The Lost Emotion (8)

-Byakuren enters, human village is masked-

[1:14] (Byakuren) Could this be the same village?

[1:25] I can't sense any feelings at all

-Kokoro enters-

[1:38] Hm? Someone? Who are you? You're not human... do you know what happened?

(Kokoro) My hope is missing... where did you take it?

Marisa, you said you would help me

[1:50] (Byakuren) Mask of Hope? I don't know

(Kokoro) Someone's here? Apologies. Who are you?

(Byakuren) Byakuren Hijiri, a Myouren temple monk

And you are? I can't say I know you

[2:15] (Kokoro) Hata no Kokoro, I control emotion! All emotions!

[2:27] (Byakuren) All emotions, so you say. Then that means you've... the village right now then?

[2:40] (Kokoro) My Mask of Hope was lost, so my emotions are out of control

[2:53] (Byakuren) So, they're not for decorations, and without the hope... I see, so that's a it

[3:40] So you're saying that now, with your mask gone humans have turned depraved

Their hearts have hardened into a blank mask

And that is why they must be saved

[3:53] (Kokoro) Yes! Exactly correct! So I'm asking you, where did my mask go?

(Byakuren) Your Mask of Hope? I don't have an idea. How is it that I'm supposed to know?

[4:23] (Kokoro) You say, but I know that you have an idea

You alone have maintained your hope in this world where emotions are out of control

[4:48] You must be the one who stole my Mask of Hope

Yes, that must be it. I know you must be the one if you have this much spirit

[5:12] (Byakuren) The Precepts...

[5:24] Stealing is prohibited, you know

[5:36] (Kokoro) My emotions are out of control

[5:49] (Byakuren) There's no way I'd abide someone accusing me of being a thief

But at the same time, there is not a chance that I'd abandon someone in need

[6:01] I will save you for sure, but first right now you need to calm down

(Kokoro) Hope has to be managed by my own hand! So return to me my Mask of Hope now!

[6:26] (Byakuren) I see that I must be more proactive to resolve this

Balance can be found by embracing the imbalance within you!

(Kokoro) My Mask of Hope! Give it back!

(Byakuren) If you reject your inner desires

Then you can replace all aspects that you lack

-Byakuren wins-

[7:27] May I ask if you have calmed yourself?

(Kokoro) So my Mask of Hope's with someone else

[7:51] (Byakuren) Maybe it's merely lost? In the meantime, I shall help your control

The Dharma brightens the darkest of hearts

And it will help balance your soul

(Kokoro) But I still lost my Mask. Does that mean that I have to give it up?

(Byakuren) No, I shall help you find it as well. I'm sure that it will turn up soon enough

Futatsuiwa from Sado (8)

-Ichirin enters, Youkai parade appears-

[0:30] (Youkai 1) Hey, slow down! Can't you see that the parade's crossing the bridge here already?

(Ichirin) Oh, my apologies! I was trying to find someone quickly

(Youkai 1) Nevermind that! Come and have a drink! When's the last time you two just laid back and relaxed?

(Ichirin) Sorry, but I must go. Right now I've got to find someone fast

-Youkai parade disappears. Youkai parade appears-

[1:15] Strange, yet another group? I suppose the paper mentioned activities

(Youkai 2) Hey, it's a Buddhist monk! Come join the festivities!

(Ichirin) Sorry, but I should go. I am looking for someone right now

So you happen to know Byakuren?

(Youkai 2) Oh, you mean your head priest? Well, I think she headed over there

(Ichirin) Thank you for your help. Alright then, take care

-Youkai parade disappears-

[2:31] Maybe I missed something? Doesn't look like anyone has travelled this way

(?) Well, I suppose that depends. Did you seek an empty place to pray?

(Ichirin) Not really. I'm looking for someone. I was told she headed this way from a parade

(Mamizou) Do you mean Byakuren? Sorry, you've gone the wrong way

[3:15] (Ichirin) Mamizou, so you're here. I won't let you get away with this

(Mamizou) Oh, the direct approach? Well, let's get down to business!

Now the audience is here. Let the festivities now begin

(Ichirin) You will cease this prank as soon as we win!

(Youkai 1) Hey, did you see the boss? There was someone she should know about

(Youkai 2) Do you mean that monk? She can take her out

Love-Colored Master Spark (8)

[0:00] (Marisa) What? You're still over here? Come on, let's have fun

(Reimu) That's a good idea. Alright then, run!

[0:12] (Marisa) What the heck!? Cut it out! That's not what I'm talking about!

(Reimu) I don't care! You were warned! Now it's time for some stress relief!

(Marisa) I think you've got issues. C'mon Reimu, stop already.

There's no reason to shoot at me

[0:23] (Reimu) You should all know better. She usually deserves it

Even if you were her, you would still be getting hit!

