This is the script for Tsurugi's Arcade Mode story.
UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II [Sys:Celes][]
Prologue[]
Tsurugi: Whoops… I've completely lost track of time. I should head out into the deep, deep Night.
I guess I'll hit that bastard up on LINNE… Lessee… "on my way out now!" aaand… send! (※LINNE = A widely used smartphone chat app)
Whoa, that was fast! … "gl" …That's it? He couldn't even type out "good luck"?!
"for real? u don't have anything supportive to say to ur trusty subordinates? like 'don't go' or 'be careful'? don't u love us?" …Send!
He replied already! Lessee what he said… "What? No. Not now, not ever. Go do your job."
Oof, and there's the double-text… "I'll do what I need to do on my end. The 'front end' is all yours."
Yeesh, man… "k, we'll leave the real prize for you." …Send.
Guess I'll go get it done real quick. No sign of Miss Phonon, which isn't surprising, but still a little troubling… Heh… Gonna be a tough one tonight.
I bet you'll be out there, too, Kido. Here's praying we run into each other. Don't die on me before we meet up…
Stage 3[]
Gordeau: Ah, what's a good little student like you doing in a place like this? Are you lost or something, kiddo?
Tsurugi: Whoa, whoa, whoa… Hold up, guy. If I'm a lost kid, does that make you the big, bad wolf or something? Some kinda monster who's gonna gobble me up?
Gordeau: "Monster," huh? Believe me, kid. I've met my share of monsters. I don't even come close.
I hate to break it to ya, but you should quit while you can. Young folks shouldn't waste their lives out here tonight. If anyone's gonna die, it should be old folks like us.
Tsurugi: Aw, gimme a break… You can't be more than a couple years older than me!
Gordeau: Try and show some sense, kid. You should listen to those who came before you, especially when they're only looking out for you. Ah, well. If words won't get the message across, maybe fists will.
Tsurugi: Ha ha ha! Do I look like someone who gets a lot out of words? No, right?
Gordeau: I guess not. All right, then I'll just have to beat the explanation into you nice and thoroughly so you understand. It might hurt a bit, but I'm sure you'll thank me after you wake up in a nice, warm bed.
Tsurugi: Sounds good to me! Bring it on. I'm Tsurugi, by the way. From the EFG. I'm on a mission to defeat Aeon and end the Night, so I'm gonna need you to make way.
Gordeau: You don't say… Then I'll introduce myself, too. I'm Gordeau. From Amnesia. Tonight you could call me the Harvester of Selflessness, but I doubt we'll meet again either way.
Tsurugi: Oh, word? You're a mercenary from Amnesia? No wonder you're so intimidating! Great, now I can brag about my superior judgment!
Stage 6[]
Tsurugi: Yo, Kido! Great timing! You good, bro? Looks like someone heard my prayers.
Hyde: Guh! Tsurugi! Of everyone out here, I gotta run into you, huh? If anyone heard my prayers, they must hate me.
Tsurugi: Ha ha ha! Always nice to have a little drama, huh? Look at us: two best friends walking opposing paths… Settling the score once and for all in the face of our sworn enemy… Talk about climatic, am I right?
Hyde: We're not best friends and we don't have any scores to settle. What are we, long-time rivals or something? Since when?!
Tsurugi: Aw, come on, bro! Why're you always so cold with me? We do too have a score to settle: which of us gets to proceed forward! I gotta say, I think the world's got a better chance if I go…
Hyde: Oh, now THERE'S something we have in common--'cause I think the world's got a better chance if I go, too!
Tsurugi: Check it out! We're "walking opposing paths," just like I said! Neither one of us is willing to yield! This is getting pretty hype!
Hyde: Eh, I didn't think I could talk you out of it anyway. You're impossible. All right, but you better back down if I win, got it? I should be the only one with anything to do with this mess…
Tsurugi: Same energy, bro! Like, I should be the only one who's gotta cross such a dangerous bridge, you know? Man, we're like soul brothers here…
Hyde: …Whatever. We're not getting anywhere. Let's just hurry up and decide which one of us is the bigger idiot who gets to stay involved in this whole crazy situation.
Tsurugi: All right, all right! Let's get it over with nice and easy! And hey, no matter who wins, no hard feelings, right? Let's go, Kido!
