KiKi KaiKai: Tsukiyo Soushi

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***KiKi KaiKai: Tsukiyo Soushi*** (奇き々き怪かい界かい 月つき夜よ草そう子し, *Kiki Kaikai Tsukiyo Sōshi*?, "KiKi KaiKai: Moonlit Night Story"), known in western regions as ***Pocky & Rocky 2***, is a 1994 video game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System developed and published by Natsume and licensed by Taito. The game centers around Sayo-chan, who sets out to rescue Princess Kaguya from the clutches of Ōtomo no Dainagon.

## Story

This is a peaceful village in the mountains. The villagers lived peacefully without any problems. Sayo-chan serves the Seven Lucky Gods as a priestess at the shrine in this village. Today is an important day when Princess Kaguya appears from the moon to prays for a good harvest. Therefore, there is a festival in the village, and Sayo-chan and her friends are also in the square.

As the villagers sing and dance, Princess Kaguya finally makes her appearance. She came down with the rabbits along with her. At that time, demons appeared out of nowhere and ran towards Princess Kaguya, and tried to take her away, saying, *"According to the will of a certain person, we, the demons, receive Princess Kaguya."*

When Sayo-chan quickly arrived in front of Princess Kaguya, she stood in her way, holding her favorite offering, saying, *"Wait! Who are you guys?!"* Then, the one who commanded the demon tribe turned around and said to Sayo-chan.

*"We're charm demons, what about you?" "Sayo!" "Well, I guess I'll see you again." "....!?"*

When the area became brighter, Princess Kaguya and her friends had disappeared. Sayo-chan and her friends went to the Seven Lucky Gods to discuss what had happened tonight and told them everything. Then Daikoku-sama, one of the Seven Lucky Gods, heard the story and said the following.

“Join forces with your many friends”

Mr. Hotei also encouraged us by saying, *"We will spare no effort to cooperate."* And the demonized Manuke, who had been with Sayo-chan through many hardships, said, *"Of course, I'll accompany you too."*

*"Thank you, I'm sure Princess Kaguya will help."*

Thus, with renewed determination, Sayo-chan and her seven friends began their adventure.

## Gameplay

*Tsukiyo Soushi* plays much like its predecessor, though it handles differently how the second player works. The first player controls Sayo-chan, who in this game is accompanied by an "Option" character. The Option can be controlled by a second player or the CPU, serving as a support character who can attack on its own, be thrown at enemies to cause massive damage (more or less replacing the bomb attacks from the previous game) or possessed by Sayo-chan, activating unique abilities depending on the character. This game also adds in a new shop system, allowing the player to purchase various items with money dropped from defeated enemies.

## Characters

#### Option characters

* Manuke
* Shinobu
* Takuan Osho
* Kojiro
* Tobimaru
* Hakushiki
* Tetsumaro

### Non-playable characters

* Princess Kaguya
* Seven Gods of Fortune
	+ Daikokuten
	+ Hotei
	+ Ebisu
	+ Benzaiten
	+ Fukurokuju
	+ Juroujin
	+ Bishamonten
* Momotaro
* Ryujin
* Zuzu
* Dr. Karakuri

### Enemies

* Otama
* Puka Puka
* Hashiritai
* Bakeki
* Minoji
* Ichido-kun
* Bake Chouchin
* Rin Rin
* Tousenbou
* Yassan
* Ooborakai
* Kenmon
* Bake Uri
* Tantan
* Hinokuruma
* Bunbuku Chagama
* Hannyamen
* Yonebah
* Yuki Usagi
* Oyuki
* Hinoyojin
* Nozuchi
* Raiju
* Shungen
* Yumi-Hei
* Sarutobi Sasuke
* Hattori Hanzo
* Unnamed flaming skull yōkai
* Unnamed monk yōkai

### Bosses

* Sanba
* Mabikon
* Miruki
* Raidenou
* Kimon
* Soujusou
* Ōtomo no Dainagon

## Items

* Koban
* Oban
* Tsuzura
* Senryobako
* Miko Outfit
* Kendo Armor
* Rabbit Ears
* Blue Crystal
* Key
* Option Change Item
* 1UP
* Fukubukuro
* Strategy Book

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