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| Mostro Lounge | ||
Floyd  |
Hey, d'ya not think Mostro Lounge has been way too quiet recently? I haven't gotten to squeeze anyone for ages, I'm so bored.
My body's gonna get as stiff as a barnacle's if this keeps up. | |
Jade  |
Floyd, you need to stop lying down on the tables. Azul will get angry at you again. | |
Floyd |
He's not here, it's fiiine... Actually, where is he? It's almost closing time, but I don't see him anywhere. | |
Jade |
Who knows? Perhaps he has been thrust into despair over the lack of customers and... | |
Azul  |
Don't be ridiculous. | |
Jade |
Oh my, speak of the devil. *chuckle* It was a mere jest. | |
Azul |
At least some of us can remain optimistic... | |
Floyd |
Why you lookin' so upset? | |
Azul |
There's something I'd like to show you. Come with me. | |
Jade |
Is it alright to leave Mostro Lounge unmanned? | |
Azul |
The other staff can take care of it fine.
...This is an emergency, you see. | |
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| Beside Mister S's Mystery Shop | ||
Azul  |
We've arrived. | |
Jade  |
This is...the Mystery Shop? | |
Floyd  |
What do we need from here? You buyin' another new board game or something? | |
Azul |
Let's just go inside for now. I'll explain there. | |
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| Mister S's Mystery Shop | ||
Sam  |
Alright! All the little imps here to buy, line up properly now.
C'mon, you don't need to rush like that, it won't sell out. I'll take you all in order, just calm down, yeah? | |
Floyd |
Guh. It's so cramped in here. | |
Jade |
The shop was never that large to begin with, and all I can see is people, people, and more people... The Mystery Shop is rather popular today, isn't it? | |
Azul |
Not just today. Upon looking into it, it has been this popular for the past week.
As for the reason... | |
Cater  |
Oh? Well, if it isn't the Octavinelle buddy trio. | |
Floyd |
Ah, Perchy! | |
Cater |
I see you haven't given up those nicknames of yours, Floyd. Mind if I copy you? | |
Azul |
Hello, Cater. Have you come to do some shopping yourself? | |
Cater |
Of course. Gotta keep up-to-date with whatever's trending, after all ♪ | |
Jade |
Whatever's trending? | |
Cater |
Yup! The Mystery Shop's started selling its own original drink that's been gradually gaining more popularity.
And its name is...the Mystery Drink! | |
Floyd |
Did he even try? | |
Cater |
But it sounds all mysterious, don't you think? Lotta people have been saying it tastes super nice ♪ | |
Jade |
Now that you mention it...everyone that has exited the shop has been holding a transparent cup with a thick straw poked through it. | |
Cater |
Yup, yup! Each drink has these colorful gummies inside. Cute, right?
Taste is important, of course, but there's no denying it's totally Magicammable like this ♪ | |
Azul |
This here is the reason Mostro Lounge's business performance has been dropping. The Mystery Shop has been stealing all our customers. | |
Jade |
I see. Is this what you wanted to show us? | |
Azul |
Yes. I knew the Mystery Shop had introduced a new product to their line, but to think it had gained this much popularity...
We must act immediately. | |
Floyd |
If it's that nice, I kinda wanna taste it. Let's buy some before we leave. | |
Jade |
Then I will line up with you. You're planning on ordering one, as well, aren't you, Azul? | |
Azul |
Honestly, I can't say I'm thrilled at the thought of consuming something when I don't even know what it's made of, but...
if we want to make a plan, we need to at least know what we're dealing with. I'll take one as well, please. | |
Floyd |
Mm. | |
Azul |
Hm? What are you holding your palm out for? | |
Floyd |
We're doing this for Mostro Lounge, ain't we? Treat us. | |
Azul |
You're quite the schemer when you want to be, aren't you? Fine. How much...
600 Madol?! For a drink made with such cheap ingredients?! I can't believe this, there's a line where you're going way over excessive profits! | |
Floyd |
Doesn't most of Mostro Lounge's profits come from drinks, anyway? Do you really think you're in any place to talk? | |
Jade |
You made just the comment I expected you to. This is rather amusing to watch. | |
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This story has been fan-translated by okaykei. This translation was based off the scripts from the Japanese version of the game. |
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| Mostro Lounge | ||
Floyd |
Man, waiting in that line at the Mystery Shop tired me out. Mostro Lounge is so much more relaxing with how few customers it has. | |
Jade |
That isn't a good thing, Floyd. | |
Azul |
Let's taste this Mystery Drink that managed to rip our customers away from us.
A non-descript plastic cup filled with fizzy juice. The only other addition is those colorful gummies. I will admit that putting gummies inside juice is indeed an interesting idea, but...isn't this just a product that will die out after its intial boom? | |
Jade |
But I believe Cater described the taste as, "super nice!" | |
Azul |
He's just been influenced by the appearance. I'm keeping my expectations low.
Either way, if we drink it, we'll know ourselves. Let's not waste any time. | |
Jade & Floyd  |
If you'll excuse me. / Mmkay. | |
| *slurp* *gulp*
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Azul |
...It tastes so good!
