Doomsday Rose/Story

Overview
 • **Story**

This is the exclusive story that comes with Doomsday Rose.

01
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Type of stage: Styling

Me: After a few days of hard overtime work, several causes at hand were finally resolved. Relaxed at long last.

Me: My work is finally finished. At long last, I have time to take a nice break.

Suddenly... a cell phone notification just popped up.

Me: VR game experience voucher? Thank god there was an email reminder - it was almost going to be wasted!

Me: Come to think of it, Gerald should be interested in technology... Let me call him and see if he wants to come!

*(Start Calling)*
Gerald: Hold on... Mars, i have a personal phone call.

Gerald: Alright, go on.

Me: Are you busy! Did I disturb you?

* Gerald: It was just a remote meeting, it was just about to end anyway.
* Gerald: Don't worry, Mars will handle the rest of the work for me.
* Gerald: As an AI, he can be more reliable than an ordinary assistant.

Me: Who are you talking to?

* Gerald: Mars, my personal butler.
* Gerald: Much like Robot I, he is also an AI.

Gerald: If there's a chance, I'll bring you to come and meet him. Anyway - what were you calling for?

Me: I'd like to invite you to a technology-themed event.

Gerald: Sounds quite interesting.

Gerald: My work here will be done soon. Send me the address - I'll be there.

*(Call Ended)*

Me: Hurry up and get changed! Being late for my own appointment wouldn't look good at all.

Me: Let's see... an arcade... of course!! A cool and unruly outfit would be perfect for the occasion.

Me: but it would also be nice if it also had a girl's unique fresh an innocent feeling!

### Styling requirements

Tips: Cool and Fresh

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02
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Type of stage: Styling

### Transcript

*(Location: Endpoint Tech)*

At the Endpoint Tech office, Gerald hung up his phone, and a new email alert popped up on his screen.

It was a quarterly report from the finance department.

Suddenly... a cell phone notification just popped up.

There was no end to his work.

Gerald stood up and closed his computer. He straightened up his suit and strode to his private elevator.

Gerald: Mars, clear my scedule for today. I'm going out.

Mars: Yes sir. The R&D meeting in 30 minutes has been canceled for you, as well as other arrangements.

Mars: Follow-up work has been re-scheduled according to priority - please confirm later.

Soon after, Gerald's car had already left the office building and was racing towards the rendezvous.

*(Location: Game Shop)*

In the VR experience area, there were holographic game posters all over and players deeply immersed in VR.

Everyone was discussing the popular games they were interested in, with burst of laughter from time to time.

I looked around curiously, and couldn't help but get excited due to the atmosphere of the place.

Me: It's really lively here!

Gerald: VR arcade... this is the technology experience you were talking about?

Me: Yeah. Although I don't know much about VR, it's still quite interesting to see it used for games.

Me: It just so happened that I had two free experience vouchers, so I brought you here with me!

Young man: Hey cutie! Is this your first time to experience VR? Wanna team up with us?

Me: Team up?

Young man: That's right! This game is really difficult and impossible to survive to the end alone.

Young man: So yeah, our best option would be to team up to beat it.

Me: Is there a reward for beating the game?

Young man: You are quite the clever one huh, cutie! Getting straight to what really matters.

Young man: This game gives out cash prizes ranging from 5,000 to 100,000, based on the scores of players who beat the game.

Young man: And, if you break the record - your prize will be doubled - and you will also get a special souvenir.

Me: A special souvenir? It must be one of a kind then, right?

Young man: Eh, but no one has broken the record yet... so no one has actually ever seen this souvenir.

Me: What a shame...

Gerald: If you want it, why not give it a shot?

Me: Huh? Me and you?

Young man: Woah! That handsome guy must be a pro! Great minds really do think alike!

Young man: As long as we work together, maybe we can actually break the record and double the rewards, hahaha!

Gerald: No need. The two of us are enough.

Young man: You two? You're kidding, right?

Upon seeing the shocked lock on the boy's face, I glanced at Gerald with uncertainty.

He has always excelled at everything. I wouldn't be surprised at all if he was also a great gamer.

