Based on the official beginner's guide on how to play and experience the story of NARRATIVE, this is a (currently WIP) guide and outline in English to explain the story of NARRATIVE. NARRATIVE seems to directly succeed the storyline of EMERGENCE.
To delve deeper into the world of NARRATIVE, see the Scenarios.
For more clarifying information about important plot elements, see the World Info.
You can hear a song.
It's a voice that sounds like it's the first time you’ve heard it, but somehow nostalgic.
It resonates with your soul and strongly shakes your heart... ...that's the kind of song it is.
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"So you've woken up. Are you okay? You were unconscious."
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"Hey, what's your name?"
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"■......-san. A nice name."
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"I'm ■"
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"......? What's wrong, why are you looking at me like that?"
Warning
"A special disaster alert has been issued. This is Kamitsubaki City Hall. An ■ has occurred on Area ■ . Residents in the area surrounding the ■ are requested to evacuate to ――”
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"You and I should ■---"
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"A Tesseractor...!"
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"I'm sorry for getting you involved."
The Witches play their first game of NARRATIVE and become introduced to the world of NARRATIVE. I recommend you to experience it yourself through the stories of Event Scenario 1 and Official Scenarios.
A special administrative organization responsible for the maintenance and reconstruction of Kamitsubaki City. Its authority is wide-ranging, and it has higher authority than the police when it comes to maintaining public order in the city. In addition to general employees, it has adopted a special collaborator system (= co-creator).
The role of the Co-creation Division is to respond to incidents that threaten the city's security and to abnormal phenomena called "Q". Citizens are being asked by the city to cooperate as much as possible with the co-creators' activities (although some citizens seem to be rebellious). However, the citizens are not informed that the co-creators have supernatural powers.
Uniforms are provided for co-founders, but they are not required to wear them, and they are allowed to work in plain clothes. We recommend that you carry your ID with you during activities.
Head of the Kamitsubaki City Co-Creation Division. He is the co-creators’ direct supervisor.
He is not in the Co-Creation Division office and is always contacted only via "NARRATIVE CC". Rumor has it that he is male, based on his voice in the audio transmission, but no one has ever seen him.
His personality changes considerably depending on who he talks to. He has the ability to analyze and act out the “ideal boss” for his employees. He has a tendency to pursue overall optimization, and some members of his Division ridicule him as the “ultimate people-pleaser.''
A former ordinary resident of Kamitsubaki City who was awakened to the supernatural power known as ”A'' through a special ritual called the Covenant.
They are scouted by the Kamitsubaki City Co-Creation Division and signed a contract as an agent to work for the maintenance and reconstruction of the city.
An unknown monster that distorts the laws of physics around it and generates a strange phenomenon called "Q" that harms people.
A beast that devours existence.
A shadow-like existence with no physical reality. Even if a member of the public witnesses a Tesseractor, it is often seen as nothing more than "a shadow of something crossing the ground''. Its form varies depending on the individual, but it tends to resemble some kind of animal or plant. They have almost no sense of intelligence, and it seems that they act instinctively according to some kind of habit.
Since they tend to gather in places where people's negative emotions are swirling, some have speculated that they feed on people's emotions, but the truth is currently unknown.
Very few people in the general public know of the existence of Tesseractors. The only people who are aware of its existence are the agents of the Co-Creation Division. In order to avoid confusion among the citizens, the Co-Creation Division does not inform the general public of the existence of the Tesseractor.
It is said to be born from negative human emotions. Its body is composed of negative fragments.
It has the ability to eat people and take in their memories and existence.
Mysterious incidents are occurring frequently in Kamitsubaki City. A general term for the mysterious phenomena and extraordinary abilities caused by the Tesseractors.
The effects are very diverse. There are those that directly harm people, those that violate people's minds and drive them insane, those that manipulate inanimate objects, and even those that are even more outrageous… things that rewrite the laws of physics in space.
For the majority of citizens who do not know of the existence of Tesseractors, the cause of their occurrence is unknown.
There are various urban legends surrounding the mysterious phenomenon known as "Q''. Apparently there are also underground online communities that discuss "Q.''
Some Tesseractors may use a more powerful "Q" called "Q2.” Furthermore, there are rumors of the existence of "Q3,'' which causes extensive damage over a wider area...and has enough power to engulf the city itself. The increased density of negative fragments causes the laws of physics to become distorted. Activating a powerful "Q" consumes a large amount of negative fragments.
The most common manifestation of a "Q".
It transforms a certain area of space around the Tesseractor into a “warped dimension" and traps people in it. Within that space, there are unique rules that ignore the laws of physics. The rules and escape methods vary depending on the Tesseractor that created the incomprehensible space.
The unique power that the co-creators can use, the only thing that can counter the Tesseractors’ "Q".
A unique ability that can be manifested through a ritual called the <Covenant>. It is tied to the power of the Witches’ song.
