And on the Eighth Day 💬
Enthused Male Guest
Perhaps this is pre-destined. I originally wanted to go for a swim...
Enthused Male Guest
But the deck was drenched, and this was where I slipped and fell. It was a really bad fall... The landing-on-my-head kind...
Quiet Female Guest
Yes, I was here admiring the scenery then, and helped you up.
Serious Female Guest
...But this deck is made from wetproof and instant-dry material. How did you slip?
Quiet Female Guest
I heard someone saying there was something in the pool. Anyway, it was... pretty dangerous.
Serious Female Guest
I heard about that too. Good thing we haven't been in the pool lately...
Enthused Male Guest
I had a splitting headache after slipping, so I canceled any plans to swim.
Enthused Male Guest
I lucked out, come to think of it. That's life, I suppose. Sometimes, it's hard not to believe in such things...
Lethargic Lodger
Nothing better than sleeping on a full tummy...
Sleepy Lodger
I had a hard time sleeping when I was at home. My condition has improved since I came here... I get drowsy as soon as my head hits the pillow...
Sleepy Lodger
I don't feel like going to that whatsit ceremony. Lemme nap a little longer...
Lethargic Lodger
*snore* *snore*...
Lethargic Lodger
Gosh, I'm tired out. What's this nonsense about an emergency evacuation? They made us run in a circle...
Lethargic Lodger
Hey, our room seems to have triggered some device. The bed's sopping wet, and they haven't finished cleaning it yet... What's going on...
Sleepy Lodger
Shh, stop kicking up a fuss. They're tidying it up now, aren't they? Pipe down and let me sleep a little longer...
Seasoned Businessman
That won't do. Who knows what'll happen in future? This price is a little inflated.
Dutiful Engineer
But my... my data has... has been validated. With the IPC's endorsement... Your offered price is too low.
Experienced Middleman
I think making money amicably is the essence of doing business. How about we all compromise...
Seasoned Businessman
This lad is an upright one. He didn't loathe me even after such a huge commotion and even gave me a hand.
Seasoned Businessman
We aren't talking business anymore. I've always been clear between friends and business.
Dutiful Engineer
Yes, thank you for understanding. Your offered price is quite solid. Shall we sign the contract now?
Experienced Middleman
Congratulations to both of you. I've booked a restaurant, and we can chat while we eat.
Experienced Middleman
You all head out first. I'm going back to my room, and I'll see you there with the contract.
Vexed Lodger
Do you have this feeling that everything around us doesn't feel quite real...
Vexed Lodger
Like... you've been living in a dream all this time?
Surprised Lodger
No. But I did just have a nightmare where I was seized by an abrupt feeling of despair... It woke me up in a sweat.
Vexed Lodger
I've got some connections on Penacony, and I heard... the Radiant Feldspar is going to have its name changed?
Vexed Lodger
Not just that, I think. I hear its ownership is also going to change. This...
Surprised Lodger
...Yes, there are indeed rumors about it, but don't you think it's too sudden? Like, it's not very real.
Surprised Lodger
Hold on. I can't still be dreaming, can I...
Skillful Merchant
Strange. Judging from how the servers are talking, how come the ship changed hands? How could I not have known about such a huge matter?
Gossipy Merchant
Oh, that. I heard about it. Someone from The Family said that some bigwig from The Family is gifting the ship to a Nameless.
Confused Investor
A Nameless eh? I thought it was gonna be some wealthy magnate.
Mature Investor
Shhh, shut it! Saying this on their turf? Sheesh... Also, so what if it's a Nameless? Unlimited business opportunities always accompany Trailblazing ... You know nothing!
Curious Female Guest
I hear... plenty of major players from IPC have come here. Something about a department's higher management all showing up here?
Steady Male Guest
I doubt it. Only some of them came.
Lively Guest
That's normal anyway. I mean, Penacony's pretty famous. Plenty of folks heavy on credits want a piece of the action here.
Lively Guest
The Radiant Feldspar won't be called the Radiant Feldspar in the future.
Steady Male Guest
Its master's changed. That's normal.
Curious Female Guest
I hear the captain's a Nameless, and I don't know much else besides that. So... you got any insider info to share on your end about this?
Steady Male Guest
All I can say is that you should cast your opportunistic eye on the long term...
Lively Guest
Let's see how IPC treats that Nameless, and we'll just follow suit. I'm sure there'll be scraps left for us if we just follow the IPC's trail.
Demure Lodger
What is The Family doing? They actually delayed the Charmony Festival...
Demure Lodger
My entire itinerary has been ruined.
Trendy Guest
You think yours is ruined? I don't even know where to begin for mine.
