Moonlit Uncursing Tour

EPISODE 1 ― SPECIAL MISSION!

Location: Pwurp Island, A certain country’s castle

Friede: I’m here for the “Special Mission” the king summoned me for, but it looks like everyone else’s here as usual, huh…boing★

Hilda: I do wonder what cursed object we’ll be investigating this time around…Hahaha!

Wacht: There it goes again… Hilda’s “Curse of Perpetual Ever-Impending Laughter”…

Mappela: Whatever it is, I’m certain it’s something he trusts us to handle. Let us do our very best!

Eldur: … … … … … …That’s right.

Crowlas: Hello all, thanks for waiting. It seems like everyone’s here. Mmhm, as usual, none of you look like my beloved little crows.

Wacht: Yep, all thanks to our five star, critically acclaimed curses…

Mappela: His Majesty bears the curse of “Curse of Perceiving Others As Crows”…

Though it has no effect on other cursed individuals, correct?

Hilda: In short, none of us look like crows to him… Pffhahaha!

Crowlas: That is correct. Well, I love my little crows with every fiber of my being, so my curse is more like a blessing for me, but…

Since you’re all cursed and don’t look like crows, it’s a bit boring… I mean, unfortunate…

Wacht:Was that a slip of the tongue, or…?

Crowlas: Ahem! …As that is the case, I have found a way…to break your curses!

Eldur: … … … … … ..

… … … … … …What did you say?

Friede: Your replies sound so profound thanks to your curse, Eldur! Boing★

Mappela: You’ve looked into it just for our sakes, Your Majesty?!

Crowlas: Indeed… I’ve been toiling and searching, day and night, so I can finally see you as cr— I mean, so your curses can finally be undone.

Wacht: I’ll just pretend that I didn’t hear the part about crows… Thank you very much.

Friede: I’m a little touched, boing★

Crowlas: Haha, I haven’t done much. I’ve merely compiled information regarding curses.

Besides, I can not break your curses. You must all do that yourself.

Mappela: O-ourselves, you say…? What must we do?

Wacht: I’d do anything for a good night’s sleep… I can’t catch a wink thanks to this thing.

Crowlas: Fret not, for I have prepared specialized methods to deal with your curses.

First, Hilda’s “Curse of Perpetual Ever-Impending Laughter”.

Hilda: Heeheehee, it’s one weird curse, if I do say so myself…Ahahaha!

Crowlas: Eldur’s “Curse of Delayed Speech”.

Eldur: … … … … … …Yes.

Crowlas: Friede’s “Curse of Attaching ‘Boing★’ To the End of Every Sentence”.

Friede: This curse has made 'Boing★’ super popular! Boing★

Crowlas: Wacht’s “Curse of Insect Noises Ringing in the Ears Whenever Sleepiness Approaches”.

Wacht: Yes… Hwahh… Even though I’m so sleepy, I can’t sleep at all…

Crowlas: And lastly, Mappela’s “Curse of Oozing Hands”.

Mappela: Now that I’ve heard them all once more, I am beginning to think that having slimy hands is the most preferable curse of the bunch…!

Friede: You probably only think so because you’ve gotten so used to it… Boing★

Crowlas: I shall have each of you meet individually with someone who may be able to break your curse.

I dub this… the “Autumn’s Thrills! Uncursing Tour^[1]!”…

Eldur: … … … … … …This suddenly feels more like a field trip…

Crowlas: Now then… I shall appoint Hilda as this tour’s captain.

Hilda: M…me? Pffthahaha! Picking me as captain is way out there… Hahahaha!

Crowlas: You take your knighthood seriously, don’t you? There’s no doubt in my mind that you will pull through.

I shall grant you the map for this tour. You’ll find the perfect person for dealing with each curse at the marked spots on the map.

Hilda: Huh? The first spot on this map is this very castle… Hehe!

Crowlas: That is correct! As it so happens, the first person has come to meet us. …Now then, please step forth.

Tera: I am Tera. I’ve heard quite a bit about you…

Crowlas: This young lady has a poker face of steel! Perhaps if you try to mimic her, you’ll find it more difficult to laugh, Hilda.

Hilda: Alright… Here goes! Pfft… Hahaha!

Tera: Focus your attention on me. Burn my expression into your memory.

