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Summer Memoir

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Commandant! Over here!

Ayla, Sophia, and Teddy are standing together, waving at you from the other end of the promenade by Constellia's seaside art park.

While you are still climbing the stairs, Ayla and the others have already reached the observation deck at the end of the promenade.

Having parted with Lucia and Liv on the beach, you run into Ayla and Sophia in the city, as well as Teddy, whom Ayla just called over from the Engineering Force.

Maybe because Constellia is co-managed by WGAA, Ayla seems even more lively than her usual self here.

But this is also just a fleeting glimpse in a long summer.

Why not? After all, it is summer—

Ayla makes an exaggerated gesture before pulling you to the observation deck on the promenade.

Beyond the promenade outside the observation deck is the beach where you left Liv and Lucia.

The beach is now packed with people and adorned with many colorful decorations, reflecting the hustle and bustle of the city.

In the center of the beach, Liv and Lucia wave you in front of the passageway leading to the stage on the sea, surrounded by many other Constructs.

Ayla smirks mischievously.

You wouldn't want to miss this, right, Commandant?

What an... unbelievable passion for this kind of thing.

You mean Ayla?

Yeah... You really don't feel tired? You'd fit right in with the Engineering Force...

You know I heard that, right?

Ayla's event management is outstanding indeed. She hasn't forgotten the commercial needs either.

Alright, let's go...

Right! Liv and the others should have finished setting up by now.

Yes... and no.

I'm just the manager! Everyone has contributed.

Including letting you indulge in coating designs...

Alright, alright! Let's go, Commandant!

Oh, right!

Ayla suddenly speaks with a hint of seriousness.

Don't forget about the coating design, okay?

Alright! Let's go...

Being pushed by Ayla and led by Sophia and Teddy, you find yourself back on the beach where it all begins.

Decorated with colorful tinsels, the beach now has a "shopping street" filled with street food and different vendors.

As you expected, members from Strike Hawk, Dark Aries, and other squads have made their way to Constellia, standing with Liv and Lucia.

Good afternoon, [player name].

Yo, good afternoon!

Kamui suddenly appears from the stage on the beach, holding a huge pile of prizes obviously won from a claw machine.

We waited so long, so I went to get these.

A mechanoid even told me that my score broke the all-time record! Here, Commandant. I'll share some with you.

Ahem... We... just arrived.

We managed to catch the last two transport crafts. I believe Egret is also here...

Commandant!

Of course! I promised to set up a shopping street with Sophia and Changyu!

No! It's just a trial run! This is a shopping alley at most.

How are we supposed to make money with such a small display...

Boom—

You suddenly hear a muffled explosion above you—

???

Hey, 21! You started too early!

There's a problem with your gunpowder mixture, Noctis...

No way! That's impossible!

What were you thinking, Noctis? The fireworks were supposed to be set off at night!

The crowd is a little rowdy, but you like it.

At least you get to see everyone smile on a summer day like this.

You're back, Commandant.

[player name]...

We... just wanted to make this summer a bit more comfortable and enjoyable.

Bright seashores, warm evening breezes... That's what summer should be.

I'll be happy if you can have a relaxing vacation here.

You get to decide, of course.

I hope you can fully unwind and enjoy the serenity of this place during this vacation.

That's our wish.

No matter where you are, we'll be here waiting for you.

The sun shines warmly still, casting its glow on this untouched city, on the beach, on Liv, Lucia, you, and all those familiar faces.

With time finally at your disposal, you are unsure how to use it.

Where to next...?

You decide to go at your own pace. There is still plenty of summer left.