he even caught my nose once!
> But he kept at it...like it was his duty as a grandfather to teach me.
> Funny hing is: neither of us eats fish...**Lily**Huh? But you said you liked eel sushi?**Kintarō**Oh...I--**Cat***MEOW!***Kintarō**Heeeey, Yuki! Wanna help me out with the pier?[Kintarō and the cat walk in the pier]**Regina**A sushi chef who doesn't like fish. Interesting...

*Player selects an option*
> **Regina**Hmmmm...suspicious.... Uh, I mean....PIER-LICIOUS!

Transition Dialogue

> [In the pond near the tree swing]**Philip Jones**Astonishing work, Mr. Sasaki, I must say!**Kintarō**Thank you, Mr. Jones. Actually, I couldn't have done it without Reg--**Philip Jones**Before I leave, I would like to ask you for a favor, Kintarō.**Kintarō**What is it, Mr. Jones?**Philip Jones**My pocket watch has been broken ever since I inherited it from my grandfather.
> It is very dear to me, and so far I have not dared to let anyone touch it.
> But you have proven yourself to be a hard-working, respectful and handy young man...**Regina**Grandpa! Don't!**Kintarō**Oh, Mr. Jones, I'm not sure--

> **Philip Jones**Please, I trust you. You will make an old man very happy.**Kintarō**Thank you, I am truly honored. But...Oji-chan's tools are back at my apartment in the city...**Philip Jones**No rush. You got time on your side. Oh ho ho.[Philip turns to Regina]**Philip Jones**Regina, let's get going. I will race you to the car! Heheh.[Philip leaves followed by Regina]**Regina***Grandpa! Wait! WAIT!!***Lily**You okay, Kintarō?**Kintarō**Yeah...I'm just so...moved and proud to have earned Mr. Jones' trust.
> I need to go home and get my tools.**Lily**Sure. Hey, when you come back, I'll show you in my great-uncle's art studio.**Kintarō**Can't wait! See you later, Lily![Kintarō leaves]**Lily**So, Roxy. Does Kintarō seem trustworthy to you?**Roxy**BOOF?**Lily**Yes, I'm sure he'll bring Yuki when he gets back.

*Player selects an option*

#### Move To Next Area

> [In Uncle Arthur's studio]**Roxy***Borf? Arf-arf??***Lily**End of discussion, Roxy. We're NOT adopting Yuki and that's final!
> I'm gonna throw this tennis ball now, and we're gonna have FUN! Okay!
> *Go fetch, Fuzzyface!*[Lily throws the tennis ball]**Lily**\*buzz buzz\*[Lily answers the phone]**Regina**Hey, Lils. Just dropped off Grandpa. I'm gonna try and dig up some info on Mr. Fishy now.**Lily**I don't know, Regina. I still think he's a good guy.**Regina**He's hiding something, Lils. For all we know he could be a NINJA KILLER ASSASSIN!**Lily**Haha! I'm sure Kintarō's not--**Regina**Just...BE careful with this guy, okay! I'll see you later.[The call ends]**Kintarō**FOUND YOU![Lily get scared and turns back]**Lily**AAAARRGHH! Please don't kill m--
> H-hi, Kintarō. Back already? Did you find your clockmaker tools**Kintarō**Well...I...[Kintarō walks towards the studio]**Kintarō**OOOH! So THIS is your great-uncle's art studio?**Lily**Erhm...yes, it is. Let's get started!

## Studio

Players must earn 18 event tokens to complete the 6 tasks of this act.

* Change Studio
* Change Well
* Change Pergola
* Change Stairs
* Change Herb Garden
* Move To Next Area

### Dialogues

#### Change Studio

> [In uncle Arthur's studio]**Kintarō**So many paintings! Your great-uncle was quite an artist!**Lily**He sure was! Speaking of...art! Do you enjoy being a sushi chef?**Kintarō**Sure...I love...rolling food... Wanna hear my ideas for the house?**Lily**Sure, sure... But first tell me more about eel--[Kintarō walk to the door]**Kintarō**MAKE-OVER TIME!!

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**SO! About that eel sushi. I'd love to--**Kintarō**LOVE to do the pergola? Oh, me too!

*Player selects an option*

#### Change Well

> [In uncle Arthur's studio]**Kintarō**Oji-chan used to say, water is a symbol of life.**Lily**Quite the philosopher, your Oji-chan.**Kintarō**HAHA, he was. Let me show you how he'd have liked this.