Friede: It kind of looks like they’re having a staring contest… Boing★ When it’s over, why don’t you meet my eyes too? …Boing★

Tera: Now then, let us begin.

Friede: Seems I’ve met her cold shoulder instead… Boing★

A few minutes later…

Tera: … … …

Hilda: … … …

Tera: … … …

Hilda: … … …

Mappela: A…amazing! Dame^[2] Hilda isn’t laughing at all!

Eldur: … … … … … …Does that mean it’s working?

EPISODE 2 ― UNCURSING TOUR!

Location: Pwurp Island, the castle of a certain country

Tera: … … …

Hilda: … … …

Wacht: It’s been a while since Hilda started this staring contest, but she has yet to laugh, huh…

Mappela: This seems to be working!

Friede: Let’s just wait and see what happens…Boing★

Tera: … … …

Hilda: … … …

Crowlas: Is her face… starting to look a bit odd?

Hilda: … … …Hehe…

Hehehe… I give up! The harder I try not to laugh, the funnier this gets!

Ehehehe… AHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Eldur: … … …You seem to be laughing even more than usual.

Friede: Seems like that was a complete bust, boing★

Crowlas: Hmm, what a shame!

Tera: If you can’t do it with me, you may want to test your staring mettle against Carro-chan^[3]…

Hilda: EHEHEHEHE! AHAHAHAHA! The more I try to stop it, the more I! Keep! Laughing! AHAHAHAHA!

Wacht: …Thanks, but in this condition, she should probably call it a day.

Friede: So basically…the last laugh is on Hilda!!!! …Boing★

Wacht: Let’s just move on…

Location: Pwurp Island, a certain research facility

Hilda: Uhm, ehehe. Next, there should be a potion around here to get rid of Sir Eldur’s curse.

Witch: O~hohoho! Step right on in! Which of y'all’s itchin’ to knock back one of my home-brewed “Motormouth” Potion?

Eldur: … … … … …Me.

Witch: Mmmm-hmm! Sure 'nough, your words are slower than a lost little snail, just like I’ve heard!

Alrighty then, take a big swig and drink it all in one go! Down to the very last drop, y'hear?

Eldur: *gulp gulp*

Mappela: Sir Eldur never fails to impress! He drank it all at once without a moment of hesitation!

Wacht: …Now what’ll happen…

Eldur: … … …

Witch: I’m expectin’ your review of its flavor to be quick on the draw, pew-pew-pew!

Eldur: … … … … … …

It-goes-down-smoothly,-but-the-color-and-taste-are-about-what-I-would-expect-a-Puyo-to-taste-like-if-you-melted-it-down,-as-it-is-overall-lacking-in-substance.

Friede: He only talks fast once he actually opens his mouth! …Boing★

Witch: …I see! So ya mean to say that this is a success in its own way! O~hohohoho!

Hilda: Ahahahahahaha! This doesn’t fix anything at all…Hehehe! Ahahahaha!

Friede: So basically… Eldur’s still in last place!! …Boing★

Hilda: Ahaha! Heehee… Next up is Sir Wacht! Let’s go and try to lift your curse!

Location: Pwurp Island, the outskirts of a town

Hilda: 'Scuse meー! Is there someone here that can put Sir Wacht to sleepー? Pfft…

Mel: Hwahh… It’s pretty weird for someone to want me to play a prank on 'em…

Hilda: You pull pranks on people by putting them to sleep with your, hehe, sleep magic, right? Tuck Sir Wacht in, if you please!

Wacht: I’m so sleepy! Really sleepy! Please give me some shuteye!

Mel: Kinda feel like puttin’ a sleepy person to sleep isn’t much of a prank…

…Whatever, helping people out every once in a while isn’t so bad… Ugh, so sleepy…

Mappela: I can’t help but yawn just watching these two…

Mel: Then, here I goo~… Hwahh…I’ve been feeling so sleepy when I use my magic, lately…

Wacht: I’m on my knees here! Please put me to sleep before those bugs start wriggling around again…

Mel: Zznzz…!

Hilda: Pfft… Hehehe! She fell asleep before she could put you to bed, Wacht!

Wacht: Huh?! Wait, hang on a sec! I’m still wide awake!

Hilda: AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

Wacht: Man, you’re laughing way too loud! How can she sleep through all this rackeeet?!

