$94-03-35-76-2-0 [soundStopAll] [enableFullScreen] [charaSet A 1098257500 1 "Father Kotomine"] [charaSet B 11001000 1 ???] [equipSet C 9808700 1 "Valentine's Craft Essence"] [charaDepth C 9] [charaSet D 1098257500 1 "Father Kotomine1"] [charaSet E 11001000 1 ???1] [branchQuestClear lblClear01c 94064915] [branchQuestClear lblClear01c 3001101] [branchQuestClear lblClear01b 3000303] [label lblClear01a] [scene 105500] [sceneSet G 105500 1] [sceneSet H 105501 1] [sceneSet I 105501 1] [branch lblConf01] [label lblClear01b] [scene 104200] [sceneSet G 104200 1] [sceneSet H 104201 1] [sceneSet I 104201 1] [branch lblConf01] [label lblClear01c] [scene 132800] [sceneSet G 132800 1] [sceneSet H 132800 1] [sceneSet I 132800 1] [label lblConf01] [charaScale I 1.2] [charaScale H 1.2] [charaScale G 1.2] [charaScale D 1.2] [charaScale E 1.2] [fadein black 1.0] [wait fade] [bgm BGM_EVENT_2 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 0] [charaFadein A 0.4 1] [wt 0.4] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V010] Oh, hello, [%1]. I thought today was a holiday. Is there an emergency mission?[wait tVoice] [k] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V020] You seem very excited. Whatever it is, it must be quite the[line 2][wait tVoice] [k] [messageOff] [se ad79] [wt 0.1] [effect bit_talk_valentinegift02] [wt 3.7] [charaFace A 5] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V030] I see. Today is Valentine's Day. I'd forgotten all about it, since I never expected to participate.[wait tVoice] [k] ?1:I thought as much, which is why I wanted to include you. [charaFace A 10] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V040] You don't say. Your fearlessness is truly your greatest strength.[wait tVoice] [k] ?2:Any comment on Amor? [charaFace A 8] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V050] Amor... You mean that demon who claims to be an angel?[wait tVoice] [k] [charaFace A 7] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V060] Ah, I'm sorry. Allow me to rephrase. I've been doing my best not to think about her. Now, can we please never bring this up again?[wait tVoice] [k] ?! [charaFace A 0] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V070] All that aside, this is quite the surprising ordeal. No other ambush I've experienced can even begin to compare.[wait tVoice] [k] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V080] No, I shouldn't call it an ordeal. Let's call it a stroke of unforeseen luck.[wait tVoice] [k] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V090] As you know, I have a great deal of experience in hearing confessions.[wait tVoice] [k] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V100] But I'm far less used to receiving a casual gift from a friend.[wait tVoice] [k] [charaFace A 5] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V110] It would be easy to simply say “thank you” for this, but that simply wouldn't suffice.[wait tVoice] [k] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V120] Wait here, if you would. I'd like to repay your kindness, at least to the extent I can.[wait tVoice] [k] [messageOff] [fadeout black 1.0] [bgm BGM_EVENT_2 1.0 0.5] [wait fade] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 1.5] [bgm BGM_EVENT_2 1.0 1.0] [fadein black 1.0] [wait fade] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 0] [charaFadein A 0.4 1] [wt 0.4] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V130] Thank you for waiting. This is a bit old-fashioned, but I think you'll like it anyway.[wait tVoice] [k] [messageOff] [charaTalk depthOff] [se ad79] [wt 0.1] [effect bit_talk_valentinegift01] [backEffect bit_talk_valentine_brilliant_fs] [wt 3.0] [backEffectStop bit_talk_valentine_brilliant_fs] [wt 1.0] [se bas2] [charaFace C 0] [charaFadein C 0.5 0,-70] [wt 2.5] ?1:A watch? ?2:Is this yours, Father Kotomine? ?! [charaFadeout C 0.4] [wt 1.0] [charaFace A 10] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V140] That's right. I've been waiting for the right occasion to give it to you.[wait tVoice] [k] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V150] I know most people are content to use their phones for this nowadays, but there's still something special about a dedicated timepiece.[wait tVoice] [k] [charaFace A 5] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V160] Though the passage of time may be unyielding, we can still stop it or recover it, depending on how we think about it.[wait tVoice] [k] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V170] As Tezcatlipoca might say...[wait tVoice] [k] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V180] ...we do not consume time; rather, it flows on its own. We are just a single factor in its passing.[wait tVoice] [k] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V190] In a sufficiently large river, it is possible to remain in place within the current, or even to go against it.[wait tVoice] [k] [charaFace A 2] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V200] Though of course, such a feat is still a long ways off for humankind.