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"Here we are, Reimu-Chan~" Yukari said, stepping from a Black void adorned with eyeballs, walking among the sweet, Sugary scented Air, as they were transported rather high up, So high up, they were in the Kitchen of the Castle!


"So, As ive said, we will have to transport ourselves to a alternate universal area. This, is known as the Metaverse. With no way to access it, it is unable to be entered into...Unless, of course, You have abilities like me~" Yukari said, clasping her hands together as she began walking, parasol between her combined hands.


"And in this Metaverse, If someone posesses truly Evil intentions, there desires and belief of what they own, manifest into a universe all its own. This, is known as a Palace. Today, we shall go into the Palace of the most evil being in all of Gensyoko, that has made its way to Li..." Yukari said, before turning, and coming upon a...Fridge.





Yukari then proceeded to open up the said fridge, to reveal...





...A Sleeping Ice Idiot.



"Be careful Reimu, Dont wake her up, Or difficulty to enter the palace will be ten fold~"




"Zzz....O-oww....yummy candy...Tummy ache...zzz...Mama Arle...Make it better....zzz..." The Sleeping Cirno spoke in her sleep, kicking her sleepy leg as she seemed to be having a Tummy Ache from eating the candy on Sweet Dedede Mountain..

[Coolshaymin]

"The most evil person in Gensokyo and an universe formed by their twisted desires? But the fridge looks too small for Yuuka... There is someone more evil than Yuuka? But she wore pants just to mock us!" Reimu deducted as she looked at the fridge and back on... apparently her thoughts on Yuuka's actions. Who could be so dastardly evil than a girl that wore pants? It's unheard of! Then the fridge opened to reveal the most dastadly girl in all of Gensokyo. One who's name was enough to freeze blood. The greatest evil known to Touhou kind. The true villain to all hope and-....

"... Cirno? You can't be serious. Not just the fact that this is that idiot that puts on a big act compensating for her size but... She's a fairy. Aren't they supposed to be pure or something? How could her desires form something evil?" Reimu questioned. Was Yukari even taking this training seriously? She was not going to invoke Cirno thank you very much. She liked her brain cells way too much. The Gap Youkai better not be pulling her leg.

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"Ohoho~ Reimu, you are too cute~" Yukari said, happily grinning  as she looked at her reaction to Yukari's jest. "Of course Cirno isnt the most evil thing in Gensyoko~ But, She does have enough Selfish desires to form a Palace, And in these Palaces...They are Ripe with Gods, and demons with which Invoking can be easily done." She said, as she then closed the Freezer door, Careful not to slam Cirno's leg in it, as the muffled internal, slumbering mumbles of Cirno could be heard.

"Ive already examined the landscape here. Plenty of interesting creatures for you to combat and recieve the blessings of...Now, Shall we Venture into Cirno's Bukeyashiki?" Yukari asked, as she then placed a Gap on the wall, a cold, Blizzard air blasting through as Yukari stepped inside...

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....She really wasnt kidding. Yukari walked out, observing a entire Japanese castle, constructed from Ice, in the middle of a Frozen Lake, Slushed ice flowing slowly, no doubt gonna get frostbite if you fell in. this would be the spiffing image of a Samurai's Quarters, a Bukeyashiki. Across the frozen  River, a Bridge would be seen, leading right to it. The bridge was, of course, covered in snow...

"Here we are...This is the perfect time to, what with Cirno's belly aching over candy. Her Shadow Self will be hidden away, recovering from illness. After you, Oh Apprentice~"

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Meanwhile, In the throne room of Dedede's castle....



"Morgana! Where did you run off to??" A young, Frizzy-haired boy would ask, glasses needing adjustment as he looked around the throne room of Dedede's castle, blinking in suprise as he looked at his Shujin Academy Uniform, just to make sure he was still in the Real World. "G-guhh....Now i cant stop thinking of Kamoshidas Boxer shorts, And the horror's that lies within...Yup. Castles are ruined forever. I am never going to get to experience castles without thinking of Three-quarter naked Kamoshida...Man my life is the worst." He said, as he put his hand to his glasses, getting them properly placed.


