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The Finest ‘Evolution’

This story has been fan-translated by Mystery Shop, and proofread by Arashi (JP), and Kyn (EN). This translation was based off the scripts from the Japanese version of the game. DO NOT REPOST ANY TRANSLATIONS FROM THIS WIKI.

Gymnasium
Ortho Ortho	Yep, the adjustments for my body and the beacons are done. Now, all that’s left is…
Deuce Deuce	Ortho, we’ve set up the equipment like you asked.
Epel Epel	Sorry to keep you waiting. We also got all the stuff you asked us to bring.
Choice 1: It was so heavy…		Choice 2: Is this all you need?
Ortho Ortho	Thank you! I was just thinking about moving on to the next step.
Deuce Deuce	What’s the next step?
Ortho Ortho	The projection mapping rehearsal! I wanted to make some final adjustments, so that I can raise the accuracy of the “illusion camouflage.”
Sebek Sebek	Yes, you can never be too careful… That is a good attitude to have.
Ace Ace	Why are you the one who’s acting all proud here…?
Jack Jack	Yeah, but this really is quite an incredible spectacle to see.
Epel Epel	And finally, just as you asked, Ortho-kun, we collected as many colored clothes as we could from the guys in our dorms…
Grim Grim	We ain’t got any idea what you want all this for, though.
Ortho Ortho	We ain’t got any idea what you want all this for, though. Ehehe. Well first, can I have you two, Ace Trappola-san and Jack Howl-san, change into these clothes?
File:Story Jack & Ace Gala.png Jack & Ace Jack & Ace	Eh!? Is this…?
Ace Ace	I thought we were going to be rehearsing for the fashion show… Why’re you makin’ us change into our P.E. uniform?
Jack Jack	Seriously. 'Cause our outfits for the stage are super delicate, we have to be super careful taking it off, too, y'know…
Ortho Ortho	I’m sorry. In order to make the illusion a success, I want to test out many different patterns. Especially since we won’t know the color of the dress that the Fairy Queen will be wearing tomorrow.
Jack Jack	The color of her dress? Is that related to the mission somehow?
Ortho Ortho	Of course it is! It’s not an exaggeration to say that it is the most important concern to succeed in this illusion.
Epel Epel	R-really!? But, what do you mean by “the most important concern”?
Ortho Ortho	Ehehe. I think it’ll be faster if I showed you rather than explain. Everybody, watch the screen!
Screen turns on
Epel Epel	The image projected on the screen is… The Fairy Gala venue?
Deuce Deuce	It totally looks real. Not just the trees and flowers, but if you look closely, you can also see birds and butterflies flying around.
Jack Jack	If I listen closely, I can even hear the birds chirping and their wings flapping… It’s like we’re really there.
Ortho Ortho	Don’t be too surprised just yet. We still have to perform the illusion.
Ace Ace	…Oh. I think I know what you’re trying to do, Ortho.
Ortho Ortho	Really? Okay, then, I’ll ask you to stand in front of the screen, Ace-san.
Ace Ace	Okaaay.
Deuce Deuce	Seeing Ace in his P.E. uniform against the backdrop of the Fairy Gala venue… I gotta admit, it’s kinda surreal…
Ortho Ortho	Please keep your eyes on Ace-san. Here we go… 1, 2, 3!
Ortho activates illusion program
Deuce/Jack/Grim	ACE DISAPPEARED!?
Ace (off-screen) Ace (off-screen)	Ooh, did it go well?
Sebek Sebek	…We can’t see Ace’s body, but I can hear his voice. What is going on!? …… Wait, AAAAAAAH!? It’s a m-monster… There’s a monster without an upper body strutting around!!
Ortho Ortho	Sebek Zigvolt-san. Thank you very much for the expected reaction. I’m pleased you’re surprised. Haah, it looks like it still needs a few adjustments. I’m going to turn off the light and videos off for a moment.
Ortho turns off projection
Ace Ace	What’s wrong, Sebek? That’s such a miserable-looking face. Ah, let me guess… You were so frightened that your knees almost gave out?
Sebek Sebek	ABSOLUTELY NOT! I WAS JUST STARTLED BECAUSE THERE WERE SOME LEGS WALKING AROUND BY THEMSELVES!
Epel Epel	I was surprised too… Hey, Ortho-kun. Can you explain what just happened?
Ortho Ortho	Yes, of course. Tomorrow, we will be performing an illusion that will make the Fairy Queen disappear. And just now, I activated the program assuming that the queen would be wearing the color red. That is why his top half with the red shirt was able to blend into the background, but… But all the other colors, like the black portions of the sportswear, didn’t really work well with Ace-san’s movements…
Sebek Sebek	How bizarre…! But if left like this, the whole venue will be in pandemonium!