[wait tVoice] [k] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_2 1.5] ?1:Hang on. It looks like this watch doesn't work. ?2:Um, it's not working even after I wind it... ?! [bgm BGM_EVENT_156 0.1] [charaFace A 10] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V210] Indeed not. It's stopped. It hasn't moved since a certain time on a certain date.[wait tVoice] [k] [charaFace A 1] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V220] Perhaps you think you've received a broken gift? That a watch that can't keep time is worthless?[wait tVoice] [k] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V230] Well, in my opinion, the present is not the only time that people should check.[wait tVoice] [k] [charaTalk depthOff] [charaDepth A 1] [charaDepth G 2] [charaFadein G 0.4 50,-200] [charaMove G -50,-200 20.0] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V240] Remembering what happened at a point in the past and what could have been done since then...[wait tVoice] [k] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V250] ...is an essential part of the human experience as well.[wait tVoice] [k] [messageOff] [charaFadeout G 0.8] [wt 1.0] [charaTalk depthOn] [charaFace A 4] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V260] If it helps, think of it as a good luck charm.[wait tVoice] [k] [masterBranch _Male _Female] [label _Male] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V270] I actually thought about giving you a dagger for self-defense instead, but I ultimately decided against it, as it seemed a bit too dangerous (for me, that is).[wait tVoice] [k] [branch _branchEnd] [label _Female] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V280] I also considered giving you a fine new outfit I happened to come across, but I think I'll save that gift for another occasion.[wait tVoice] [k] [label _branchEnd] [charaFace A 0] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V290] At any rate, if that watch should ever start to move again, it will mean that you have lost everything, and will regain it eventually.[wait tVoice] [k] [charaFace A 2] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V300] All right, I'd best be on my way now. I look forward to enjoying your chocolate.[wait tVoice] [k] [messageOff] [se ad311] [seStop ad311 2.0] [charaFadeout A 0.7] [wt 1.5] [fadeout black 1.5] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_156 1.5] [wait fade] [wt 0.5] [pictureFrame cut063_cinema] [wt 1.5] [fadein black 1.5] [wait fade] [branchQuestClear lblClear02c 94064915] [branchQuestClear lblClear02c 3001101] [branchQuestClear lblClear02b 3000303] [label lblClear02a] [cueSe SE_21 21_ade645] [scene 105501 0.3] [wt 0.4] [scene 105500 0.1] [wt 0.1] [scene 105501 0.1] [wt 0.1] [scene 105500 0.1] [wt 0.1] [scene 105501 0.1] [branch lblConf02] [label lblClear02b] [cueSe SE_21 21_ade645] [scene 104201 0.3] [wt 0.5] [scene 104200 0.1] [wt 0.1] [scene 104201 0.1] [wt 0.1] [scene 104200 0.1] [wt 0.1] [scene 104201 0.1] [branch lblConf02] [label lblClear02c] [imageSet J back10000_fs 1] [charaScale J 1.5] [charaTalk depthOff] [cueSe SE_21 21_ade645] [charaPut J 0,-200] [charaFadeTime J 0.3 0.3] [wt 0.5] [charaFadeTime J 0.1 0] [wt 0.1] [charaFadeTime J 0.2 0.3] [wt 0.2] [charaFadeTime J 0.1 0] [wt 0.1] [charaFadeTime J 0.1 0.3] [label lblConf02] [charaDepth H 1] [charaDepth I 2] [charaDepth J 3] [charaDepth E 4] [charaDepth D 5] [charaDepth A 6] [wt 1.0] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 0] [charaFadein A 0.1 0,-50] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V310] Hm? Did the power go out?[wait tVoice] [k] [messageOff] [bgm BGM_EVENT_38 1.5] [charaTalk E] [charaFace E 1] [charaFadeout A 0.7] [charaFadein E 0.7 -200,-50] [charaFadein H 0.7 10,-250] [charaMove H -40,-250 10.0] [charaMove E -240,-50 10.0] [wt 1.1] @E:??? [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V320] Well, well, look at you, Father. That was quite the special gift you gave, especially coming from you. [k] @E:??? [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V330] I figured you'd just make a harmless, polite gesture...[wait tVoice] [k] @E:??? [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V340] ...then hand over a keepsake that seemed like it would last a long time, but would ultimately end up making [&him:her] feel bad about [&himself:herself]. [k] [messageOff] [branchQuestClear lblIsClear03b 3000303] [label lblIsClear03a] [charaTalk D] [charaFace D 10] [charaFadeout H 0.7] [charaFadeout E 0.7] [charaFadein D 0.7 200,-50] [charaFadein I 0.7 50,-250] [charaMove D 250,-50 10.0] [charaMove I 100,-250 10.0] @D:Father Kotomine [tVoiceUser ValVoice_1001500 0_V350 ValVoice_1001500 0_V360] Unfortunately, [&he:she] still has yet to be so deeply[sr]scarred as to leave a mark on [&his:her] heart.[wait tVoice] [k] @D:Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V370] And even if [&he:she] were to acquire one in the days ahead,[sr]I doubt it would do anything to slow [&him:her] down.[wait tVoice] [k] [branch lblConf03] [label lblIsClear03b] [charaTalk D] [charaFace D 5] [charaFadeout H 0.7] [charaFadeout E 0.7] [charaFadein D 0.7 200,-50] [charaFadein I 0.7 50,-250] [charaMove D 250,-50 10.0] [charaMove I 100,-250 10.0] @D:Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V380] Hmm. You mean like a souvenir from a Lostbelt?