Talk to Pom-Pom

📍 Astral Express Parlor Car

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Pom-Pom

Oh good, you're here, {NICKNAME}!

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Where is the strange thing you were talking about?

Pom-Pom

Pom-Pom doesn't know, but it's in the Express! No one knows Akivili's Express better than Pom-Pom. There is something strange in here, Pom-Pom can feel it!

Pom-Pom

Help Pom-Pom look for it. We have to find it.

Locate the strange occurrence aboard the Express

Investigate

System

The light bulb emits a soft glow, and you stare hard at it.

Investigate

System

You scrutinize every leaf and rhizome, turn over every piece of dirt, and do not find anything suspicious.

Investigate

System

A mirror catches your eye... You're confused.

Options

Where's the mirror from?

The mirror is broken. Why isn't it repaired?

Why am I so pretty?

System

You don't remember there being such a mirror on the Express.

System

The mirror is grateful for your kindness. But the question is... when did it appear? You don't remember there being such a mirror on the Express.

System

That's a great question, but the mirror can't answer it. You don't even remember there being such a mirror on the Express.

System

What's even stranger is that everyone else on the train seems to turn a blind eye to the sudden appearance of the mirror... Maybe you should re-check the mirror or ask the others about it. If you want to save time, you should check it yourself.

Pom-Pom

We have to find it!

Welt

Welt

Did they send for you as well? Looks like Pom-Pom is quite serious this time...

Options

Mr. Yang, did you notice anything unusual?

What is this strange thing the conductor is referring to?

Where are March 7th and Dan Heng?

Okay...

Welt

No. I have a heightened sense of hostility and danger, but I don't sense anything on the Express.

Welt

The galaxy is huge. Maybe there's some kind of organism that can become invisible visiting us...

Welt

Not sure, Pom-Pom couldn't put it into words. It's like a gut feeling.

Welt

I lean towards trusting Pom-Pom's instinct when it has to do with the Express.

Welt

Himeko had them go to a different coach. We can take care of what's going on here.

Himeko

Himeko

Oh hey {NICKNAME}, thanks for coming!

Options

Himeko, did you notice anything unusual?

The conductor seems very anxious...

What can I do?

Will do.

Himeko

Nope, but there must be something on the Express if Pom-Pom is getting so worked up.

Himeko

Don't worry, I have another way to deal with this if no one can find anything... It's just a little wasteful to use it on something like this. But we can't let it continue to stress the conductor either.

Himeko

Yep, Pom-Pom has a deep connection with the Astral Express. Anything that could harm the Express always stresses out the conductor.

Himeko

So... help me educate March about not messing with the equipment on the Express.

Himeko

Check the coach and see if there is anything out of the ordinary.

Investigate the strange mirror

Investigate

System

You approach the mirror and see a figure slowly emerging in it — but it doesn't look like you at all. In the mirror is a girl in a hood, her face hidden by a strange mask, making it impossible to make out her appearance.

System

Before you can react, the girl steps out of the mirror.

???

Wow, so this is the Astral Express?

Options

Yes, that's right.

Who are you...

Take this, you monster!

???

Huh, perfect.

???

Oh, I haven't introduced myself yet...

System

Before any words are spoken, you swing your baseball bat at the girl. The bat goes through her body and through the mirror as if they don't even exist.

???

Wait a minute! I'm not one of the bad guys!

Messenger

I'm a messenger from the Garden of Recollection. I will be staying on the Express from now on. It's very nice to meet you!

Options

Err, it's nice to meet you too.

Do you have the approval of the train's owner?

Garden of Recollection? What is that?

Messenger

Thank you! You're a friendly one! However, I should still explain—

Messenger

Erm, that's why I'm here. Let me explain—

Messenger

Let me explain—

Messenger

Garden of Recollection is an organization that worships the Aeon Fuli. As a messenger for the Remembrance, we surrendered our worldly bodies and traverse the universe in the form of memes to search the stars on behalf of Fuli for the most precious memories.

Messenger

Seeing that I'm able to be here, you must have already come to understand the concept of Remembrance and the Garden of Recollection. The memories that you possess have activated a pathway for the Garden of Recollection to make copies and implant me into your thoughts...