Friede: So, basically… Looks like the only things that managed to drift off were Wacht’s hopes and dreams… Boing★

Hilda: Hehehehe, ahahaha! Next up, let’s head to Mappela’s location!

Location: Pwurp Island, Downtown

Friede: I hate to say this when His Majesty’s been so gung-ho about everything, but…my hope’s dwindled to nothing, boing★

Hilda: Now, now, we’ve still got two places to hit up…hehe… Nothing to it but to do it!

???: Excuse me, excuse me! You there! Please come here!

Kikimora: The one holding the mace! Yes, you!

Mappela: Huh?! M-me…?

Kikimora: That’s right! Give me your hands. I’ll polish 'em until they’re clean as a whistle!

Mappela: Y-yes! Gladly!

Wacht: Is this lady the person that’s gonna lift Mappela’s curse?

Hilda: Looks like it… Hehe. Would be nice if her slime really does go away!

Scrub-a-dub-dub…

The following exchange takes place offscreen.

Kikimora: Alright, finished!

Mappela: Incredible, my hands really have become sparkling clean! Now I can even shake people’s hands!

Friede: Wow… They’re spotless! Boing★

Eldur: … … .. … … …Wait, look.

Mappela: Ah…Huh?

Kikimora: It's— It’s all slimy again?! Stand still, I’ll clean you up one more time!

24 cleanings later…

The following exchange happens onscreen once more.

Kikimora: Th…This is enough for today… I’ll let you go now…

Mappela: Please, don’t feel bad! You’ve done more than enough cleaning already!

Thank you very much, miss!

Friede: So basically…the cure’s slipped through Mappela’s fingers!! …Boing★

Wacht: …Alright, Hilda, time for the next one.

Hilda: Last one is Sir Friede! According to the king’s letter, hehe… Dancing somewhere underneath a beautiful moon, huh…?

Kikimora: There is a certain rumor I’ve heard around here. Something like, if you perform the “Moon-viewing^[4] Dance” correctly, a miracle will occur…

Friede: A miracle…? That mysterious tale sure sounds different from everything else we’ve done, boing★

Mappela: If a miracle happens, then maybe the curse will be lifted!

Eldur: Let’s just get going for now.

EPISODE 3 ― THE END OF THE UNCURSING!

Location: Pwurp Island, island outskirts

Friede: So we’ve arrived, but is this really where my curse’ll be lifted…? Boing★

Moon-viewing Knight Hilda: The map says, “Legend states that if you dance here, a miracle will occur.” Hehe!

Friede: I see… Wait, what’s with the getup, Hilda? …Boing★

Moon-viewing Knight Hilda: Heehee… It was part of the “Uncursing Tour Set” his majesty gave me… Ahahahaha!

Mappela: Why is Dame Hilda wearing it instead of Sir Friede…?

Wacht: Well, whatever. Go ahead, Friede, since we already came all this way.

Eldur: … … …Mmhm.

Friede: Even if you tell me that, I’ve never done anything besides partner dances… Boing★

Dancing all on my own is outside of my field of expertise, boing★

Moon-viewing Knight Hilda: Well, then let me show you how it’s done! Hehe.

Friede: I’ll let you lead, Hilda! Boing★

Moon-viewing Knight Hilda: Hehe, ahahaha! (Hilda dances by rhythmically moving)

Friede: Boing★ Boing★ (Friede follows by mimicking her movements)

Moon-viewing Knight Hilda: Ahahaha! Nice job, Sir Friede, nice job!

Friede: Boing★ Boing ★

24 minutes later…

Mappela: They’ve been dancing for a while now, but I sense no sign of any miracle…

Moon-viewing Knight Hilda: Maybe you guys should dance too! Everyone! Hehe! Let’s dance together!

Wacht: If more people join in, something might change… Well, there’s no harm in trying.

Eldur: … … … … … …Yes, let’s dance.

Mappela: Agreed! Let’s all dance!

Moon-viewing Knight Hilda: Ahaha! Everyone’s! Dancing! Hahahaha!

Friede: Boing★ Boing★

Wacht: Maybe moving around will make me less sleepy…

Eldur: … … …This isn’t so bad.

Mappela: The slime gets in the way a bit when I dance, but… This is so much fun!

Friede: Looks like the sun’s finally setting and the moon’s coming out, boing★

Moon-viewing Knight Hilda: Sir Friede, Sir Friede! Look over there!

