＄91-60-27-02-2-0 [soundStopAll] [charaSet A 6027000 1 "Wu Zetian"] [charaSet B 5042000 1 "Murasaki Shikibu"] [charaSet C 2008001 1 Tristan] [charaSet D 7029000 1 "Oda Nobunaga"] [charaSet J 5009000 1 "Effect Dummy"] [cameraMove 0 0,0 1.01] [charaDepth B 4] [charaDepth A 6] [scene 10310] [fadein black 1.0] [wait fade] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 0] [charaFadein A 0.4 1] [wt 0.4] [bgm BGM_EVENT_2 0.1] ＠Wu Zetian All right, let's discuss our next task. [k] ＠Wu Zetian Now that I have refined my outer beauty,[sr]the next step is to refine my inner beauty. [k] [charaFace A 1] ＠Wu Zetian I speak, of course, of intellect! [k] ？1：So what's the game plan? ？！ [charaFace A 0] ＠Wu Zetian As an empress[line 2]the very pinnacle of the upper layer[line 2]I naturally possess a wealth of cultural skills fit for high society. [k] ＠Wu Zetian Those are what I will be refining next. [k] ＠Wu Zetian That certainly applies to the four traditional Chinese skills of a noble[line 2]namely, stringed instruments, strategical thinking, calligraphy, and painting... [k] ＠Wu Zetian ...but as a woman of culture, I intend to improve my skills in all the finer arts. [k] [charaFace A 1] ＠Wu Zetian And once again, I already know who[sr]to ask to be my instructor. Come! [k] [messageOff] [fadeout black 1.5] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_2 1.5] [wait fade] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [scene 70500] [wt 1.0] [fadein black 1.5] [wait fade] [bgm BGM_EVENT_25 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 0] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] ＠Wu Zetian Mmm, there truly is nothing quite like the scent of ink. I have always enjoyed seeing it flow forth in graceful rivers from my brush. [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 3] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] [charaShake B 0.02 3 3 0.5] ＠Murasaki Shikibu Oh gosh, oh gosh... [k] ＠Murasaki Shikibu Are you sure I'm really qualified to teach calligraphy to the empress of the Tang Dynasty...? [k] [charaFace B 4] ＠Murasaki Shikibu Much of Japan's writing system was borrowed from China to begin with. If anything, I feel like I should be the one asking for instruction... [k] ？1：It's okay, Shikibu. No need to be nervous. ？2：Don't worry. I know you'll be a great teacher. ？！ [charaFace B 1] ＠Murasaki Shikibu Thank you, Master. Hearing that from[sr]you does make me feel a little better... [k] ＠Murasaki Shikibu Oh, be careful not to slouch.[sr]Proper calligraphy comes from proper posture. [k] ？1：Yes, ma'am! ？！ [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk depthOff] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 5] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein A 0.1 2] [charaFadein B 0.1 0] ＠Wu Zetian Grr. I commend Master's initiative in asking to take this calligraphy class along with me... [k] ＠Wu Zetian ...but remember, I am the star of this show.[sr]Do not spend all your time looking over [&his:her] work. [k] ＠Wu Zetian Here, Zǐ (Chinese for “Murasaki”), I have finished writing the sutra you assigned me. Go on then, correct it. [k] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] ＠Murasaki Shikibu A-all right, let's take a look... [k] [messageOff] [charaTalk off] [charaMove B -156,0 0.8] [wt 1.8] [charaTalk on] [charaFace B 1] ＠Murasaki Shikibu ...This is excellent. [k] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 2] [charaShake A 0.03 4 4 0.4] ＠Wu Zetian What!? [k] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 6] [charaShake B 0.03 4 4 0.5] ＠Murasaki Shikibu (Flinch) [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 5] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] ＠Wu Zetian Yes, I am a great and august empress, so I can understand why you would be so awed in the face of my immense glory... [k] ＠Wu Zetian ...but I specifically chose you as my teacher because[sr]I recognize your talent surpasses mine in this regard. [k] [charaFace A 0] ＠Wu Zetian I have always said I am an excellent judge of character. You do not wish to make a liar of me, do you? [k] ＠Wu Zetian This is a classroom. There is no need for flattery or formalities here. All you need do is instruct me like any other student. [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] ＠Murasaki Shikibu I-I see... [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 0] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] ＠Wu Zetian Set aside the difference in our stations. [k] ＠Wu Zetian This reminds me. There was once a foolish man by the name of Li Jingye who tried to lead a rebellion against me. [k] ＠Wu Zetian He spread essays denouncing me all around my imperial city. They were written extraordinarily well... [k] [charaFace A 1] ＠Wu Zetian Indeed, his writing was so breathtaking as to make him seem to be the second coming of the great Luo Binwang. [k] ＠Wu Zetian I even remember unwittingly shouting at my retainers for letting such an immense talent go unnoticed all that time. [k] ？1：So you give credit where it's due, even to your enemies, huh? ？2：That sounds amazingly open-minded of you. ？！ [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 4] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] ＠Murasaki Shikibu ... [k] [charaFace B 0] ＠Murasaki Shikibu I apologize for my rudeness, Lady Wu Zetian. [k] ＠Murasaki Shikibu Though it is still hard for me to believe, I understand very well now that you hold my skills in high esteem. [k] ＠Murasaki Shikibu So I will do my best, such as it is,[sr]to live up to your expectations. [k] ＠Murasaki Shikibu I see now that it can be rude to be too deferential,[sr]so once again, I apologize for my behavior. [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 0] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] ＠Wu Zetian Oh, that is quite all right.[sr]The important thing is that you know better now. [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 1] [charaFace A 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 -200,0] [charaFadein A 0.1 200,0] ＠Murasaki Shikibu All right then, for what it's worth,[sr]I'll do my best to correct your sutra now. [k] ＠Murasaki Shikibu Let's see... This should be a little more like this,[sr]and this part will be better if... [k] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 0] ＠Wu Zetian Hm hm, I see, I see. [k] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 7] ＠Murasaki Shikibu N-now, um, as for this part, it...looks like it's[sr]substantially different from the source text...? [k] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 1] ＠Wu Zetian Oh, that? That is a little something[sr]of my own that I added in! [k] ？1：What's it say? ？！ [charaFadeout A 0.1] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] ＠Murasaki Shikibu Well, in the middle of a verse that was carefully crafted to explain the teachings of Buddhism, it shifts quite suddenly to say... [k] ＠Murasaki Shikibu ...“The empress is as important as the Buddha,[sr]and should be respected accordingly.” [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 3] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] ＠Wu Zetian Oops. A bad habit of mine. [k] ？1：Bad habit? ？！ [charaFace A 0] ＠Wu Zetian It all goes back to when I was talking to one of the emperor's advisor monks, before I became empress myself. [k] ＠Wu Zetian He said I lacked the foundation I needed to be empress, and that I would never be able to assuage the people's concerns if I remained as I was. [k] ＠Wu Zetian That was when we turned our eyes towards a certain set of sutras which detailed a beautiful woman's rise to power. [k] ＠Wu Zetian He then suggested that I become that woman myself, or rather, that I become something akin to Maitreya. [k] ＠Wu Zetian I thought this was a brilliant new interpretation on his part, so I quickly agreed. [k] ＠Wu Zetian But as I had him write down the sutra's contents, I started to believe that interpretation myself... [k] [charaFace A 1] ＠Wu Zetian And soon, the new sutras we created had spread far and wide, thus securing positions for both of us! [k] [charaFace A 0] ＠Wu Zetian And that has left me in the habit of unconsciously making myself a character in the sutras I copy... [k] ＠Wu Zetian Yes, that about sums it up. [k] [messageOff] [charaTalk C] [se ad151] [wt 1.0] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 4] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] ＠Murasaki Shikibu I, uh... I see... [k] ＠Murasaki Shikibu Well, I suppose that doesn't have anything to do with calligraphy, so I'll try not to pay it any mind... [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 0] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] ＠Wu Zetian That reminds me... I assume you are well acquainted with Chinese history and philosophy books, yes? [k] ＠Wu Zetian Then I would like you to instruct me in those as well,[sr]once we are done with calligraphy. [k] [messageOff] [charaTalk C] [se ad151] [wt 1.0] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 3] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] ＠Murasaki Shikibu I mean, yes, I've certainly read such books before... [k] ＠Murasaki Shikibu ...but that doesn't mean I have any business teaching them to the empress of the Tang Dynast[line 2] [k] [messageOff] [charaTalk C] [se ad151] [wt 1.0] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_25 1.0] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 0] ＠Murasaki Shikibu I'm sorry, but what is that[sr]harp sound I've been hearing? [k] [messageOff] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.2] [se ad311] [wt 0.4] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 1] [charaFadein C 0.4 1] [wt 0.4] [seStop ad311 0.4] [wt 0.6] [se ad151] [wt 1.2] [bgm BGM_EVENT_7 0.1] [charaFace C 6] ＠Tristan How delightful... I dove in here like a white swan to a pond because I was told my powers of poetry were needed... [k] ＠Tristan ...only to find a woman beautiful enough to make even Sir Lancelot's eyes sparkle in here whispering... [k] ＠Tristan “It's a bit noisy, but...what a beautiful tone...” (Strum) [k] ＠Tristan ...right before she blushes in embarrassment... Hehe... It seems like fortune has smiled upon me this year... [k] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 5] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] ＠Murasaki Shikibu So you're the one who's been making that sound! [k] [charaFace B 2] ＠Murasaki Shikibu Don't you know you're supposed to be quiet in libraries, so as not to bother the other readers!? And I never said anything of the sort! [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 3] [charaFadein C 0.1 1] ＠Tristan Oh my... Then, did I imagine it all...? [k] ？