*Player selects an option*
> **Kintarō**Well...DONE! HAHAHA!**Lily**\*buzz buzz\*
> One sec, Kintarō...[Lily walks away and answers the phone]**Lily**What's up, lady?**Regina**Seems I was right about our fishy cook. I lokoked up the company name on his truck--
> It's a big restaurant chain with a delivery service. He's no sushi chef, he's a delivery boy!**Lily**A delivery boy....why would he lied about that?**Regina**I have absolutely NO clue.
> Stay on your toes, Lils. I'll see what else I can dig up.**Lily**WHY is he lying? WHY is he really here? WHY--[Kintarō comes from behind]**Kintarō**WHY...**Lily**GUH![Lily get scared and turns back]**Kintarō**...don't we step up our game on these stairs?**Lily**Why not! Haha!

*Player selects an option*

#### Change Pergola

> [In uncle Arthur's studio]**Lily**Kintarō. I wanted to ask you--**Kintarō**If you can lend a hand with the pergola. Sure!**Lily**Well...I--sure.

*Player selects an option*

> **Kintarō**Pergolicious! Or pergoriffic? HAHAHA!**Lily**...**Kintarō**What's wrong, Lily?**Lily**Kintarō...I have to ask...why are you doing all of this?**Kintarō**Uhm...I guess...I'm homesick?**Lily**Is that all?**Kintarō**Well...and...it's just nice to hang out with you, Lily. You're so cheerful and such a good listener...**Lily**Awww. Stop it, or my healthy heart'll show again...**Kintarō**Too late! Maybe there's a cure for rosy cheeks in your herb garden?

*Player selects an option*
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#### Change Stairs

> [In uncle Arthur's studio]**Kintarō**Could you give me a hand with this, Lily?**Lily**Sure...steppin' in!

*Player selects an option*

> **Lily**Listen, Kintarō...I gotta--**Kintarō**\*ring ring\*
> Uhm...excuse me...[Kintarō walks away and answers the phone]**Kintarō**Yeah, made the delivery...
> ...still waiting for AAA...**Lily**Uh! Regina's right. He IS a delivery guy.
> What in the heck is he up to??

*Player selects an option*

#### Change Herb Garden

> [In uncle Arthur's studio]**Kintarō**Ah, the smell of the herbs amkes me all nostalgic!**Lily**Shall we add some plants you can use...for your sushi?**Kintarō**Uhm...sure...well. I guess there's...wasabi!**Lily**I LOVE wasabi!! Let's definitely plant some of that!
> What does wasabi even look like before it's green and pasty?**Kintarō**Uhm...it's...a plant...**Lily**A plant?**Kintarō**Well...yes...because...you can turn ANY plant into wasabi!**Kintarō**Here, let me show you. With THIS we can make our wasabi absolutely....

*Player selects an option*

> **Kintarō**Bamboolicious!**Lily**Can't wait to taste bamboo wasabi.**Kintarō**Yes...but the bamboo needs at least a year to mature properly.**Lily**Riiight...

*Player selects an option*

Transition Dialogue

> [In uncle Arthur's studio]**Lily***\*BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ!\**
> Okay, Regina. What have you got for me?[Lily answers the phone]**Regina**Lily, you have GOT to stay away from this guy! He's DANGEROUS! I got PROOF!**Lily**Really? Kintarō may be bending the truth a little...but dangerous?**Regina**LISTEN!! I found an article on his grandfather's garden online. The story's true...but he left something out...
> Kintarō got arrested for hurting a police officer with a WEAPON!!!**Lily**WHAT??**Regina**That guy is a VIOLENT CRIMINAL!
> Distract him...but KEEP YOUR DISTANCE till I get there. Then we can tackle him together![The call ends]**Lily**Tackle him??[Kintarō comes from behind]**Kintarō**Tackle whom?**Lily**Tackle...erhm...the mail man. Before he puts more bills in my mail box! Hate that guy!!
> I'M FINE! Just SO EXCITED to get HELP with my garden. LOTS OF HEEEEEEELP!**Kintarō**Erhm...okay then.[Kintarō walks away]**Kintarō**Oh, what's down this path?[Lily runs away]**Lily**Okayokayokay...caaalm down, Lily. Just...play along until Regina arrives. Yes...guh...

*Player selects an option*

#### Move To Next Area

> [In the secret garden]**Kintarō**What IS this place, Lily? It feels...sacred.**Lily**It IS...uhm...let's pay our respects by...uhm...building some bridges...NOW.

## Secret Garden

Players must earn 15 event tokens to complete the 6 tasks of this act.