"Morgana, Come on, You just ran off!" He said, sighing as he scratched the back of his head....All he remembered entering Mementos, Like usual, and then...Waking up here with Morgana...

[Coolshaymin]

"... Huh," Reimu replied when she took a moment to consider Yukari's words. "When you put it that way it does make sense. I guess she is really going to be helpful something after all.... Wait, why are you calling it a Bukeyashiki now?" Reimu figured out that what Yukari said does make a lot of sense. Cirno was pretty self-centered so it was not that far off she would have a palace. The sudden phrasing was enough to throw her off however.

Regardless, the Shrine Maiden followed Yukari through to the Palace inside the gap. "... Wow. You weren't kidding. It's a palace literally made of ice. Samurai themed at that... Why is it samurai themed? And what was that about her shadow?" Reimu questioned. Was it the whole world's strongest thing? Seemed oddly honorable... Either way, she began moving onward.

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A little bit before, outside the kitchen a cat was wandering around. His ears perked as he heard a girl talking inside there. His instincts lead him here so he listened in to their conversation... Hold on, did she just say? She's talking about the Metaverse and someone's palace! Why are they planning to enter a palace? They should probably look into this since this could be dangerous if left alone. Listening in we got her name, Cirno, now the other Keyword has to be... Bukeyashiki is the form it takes according to what appears to be the leader of the two.

Morgana watched as they entered some portal. "Good, now I just need to go get Akira," he noted before going back to the throne room. Knowing him he was probably lost as to where he went. If only he had good thief intuition like him.

"You can't be a Phantom Thief and just wait around in a new place, you know. I needed to scout the area and you won't believe what I found. Two girls were talking about entering this small girl's Palace. We better follow them and see what they are up to."

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Yukari giggled, twirling her parasol as she followed behind, the long, snow covered bridge no doubt going to take a while to traverse. Best to explain while they walked. "If i were to hazard a guess, the reason Cirno's internal, selfish desires resemble that of a Samurai's palace, is due to the fact she see's herself as a Strong Fighter, of infinite usefulness, That can tackle any challenge...Much like how most children view samurai as Rouge vagabond's that serve the people that steal the spotlight. when, in all actuality, Samurai were mostly dogs, serving under much stronger lords. A Bukeyashiki is a Samurai's home, after all. How tragic, her desire seems to be Pride~" Yukari explained, as she looked behind herself, Smiling as she seemed to know that others  were following now...


"The Shadow is the Ruler of the Palace, a representation of how Cirno views herself in comparison to everyone else." Yukari said, as they finally were half-way across, and in sight  at the front gate was...




"Hold it right there!" The Anime-Hero Dressed Shadow Cirno said, grinning as she was decked in various swords and leather armor. "Reimu, Yukari, What're ya' doing outside of the castle! You trying to get attacked again?? Oohhh, i see, You were trying to get attacked, so i would have to come save you again, Eh?? Ehhhh??? You guys, your flattering me, Oh Adoring Damsel's in Distresses~!" Cirno said, smirking over confidently.

"Hm hm hm...What a surpise, Reimu. Lets see how you react to the Hero of this tale~" Yukari said, simply comfortable staying back and watching.

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"We got a Name and a Keyword then?" Akira would ask, pulling out his phone, and tapping on the icon to lead to the metaverse Navigation app. "Great...Maybe if we follow them, we can get a clue as to whats going on...But, uhm, Perhaps we should be careful not to steal any treasures on accident around here. I know how hard that is for you, Mona." Akira would say, smirking jokingly as the Metaverse's voice would ring out, Asking for the Keyword...

[Coolshaymin]

"Really? That sounds really annoying. Well, at least she is not active due to Cirno sleepi-" Reimu began before stepping back as a familiar voice called out to them. Huh, that sure sounded a lot like... Cirno... Dang it, Yukari, when will you stop lying? She's lucky Reimu had to tolerate her.Ugh, it was like listening to the actual Cirno but... actually, no, it was exactly listening to the actual Cirno.