*gasp* I didn't mean to cry out like that. | |
Jade |
This is amazing. I've never drank something as delicious as this neither in the ocean nor on land! | |
Floyd |
What the hell?! This tastes so super good! | |
Azul |
The secret to the flavor is the gummies put inside them. They aren't simply for decoration. Each piece adds something.
The yellow gummies have a scent and sweetness to it just like ripe fruit. Is it made from the jewel pineapples of Shaftlands? The red gummies have a refreshing taste to them like strawberries ripely picked... I believe this must have used ruby berries. The black gummies contain a rich chocolate flavor with a light hint of a floral taste. | |
Azul |
This must be using floral cacao that only blooms once every ten years in the Sunset Savanna.
The green gummies have a cool sensation that runs through the nose, likely from the frozen mint that only grows in cold mountainous areas. And the exquisite saltiness of the blue gummies no doubt are from the azure natural salt rarely found in the Coral Sea! The exciting carbonation that is always jumping about on your tongue, controlling the intensity of the gummy flavors is most likely... | |
Floyd |
Azul looks like he's havin' fun. Has he forgotten we're here? | |
Jade |
All it took was consuming it to be able to analyze the ingredients so thoroughly. Is this the results of his family's education? | |
Floyd |
His family? | |
Jade |
His home is a famous ristorante in the Coral Sea. We went together with him when we were still in middle school. Have you already forgotten? | |
Floyd |
Oh yeah, I...guess we did? All I remember is Azul reeeaaally not wanting us to go. | |
Jade |
Oh my, that's a shame. The carpaccio was so delicious...
One's home being a ristorante means he has likely tasted all manner of foods growing up, thereby training his tongue. In reality, Azul is quite the gourmand. | |
Floyd |
Then why doesn't he eat more? He barely eats anything recently. It's so boring. | |
Azul |
...I think that about sums it up. Were you two listening? | |
Jade |
Yes, of course. | |
Floyd |
Yeah, yeah, I was listenin'. | |
Azul |
This drink is certainly delicious. I have no doubt it will only gain in popularity from here.
If we want to get our customers back, we must make a product that can compete with this. ...But there is one big problem. | |
Jade |
A problem, you say? | |
Azul |
Producing this Mystery Drink would normally not be profitable with the regular processing method.
This uses jewel pineapples and ruby berries! Even the azure salt costs 3000 Madol for just a pinch. ...And yet, these are only being sold for 600 Madol a cup? I was completely wrong to call it excessive profits! You wouldn't earn that money back if you were even to sell it for 1000 Madol a piece. | |
Jade |
So in other words, Sam is only losing money the more he sells. | |
Azul |
Sam has great business smarts. He wouldn't do something so foolish. I can say this for certain as a fellow businessman.
He deals with all kinds of goods, and has connections in all kinds of places. He must have a special procurement route. Using only the finest ingredients to create the most exquisite flavor, thereby supplying the guests with a satisfaction well above the price... That is why the Mystery Drink is so popular. If we attempted to imitate this without any of the proper connections... | |
Jade |
We would have to sell it for a much higher price, correct? | |
Azul |
Correct. That said, were we to lower the quality of the ingredients, the taste would not match up. Now, how exactly should we approach this? | |
Floyd |
I don't really get it, but basically, you're saying it's impossible for us to make the same thing, yeah? | |
Azul |
... | |
Jade |
That is what I was thinking, as well.
The Mystery Shop has served as the school store for the prestigious Night Raven College for generations. Mostro Lounge has only been open for a year in comparison. There is gap between our respective achievements as a business, and the trust from the customers, that will be difficult to fill. I believe it would be impossible to find a procurement route any better than what the school store has managed. | |
Floyd |
So basically, Mostro Lounge is barely even a rival to the school store is what you're saying. | |
Azul |
Rival...? | |
Floyd |
Then why not we just go sabotage them a little bit, as their business competitor? | |
Azul |
Rival, business competitor... Of course. Hehhehheh! How interesting... | |
Jade |
Hm? You're making quite the excited face there. Have an idea of what to do? | |
Floyd |
Huh? We gonna make a yummier drink that's cheaper? | |
Azul |
No. As Jade said, that is impossible.
But I've thought of a...much better plan. | |
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| Mostro Lounge | ||
| After School | ||
| *chatter chatter* | ||
Jade |
These trays are for tables number five and six.
Hm? Table three's order hasn't came through? Please confirm with the kitchen. How many people are waiting outside? 40 groups currently, you say? I see, this certainly is tough. | |
Heartslabyul Student A Heartslabyul Student A  |
I'd like to make an order! | |
Heartslabyul Student B Heartslabyul Student B |
Us, too! | |
Jade |
Of course, I will be over shortly. | |
Floyd |
Here ya go. One Mostro Lounge Special Set...