* Change Bridges
* Change Flowers
* Change Flowerbed
* Change Tree
* Change Bench
* Move To Next Area

### Dialogues

#### Change Bridges

> [In the secret garden]**Lily**Lily crosses the left bridge in hurry**Lily**How 'bout I do this one and you take that one waaay over there?[Kintarō walks to the right bridge]**Lily**I don't know...he seems so sensitive...and just...HARMLESS.
> But what if Regina is right? Maybe he has a violent side...
> I HAVE ato be on guard till she gets here...AND keep him busy...at all times...

*Player selects an option*

> **Kintarō**Bridge-zai!
> Time for a break? I could teach you some more Japa--[Lily walks away]**Lily**NO! No, no, no. We're in full flow. Let's keep at it, plant some flowers...*Player selects an option*
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> > [In the secret garden]**Kintarō**Wow...what an amazing statue.**Lily**Yeah...let's get a-plantin'!**Kintarō**So...moving...**Lily**Hands in the earth, come on!**Kintarō**\*sniff\* GIve me a moment...**Lily**Okay...to be honest...I got really emotional when I first discovered it.
> > **Lily**It's a memorial to the unborn baby my great-aunt lost, truly heart-breaking.**Kintarō**What a beautiful way to remember someone you love...**Lily**You're thinking of your Oji-chan...**Kintarō**Uh huh.**Lily**I like to think I commemorate Aunt Mary with every flower I plant.
> > Let's plant some new ones for her AND your grandpa...right around the statue.
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> > **Kintarō**I'm feeling a lot better already--**Lily**Great! Let's keep working! More flowers! Trees! Anything...
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*Player selects an option*

#### Change Flowerbed

> [In the secret garden]**Kintarō**I'll just go rogue with this flowerbed...completely wild!**Lily**Uhm...rogue? Wild? What do you mean??**Kintarō**I wanna...channel all the PAIN...
> ...and the ANGER...
> ...and the AGGRESSION...[Lily runs away]**Kintarō**...and turn them into something REALLY...

*Player selects an option*

> **Kintarō**...BEAUTIFUL![Kintarō turns around looking for Lily]**Kintarō**Erhm... Lily? Where did you go??**Lily**Oh! I was just...enjoying the view of the garden from a distance. Yes...

*Player selects an option*

#### Change Tree

> [In the secret garden]**Kintarō**Gimme a hand here, Lily.**Lily**Uhm...you're a strong guy...sure you can't do it on your own?**Kintarō**I can try...[Kintarō kneels next to the lemon tree and Lily runs away]**Lily**Ugh. I can't let him do all the work...the poor guy!
> But I don't wanna get too close...if Regina's right, I need to be careful.**Lily**But he's struggling! Ugh. Gosh darn it![Lily joins Kintarō]**Lily**Wait, Kintarō! Lemme help you!**Kintarō**Thanks, Lily! Really wrking up a sweat here...

*Player selects an option*

> **Kintarō**Well worth it, though! Tree-riffic!
> Phew. Let's take a break...sit down for a minute!**Lily**NO! I mean--let's give the bench a make-over first?[Lily runs away]

*Player selects an option*

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#### Change Bench

> [In the secret garden]**Kintarō**Do you ever stop to take a breath, Lily? Rest your hands?**Lily**Breathing's overrated...and idle hands are the devil's workshop.
> So, let's keep 'em busy working!

*Player selects an option*

> **Kintarō**Now, THIS looks VERY inviting.
> Let's try SITTING, Lily. I'm sure you'll like it...**Lily**Actually, I prefer standing.**Kintarō**Look at you, all...stiff and tense. Come on. Have a sit![Lily runs away]**Lily**I can't! Because...**Kintarō**Why not?[Lily walks close to Kintarō]**Lily**Because...I have...HEMORRHOIDS, okay?? The size of--**Kintarō**OH! I didn't mean to--**Lily**Yeah! You can't JUST ASK people to have a sit...**Kintarō**Because they MIGHT have hem....hem...yeah...okay...I got it.[Lily turns]**Lily**Exactly! Your grandfather was great I'm sure. But he SHOULD have taught you some manners, young man.

Transition Dialogue

> [In the secret garden Regina joins Lily and Kintarō]**Regina**Hey guys! So glad to see you're both...alive...**Lily**Regina! It's REGINA! Yay, Regina's back![Regina kicks in the air]**Regina**Yes! And, just in case, I brought my DRILL!**Lily**Great! I LOVE your drill!**Kintarō**Hello again! Erhm...it sure IS a nice drill you've got there...**Lily**Now that we're all here...it's time for...well, we'd like to...ugh...Kintarō, how about you tell us--**Luke**Hey, ladies! What's up with the awesome new decorations?[Luke walks towards Kintarō, Lily and Regina]**Kintarō**Ah. You must be the friendly neighbor!
> I'm Kintarō. I helped with some regional advice...[Luke walks and looks across the river bank]**Luke**You did all this? So cool![Luke turns to Kintarō]**Luke**Hey, would you put a new spin on my place as well?[Kintarō turns to Lily]**Kintarō**Erhm....sure. We're done with this part of the garden--right, Lily?**Lily**Well...yes...but...**Luke**IN that case...I guess it's--
> MAKE-OVER TIME! WOOOOO![Luke and Kintarō run away]**Lily**LUKE!!**Regina**...