Ortho Ortho	Yep. That’s why I want the program to instantly adapt to whatever color or material the dress is made out of.
Sebek Sebek	…I see. So that is the reason why you had us collect a plethora of different colored clothes.
Ortho Ortho	I’m glad you’re able to understand quickly. So, that’s why I was hoping I’d be able to enlist all your help with the preliminary testing and any remedial tasks. Can I ask that of you all?
Choice 1: Of course!		Choice 2: We’ll definitely succeed!
Deuce/Ace/Epel	YEAH!
Ortho Ortho	Hmm… In order for it to look completely transparent, I think I want to decrease the latency of the projected image a little more… Ace-san, can you try walking at a speed of 2.78 kilometers per hour this time?
Ace Ace	I don’t understand when you say “per hour” like that! You want me to go faster? Or slower? But anyway, how about we take a break soon? I’m so tired from changing my clothes and moving around so much…
Jack Jack	I agree. My eyes are hurting from staring at the monitor for so long…
Choice 1: Grim got bored and went to sleep already.		Choice 2: I’m kind of zoning out…
Ortho Ortho	We can’t take a break like this! The show is tomorrow…
Ace Ace	Hmmm, yeah, but…
???	Excuse me. May I have a moment?

Gymnasium
???	Excuse me. May I have a moment?
Deuce & Ace	That voice is… Rosehearts-ryōchō!! / Riddle-ryōchō!!
Ace Ace	What’s up? Ohhh, were you worried and came to check up on us?
Riddle Riddle	That’s right. The two of you didn’t return for dinner, so I brought food for you.
Ace Ace	Eh, seriously!? Thanks!! Man, you’re always so thoughtful!
Riddle Riddle	Your attitude is really temperamental, as always, isn’t it?
Grim Grim	Funyaaa!? I smell some food! Must be comin’ from that basket Riddle’s carrying. What’s inside!? Sniff, sniff… There’s some open sandwiches, boiled eggs, cheese tarts and fruit. Not bad!
Epel Epel	Grim-kun, you’re really energetic all of a sudden! Just until a second ago, you were just sprawled out sleeping on the floor～!
Grim Grim	Stop it, Epel! Don’t grab me by the neck like that!
Jack Jack	Riddle-ryōchō, I apologize for the fuss. Thank you very much for coming.
Sebek Sebek	…
Riddle Riddle	…Oh, you were here too, Sebek?
Sebek Sebek	…Yes. That is, I heard from Silver that they were stuck, so I came to provide them encouragement.
Ortho Ortho	And after that, he provided many ideas and helped with tasks, so he’s been very supportive!
Riddle Riddle	Heh, that is a good attitude for him to have. There’s more people here than I thought… It was a good decision for me to bring extra. This way, everyone will be able to partake in the food. You should all take a break to eat.
Ace Ace	Alright! Thank you very muuuuch!
Ortho Ortho	…. (Oh, it’s true… When I just did a quick vital scan, everyone’s parasympathetic nervous system has activated.) (Everyone really was needing to take a break. I didn’t even take into account their mental and physical fatigue.)
Epel Epel	Hey, Ortho-kun, you should come over and rest with us too.
Ortho Ortho	Don’t worry about me. I’m an AI, so there’s no need for me to eat… And besides, I haven’t gathered enough data to overload the data processing capabilities in this gear, anyway. While everyone is resting, I’ll keep working on a few things.
Epel Epel	Okay… Well, don’t work too hard.
Ortho Ortho	Ehehe, I’ll be fine. But thanks, Epel Felmier-san.
Riddle Riddle	…
Grim Grim	This cheese tart’s super amazing! I’ll nab the leftovers!
Choice 1: Grim, you were just sleeping through that whole thing, you know.		Choice 2: Save it for those who had been working hard.
Grim Grim Sebek Sebek	Nuh-huh! I also totally was walking down the runway all dashing-looking!You understand properly, human. Which means this tart belongs to someone like me, who utilized both my brain and my muscles.
Jack Jack	Not only have I been helping with these tasks, but I’ve also been practicing for the show. So I’m even hungrier than usual. Besides, I’m not used to wearing high heels and being forced to walk and pose like this…
Riddle Riddle	I’m sure. You need to be able to grasp how to walk beautifully in heels. If you are trying to learn how in a short period of time, it’s no wonder you are struggling. However, from what little I was able to watch earlier, you seem to be getting the hang of it. You’ve all been working hard.
Ace Ace	If you wanna praise someone for working hard, I’m the one who got everyone here together to work on this, you know. Well, there’s also some people who just came on their own, though.
Deuce Deuce	Hey, don’t say that like you’re the only one doing stuff! We’re all working together to solve this situation.