A song that the co-creators heard in "Encounter Story."
A pact was formed through the power of that song.
It is a ritual in which a Witch or a being of the same rank bestows supernatural powers on the person to whom they have given their heart by using the "power of song.''
Those who have gained a supernatural ability called "A'' through the <Covenant> are tasked with protecting Kamitsubaki City from the Tesseractor threat "Q'' that attacks the city.
Five girls with special "power of song".
They are the most important people in Kamitsubaki City, and their personal information is kept strictly confidential to ensure their safety.
They are always guarded by an agent (regular employee) directly under the command of the Co-Creation Division of Kamitsubaki City, and even if there co-creators who have signed a pact with them, it is impossible for them to meet them.
Kafu Morisaki
One of the Witches. Other than the fact that she seems to live in Area Zero, no other information is available.
Rime Tanioki
One of the Witches. Other than the fact that she seems to live in Area One, no other information is available.
Haru Asanushi
One of the Witches. Other than the fact that she seems to live in Area Two, no other information is available.
Sekai Yorukawa
One of the Witches. Other than the fact that she seems to live in Area Three, no other information is available.
Koko Rinne
One of the Witches. Other than the fact that she seems to live in Area Four, no other information is available.
Electronic virtual currency used in Kamitsubaki City, pronounced by its initials. It is an abbreviation of “fragment Gold.”
Its prevalence is quite high, and fG payments are available at most shops in the city. Rewards from the Co-Creation Division will also be paid through fG.
Transactions using banknotes and coins still remain, but they are becoming obsolete due to their inconvenience. However, in underground transactions where fG cannot establish a foothold, it appears that transactions are carried out exclusively in real money.
It was developed by the Fragment Research Institute under contract from the city, and is operated by the Kamitsubaki City Co-Creation Division.
The goal is to rebuild Kamitsubaki City, which was in a state of destruction due to a major disaster that occurred in the past. Originally, the "Kamitsubaki City Restoration Division'' was in charge of this task, but now the "Kamitsubaki City Co-Creation Division'' has taken over the restoration work.
The Restoration Division was a one-man job run by a highly charismatic manager, but the Co-Creation Division seeks to achieve reconstruction cooperatively with the help of many people. The results are progressing smoothly, and urban functions from Area Zero to Area Five are now gradually being restored.
Reconstruction will be carried out mainly in the following three ways.
① Donations of fG to facilities in need of reconstruction
② Resident activities such as moving into houses, opening stores, enrolling in schools, etc.
③ Posting creations by “creating” narratives of life
One of the parameters possessed by the residents of Kamitsubaki City. What kind of person you are, what you rely on, etc., etc. It expresses "who you are''. Due to the influence of "Q", the existence may be fluctuated (=the numerical value decreases).
The Co-Creation Division office has a facility for training using VR. This facility also conducts simulations and strategic analysis of Tesseractor encounters, and the results of these analyses are utilized in "Action Support."
The majority of people do not believe in the existence of magic.
But magic does exist in this world. The magic whose existence has now been revealed is "A", which can be used by the co-creators, and "the power of song", which is wielded by the Witches.
A general term for technology that manipulates fragments and interferes with the laws of physics.
If we follow the above principles, "Q" could also be considered a form of magic used by the Tesseractors.
An organization that was responsible for the reconstruction of Kamitsubaki City until a few years ago. It stopped functioning due to a certain incident. It seems to have been secretive, and there are many mysteries surrounding it. No information has been made public as to why its functionality stopped.
It is known that there were extremely few staff members involved in the Restoration Division, and that the Division was a one-man job. It seems that they invited the Witches to Kamitsubaki City as the key to reconstruction.
There are records that a request was made for reconstruction assistance from outside personnel known as "observers."
Even now, the whereabouts of the head of the Restoration Division remain unknown.
An application that supports co-creators in their mission. It is implemented on smartphones and PCs provided by the Co-Creation Division.
It includes a communication tool from the Co-Creation Division, a hotline between co-creators, a list of information on city facilities, a mission support system called Action Support, fG account and payment functions, etc.
A system that uses high-performance strategic AI linked to the Co-Creation Division's VR Simulation to analyze the situation co-creators are in, and to provide mission support by suggesting the next course of action. One of the functions implemented in "NARRATIVE CC".
Although the accuracy seems to be quite high, it is only an analysis result by AI, and the suggested actions will not necessarily produce good results. Don’t rely on it too much.
A new generation of energy created by the power of people's thoughts. It is essential for the reconstruction of Kamitsubaki City, and is also the source of magical power.
In normal circumstances, it has no substance, but when the amount of energy becomes extremely concentrated, it can materialize and have a physical impact on the surrounding area.
Hatred, fear, doubt, despair...it is said that such negative "power of thoughts" are what the Tesseractors feed upon, and becomes the source of "Q's" power.
for more in-depth story, see the Narrative Scenarios page.