...I've already said this 102 times today! | |
Azul |
Both of you better keep working hard to deal with all these customers. | |
Jade |
Oh my, we're almost out of napkins. Floyd...is probably not in the mood to go on a trip to the shop. | |
Azul |
It's fine. I'll go today. | |
Floyd |
..."I'll go today," he says. Azul's in such a good mood it's creepin' me out. | |
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| Mister S's Mystery Shop | ||
Heartslabyul Student A Heartslabyul Student A |
Did you see Vil's Magicam? | |
Heartslabyul Student B Heartslabyul Student B |
I did! Ever since then, all the famous people in Twisted Wonderland have been drinking the Mystery Drink.
They're getting it delivered straight from Night Raven College! | |
Azul |
Oh my, I see the Mystery Shop has a big a crowd as usual. | |
Ortho  |
Hello, Azul Ashengrotto! | |
Azul |
Hello there, Ortho. Did you come here to buy a Mystery Drink, as well? | |
Ortho |
Yup. I thought it would be good to buy the current trending drink and let my brother taste it. | |
Azul |
Good idea. I'm sure he'll be very happy. | |
Ortho |
Ah. Maybe I shouldn't have said that in front of you when you have your own restaurant.
Honestly, I want Big Bro to go visit Mostro Lounge as well, but... he still doesn't like leaving his room very much. You even play with him so much during club. I'm sorry. | |
Azul |
Oh no, please don't worry about something like that!
We get to compete with a rival company, while supplying a form of leisure to the school. I couldn't be happier. I aim to provide the best goods possible without becoming too wrapped up in short-term profits. The Mystery Drink will not simply end as the latest fad. I pray for its continued development. | |
Ortho |
Azul... You seem so kind and refreshed today! What happened? | |
Azul |
Ortho, I'm always kind and refreshed. | |
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| Mostro Lounge | ||
| After Closing | ||
Floyd |
Ugh, I'm exhausted... I don't want to move a single fin... | |
Azul |
Good work today, you two! | |
Jade |
Azul, please take a look. There are many pictures of the Mystery Drink uploaded on Magicam today, as well. | |
Azul |
You're right. They're all still obsessing over it without getting tired. One that knows little often repeats it... *chuckle*
How about we have them spread "our" popular product, the Mystery Drink, even further? | |
Jade |
*chuckle*
I never imagined you would get the rights to sell the Mystery Drink and then turn it into a product on our menu here. I was surprised when you explained the plan to me, and even more so when you really put it into action. | |
Azul |
When Floyd said that we were barely even a rival to them, it suddenly occurred to me.
If there is no sign of victory when fighting against them, then I simply have to play my cards before we fight. | |
Floyd |
I didn't say that 'cause I wanted to have to deal with this whole mess! | |
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Azul |
Now, now. Floyd, you managed to "sincerely" appeal to Sam to gain us the selling rights.
And Jade managed to use his own "sincerity" to persuade Vil as a popular Magicammer to promote our drink. It's all thanks to you two. | |
Jade |
It seems I misjudged just how much of a businessman you were. It was already interesting when you brought the prospect of a dealership to the table, but...
then you left the drink as-is, and sold it as a collaboration menu with the Lounge. I didn't think it would gather this many customers. | |
Azul |
Mostro Lounge's limited edition "Special Menu", featuring a collaboration Mystery x Mostro Drink...
People would naturally come flocking were they to see that the trending drink was being presented in such a unique fashion. | |
Floyd |
You're sellin' it for 1500 Madol or something, right? That's, like, double the 600 Madol it's being sold for at the Mystery Shop.
The ingredients are the same, and yet you serve it in a fancy glass and they'll all buy the higher-priced version. Is this actually real? | |
Azul |
People want to buy a story.
Sam's Mystery Shop and Azul's Mostro Lounge... Those two shops should be rivals and yet here they are working together hand-in-hand. That special feeling is important. | |
Floyd |
I don't get it, at all. You think of funny things, Azul. | |
Jade |
I'm glad you were able to achieve the profits you hoped for. | |
Azul |
The money is important, but...the fact we were able to negotiate a deal with the school store is also important.
I intend to continue developing Mostro Lounge further. I need as many connections as possible for that. | |
Jade |
... *chuckle* | |
Azul |
What? | |
Jade |
You really do treasure Mostro Lounge, don't you? | |
Azul |
Is that something you really need to point out? I started this business, the last thing I want to do is watch it go bust. | |
Jade |
But if all you wanted to do was earn money, aren't there many other easier methods?
You have an attachment to Mostro Lounge. | |
Floyd |
Ahh, I get that. Whenever you talk about the Lounge, you always get all excited. | |
Azul |
Hah. An attachment? Do you really think I act based on such illogical emotions?
I can profit while also gathering information on the school's goings-on. That is why I treasure our Lounge. | |
Jade |
Yes, yes. Whatever you say. | |
Floyd |
Heeeey, I'm all thirsty. Can I drink one of them? We have a ton, don't we? | |
Jade |
Good idea. Let us toast to Azul's success. | |
Azul |
No, I'm fine. I've already consumed the necessary nutrients for the day, so I'll refrain. | |
Floyd |
There it is. Azul out here ruining the mood again. You never change, huh? | |
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