Messenger

We can actually just follow you without being noticed. However, the Garden of Recollection believes that you're special: The memories that you possess are extremely rare and precious, and it's very likely there'll be even more in the future...

Messenger

That's why I thought it'd be best if I introduced myself to you! I noticed that you've also received the concept of Memosnatchers... The Garden of Recollection wouldn't want you to mistake us for thieves or crooks! Everything we do is for a higher purpose.

Messenger

I believe we've become acquainted now.

Options

When did I come across those things before...

What is your noble cause?

So you're just smuggling yourself on board the express?

Messenger

Some keywords and hints to your question: Herta and Light Cone — when you came in contact with them, the concept of Remembrance, Garden of Recollection, and Memosnatcher were implanted in you.

Messenger

Madam Herta has a slight prejudice against us, so the Garden of Recollection believes that it'll be best if I provide you with a proper understanding of these concepts.

Messenger

We want to prevent the universe from being forgotten because of the Destruction.

Messenger

Even if all matter is annihilated, it can continue to live on in the form of memories.

Messenger

There's a big difference, of course. I don't have a material body, so it doesn't count as smuggling.

Options

So, you're a... 2D character?

So, you're a... burglar of physical bodies?

Messenger

Yup, just imagine me as someone from the posters. It would be strange if you were to scold someone from the cartoons for smuggling, right?

Messenger

Why would I want to steal a material body? I gave up my own willingly!

Messenger

There is actually something that I need. So I'll get right to it. {NICKNAME}, the Garden of Recollection wants to preserve your memories.

Messenger

But don't worry, we won't take it from you. We just want to make a copy of the precious moments. You can see it as a trade between us...

Messenger

This is the Forgotten Hall created specially to store your memories. We hope that you can visit this place regularly to rekindle your lost memories. The Garden of Recollection will extract the memories they want and give you something in return — in the form of matter and Light Cones.

Messenger

Come, I swear on the memories of my past self that you won't be at a loss for anything.

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Options

Success

폼폼

얼른 방법을 생각해봐, {NICKNAME}!

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Options

Success

Welt

Welt

An invisible mirror? I think I've heard something about that...

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Options

Success

Himeko

Himeko

There's nothing there.

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Options

Success

Pom-Pom

Pom-Pom

Come on, {NICKNAME}, think of something!

Clear any Memory stage of the Forgotten Hall

Pom-Pom

Come on, {NICKNAME}, think of something!

Messenger

Messenger

Do you want to enter the Forgotten Hall?

Options

Enter.

No, goodbye.

Tell the truth to the Astral Express Crew

Messenger

System

You look at the girl in the mirror. How will you explain this to your companions? She laughs softly, as if she saw through your concerns.

Welt

Welt

{NICKNAME}, did you find anything?

Options

(Tell the truth.)

(Cover up for the Messenger.)

Himeko

Someone from the Garden of Recollection is here? On the Express...?

Welt

Seems like the rumors are true. The Emanators of the Remembrance don't have a physical body and only those they allow can see them.

Pom-Pom

The Express is not a place they can just come and go as they wish! We have to kick them out!

Welt

Yes, I agree. Dealing with the Garden of Recollection is dangerous, and the trade of memories is... a shady business.

Himeko

We'll come up with something. Don't worry, conductor.

Pom-Pom

Alright, thanks!

Himeko

An Inquisition Spirit...? On the Express?

Welt

Yeah, these creatures do suddenly pop up sometimes and start questioning the first person they see... {NICKNAME}, what did it ask you?

Options

It asked... Why does one plus one equal two?

It asked... What it should ask me?

It asked... if anything joyous happened recently.

Welt

This actually confirms a theory that I've always had: It seems like Inquisition Spirits are a creation of the Erudition.

Welt

This actually confirms a theory that I've always had: It seems like Inquisition Spirits are a creation of the Enigmata.

Welt

This actually confirms a theory that I've always had: It seems like Inquisition Spirits are a creation of the Elation.

Pom-Pom

Pom-Pom doesn't care whose creation it is! It has to go!

Himeko

Indeed. Welt, do you know what to do?

Welt

Don't worry, it should be gone by now — Inquisition Spirits only ask one question at a time. It will go elsewhere once it gets an answer.

Pom-Pom

That's good...

{NICKNAME}

(That should do it...)