Wait, what was she blabbing about again? Wandering out of the castle, wanting to be attacked... Well, she was not completely wrong. Wait, did she just call them damsels in distress?... Oh right, Cirno was very adamant that she was stronger than everyone else... But still, man, how ignorant of her... Was that a popsicle sword? Was that a watermelon sword?! Now Reimu is making herself hungry.... "Well, you're not completely wrong. Pretty sure I can handle myself though. If you can defend this place with that stick I am pretty sure I can defend myself," Reimu replied... Not really showing any concern for Cirno's silly cognition... Wait, if the people here fit how Cirno sees them then.... She never thought that she would think that she did not want to see herself but there it is...

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"Of course, I'm not Ryuji you know. I got a pretty good idea what they are from the conversation between the girls," Morgana claimed proudly as his partner took out his phone to start the app needed to get there... Come to think of it, they got there without one... Questions for later. "Seriously?! But we are thieves! We need to nab the treasure!" The cat argued. After a moment it became clear that Joker was not joking around. Morgana gave out a sigh in response. "Fiiiiine. You're right. It is weird that we ended up in somewhere other than the Metaverse. I will try to contain myself at least until we find out what is going on," He gave in before standing up to say the Keywords. "Her name is Cirno and her Keyword is Bukeyashiki," Morgana said the name and keyword and waited to see if the app got a match.

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The Shadowy Cirno glared angrily at Reimu, pouting as she drew her Popsicle stick Sword, raising it up. "Uhm, Baka, I think you need to get your eyes checked! This, is my Super Strong Sword, that you aint ever gonna get to match the power of! You're making me angry, and if you piss me off, then ill just have to banish you!" Cirno threatened, as yukari chuckled. "I believe you made her mad by insulting her 'Sword', Reimu..." Yukari stated Reimu's mistake loudly, as Cirno then struck up a pose...

"Shaddap! I remember how you both called me idiot before, And you expect me to pass it off as mere jokes?? You'll bow down to the Hero, and apologies, now!" 

"Oh, i forgot to mention Reimu...The Shadow of the Palace is awfully easy to anger. Should of mentioned that the slightest angerance would send her into a fritz~ Much like how she is now~"

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"METAVERSE FOUND, NOW ARRIVING AT CIRNO'S BUKEYASHIKI..."





"...Well, Sure didnt take 'em long to find the Shadow...Then again, never takes US that long either. Same amount of time in Pissing them off too. Guess they are true rebels at heart." Akira said, walking out in his Shujin Uniform, staring at the scene across the bridge, as he shivered. Good thing he was sent here in Winter Uniform season... Akira looked at the, now Transformed Morgana. "Seems were not a Threat yet...Should we go intervene with them Or keep cover and see how it plays out?" Akira would ask his partners input, as he seemed ill equipped at the moment, what with his Phantom Thief outfit not on just yet.

"...Also, I am getting the weirdest craving for a Popsicle...Oh, Do you think they have a Sea Salt Ice cream stand around somewhere??....Nah, Nobody would go there... And now i want one of those Galaxy burgers from Big Bang Burger...Damn my odd cravings!"

[Coolshaymin]

Well, she did get agitated pretty fast by that comment that Reimu so nonchallantly gave out. She stood her ground as Cirno began to yell at them as she was quite mad about her misjudging her... Super Strong Sword. She felt no reason to apologize at first but then she realized something. This was not Cirno but how Cirno saw herself and others... So unlike the boaster she could actually be pretty strong. Assuming the whole perspective thing really went that far of course. She had to admit she was a bit curious and honestly she wanted to see what Yukari brought them here for.

"You want me to apologize?! I am no damsel in distress, especially not towards you! I'm the one that saves Gensokyo in case you are forgetting! I think you need a time out and less sugar!"... Reimu called out in anger, unfortunately apparently being as aggitable as the Shadow is. She wasn't going to stand here and get insulted by some fairy runt. She can handle her no problem. If the Youkai wanted to be all high and mighty and then she was going to knock her down a... another peg.