But to also carry a teammate to break the record together... It seems too good to be true...

But... Gerald has always been calm with clear plans. Never has he been unrealistic.

If I put it that way... I surprisingly feel that I... am okay with this?

Despite this - I couldn't help but tug at Gerald's coat, in case he embarrasses himself from the get-go.

Me: H-Hey... are you sure about not teaming up with someone else?

Me: U-Uh, I mean... the game is very difficult, so an extra teammate would be nice, right...?

Gerald: No need.

Me: What?

Gerald: No one else is needed. You have me.

Me: E-Eh...?

Gerald: Insert you ID card here.

Whilst trying to control my pulsating heartbeat, I began to operate the equipment as Gerald instructed.

System: Your ID is connected. You have now successfully entered the game.

System: For a better gaming experience, please adjust the various sensory functions, and change your battle outfit.

System: Friendly tips!

System: The costumes in the game have certain attack and defence properties.

System: You can upgrade and change them at any time during the game.

Me: this feature is really cool! But... which set should I pick?

Gerald: If you can't decide, you can click here. Here is where you can freely match a set that you personally like.

Me: Hmm... Doomsday-themed battle clothing should have a cold and mysterious feeling.

Me: And let's also add some... exquisite and gorgeous elements of it. Perfect!

### Styling requirements

Tips: Cool and glorious gear for battling

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03
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Type of stage: Styling

### Transcript

System: Welcome to the world of DOOMSDAY FANTASY.

System: This is a city occupied by androids. Players must eliminate the androids and rescue the city.

System: But be cautious. Some androids have the ability to infect you. Once infected, you'll be regarded as the enemy.

System: When other players eliminate an infected, they can obtain their full score...

Me: I thought I would just have to eliminate enemies... Never would I have thought I could be infected as well...

Me: This game's difficulty is not beginner-friendly at all...

Gerald: I'm here, no need to worry.

Me: Okay...

Me: But I never saw enemies on the way here. They wouldn't be hiding in the dark to ambush us, right…?

Gerald: Watch out!

Robot: Enemy spotted! Eliminate them!

Me: (Holy smokes! Did I just jinx it...?)

Me: Are you busy! Did I disturb you?

**Surrender**

* Me: I-I surrender! D-Don't shoot!
* Gerald: Watch out, it's the enemy! Take cover!

**Hide**

* Upon seeing the Android spring out of nowhere, I quickly and quite subconsciously duck down behind cover.
* In the next second, the enemy's bullets flew swiftly across the top of my head, along with the whistling wind.
* Don't come out. I'll deal with them.

Gerald leaned over while behind cover and aimed at the enemy with a sharp look.

His bullets were as if they had their own eyes. \*bang bang\* ... and precisely into each android's head they go.

Before I could react, he had already swiftly put away his gun - pining it skillfully to hs waist.

I wiped a cold sweat in a wretched manner and sighed deeply.

Me: That was way too scary... It was almost as if I were dead meat merely from the beginning.

Me: Laugh at me if you want. I know what I did was very stupid.

Gerald: I must say... your reaction time for dodging bullets was fast.

Me: Do not underestimate me! Dodging is also a very important combat ability, you know?!

Gerald: Fine. Anyway, let's hurry up and go check for loot.

The smirk at the corner of Gerald's mouth made me feel a little regretful that I wasn't braver just now.

Me: Just when I was secretly swearing to impress him, I picked up something unexpected.

Me: Huh? this is a... piece of cloth?

Me: there seems to be a string of numbers and a rose on it. Is this some sort of hint?

Gerald: There are no specific instructions?

Gerald: Looks like we've come across a hidden task.

Me: Hidden task?

Me: This must be rare, right? I bet the rewards are great as well!

Gerald: That's right. However, it is up to you whether or not you can solve the puzzle and reap its rewards.

Me: Let's see...

Me: The androids are wearing nanomechanical battlesuits... so this piece of cloth couldn't be from the androids.

me: Only the humans in this game would be wearing something like this - and the thing on it should be some code.