*Player selects an option*

#### Move To Next Area

> [In Luke's yard]**Luke**Thanks for doing this, man.
> My kid and her mom'll be thrilled...me honoring that part of their heritage and all...**Kintarō**I'm sure they'll love it! What do you wanna start with?**Luke**The house! Let's start with the house.**Lily**Luke...could we have a quick chat--**Luke**Later, Lily, all right? Kinda in the middle of something here.[Lily and Regina talk aside]**Lily**We have to warn him!**Regina**Or...sit back and see if Luke can hold his own...?**Lily**Regina!!**Regina**Just joking. Let's go save him from that pocketwatch-stealing, weapon-wielding wanna-be sushi chef.

## Luke's House

Players must earn 20 event tokens to complete the 6 tasks of this act.

* Change House
* Change Balcony
* Change Garage
* Change Toolshed
* Change Playtower
* Honor Oji-chan

### Dialogues

#### Change House

> [In Luke's yard]**Kintarō**I'll draw some inspiration from the little garden house Oji-chan built...**Regina**If that Oji-chan guy ever really existed...**Kintarō**Excuse me?**Regina**Give the man a hand, Luke!

*Player selects an option*

> **Kintarō**Home-zai!**Luke**That is AWESOME!**Lily**Luke...a word...[Luke turns to Lily]**Luke**Sure.[Lily and Luke talk aside]**Lily**We're not sure why...but Kintarō has been lying since he got here.**Luke**About what?**Lily**All kinds of things--**Kintarō**What are you guys whispering about? Anyone gonna help me up here...?

*Player selects an option*
*Player selects an option*

#### Change Balcony

> [In Luke's yard Kintarō is on the balcony]**Kintarō**I could really use a hand...once you're done chatting down there...**Luke**Uhm...Kintarō...the ladies are concerned you're--**Kintarō**What do you mean?**Regina**We KNOW you're a delivery guy--with a fully functioning truck!!**Kintarō**You're right. I deliver food. It was the first job I could find where I got here.**Lily**Why would you lie and say you're a sushi chef?**Kintarō**I didn't. You just assumed...and I...didn't correct you...and then...
> You know... after a while it just becomes embarassing to correct someone. At least for me it does.**Luke**Hahaha! Jeez, Kintaro. You introverts are something else... Right, Lily?
> Lemme help you with that balcony...

*Player selects an option*

> **Luke**Oh, man... Rachel's gonna LOVE THIS!
> And ya know what I'D love?
> A japanified garage!!

*Player selects an option*

#### Change Garage

> [In Luke's yard]**Lily**Okay, so he's an introvert delivery boy. That still doesn't explain why he's so set on turning my garden Japanese.**Regina**Or why he killed a cop...**Lily**KILLED?? I thought you said HURT??**Regina**Potato potahto...
> I think we should arm ourselves, just in case.
> You go grab something from the toolshed! I'll be right back.[Regoma walks away]**Lily**Wait! Where are you g--**Luke**LILY! We've come up with a masterplan. Wanna see?**Lily**S-sure!

*Player selects an option*

> **Kintarō**TadAAAAA!**Lily**That's great! Great work. I'm just gonna go to the tool shed... to check out it's condition...**Luke**The tool shed! That's a great idea. Let's do a Japanese...tool shed. Yeah!

*Player selects an option*
*Player selects an option*

#### Change Toolshed

> [In Luke's yard Kintarō walks towards Lily]**Kintarō**Lily what's--?[Lily runs holding a rake]**Lily**I'm...we're...--Regina!![Some swans approaches Kintarō]**Kintarō**WHAAAAA! WANS!! Shoo! Shoo!![Kintarō is cornered in the tool sheed garden by two swans, Lily holding a rake and Regina]**Regina**Not wielding any weapons now, are ya?**Kintarō**What?? I don't understand--[Luke joins Lily, Regina and Kintarō]**Luke**Whoa! What's going on, girls??**Regina**Your new friend here...when they bulldozed his grandpa's garden, he pulled a GUN and SHOT a POLICE OFFICER!!**Luke**What? Dude--that true?**Kintarō**What?? Where THE HECK did you get THAT from?**Regina**I read it online in some Nagoya...news...thing.**Kintarō**HAHAHA! Not sure WHAT online translation you used, but you got yourself some prime fake news.**Lily**Wha...?**Kintarō**I never pulled a weapon, OJI-CHAN did--his old wooden training sword!