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"That watermelon sword she has sure looks so delicious too! Maybe she has a juicy tuna sword!" Mona replied to his partner excitedly... clearly getting sidetracked by Joker's mention of food. "Anyway, you're right, people interferring with a person's cognition in their palace does tend to upset them real quick. Still, this is the perfect opportunity, Joker," Mona went back on topic as he seemed to have a sly plan already cooked up for this situation. "Usually we are the ones getting them riled up but now we are just unnoticed spectators. We should hide and take cover and strike when the time is right. It will make things easier that way than just running in now right before they go into rage mode," the cat like Phantom Thief suggested to Joker, quickly switching to their code names. Sure, they were in a different place but their cool code names were still very important in the Metaverse.

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Cirno aggrevatedly grit her teeth, suddenly lifting her sword up high once again, and slamming it down, as a series of black shadows came from the ground, spiraling into itself to form a puddle, with which, a figure emerged from the puddle, Towering well over Reimu and Yukari, but Cirno as well! It was Pudgy, Devilish, and looked like a evil version of your average mascot character!




"You know what?? You arnt even worth my time, Idiot! Take care of her!" Cirno demanded, as the giant Snowman of Black Color roared, Stomping on a few Jack Frost's as he did!! Black frost suddenly held its breath, inhaling the cold, chilling air, Before blasting out a large  Purple Ice Crystal, attempting to smash right into the wooden bridge they were standing on!


(Reimu! Roll a 16 in Dex to Dodge the Ice Shot! If you dodge, you can fly in the air, so there's no need to worry about standing on a platform! If you are hit however, You will suffer 20% Damage, and you will get thrown into the Ice River Below.

If you want to stop from getting thrown into the Ice River, Roll a 14 in CON To regain your flight path. If not, you'll suffer a 3 turn (Sunshine Stadium style) Freeze effect, and also be Soaked, Due to the Water with it!)


Yukari simply gapped herself into the air, flying as she didnt seem keen on interrupting Reimu's little fight. Just observing~

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[Coolshaymin]

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Well, looks like that negotiation went really poorly as one would probably expect. Though, strangely enough the demon summoned some strange... snowman? Well, it made sense, but why was the 'hero' summoning monsters to attack her enemies. Seemed a little bizarre for the Hero of her perception of the world when you thought about it. Regardless, Reimu was ready and quick on the draw as she leaped back into the air and began her floating power to stay air borne as the bridge above the river was destroyed. Pretty destructive for a hero too. "Glad I didn't fall in that, the water looks pretty cold," Reimu claimed as she flew there in the air and looked down at the Black Frost. Well, looked like it was time for a fight then. Reimu lifted an arm and threw a bunch of Ofuda down at the snowman to give him something to dodge as she summoned a Spirit Orb and fired the Yin-Yang Ball at him as well.

p_1d20+4(Ofuda on Black Frost. 15%)
p_1d20+3(Yin-Yang Orb on Black Frost, 22%)

Well, her aim was pretty average at the moment. "Cirno's world must be throwing me off more than I thought. I should probably put that new technique to use for now. Dream Land {Fantasy Border}!" Reimu declared as she summoned three rotating borders around herself to decrease the force of attacks that go through them. Might as well prepare herself in case she did take a hit afterall.

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Cirno then turned around, walking inside her palace, as the doors closed to leave the Black Frost to deal with Reimu. The Black Frost let out a deep voiced "HEE-HO" As he Hopped, side to side First to the Right to avoid the Ofuda, and then to the Left to dodge the Yin-Yang Orb. It was a series of easy dodges, as the Maniacal snowman chuckled, patting its belly like a happy bowl of evil jelly. Yukari floated up to Reimu, smiling.

"So reimu, Were now considered a Threat~" Yukari said, as she sat down on a black void, giving it a solid form. "Oh, dont mind me, Ill just be watching you have fun~" Yukari said, waving her gloved hand offly to let Reimu do as she pleased.