Me: In this world, there is a deep conflict between humans and androids.

Me: Perhaps a certain human NPC was threatened by an android, and thus sent out a distress signal?

Gerald: Not a bad speculation. But what about the numbers?

**Phone Number (Incorrect)**

* Me: (Phone numbers in this game world should be 8 digits. This set of numbers lose one digit.)
* Me: (It doesn't seem right. Let's think again.)

**Note (Incorrect)**

* Me: ( When combined, it appears to be a meaningless set of notes.)
* Me: (It doesn't seem right. Let's think again.)

**Map Coordinates (Correct)**

Me: (If I view them as latitude and longitude coordinates, it seems to be right.)

Me: (This group of members should be a certain coordinate on the map - and here are a total of four combinations.)

Me: But, the map suggests that roses only bloom in the ruins towards the southwest, so I guess it's around here.

Gerald: that's a bit far from here. I'll go find a motorcycle. Wait for me here.

Gerald: Oh, and by the way - this game will simulate realistic body temperature.

Gerald: So don't forget to change into a set of clothes that can protect you against the wind and cold first.

Me: Okay, I'll pick one now then. Let me see if I have a little more elegant style.

### Styling requirements

Tips: Warm but delicate

Main style: , Sub style:

04
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Type of stage: Dialogue

### Transcript

Me: Strange... According to the map, the location should be nearby.

Me: Why can't we see anything...? Did we head in the wrong direction?

Gerald: The entrance for such hidden tasks is usually very hard to find.

Gerald: Check carefully to see if there are any hidden passages under the grass...

Me: Hidden passage? You mean this-

Me: Ahh!!!

Gerald: (Player name)! Watch out!

After a short period of weightlessness, a dull pain arose... My body had finally reacted to what happened.

Where am I?

It was pitch-black all around, with only some faint light shining within the distance.

I immediately turned up the brightness of the equipment, and the vision in front gradually became more clear.

Come to think of it... where's Gerald?

He was with me just now when we fell from above. How is he missing now?

Me: Gerald? You there?

Me: (It's an android! Uh oh, my gun's gone missing!)

Me: (This isn't gonna work, time to find a place to hide...)

Just as I was nervously searching for a place to hide, a strong force pulled me over.

My body tilted slightly and fell right into a warm and generous embrace.

The world instantly became quiet.

Left was only the heart, still beating and pounding.

The faint fragrance of pinewood, along with his warm breath is protection me gently in this small world.

It's him, Gerald.

As I was about to say his name, he covered my mouth with his hand, and his gentle voice rang in my ears.

Gerald: Keep quiet for now. Let them walk past.

I quickly stopped - and waited quietly for the enemy to leave.

At this very moment, within this confined space, only our breathing and pulsating heartbeats remained.

Gerald: You can come out now.

Me: This place is... the androids' secret base?

Me: And the humans inside these apparatus, are they being experimented on?

Gerald: Judging from the computer's data, they tried to convert these humans into androids but ultimately failed.

Gerald: The destruction program has already been initiated, with less than 20 minutes remaining.

Me: Is there a way to stop it?

Gerald: According to the system rules, we need to trade in our own points, but it doesn't say the exact amount.

Me: Let's try using my points then.

Gerald: They're just virtual characters. Is it really worth it to trade hard-earned points for virtual things?

Me: Of course it is! Saving others is more valuable than just a mere score.

* Me: Besides, since we've discovered this task, successfully completing it would be a great finding.

Me: After all... We've worked hard for these points, so to just hand it over like this... I'm not sure about this.

* Me: But, this is only a game... It would be more interesting to go with options that I wouldn't in reality!

Gerald: Okay, you're the boss.

Connecting...

Failed to connect-

System: The quantity does not match. The destruction program cannot be terminated - 10 minutes remaining.

Me: This is bad! It seems like my score's not enough...

Gerald: Use mine as well then.

Me: B-But... weren't you planning to set a new high score record for the game? Wouldn't that be a waste of time?

Gerald: I can start over from the beginning. This score is no big deal.

