Scary Monsters! ~Screaming Halloween Show~/Story/Episode 1-2

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

Episode 1-2: It's Our Festival!
Ramshackle Dorm
Lilia Lilia	This certainly is a surprise… Who would have imagined there remained those in this world who had no knowledge of Halloween!
Grim Grim	Is this Halloween deal really that well-known?
Ghost B Ghost B	You bet it is! Halloween is one of Twisted Wonderland's most important events. A simpler way to put it…is to say that it's our festival!
Grim Grim	As in…you ghosts?
Lilia Lilia	Indeed. Halloween happens on October 31st every year. It is on this day that the ghosts that have passed to the afterlife return to the world of the living. This is not limited to ghosts such as these fine fellows who have remained in our world… …but to all ghosts. The living prepare glorious feasts and decorations to entertain the ghosts making the journey back to our realm. The act of dressing up as fearsome ghosts and monsters is also important.
Grim Grim	Dressing up? Why would that matter?
Ghost A Ghost A	Why, that's because not all ghosts are as well-behaved as we are.
Ghost B Ghost B	You might suddenly find the laces of your shoes tied together while you're sitting down, or the salt and sugar in the kitchen have been swapped…
Ghost C Ghost C	Your t-shirts are all inside-out, or your pen is mysteriously out of ink…
Ghost A Ghost A	Such tricks played by ghosts become all the more frequent during Halloween.
Ghost B Ghost B	They never get to play around much with the living on the other side, so when they come over, they just can't help themselves.
Ghost A Ghost A	Getting to come back to the world of the living after so long would get anyone excited.
Grim Grim	What pathetic little tricks.
Lilia Lilia	Kufufu. It is endearing, though, don't you think? All it takes is a few treats here and there and the naughty little things scamper away. All that said, there are sometimes evil spirits mixed in that do far more than simple, harmless tricks. I believe you should have had some experience with them yourselves, my dears. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, and a ghost for a ghost. The costumes we wear are to scare off such malevolent spirits. …At least, that was the reason for it centuries ago. Nowadays, however, we just dress up for the enjoyment!
Grim Grim	Where'd all that build-up go?!
Ghost A Ghost A	Mmhm, no need to think too hard about it.
Ghost C Ghost C	Halloween was like this well before we even became ghosts.
Ghost B Ghost B	The living can't actually see the ghosts, and yet on the 31st, they always have the time of their lives, anyway. Don't think too hard about it. Just think of Halloween as a day of fun to spend together with everyone!
Grim Grim	I see, I see, a day of fun… …Hold on. Whaddya mean we can't see the ghosts? Didn't you just finish saying they all cross over here on Halloween?
Lilia Lilia	There are those who remain in this world due to strong lingering regrets or goals. However, ghosts should really be residents of the afterlife. That is why ghosts that remain wandering the realm of the living are a terribly unstable existence. Night Raven College is unique in the density of magical energy in the area, but leave here, and you will see nary hide nor hair of a ghost.
Grim Grim	What? I thought for sure that there'd be ghosts wandering all around outside our campus, as well…
Ghost A Ghost A	Hee hee hee. We're actually a rare find.
Ghost B Ghost B	But we don't terribly care whether people can see us or not.
Ghost A Ghost A	Exactly. Whether you can see us or not, Halloween is a time for fun. That's what's important.
Lilia Lilia	They speak the truth. When this time of year rolls around, I find myself becoming rather excited in a way that's awful unbecoming of someone my age.
Ghost B Ghost B	Alright! Everyone together now!
All	Happy Halloween!
Grim Grim	T-They're all so excited… Hey, Yuu. Have you heard of Halloween before?
Choice 1: Of course I have.		Choice 2: It's a pretty famous event where I'm from.
Ghost B Ghost B	Halloween exists in the world you're from, as well?
Ghost A Ghost A	What an amazing coincidence.
Lilia Lilia	Though there may be differences, all races, from humans to the fae to ghosts, have some form of Halloween tradition. It may not be all that peculiar to imagine that Halloween is a known holiday in Yuu's world, as well.
Grim Grim	I see. So Halloween's that special a day, huh? …Hearin' about how amazing it is has got me all excited, as well!
Lilia Lilia	Right? To add to that excitement, Night Raven College has its own special event.
Grim Grim	A special event? I've heard nothing about this.
Lilia Lilia	Oh, are you unaware of it? …Well, there is still a month until Halloween begins. The teachers will no doubt give you an explanation in due time!

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