Black frost once again took in a Deep breah, but this time, Let out a massive wave of Cold Air, as if it were a Machine Gun of Razor-sharp Snow Flakes, Directed at Reimu! Yukari simply slipped into her void, Gapping elsewhere to continue her spectator status, as Reimu was dealt with the Snowflake Storm!

(To Dodge the Snowflake Storm, Reimu needs to roll a 16 in DEX. Put those Bullet Hell Skills to the test. If not, Deals 15% Damage from Multiple Hits, and will deal Normal Freeze Status Ailment for 2 Turns! And, you know, Landing in the Slush river, which deals the Sunshine Stadium freeze, and Soak. Probably would be best to move out from Over the Slush river.)

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"Thats...Not good." Akira said, walking out from Cover to see the Bridge was now Broken, Thus leaving Morgana and Joker on the other side, Akira looked at Black frost, narrowing his eyes. " Strange, I dont see her using a Persona Either..." Akira said, tapping his chin...Akira, Not all People with super powers use Persona's... Akira then took out a Model Pistol from his Book Bag. "Well, she IS flying. Maybe if we help, we can get a ride across?" Akira suggested, Imagining himself getting a Piggy-back from Reimu.

[Coolshaymin]

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"I can see that, Yukari! I wasn't expecting you to help anyway," Reimu replied as she watched the movements of the Black Frost. Since this was Cirno's perspective, this strange monster probably still had some Danmaku patterns to predict and dodge... And yep, there they are right on time. The Shrine Maiden of Paradise flew from side to side and back to avoid the snow flakes that seemed to be the damaging part. She made some distance between herself and the frost demon not to just gain some ground, but also to stay away from above that frosty river. If her flight was disrupted and she fell into that... Well, she wasn't looking forward to a sick day with Gilgamesh and Yukari as her caretakers.

From her new position, she began focusing and a bunch of multi-colored orbs formed around her one by one as she put a lot of her focus into a single attack. There will be no chance he can dodge all these shots at once. "Divine Spirit {Fantasy Seal}!" Reimu called out before firing all the orbs to home in on and blast the Black Frost away with their divine might. To add to the pressure, she threw more seals.

p_1d20+3(Fantasy Seal, deals 28% damage)
p_1d20+4(Ofuda wave 1, Deals 15% damage)
p_1d20+4(Ofuda wave 2, 15%)

Unfortunately, the Fantasy Seal was the attack she had a good time aiming, probably cheating with it's homing properties.

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"Of course she isn't using a Persona! Clearly she's... Wait... She's not using a Persona?! And she's flying too! She doesn't seem to have a mask either! How is she doing that?!" Mona began to explain until he realized how odd it actually was. That clearly caught the cat off guard since he was not expecting something so different. Usually a Persona was how people other than Shadows had power in the Metaverse but he could not see any such thing from her. How WAS she doing that?

Mona shook his head to clear it and concentrate on the matter at hand. Those were questions for later after all. "Right, she looks like she is having some trouble and I'd rather not risk falling into that slush and getting wet and cold. We will strike on my count of three," Mona announced as he prepared his slingshot. "One... Two... Three!" Mona counted down before jumping out and firing his Slingshot at the Black Frost. "Zorro! Garudyne!" He called as his Persona materialized and created a fierce blade of winds around the Ice Demon.


p_1d20+3(Slingshot on Black Frost, 8%)
p_1d20+3(Garudyne on Black Frost, 22%)

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Black Frost suddenly stopped its malicious chuckling, as its belly was suddenly blasted by a series of rainbow Orbs, causing the giant evil snowman, to stumble backwards, stumbling back and falling against the Door, Smashing it open as the Snowman then hopped up,  jumping side to side to, once again, avoiding the other separate seals...The Black frost was about to begin yet another series of laugh's, when suddenly, the sling of a slingshot suddenly slapped it across the face, making the Black frost glare angrily at what was across the river, Only to be greeted by a huge blast of Wind, cutting it all the way across the front of it's body, releasing a black, bloody spray of shadows across the ground.