1：Hey, um, can I ask who called you here? ？！ [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 0] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] ＠Wu Zetian That would be me, of course.[sr]Right, right, I very nearly forgot. [k] [charaFace A 1] ＠Wu Zetian Did you not hear me say I wish to improve all my high society skills? Poetry is the next item on my list. [k] ＠Wu Zetian And not only poetry. Any good member of high society should also know how to play an instrument. [k] ＠Wu Zetian I still remember how desperately I played so that the emperor would hear me back when I first joined the Inner Palace... [k] [messageOff] [charaFace A 4] [wt 1.2] [charaFace A 0] ＠Wu Zetian But enough reminiscing. [k] ＠Wu Zetian I will be ready for you shortly, musician. I merely need to finish my calligraphy training first. [k] ＠Wu Zetian That said, if you have nothing to do right now,[sr]perhaps you would play us a song or two? [k] ＠Wu Zetian I could use this chance to fine-tune my pitch[sr]before I begin my musical studies in earnest. [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk C] [charaFace C 0] [charaFadein C 0.1 1] ＠Tristan Oho... Then I suppose I shall be a[sr]fixture in this library for the day. [k] ＠Tristan So be it. I shall be the bird who gives your eyes something pleasing to gaze upon once you and your beautiful teacher have exhausted them. [k] ＠Tristan My trilling could also serve as the[sr]background music for your reading. [k] [charaFace C 1] ＠Tristan Very well then, just leave it to me. [k] ＠Tristan When you read a sad scene, I shall play you a sorrowful requiem. When you read a thrilling action scene, I shall play you some rock music that will truly have your pulse pounding. [k] [charaFace C 6] ＠Tristan And in scenes with sweet nothings being whispered,[sr]I will serenade you with sweet whispers of my own... [k] [messageOff] [se ad151] [wt 1.0] [charaFadeout C 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 2] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] ＠Murasaki Shikibu I [messageShake 0.02 3 3 0.6]just told you! Libraries are supposed to be quiet! There will be NO playing of the harp here! [k] [charaFace B 5] ＠Murasaki Shikibu Listen to me. A library is meant to be a solemn paradise where readers can escape the din of the outside world. [k] ＠Murasaki Shikibu If readers are to fully immerse themselves in the worlds written on the many pages contained herein, the library must be a place where the only sounds heard are those of rustling pag[line 2] [k] [messageOff] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_7 0.1] [se ad533] [wt 0.1] [shake 0.02 3 3 0.6] [wt 0.7] [se adm42] [wt 2.4] [seStop adm42 0.2] [se adm43] [wt 0.8] [charaTalk D] [charaFace D 1] [charaFadein D 0.4 1] [wt 0.4] ＠Oda Nobunaga Where goes the music, so goes the Demon King of the Sixth Heaven! That's right, it's Nobbu time, baby! [k] [bgm BGM_EVENT_27 0.1] [charaFace D 0] ＠Oda Nobunaga I heard someone say rock music, so Chaldea's next music festival must be taking place right here. Yeah!!! [k] [charaFace D 12] ＠Oda Nobunaga Huh, I didn't even know we had[sr]a big underground room like this... [k] [charaFace D 6] ＠Oda Nobunaga It's dark and gloomy, but also full of hopes and dreams... It's the perfect place for a concert hall! [k] [charaFace D 1] ＠Oda Nobunaga All the more reason I can't sit this one out! Underground or not, my rock 'n' roll is gonna set this place on fire! [k] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 2] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] ＠Murasaki Shikibu [f large]No [messageShake 0.02 3 3 0.6]fire in the library!!! [k] [charaFadeout B 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 4] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] ＠Wu Zetian Now who is this noisy one?[sr]I didn't invite you here... [k] [charaFace A 3] ＠Wu Zetian Still... Rock and roll, huh. Perhaps it would be worthwhile for me to learn this new kind of music as well. [k] [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk D] [charaFace D 1] [charaFadein D 0.1 1] ＠Oda Nobunaga Wahahaha! That's what I like to hear! [k] [charaFace D 0] ＠Oda Nobunaga 'Course, since rock is all about spirit,[sr]just deciding to play makes you a master! [k] [charaFace D 4] ＠Oda Nobunaga That said, the guitar's a lot harder to play[sr]than it looks. Especially the damn F chord. [k] [charaFace D 10] ＠Oda Nobunaga If you think you can pick it up just like that,[sr]you're welcome to try, Chacha-looking girl! [k] [charaFadeout D 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk A] [charaFace A 2] [charaFadein A 0.1 1] ＠Wu Zetian She and I are nothing alike! Our speech patterns and heights are just a bit similar, that's all! [k] ？1：This is getting more chaotic by the minute... ？！ [charaFadeout A 0.1] [wt 0.1] [charaTalk B] [charaFace B 5] [charaFadein B 0.1 1] ＠Murasaki Shikibu No library should ever abide chaos.[sr]Order is essential for both reading and writing. [k] ＠Murasaki Shikibu I am Chaldea's librarian, and so it falls to me to remedy this disturbance! [k] [charaFace B 2] ＠Murasaki Shikibu There WILL be silence here, one way or another! [k] ？1：Look out, Wu Zetian! ？2：Now you've gone and pissed off the librarian! ？！ [messageOff] [fadeout black 0.5] [bgmStop BGM_EVENT_27 0.4] [wait fade] [soundStopAll] [end]