Epel Epel	Yeah. But the one who is working the hardest is…
Ortho Ortho	Hmm… Should I look over the drone’s tracking ability once more…? I’ll also adjust the automatic video streaming program as well. Also…
???	Do you have a moment?
Ortho Ortho	Riddle Rosehearts-san! What can I help you with?
Riddle Riddle	I heard from Ace and the others. So, you’ve been working by yourself to put together all of the equipment for the show, I see. You have a large quantity of machines here. If it were me, I’m sure I would be up all night reading through all of the basic operational manuals. Your skills are something to behold.
Ortho Ortho	Ehehe. I’m happy for the praise, but this is nothing. If I had more time to prepare, I could project these illusions all throughout campus, and not just be limited to inside the botanical gardens.
Riddle Riddle	All throughout campus? Really? That is amazing. I cannot fathom that at all.
Ortho Ortho	When you say things like that, it makes me want to show it off even more. It would be a little difficult to do right now, but… I’ll think up an illusion that will amaze you, Riddle-san, you can count on it.
Riddle Riddle	You’ve already amazed me enough. All of the first years gathered here have all been highly praising your abilities.
Ortho Ortho	All of them?
Riddle Riddle	Indeed. And they’re not only speaking of your skills, but also for the fact that you have been putting forth the greatest effort…
Ortho Ortho	I see… Everyone’s talking about me… Well, it’s only natural for me to do all I can. After all, this is a serious ordeal for the school. Ignihyde is basically a sauna, and because of that, the HP gauges of both my brother and the rest of my dormmates are all in the red… I’m sure everyone in the other dorms also have their hands full with their own unexpected issues as well, right?
Riddle Riddle	That’s true… The students in my dorm have also been taking turns to make sure our rose trees don’t wilt, and our animals don’t get sick.
Ortho Ortho	If I can solve all those problems, then I’ll basically be the hero of the school! And above all, Vil Schoenheit-san said that there was no other person that embodies the theme “evolution” other than me… When I got selected for a position like this, of course I couldn’t help but get excited.
Riddle Riddle	Unlike how Ace and Jack were reluctant when they were nominated for this position by their Dorm Leaders… Here you are, standing tall.
Ortho Ortho	…That’s because this is a first for me.
Riddle Riddle	Eh?

Gymnasium
Ortho Ortho	This is a first for me. Where it’s not my brother who is needed for something, but “Ortho"… me. I was originally brought to the school as one of Nii-san’s magical gadgets, in the first place. I was considered the same as a computer or a magical wheel. So of course, I was to leave this school together with him when he graduated. I’ll always be together with him. That was the best… No, that was the only choice I had. But now it’s different. Ever since I’ve been recognized as "a person” instead of “a thing,” it feels as though I’ve been getting continuously updated.
Riddle Riddle	In what way?
Ortho Ortho	I’m able to gain experience and learn things every day that I wouldn’t have been able to obtain from the internet or books. For example, I can have meaningless chats with my classmates. Even though there’s no substance to the conversation, it’s still oddly enjoyable. I also had my first experience of skipping class and having a professor scold me.
Riddle Riddle	You’re telling me you’ve skipped class?
Ortho Ortho	Well, that’s because before, even when I wasn’t in class, no one would ever say anything…
Riddle Riddle	That… may be true. But from now on, you cannot miss class without a reason.
Ortho Ortho	Okaaay. See, even getting scolded like this is a new experience for me. This mission is the same. Of course, we all worked together to overcome this challenge… And through it, we’d chat, and laugh over the stupidest things… This moment, spending time with everyone like this, is really fun for me. I never thought I’d be so happy to be treated as the individual “Ortho Shroud.” Happiness, fun, pride… I’ve known these terms for a long time, but I finally feel like I finally understand their meaning. This is probably a sign that my heart is continuing to develop. As I continue to spend more and more time with everyone at this school, I’m sure I’ll continue to evolve even further. That’s because I’m the one who embodies the concept of “evolution” most at this school!
Riddle Riddle	(So, Ortho is positively accepting of the change in his emotions.) (He is able to earnestly believe in his future and all the possibilities he faces… This may be one of Ortho’s greatest strengths.)
Sebek Sebek	HEY, ORTHO! COME HERE QUICKLY!!!
Ace Ace	C'mon, I told you not to yell. Ortho’s got good hearing, so you don’t need to raise your voice.
Deuce Deuce	We found a video that may be of use for the show. Can you come take a look at it?
Epel Epel	If you use these movements as a basis, you might be able to show off your Gear more beautifully… I think.
Jack Jack	I’ll also watch the video and practice, so I won’t get upstaged by Ortho.
Grim Grim	I’m going to help you, too! If you make a mistake, I won’t let you live it down!
Choice 1: Come over here!		Choice 2: Hurry, hurry!