"Well now, A new challenger approaches~" Yukari said, appearing behind Reimu as she looked at the ground, looking upon Akira stepping out from Cover, what was once his Shujin Academy uniform now igniting on fire, As the fire burned up into the image of a Rebellious thief,  Akira's glasses burning up into a Mask..






"Lets start the game!" Joker said, drawing out his Model Pistol, aiming it right at Black Frost and firing the Model Gun straight at it!


4m81ufmNp_1d20+2=5 (Pistol shot, 5% Damage)

Black Frost giggled, jumping aside and avoiding the attack immediately, Which caused Joker to smirk under his mask. "Right in position..." Joker said, As Black Frost was right in Position, as Akira's mask burned in blue fire once again, Suddenly summoning forth enormous power! "Arsene!" Joker called out, as a Red-cloaked gentleman emerged from behind from behind Joker, as its Wings created a White energy, firing off a series of Needles across the river to attack the Black Frost!



p_1d20+1=20 (Dream needle, 10% Damage, 50% Sleep Chance!)


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Black Frost suddenly groaned, falling asleep standing up as it snored loudly, as Arsene vanished a blue blaze, as Joker looked up at Reimu. "Take the shot!"

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Black Frost

HP: 068%!

Status: Sleep Status! (3 turns)1d20·1d20·1d100

[Coolshaymin]

Reimu was caught off guard as a slingshot pellet shot past her and hit the snowman like creature in the face followed by some strong winds. Looking back she saw... Was that a cat in a ninja outfit? Why did it have to be a cat... after Orin she was not much of a cat person. Then there was another guy that came in with another spirit thing behind him that put the enemy into a deep sleep. Wait, how did they get into Cirno's Palace without Yukari? "... Who even are you?" Reimu asked, ignoring the battle for a moment as she looked at the odd backup.

"Did she really just... That doesn't matter! Take your chance and hit the shadow while he is knocked out!" the cat called back in astonishment as Reimu could just forget about the fight with the Shadow in a second. "... Shadow? Oh right, sure, thanks," Reimu replied rather lightly as she turned back to the Black Frost in his slumber and closed her eyes. She summoned 7 multicolored orbs around her for her strongest attack short of her final smash at the moment. "Divine Spirit {Fantasy Seal}!" Reimu called as the seven orbs all attacked the sleeping demon at once. She then made a set of ofuda and threw them at the sleeping demon in quick succession.


JW3VwpTZp_1d20+1(Fantasy Seal on the Black Frost, 28% damage... lucky the Black Frost is asleep, Reimu)
p_1d20+4(Ofuda on the Black Frost, 15%)
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With the Black Frost knocked out, it would be Easy Pickings for Reimu to  hit him with her first two attacks, only for her Second Ofuda to miss by a Hare. Which, Was followed up by Akira Summoning forth Arsene once again, and using his Spell, Eiha, To summon pillars of Dark Curse energy around the Dark Jack Frost!


3BS6AWosp_1d20+3=11 (Eiha, 13% Damage!)


p_1d20+3=19 (Ditto)


p_1d20+3=13 (Ditto.)


With that Final Pillar of Curse, The Monster fell with a loud Thump, Smashing into the Door behind him, Causing it to eventually burst into Black Energy, and thus, Ending the combat cycle. With Joker's Outfit burning onto him, He pocketed his hands, smiling as he looked up to Reimu, Beckoning her over to him. "Now, We can introduce ourselves Proper. Im Joker...This is Mona. Were Phantom Thieves. How did you two manage to get in here, And do all of that without Persona's?" Akira would ask, as Yukari gave a happy chuckle.

"Well, Looks like you've made a Male Friend, Reimu. How pleasant~ Might take a while to explain Holy Magic and Danmaku to him though...The least we could do is offer him a way across into the Castle." Yukari would say...

Cirno's Bukeyashiki


Shadow Cirno's Awareness; 0%


(As you explore the Palace, Being caught by Guards before you take them out can result in Cirno's Awareness of your presence rising. If it reaches too high, You may get attacked by a High Level Opponant. It is possible to Cause your awareness to Drop by defeating other enemies, Or by Hiding away in Safe Spaces.)

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