Trendy Guest
I booked a stylist, an entire set of formal wear, and had my get-up all prepped and ready in the early morning. And now...
Demure Lodger
Were you there during the disturbance the other day? I doubt this matter's as simple as it looks. I bet there are plenty of stories buried in there...
Trendy Guest
Not like there's much you can do. It's most likely a secret between the IPC and The Family. I doubt we'll even get to hear about them...
Trendy Guest
Forget it. I'm not asking anymore. We have to return once the cruise ends anyway.
Music-loving Lodger
Where'd you get this guy? This youngster's a pretty good musician.
Music-loving Lodger
This melody... I can't tell what it is. It must be an original piece. Quite the prodigy.
Female Server
Um, he's our temp staff. He used to be the cleaner for this area...
Music-loving Lodger
That's a shame. I've been observing him for a few days. With his capacities, he can do much better in terms of a job.
Music-loving Lodger
He's wasting his potential by staying here with you lot. Why not... let him sign with me?
Female Server
I'm sorry. We appreciate your concern. It's just that he only wishes to stay on the ship. No one can convince him otherwise.
Music-loving Lodger
I can take him back and look for a few professional teams for him...
Female Server
*sigh* You don't even know. Previously, we had an emergency evacuation, but he said he's developed such an attachment to the Radiant Feldspar, that he just sat there and played the piano. No one could pull him away, but luckily nothing bad happened...
Anxious Server
Let me double-check. Can't let anything go wrong...
Anxious Server
If anything goes wrong with these suitcases, I wouldn't be able to pay for the aftermath even if I sold my brothers...
Claudia
...See, I told you Big Bro is gonna come down personally.
Louis
What's he here for? To get a laugh outta me? A-anyway, it doesn't matter if he's here. I'm not going back...
Louis
Speaking of which... Have you finished with your detective work on those "urban legends"?
Claudia
...Spit it out. What wonky ideas do you have this time?
Louis
Hee-hee, I knew you were with me!
Worried Mother
Be good. Let's not play anymore and wait for Daddy to come back.
Naive Child
Nooo, I still wanna play!
Worried Mother
Fine, you can play for a while more. But when Daddy comes back from his business talks, you have to go back to your room, okay?
Naive Child
Yeah!
Worried Mother
Be good. Let's not play anymore and wait for Daddy to come back.
Naive Child
Nooo, I still wanna play!
Worried Mother
Be a good kid and listen to me...
Naive Child
No! You're so stingy!
Worried Mother
Children, we are...
Worried Mother
We are bankrupt!
Worried Mother
Our dream... it's time to awaken...
Professional Appraiser
Huh, didn't you say there would be an exhibition? Where are the exhibits? Have they not been delivered yet?
Awkward Attendant
Um, they were supposed to be, but there's been a change in dates...
Professional Appraiser
...It's empty. The exhibits...
Awkward Attendant
I'm sorry. All our staff have been busy preparing for the Charmony Festival. We haven't been able to finalize the shipping details for the exhibits...
Professional Appraiser
*sigh* I know about this. It's actually quite a big deal. Forget it. Forget it. Treasures are worth the wait...
Professional Appraiser
Then I shall keep waiting — I can only wait...
Frazzled Lodger
Right when I entered, I saw the shadow of a bug flash past and hide under the bed!
Timid Lodger
Ah, my heart almost jumped out of my mouth...
Troubled Attendant
The Memory Zone has no physical entities. How can there be bugs?
Frazzled Lodger
Anything is possible! I've even heard someone say that they saw a monster beside the trash can...
Troubled Attendant
I... I apologize. I will report this to my superior immediately!
Elegant Lodger
Can I get another glass of the special drink?
Family Attendant
Just one moment.
Elegant Lodger
Such a bustling sight. I once saw a similar sight at a place outside Penacony...
Elegant Lodger
Ah, these golden moments... They vanish as swiftly as bubbles popping in the air.
Literary Merchant
What was your dream again?
Literary Merchant
Back then, we were both ambitious. But now, we've succumbed to the material world.
Crass Merchant
You still made it as a coveted poet, whereas my dream... has long since been forgotten...
Foreman
The boss said that all arrivals are VIP guests of the IPC. So, in our daily routine, we've got to...
Male Attendant
"Pay extra attention!"
Foreman
Err, not bad, you remembered. In any case, no work in the hotel is too trivial...
Male Attendant
...I got it. I got it. I'll check more carefully. Don't you worry.
Careful Guest
Can you please be more realistic? Listening to all this word-of-mouth news, stuff about how you can pawn your youth at the Pawnshop... Stop dreaming!
Brash Guest
No, no. I asked about this all on my own this time. I hear Lady Bonajade is personally assuming command! I couldn't have been lied to!