Look! Some rabbits have come out!

The rabbits inch closer, falling into a line behind the knights.

Mappela: Wow…! The rabbits have started to dance with us!

Wacht: I never imagined the rabbits would come out and dance with us… Maybe something will happen?

Friede: Is my curse going to be lifted…?! Boing★

Eldur: … … … … … …Let’s keep dancing.

Wacht: Hahh… Gahh… I’m reaching my limit here…

Mappela: Ahh…! I’m tired out…

Moon-viewing Knight Hilda: Ahahaha! We got to dance with the rabbits, but nothing else happened!

Friede: I wasn’t expecting much, so that’s fine… Boing★

Wacht: Really? Even though you’ve had that bright twinkle in your eyes since we started?

Friede: Pretending not to notice is its own form of kindness, boing★

Besides… I am always twinkling brightly, boing★

The rabbits beckon the knights.

Eldur: … … … … … …Looks like they’re calling out to us.

Moon-viewing Knight Hilda: Let’s check it out! Maybe something will happen…hehe!

Friede: This is…? Boing★

Mappela: Wh-what a breathtaking landscape…!

The rabbits hop around happily, then leave.

Moon-viewing Knight Hilda: Oh my, my, the rabbits have up and left! Ahahaha! Maybe they were showing us the way?

Eldur: … … … … … ..Seems like it.

Moon-viewing Letta: Good evening~! Here’s your moon-viewing dango^[5]!

Wacht: Moon-viewing dango?

Moon-viewing Letta: This location is quite famous for its moon! And today’s the day of the harvest moon!

Though, you did well to make it here. Most normal folks can’t get to this special moon-viewing spot…

Mappela: We all danced together, and some rabbits brought us here!

Moon-viewing Letta: The rabbits did?! That’s amazing!

The moon-viewing rabbits around here are real shy, so they rarely come out!

It must be your guys’ lucky day! I’m sure something good will happen to you!

Wacht: Ehh~ Really…?

Moon-viewing Letta: Since I’ve delivered your dango, I’m off to finish my next delivery. So long!

Moon-viewing Knight Hilda: Ahaha, if that’s the case… The rabbits and this scenic spot were both miracles!

Wacht: Plus they guided us here, so maybe this is a good thing…?

Friede: … … …

Mappela: Sir Friede…!

Eldur: … … … … … …How do you feel?

Wacht: Tell us how you’re feeling!

Friede: My curse…

Moon-viewing Knight Hilda: Pfft, your curse…?

Friede: is lifted…?

…Boing★

Mappela: Oh my… How unfortunate…

Friede: I couldn’t break the curse, but… the moon is beautiful, and I enjoyed dancing with everyone. I’ve had enough fun for tonight, boing★

Crowlas: I am quite pleased to hear you say that.

Wacht: Your Majesty?! When did you get here?! You even snuck a dango out from under our noses…

Crowlas: Be at ease, Wacht. Look, there’s enough for all six of us, isn’t there?

Wacht: No, that’s not the problem here…

Crowlas: It seems that the results aren’t quite there yet. I shall have to devote myself to investigating once more.

Eldur: … … … … … …Thank you, your majesty.

Friede: The fact that you care is enough to make me happy! Boing★

Mappela: Agreed! And the dango is delicious. We even got to see the moon!

Crowlas: The moon truly is breathtaking… I am pleased that I could see it with you all.

We’ve all been working hard as of late. It’s important to take a break once in a while, don’t you agree?

Wacht: Your Majesty… You don’t mean…that was your plan from the start?

Crowlas: Though, what I wanted more than anything was to gaze at the moon with you all as crows after lifting your curses~

Wacht: Again with the crows!

Moon-viewing Knight Hilda: Pfft! Crows…! Haha, that really tickled my funny bone…!

AHAHAHAHA! AHAHAHAHAHA!

Moonlit Uncursing Tour?!

~ THE END ~

Moon-viewing Knight Hilda: We might not have dispelled the curse, but we had fun! Hehe!

Friede: Running amok like this is kind of unlike us! Boing!

Crowlas: Next time, everyone will be crows… *chew chew*

Wacht: Are crows the only thing you talk about?!

Mappela: It’d be nice to come back with everyone again!

Eldur: … … … … … Yeah.