Ortho Ortho	Everybody…
Riddle Riddle	Really, as soon as they’ve finished eating, they’re instantly rowdy. I will be collecting my basket and returning to my dorm now. Go on, hurry and go. Everyone is waiting for you.
Ortho Ortho	But… I’m still in the middle of tuning everything…
Riddle Riddle	Oh, have you already forgotten what you yourself said?
Ortho Ortho	Eh?
Riddle Riddle	I believe you are the one who told me what is necessary in order for you to continue “updating”.
Ortho Ortho	Yeah… That’s right, the reason I was able to come up with these new ideas is because I was chatting with everyone.
Riddle Riddle	Indeed. And right now, instead of looking at your monitors, you should be looking to those that are calling for you right now. You only have a fleeting amount of time as a student. You understand what I am saying, yes…?
Ortho Ortho	Yeah!
Riddle Riddle	…Talking to you today has thoroughly piqued my interest in the field of magical engineering. Once this madness has ebbed, I may have to borrow some technical textbooks from the library. After all, I can’t lose to an underclassman.
Ortho Ortho	An… underclassman…?
Riddle Riddle	…Well, I certainly cannot call you a “robot” anymore. You completely embody the spirit of diligence of Ignihyde. I am sure your Dorm Leader is quite proud to see another talented student properly join the dorm. I also look forward to studying alongside you at this school, Ortho Shroud.
Ortho Ortho	Ehehehe. I can’t believe the Dorm Leader of Heartslabyul is saying that to me… Makes me feel like I need to work even harder. Riddle-san, you best not take your eyes off of me for one second on tomorrow’s stage. I’ll show you the finest “evolution” you’ll ever see!

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See Also

Story
Main Story	✦ Prologue ✦ Episode 1 ✦ Episode 2 ✦ Episode 3 ✦ Episode 4 ✦ Episode 5 ✦ Episode 6 ✦ Episode 7 ✦
Event Stories	2020 events	✦ Happy Beans Day ~Seize the Golden Harp!~ ✦ Fairy Gala ~Festival of the Spring-Calling Fairies~ ✦ Ghost Marriage ~Proposal of Destiny~ ✦ Wish Upon a Star ~Dance and Wishes~ ✦ Scary Monsters! ~Screaming Halloween Show~ ・ Episode 1 ・ Episode 2 ・ Episode 3 ・ Episode 4 ・ Episode 5 ✦ New Year Story ✦
	2021 events	✦ NRC Master Chef ~Bliss of Meat~ ✦ 1st Anniversary Story ✦ Vargas CAMP! ~Spring Happening~ ✦ Happy Beans Day ~The Harp-less Brawl~ ✦ NRC Master Chef ~Nostalgic Home of Spice~ ✦ Scalding Sands' Al'ab Nariya ✦ NRC Master Chef ~Beans and Life~ ✦ Scary Monsters! ~Endless Halloween Night~ ・ Episode 1 ・ Episode 2 ・ Episode 3 ・ Episode 4 ・ Episode 5 ✦ Sam's New Year Sale 2022 ✦
	2022 events	✦ NRC Master Chef ~The Lure of Fish~ ✦ Harveston’s Kelkkarotu ✦ Fairy Gala What if? ~The Fantastical Festival of Fairies~ ✦ Welcome to Tsumsted Wonderland! ✦ Port Fest ~Breezy Brass Beat~ ✦ NRC Master Chef ~To Potatoes and Beyond~ ✦ Vargas CAMP! ~Happening Returns~ ✦ Glorious Masquerade ~Crimson Flowers and the Bell of Salvation~ ✦
	2023 events	✦ Sam's New Year Sale 2023 ✦ NRC Master Chef ~Oodles of Noodles~ ✦ Sunset Savanna's Tamashina-Mina ✦ Third Anniversary ✦ Welcome to Tsumsted Wonderland! Part 2 ✦ NRC Master Chef ~Pepper Pandemonium~ ✦ Queendom of Roses' White Rabbit Festival ✦ Lost in the Book with Stitch ~Midsummer Sea and Spaceship~ ✦ NRC Master Chef ~Torrential Milk~ ✦ Disney100 Platinum Campaign
Rhythmics	✦ Main Story ・ Prologue ・ Episode 1 ・ Episode 2 ・ Episode 3 ・ Episode 4 ・ Episode 5 ・ Episode 6 ✦ Event Rhythmics
Chats	✦ Riddle ✦ Ace ✦ Deuce ✦ Cater ✦ Trey ✦ Leona ✦ Jack ✦ Ruggie ✦ Azul ✦ Jade ✦ Floyd ✦ Kalim ✦ Jamil ✦ Vil ✦ Epel ✦ Rook ✦ Idia ✦ Ortho ✦ Malleus ✦ Lilia ✦ Silver ✦ Sebek ✦ Grim ✦