Brash Guest
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You wouldn't know it if it hit you in the face... Anyway... I can't miss out!
Careful Guest
You're always trying to find shortcuts in whatever you do... Forget it. Since we're not like-minded anyway, we should just stop associating with each other.
Male Server
Ahem, I apologize for interrupting your conversation. The restaurant's private room is ready. If you two have matters to discuss, why not enjoy a brief adjournment and continue later in the restaurant?
Male Server
Your chat will go much better with good food as an accompaniment.
Female Attendant
I don't trust those IPC people. They only have profit in their eyes.
Male Attendant
What a coincidence. Me neither. However...
Female Attendant
However what?
Male Attendant
If we don't accept their help, I think... can we really restart the festival with just our lineage's influence?
Female Attendant
I heard those Hounds say that the "buttons" have even crept onto our Radiant Feldspar?
Male Attendant
Is that so? But we shouldn't have that many buttons here...
Female Attendant
"Shouldn't"? Are you not done with the checks? Are there still missing "buttons"? It'll be a disaster if something happens.
Male Attendant
The search is still in progress... Madam, everyone here an esteemed guest of The Family — Please cut us some slack. We're having a hard time with the search because we don't want to offend any of them!
Family Attendant
My sincerest apologies. Your current work schedule is packed to the brim. I'm afraid you won't have time to arrange another banquet.
Dancer
Fine. I knew it anyway... The Charmony Festival takes precedence. I get it.
Dancer
*sigh* ...I just really don't understand. It was canceled at the last minute, to begin with. Now that the event's rep is in shambles, what's the point of even resuming rehearsals? Can our show truly salvage the people's trust in Penacony?
Retired Dancer
Child, you mustn't be anxious... It takes time to rebuild trust. We have to be patient.
Retired Dancer
There is power in art. Our radiance will illuminate even the darkest moments, and we shall use this show to prove just that.
Male Attendant
Have you heard? The IPC has dispatched some heavyweights here. They apparently intend to fully purchase Penacony.
Male Attendant
That includes our Radiant Feldspar... You think our jobs will be affected then? They won't be laying off the lot of us as soon as they take over, will they?
Female Attendant
No idea. I hope there won't be much change... Bah, who knows what the future holds.
Curious Foreman
I checked the check-in log. Which means, you all should already know by now that the IPC's people have all arrived.
New Attendant
I knew that already. My shift coworker told me. They've even established some pop-up Pawnshop, something about being able to grant any wish. All this miracle talk is spreading like wildfire, and even I wanna go take a look when I get off work.
Steadfast Foreman
*sigh* It's too late to be concerned about whatever the IPC is up to. We should just focus on our jobs first.
Steadfast Foreman
The Charmony Festival's opening ceremony has been reassigned to be held at this place. These are special times, so pay attention and don't make a fool of yourselves.
Picky Lodger
The Radiant Feldspar's level of service is truly disappointing. You lot can't even accomplish such a trivial matter. How do you even get anything done?
Picky Lodger
The Charmony Festival canceled, then restarted, and now the opening ceremony is reassigned to be held here. Now you can't even help me reserve a specific seat. Is there even a point to my status as a VIP guest?
Awkward Attendant
I'm truly sorry, madam... The Charmony Festival exceeds our permitted authority... I fear...
Veteran Attendant
Ahem!
Veteran Attendant
Madam, you're right. Our service has been inadequate indeed. We've already rescheduled your reservation. Please do not be worried about the upcoming arrangements, for we will assign someone to get in touch with you.
Picky Lodger
That's better.
Seasoned Lodger
...Also, there's a mystery location on the Radiant Feldspar. I hear that it only appeared recently.
Newcomer Lodger
Huh? What mystery location?
Seasoned Lodger
I hear someone opened up a pop-up pawnshop on the ship that can grant your every wish — as long as you can pay the price.
Newcomer Lodger
It doesn't sound true, but it ironically does on Penacony... I'd like to trade for some future success... Ooh, if I could really get it, I'd be willing to accept any price.
Uneasy Attendant
We're very sorry, esteemed guests, that the Charmony Festival's unexpected delay has inconvenienced the both of you...
Angry Lodger
You think it's a mere inconvenience? We even bought return starship tickets. We've had to change up our entire upcoming schedule because of this mess. Do you know how huge of a disaster this is?
Gloomy Lodger
Exactly! And you think you can placate us with just empty words. Please, if apologies worked, the IPC's insurance division wouldn't even have a reason to exist.
Steady Attendant
Please do not worry. The Family promises both of you that we have already resolved all safety issues. We guarantee that such circumstances will never occur again.