Final Stage[]
Kuon: I thought I sensed someone bearing the power of an Indulgence Weapon, but that isn't you. I'm surprised to see a total stranger around here.
Tsurugi: Yep, you're right, it's not me. I don't know the first thing about this Indulgence business, really, 'cept I'm pretty sure I took that guy down. I'm gonna do the same to you, too. You cool with that?
Kuon: I'm not "cool with that," but I'm "cool" enough with this situation. Indulgence Weapons stand against the Night. They may be effective against me, but perhaps not so against straightforward ones like you…
In other words, even if you won against an Indulgence Weapon, in terms of sheer power, I still have the upper hand. I wield the infinite power flowing from the Night, after all. Do you still wish to challenge me?
Tsurugi: Of course! I'm all about clashing powers. I know just how to handle this! Let's punch each other in the face until one of us can't get back up. Simple is best, am I right?
And that "infinite power flowing from the Night" bit? Good stuff! Still, I'm gonna slowly turn off the tap, plug up the faucet, and then smash the sink for good measure!
Y'know, I always get shoehorned into playing the nice guy. Never really had the chance to run as wild as I please. I'm not saying you're just a stress-reliever here, but… keep me busy 'til the end, will ya?
Kuon: Sure… I'll keep you busy enough until it's time for my body to melt into the Night. You will be the final obstacle before my objective…
After aeons, I'm about to achieve my goal in this final moment… I cannot afford to be taken down by an unexpected visitor like you.
Tsurugi: Ha, I'm glad you said that. That's gonna make it all the sweeter when I beat you!
Epilogue[]
Tsurugi: Hey… How you feeling, Night Blade boss? If you can't stand anymore… then it's my win, right? Hooh… Haah…
Kuon: Yes… As much as I hate to admit it, you win. I can't believe it… My final ambition… crushed by a rowdy child…
Tsurugi: What the hell? Now you're gonna treat me like a kid? Stop it, will ya? I mean, I know I'm pretty young compared to you, but still…
Kuon: Forgive me… After all these years, people your age all start to look like children. I couldn't win under your straightforward gaze…
It looks like there's no time left for the vanquished… If you see my sister… Linne… tell her… I'm sor--
Tsurugi: …Oh, you mean that Night Blade princess? Sure thing. Now rest up, boss man.
(Kuon dies)
(Moments later, a girl with periwinkle hair and golden eyes arrives at the scene)
???: …
So it is over.
Tsurugi: Huh? Who're you?
???: I'm here by request of the EFG president… but it seems I am no longer needed here.
Tsurugi: Oh, I get it… So you must be the Serene…
Izumi: Yes. I may not look it, but I have been aiding you from the shadows. I've prevented the opening of the Abyss and cut off the EXS from flowing in. To what extent I'm able, I mean.
Tsurugi: …Aw, it figures. But part of me already knew that some evil overlord who'd lived for ages wouldn't go down so easily to my fists alone.
Izumi: Then we are finished here. Please tell your president I came through on our promise.
Tsurugi: Sure. Sorry you've gotta bounce so soon, but thanks for coming.
Izumi: It's no trouble at all. I should be the one thanking you. I really didn't want to have to fight such a dreadful person as Aeon.
Tsurugi: When you put it that way, that makes me feel a lot better.
Izumi: I'll leave you with one final remark: great work. Goodbye for now…
(Izumi leaves)
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Tsurugi: Phew… Looks like I managed to win somehow…
The Hollow Night. The Night Blade. Those eternal siblings… I managed to make it out alive, but I sure ran into some crazy people along the way.
When the EFG started up and I got wrapped up in it, I had no idea what might happen to me. I guess I made some sweet memories.
…Welp, everyone lived happily ever after. Our nice, peaceful, boring lives start tomorrow. That's what we all wanted, right?
I guess I'll shoot the prez a LINNE message. …Actually, I don't really feel up to reporting to him directly right now. I'll just text Komatsu instead.
Tsurugi: …Nah, actually, that's a pain in the butt, too. I'll do it after I get home and take a nap.
Starting tomorrow, everything's gonna be peaceful… There's always a new dawn after the Night, am I right?
(Ending theme: Peace of Mind)
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