[Fantasy Seal]!

[0:34] (Marisa) Hey, what do you mean? It's me!

And would you just cut it out already?!

I told you that I was sorry for breaking all your doors and windows

(Reimu) No she didn't, tanuki. And she took them out temporarily

I found them folded out behind the shrine in a big messy pile

Stop wasting my time and leave!

[0:54] (Youkai) Hey, isn't that the witch and the shrine maiden?

(Youkai 2) Are they facing off? Let's follow them

(Marisa?) Well, if that didn't work, then let's try this then

(Reimu) Well, I'm not surprised. Interrupted again

[1:19] [Anti-Youkai Houi-Yoke]!

You guys have wasted too much time today

I'll have to deal with you after I fix the human village problem

So for now, just go away

If you are set in all your stupid tricks

Then pass on this message to you boss

Buzz off! [Ascension Kick]!

[1:36] (Youkai) Did she kick her off her broom? I thought that those moves were against the rules

(Youkai 2) Do you think that miko cares? She's the one who made the rules anyway

So I guess that it's okay

(Youkai) Well then, I'm gonna use that one next time 

(Reimu) I've had enough of this. You guys should clear out of my space if you all know what's good for you

Get the hell out of my shrine!

-Later-

[2:08] (Marisa?) Yeah, so that didn't work. I think the miko's gone berserk

(Tanuki) Obviously. After all, she did the same thing against me

(Marisa?) Wait a sec... man, you suck. So then, I guess you set me up?

(Tanuki) Well, the boss said it would be tough

[2:19] Pass it on. Also, say that they should be Marisa

(Marisa?) So it's all just a prank? Well that's not so bad at all

Who to become...

-At the shrine-

[2:13] (Reimu) Next person's getting destroyed

At this point, you could say I'm past "annoyed"

Maybe but still those seals that don't work the way they are supposed to

If I've got no other choice

So if the problem is from a spirit...

Maybe I'll ask those two pets from the underground to come up soon then

And see if they can kill it

-Elsewhere-

[3:16] (Tanuki 2) Alright, so you've got it down?

You gotta find a way to lure her out

It's really important that she believes that you are that Marisa

Since her turn's coming around

And she still hasn't left her shrine today

Don't forget the broom and the hakkero when you see her, da~ze!

Wind God Girl (7)

[0:19] (Bunbunmaru) Urgent Update: The defamation of respected press!

The recent spread of shoddy forgeries must soon desist!

Cleared of charges, Aya Shameimaru, back on the scoop

Bunbunmaru, the fastest wind is bringing you the news!

[0:42] We start at home with an odd report from the wolf tengu about intruders

It’s been confirmed, the invisible Youkai is here

For those who may not know of this, there has been a slew of unusual incidents

Around a Youkai that’s known to disappear

[1:21] These reports start at Moriya

But of course, following reports has one huge flaw

Our scouts can’t remember where they saw the intruder go

So for now, we’re putting the search on hold

[1:45] We have reason to believe the acts of random Youkai are just Tanuki

Our evidence is the movement of people who are known to be solitary

Case and point, there is some movement from the aptly named Doll Liberation Alliance

Despite not acting at all for this last spring

[2:10] An overview of the group’s mission: It seeks to free all their “Doll Brethren”

A second goal is rumored to be: “Kill all the humans”

Far as we know, their only actions for the past few years is only one thing

The leader has been rumored to go and take away dolls from the doll magician

It’s confirmed that she also buys the dolls sold by our very own local curse goddess

Well then, we wish this young group the very best

[3:01] Fight for your faith! The battle royale’s between the factions!

Several of the independents have taken action

For our readers, we have provided a new summary

Of the people that we may expect a person might see

[3:25] First up, we have the Hakurei Shrine with current Miko, Hakurei Reimu

And from reports, we can assume Marisa too

Myouren has sent out their head priest and one “Ichirin and Unzan” combo, last we heard

Of the tanuki trump card, there is no word

[4:04] The Saint of Senkai has arrived!

For many, this is their first time seeing her fight

That said, it’s the first time for the monks for many of you

We await a chance to see what they’ll do

[4:28] There are reports of niche groups moving

Around near the forests and wooded paths

Very few names are noted for now, but we here at Bunbunmaru wish them luck

It would seem that anybody who wishes to make a name for themselves should hasten

To go participate in this competition!

[4:53] We will resume these gripping stories

As soon as we know how they have turned out

For other news, like music and bands, just stick around!

That’s all for now, from Bunbunmaru. Aya Shameimaru signing off then!

The fastest news in Gensokyo is now cleared of all charges and is in print again

Reminder: The competition is heating up, so everybody out there stay safe

Besides that, enjoy yourselves. Go out and play!