Angry Lodger
We understand that accidents cannot be anticipated, but we specially came here seeking a world-class experience.
Gloomy Lodger
If it wasn't for the fact that Miss Robin would be performing, hmph... I hope the festival's performances won't disappoint us.
Messenger Server
The Charmony Festival has a new process in place. The other processes will have to be pushed back then.
Confused Server
Eh? Why wasn't I informed about this?
Messenger Server
This was Miss Robin's personal instructions, and the family head also approved it first thing. Go confirm it with someone else if you don't believe me.
Server Switching Shift
Yes, I've also heard about this newly added process. It was Miss Robin who passed it down.
Confused Server
I... Understood. I will go back shortly to revise the draft for the opening ceremony process. I would trouble the both of you to re-confirm the rest of the details.
Messenger Server
All right. We'll leave it to you then.
Sagacious Merchant
The Charmony Festival's cancellation due to an attack — this matter has grave effects... What do you think are the odds of The Family accepting the acquisition?
Composed Merchant
Hard to say. The Family's pride will not allow them to easily bend to the acquisition, even if current circumstances force them into a decision.
Composed Merchant
But in urgent times, something could go wrong if they were riled up... I think the Family may not accept the terms.
Sagacious Merchant
Then it's up to the prowess of the Strategic Investment Department.
Composed Merchant
No hurry. We plan ahead before acting.
Curious Guest
...That's strange, when was this statue placed? I remember this place being empty when I passed by yesterday.
Onlooking Guest
What do you know. That's the statue of the captain. It's probably something that was put up recently.
Curious Guest
{F#She's}{M#He's} actually so young? Looking at {F#her}{M#his} features, {F#she}{M#he} must be very good-looking. I really want to meet the captain in person... If only I can take a photo with {F#her}{M#him} and get {F#her}{M#his} autograph...
Options
Sure, where do you want me to sign?
You're making me feel a little embarrassed...
Curious Guest
Sign on my phone case! Wait... Let's take a photo together first so I can show it off to my friends, hehehe!
Onlooking Guest
!!!
Onlooking Guest
It's the captain! Quick, quick, help me to take a photo with {F#her}{M#him}. Captain, can I shake your hand?
Curious Guest
Thank you, captain! Seeing how majestic your statue looked, I didn't expect you to be so friendly. It's completely unbelievable to me that you're such a cute youngster!
Onlooking Guest
*cough cough* My friend doesn't really think before she speaks, please don't take it to heart!
Curious Guest
I'm sorry, I was too excited. Here are some specialties that I bought previously...
Onlooking Guest
Just take it, captain. It's just a little token of appreciation for bothering you for so long!
System
There are people coming and going all the time. Occasionally, some of them become lost in thought as they stare at your statue. As you observe the behavior of the guests, the guests start to notice you as well.
System
As a loud commotion erupts among the crowd, you are surrounded by a bunch of enthusiastic guests!
System
"Can I take a photo with you?" You hear someone request. As you agree, another person takes out a pen and paper to ask for your autograph. There's also a constant barrage of requests from people to shake your hands.
System
Despite being the Galactic Baseballer who's used to all sorts of grand occasions, the current situation leaves you feeling a little overwhelmed — as the corner of your mouth starts to twitch from smiling for too many photos. Even your hand, honed of muscle and skill from swinging your bat, has started to tremble faintly.
System
After dealing with all the requests, you are left with a sense of fear. You prepare to hide your achievements and fame as you try to leave as quickly as possible.
System
However, you suddenly notice that something is amiss. You subconsciously touch your pocket, and a flush instantly blossoms across your face.
System
Just who was it that stuffed the present into your pocket... And... is this... a tip!?
System
After completing the handover procedure for the captain's position, you finally obtain actual control over the Captain's Quarters.
System
Perhaps due to their enthusiasm to welcome a newcomer to the post, or the high level of professionalism they have for their work, immediately after you appointed the first mate, he submits a brief work report to you.
System
The report mentions that the pre-sale for the captain's merchandise is currently ongoing and the profits after tax deduction have already been deposited into your safe.
System
Could this be it? This thing that's hidden by the wall decoration of a horn — you open it to take a look.
System
It seems like this is the profits for today.
System
You try to look for something valuable inside but unfortunately, since the pre-sale period for this phase has ended, there's nothing left inside the safe.
Stern Supervisor
A swimming pool is a place meant for swimming, it's not a place for running around!
Stern Supervisor
You're a guest, but so is everyone else. You should still give a thought to the safety of others. Can't you see that there are children around here?
Stern Supervisor
Since you don't look familiar, I'll let you off this time, considering it's your first offense. Don't let me catch you running around again!
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