> **Regina**Oh...my... Your Oji-chan was a BADASS!!**Kintarō**He was... But in this case...he was so furious, he wasn't thinking straight. He was lucky he didn't get hurt...physically.**Lily**Ugh, I'm so sorry. That's...heartbreaking...**Regina**Kintarō...I'm sorry. I misjudged you--and the translations skills of some internet AI...bot...machine...**Kintarō**Thank you...I guess. Uhm...now...could you send the swans back where they came from?**Luke**Uh...and maybe put the rake down, Lils?**Lily**Uh. Of course.[Lily puts the rake down and Regina leaves with the swans]**Lily**Let's just...get this shed done and call it a day?

*Player selects an option*

> **Kintarō**HAHAHA. Shed-zai![Kintarō turns his gaze to the playtower]**Kintarō**What's that thing over there?
> A SHRINE??

*Player selects an option*
*Player selects an option*

#### Change Playtower

> [In Luke's yard]**Kintarō**Luke, why do you have a SHRINE?**Luke**A shrine?! It's a playtower I built for my daughter.
> But it COULD just as well be a shrine since she never uses it.**Kintarō**Maybe a fresh new look can make it feel more inviting!

*Player selects an option*

> **Luke**Karen's gonna love this!**Lily**What IS it with you and your love for shrines, Kintaro?**Kintarō**I guess...there's one more thing I need to confess...**Lily**What is it?**Kintarō**WIth the garden and the family shringe gone, Oji-chan--[Kintarō turns]**Kintarō**...uh...well...Oji-chan's ashes...
> I still carry his urn with me...hoping to find him a proper final resting place...[Kintarō turns back to Lily]**Kintarō**I know it is a weird request...and a lot to ask...but...could Oji-chan maybe find peace...here?**Luke**In the playtower??**Kintarō**Lily. What I'm asking is...may I spread Oji-chan's ashes here in your garden?**Lily**Kintarō...it would be an honor!

*Player selects an option*
*Player selects an option*

#### Honor Oji-chan

> [In the pond Kintarō is holding oji-chan's urn]**Regina**Hey Kintaro. Don't worry about the swans. I lured them downstream to the water mill.**Lily**Do you want to say a few words?**Kintarō**Uhm...Oji-chan...I'm sorry I couldn't save your garden...theplace you loved in life, the earth you wanted to return to...our home.
> But I learned something today: home truly is where the heart is, where you feel welcome as you are, where you choose to put down roots...
> Lily's garden is all of that. It's a good place. I found hope here, friendship, and a sense of belonging. I hope this is where you find peace.
> It breaks my heart to leave you...but I'm overjoyed to know you'll always be here when I come back.
> I love you...and I miss you...[Kintarō scatters oji-chan's ashes in the pond]**Kintarō**Thank you for everything, Ohi-chan.**Philip Jones**What is going on here? I wake up all alone in that van--[Philip joins Lily, Luke, Regina, Kintarō, the cat and Roxy]**Kintarō**Mr. Jones! I'm so glad to see you again.**Philip Jones**Ah, hello again, my young friend. So, tell me--
> How did it go with the watch?**Kintarō**I sold it at the pawn shop.**Philip Jones**WHAT?!**Kintarō**HA HA HA! Just kidding. I've got it riiight--

> **Kintarō**...here!**Philip Jones**GOOD GOLLY! It is ticking! It really is...
> Thank you, young man. THank you so kindly!**Kintarō**Thank YOU, Mr. Jones. For the first time in ages I've done something I'm truly proud of...
> Unfortunately, I have to say goodbye now. But I'll be back soon...if I may?**Lily**Any time, Kintarō, whenever you want.**Roxy**BORF!**Lily**Yes. Yuki is very welcome here too!

## Gallery

Kintarō and his Oji-chanOji-chan's gardenPhilip's pocket watchOji-chan's holding a wooden training sword against a bulldozer
## Source & Credits

The screenshots have been uploaded with the permission of the video author *Vld Vlad* (YouTube).

* Lily's Garden Special Event Japanese Garden Part 1
* Lily's Garden Special Event Japanese Garden Part 2 Flower Garden, Lake
* Lily's Garden Special Event Japanese Garden Part 3 Studio, Secret Garden, Luke's House

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