[wait tVoice] [k] @D:Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V390] A friendship with those who vanished before their ambitions could be realized becomes an increasingly unbearable scab as time goes on.[wait tVoice] [k] @D:Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V400] But it's not my place to leave such a scab. Besides, I'd rather not do anything the young miss would hate me for.[wait tVoice] [k] [label lblConf03] [charaFace D 10] @D:Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V410] For that matter, I'm on humanity's side now. I have nothing but blessings to offer for young people going earnestly on their way.[wait tVoice] [k] @D:Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V420] Just like a certain chatty dark saint I know who enjoys watching from the sidelines.[wait tVoice] [k] [messageOff] [charaFadeout D 0.7] [charaFadeout I 0.7] [wt 1.0] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 4] [charaFadein B 0.1 0,-50] @??? [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V430] Oh come on. I'm just keeping my mouth shut so I don't spoil anything.[wait tVoice] [k] [charaFace B 1] @??? [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V440] But lost lambs do seem like they'd be pretty tasty. They've got all that scrumptious fat, and I bet they'd bleat a pretty song when you cook 'em, too, right?[wait tVoice] [k] @??? [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V450] I can just imagine one crying out to keep its excess flesh, even as it tears up out of the sheer joy of being cooked alive.[wait tVoice] [k] [charaFace B 5] @??? [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V460] Me, I'm just waiting for that time.[wait tVoice] [k] @??? [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V470] Even if my body's been freed, my enduring convictions could still end up being burned into the grotto.[wait tVoice] [k] @??? [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V480] It's been very fulfilling to watch. And isn't that what the job of those who came before should be? To watch and see how things turn out?[wait tVoice] [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 7] [charaFadein A 0.1 0,-50] @Father Kotomine [tVoiceUser ValVoice_1001500 0_V490 ValVoice_1001500 0_V500] I see. So you're watching over all of our choices, not just [&his:hers].[wait tVoice] [k] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V510] That no matter how much an individual tries, the world itself may still push [&him:her] over the edge.[wait tVoice] [k] [charaFace A 2] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V520] Unfortunately, I'm on the other side this time. I thought you and I could understand one another, but it seems we'll never get along, Aŋra Mainiiu.[wait tVoice] [k] [charaFace A 1] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V530] I'm praying that such a thing never comes to pass. They've done too much good to come to a tragic end.[wait tVoice] [k] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V540] A miracle is not bought or paid for. They already occur after what is owed has been settled.[wait tVoice] [k] [charaFace A 2] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V550] That watch is certain to work again.[wait tVoice] [k] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V560] It didn't stop because it no longer saw a future.[wait tVoice] [k] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V570] Rather, it now marks the beginning of time for the vast future that lies beyond.[wait tVoice] [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 0,-50] @??? [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V580] Yeah, yeah, I get it. Instead of saying, “It's all over,” that zero means, “Ready, set, go!” Right?[wait tVoice] [k] [charaFace B 4] @??? [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V590] True, people do need an accurate watch. Urashima Tarou could've saved himself a lot of grief if he'd had one.[wait tVoice] [k] [charaFace B 1] @??? [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V600] So yeah, it's a good gift. But I gotta ask, where'd you buy it? Is that really all you've got?[wait tVoice] [k] @??? [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V610] It IS Valentine's Day, after all. Isn't there someone else you should be giving a gift?[wait tVoice] [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 4] [charaFadein A 0.1 0,-50] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V620] I'll let you handle that. Why limit yourself to just one? Go ahead and give one to both of them.[wait tVoice] [k] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V630] I'll always remain behind the scenes, no matter where I happen to go.[wait tVoice] [k] @Father Kotomine [tVoice ValVoice_1001500 0_V640] When the time comes for me to take center stage, it'll mean I'm on the losing side.[wait tVoice] [k] [messageOff] [wt 1.0] [fadeout black 2.0] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_38 2.0] [wait fade] [wt 0.5] [soundStopAll] [end]