Before I could react, Gerald had decisively connected his ID to the system.

He raised his eyebrows at me confidently and was immediately followed by a crisp system notification.

System: Quantity matched successfully.

System: Destruction program Aborting... Destruction program terminated.

System: Congratulations to both oof you for passing the hidden task! Please claim the rewards for this hidden task.

Me: Awesome! We got so many points!

Me: Hmm? An item to upgrade outfits... and a Gold...?

Me: Upgrade items, anyone knows how to use these. But as for the Gold?

Gerald: Keep it for now. Who knows, maybe it will come in handy later.

Me: Mmm. Then I'll put it away for now. Might as well use the item I got to upgrade my gear too.

Me: Ok... that's more like it! Let's get going!

Gerald: Right.

05
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Type of stage: Styling

### Transcript

As expected by Gerald - as soo as we had left the base - we encountered a large army of androids.

Robot: 2 targets found! Seek and destroy!

Me: Watch out, here they come!

Gerald: Just in time.

After a few gunshots, the androids were quickly knocked to the ground, and soon after there was no movement.

The other enemies quickly surrounded him, raising their guns and firing.

the gunfire collided fiercely, and gunpowder smoke rose up everywhere, overwhelming all eardrums and nerves.

Shortly after, all the androids were wiped out.

With the exciting battle alone, Gerald successfully placed third in thee score rankings list.

Me: Yeah! Victory!

Gerald: Don't underestimate the enemy. The game will soon enter the second half, things will become more difficult.

Me: You're right. Let's take a break to preserve our strength and regroup later.

The neon lights in the distance flashed brilliantly, reflecting the city night's liveliness and prosperity.

Gerald sat there admiring the scenery - wind passed through his fingers, raising petals like a romantic scene.

He turned his head and looked at me with a hint of confidence from the victory of the first battle.

Gerald: It's safe here. Let's take a break.

(You examine the rose petals.)

* Me: The roses here are so beautiful.

* Me: But there are many thorns on it, and could probably hurt someone pretty easily.

* Gerald: I do think the thorns are good. It's the distance that makes its beauty more elusive, don't you think?

(You examine Gerald's collar.)

* Me: (It's the first time I've seen Gerald wearing such clothes. It feels quite different from the usual him.)

* Me: (This new feeling... feels a lot stronger and calmer... and also quite a lot sharper.)

* Me: (But strangely enough... it also makes me feel safer.)

(You examine the pistol.)

* Me: This gun seems a little different...

* Gerald: This is my modified gun - it's more powerful, has a faster fire rate, and most importantly - it's very stable.

* Gerald: If you're interested, I can teach you.

* Me: It's seems quite difficult, right?

* Gerald: Not if you have a teacher like me, no, it is not difficult at all.

The android boss is located in the industrial center of the city.

There are hundreds of androids here, and the difficulty of killing them can be considered an SSS-level task.

But there are large and small oil drums scattered here and there. As long as you place them here strategically...

You can than use the series of explosions to quickly eliminate the boss.

Gerald and I decided to use the oil drums to attack this area.

Me: Zone 3 is all set and ready.

Gerald: Three androids approaching from 10 o'clock. Stay hidden. I'll snipe them.

Me: Roger that.

Me: Zone 4 is all set and ready to attack.

Gerald: Well done. Prepare to fire!

Me: Yes!

After finding a position to mount the gun and adjust its sights, I began shooting into the distance.

Bang! Bang! Bang-

One after the other, the oil drums burst into flames - causing enough flames to even ignite a grass fire.

The enemy - trapped in chaos - were gradually overwhelmed by explosions and fire before they could even react.

Me: Yeah! They're all wiped out!

Gerald: I didn't expect you to be quite the shooter. It seems that the boss fight will go well.

Me: Haha! Then I'll match the occasion with an aloof and valiant battle costume!

Me: Let's defeat it in one take!

### Styling requirements

Tips: Sexy and cool

Main style: , Sub style:

06
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Type of stage: Dialogue

### Transcript

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07
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Type of stage: Dialogue

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08
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Type of stage: Dialogue