Story Reader / Festival Event Story / Heart's Whispers Across Time / Story

Following the coordinates Nanami sent, you walk into an empty warehouse outside town.

All of a sudden, the huge chandelier goes dark, and the door behind you slams shut, trapping you in complete darkness.

Beep boop—heh ha, ha ha, dear Aparlashaw Star Person, now that you've... fallen... into... our, the Kiat Brothers'... hands—

Electronic voices, cutting in and out, recite weird lines, mixed with the sharp sounds of mechanical parts moving, echoing in the dark.

Then you're doomed—Don't just read half of it, this part's important.

S-Sorry... *cough* Aparlashaw Star Person, now that you've... fallen... into... our, the Kiat Brothers'—

Dum dum dum dum! Detecting someone breaking Nanami's First Law of the universe—the Starlight Detective is here! Ta-da!

Suddenly, a happy, loud voice comes down from above, and right away, all the lights turn back on—

Wow! It's Starlight Detective, Lady Nanami! We didn't even get to finish our line!

In the light, the Kiat Brothers show their real forms... a mechanoid bear and a bandaged mechanoid. They look familiar.

Aha, the famous Kiat Brothers—

You think running off to VL426 would keep me from finding you?!

My Starlight Antenna, no matter when, where, or which universe! Can always—always get the Commanda—*ahem!* The Aparlashaw Star Person's miracle waves!

Nanami's holding a sword and shield, cables hanging from her, and she comes down like a knight from a story, standing guard in front of you.

Don't worry, Commandant, I've got this, haha!

Screw you, Starlight Detective—Kiat Brothers, we messed up!

Whoa, whoa, whoa, brother, if we just work together, and use that move, even the Starlight Detective... won't stand a chance!

The Kiat Brothers mumble weird lines, bending all over the place, like they're about to attack.

Come on, you baddies! With me here, you won't touch the Commandant!

Both sides rush at each other—metal clashes in a flash, and loud clangs fill the air.

But they're both moving really slowly, like they're holding back while grappling for a few rounds, before stepping back to where they started at just the right time.

What the heck, the Kiat Brothers' "Universal Silent Force" is cheating! I can't find any weak spots!

Hmm, let's have Nanami look up the Starlight Detective Strategy Guide—

Got it! To beat this move, you need to equip—the Miracle Lucky Star of the Universe!

Nanami pulls up a projection screen out of nowhere and reads the walkthrough seriously, then looks at you.

The Miracle Lucky Star of the Universe is you, Commandant!

While Nanami's talking, she comes over and hands you a put-together weapon.

While she's talking, Nanami gets behind you, and you feel her arms around your waist.

Instantly, Nanami's wheel drive roars to life behind you. Your body jerks forward as she guides you, accelerating fast, with the wind screaming past your ears—

I've got this!

Let's go all out, Commandant!

The Kiatt Brothers barely manage to get their swords up to defend, but your "Hyper Speed Death Ray" breaks through, sending them flying.

But after beating them, Nanami doesn't stop—she keeps going straight, charging toward a huge wall in the distance—

Commandant! Eyes closed, eyes closed!

The crash never happens. Instead, you feel... a soft breeze on your skin, and moist air on your cheeks.

The speed slows down. You open your eyes to a forest full of birds singing and flowers smelling sweet. Afternoon sunlight comes through the trees, making it warm.

Then, a bunch of little mechanoids come out from behind trees, gathering around you. Looking back, you see the wall was just a hologram.

Phew... So, in the end, Nanami rescued the Commandant, beat the Kiatt Brothers, and escaped the doomed VL426 system! And the ending scene is—TOTAL VICTORY!

Nanami lets go of you and stands between you and the little mechanoids, striking a winning Cardman Rider pose with a big, bright smile.

Ouch, ouch, ouch, Nanami, that's too hard...

Commandant, I... practiced for ages... for today.

Haha, to everyone, and to me, you're a really important person—really important, Commandant!

When everyone heard your birthday was coming up, they got super excited, all saying they wanted to make a huge, thrilling surprise for you, Commandant!

You were clearly the most excited, Nanami...

Ahem, don't interrupt the director!

So, Commandant, did you enjoy it?

Commandant, you're the Miracle Lucky Star shining across the galaxy! No matter where you are in the universe, I will come to your rescue!

While Nanami's talking, she puts her hands together and raises them up to the sun.

Everyone—are you reaaady—?

I'm ready!

Commandant...

Happy Birthday!!