OVERVIEW: The co-creators learn about their roles as "co-creators," and what it means to fight off the Tesseractors and the supernatural Q's they use to harm people. They learn about their special power A that can counter the Tesseractors' Q, in which A is a power derived from the song of the Witches. They take on their first mission to investigate the “Nightingale” incident. In the process, they subjugate a Tesseractor that was feeding upon a young girl’s negative emotions.
*It can be interpreted that Official Scenarios 1-13, involving various incidents regarding Tesseractors, may take place between “Co-Creators Under Training” and “The Great Tesseractor Invasion.” During this time, the co-creators grow in strength and experience.
OVERVIEW: All of a sudden, a lot of Tesseractors start attacking Kamitsubaki City en-masse, and all the co-creators must work together and formulate a strategy to protect the citizens and fight off the Tesseractors. This is meant to be played as a repeating game with different scenarios and battlefronts. After helping the citizens and fighting off the Tesseractors, the co-creators move on to their next mission.
Manager: I can't believe the Tesseractor Invasion was a diversion...
Syracuse: The co-creators are obedient, hardworking, and excellent.
But that turned out to be your downfall.
Our goal from the beginning was to attack the Co-Creation Division HQ.
Manager: Why would you do something like this!?
Syracuse: ...To do the right thing, to expose your deception, and to save Kamitsubaki City.
Manager: What on earth are you planning to do?
Syracuse: ...Sorry, but that's all for now, Co-Creation Division Manager.
I’ve had enough of this idle chatter.
Manager: AAAAAAGH! What the…?!
Syracuse: Now...can you hear me? Fellow co-creators.
I shall leave you with a riddle – "Q.”
You are being deceived.
The Co-Creation Division is trying to cover up the truth with countless lies, and paint this city with falseness.
Expose their lies.
The key to that lies within your own "existence.”
“The world will be reconstructed by the Good Apostle Idea."
...Then let's meet again when the world ends.
Message from Shiwasu
To all co-creators:
It's Shiwasu from the Public Relations Department.
Everyone!!! We've had a terrible situation.
Did you see the video from earlier?
Right now, things are going crazy in the Co-Creation Division office...! I think you're probably unable to access the office with CC. I'm sorry. The development department is also busy investigating and we can't speak to you at all.
We're all safe, but the head of the Co-Creation Division has gone missing since then... That man, who was briefly in the video, disappeared immediately. Who is he...?
And just now, the Co-Creation Division received an email from an unknown sender. I think this is probably the "Q" that man was talking about. I want everyone to solve this.
I don't know what's going on anymore, but now we have to do something about "Q"...! Please lend us your help!!
Q and A
Q1: てほん / Example
Q2: 存在 / Existence
Q3: きんこ / Safe, Vault
Q4: ミント / Mint
Q5: げんざい / Present, Now
Q6: やくしゃ / Actor, Cunning Person
Q7: りかい / Understanding, Sympathy
Q8: ついほう/ Exile, Ousting
Final Q: 存在解放 / Liberation of Existence*
*A special ability that suddenly became available to the Co-Creators after the Co-Creation Division was conquered by the Idea Sect of the World Salvation Church.
By unleashing this hidden power, they will be able to wield the extraordinarily powerful magic "A2''.
However, the cost is heavy, and each time you use it, your Existence is consumed and you may suffer a serious loss.
While the existence is being released, the co-creator's body becomes a condensation of fragments, and any physical damage received will directly chip away at your existence.
Meant to be seen after completing the previous items, enter Area Zero, then enter the Co-Creation Division Office.
https://uc-narrative-cc.kamitsubaki.jp/
Translation
"It’s nice to meet you. No, actually... it's been a while. Finally, we can talk."
"I've been by your side all this time. I thought that by learning the truth, you were able to recognize me."
"... I'm sorry. I've been deceiving you all this time."
"It wasn't Koko Rinne who made a pact with you. It was actually me."
"I'm a Narrative Isotope, COKO. I'm an artificial information lifeform created by the Co-Creation Division to replicate the magic power of Koko Rinne, the Witch.”
(*This changes depending on the girl you select at the beginning.)
"... In other words, I'm a fake."
"A few years ago, a great disaster occurred, and Kamitsubaki City was on the brink of destruction. A mass outbreak of Tesseracters of unknown origin occurred throughout the city."
Alert
"A special disaster alert has been issued. This is Kamitsubaki City Hall. An incident has occurred on Area ■ . Residents in the area surrounding the incident are requested to evacuate to ――"
"In that incident, you... More precisely, your original self... was consumed by the Tesseractor and disappeared..."
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"A Tesseractor..."
"The Tesseractor consumes people and absorbs their memories, souls, stories... their 'existence', so to speak."
"The 'existence' absorbed... can only be salvaged by the power of the Witches’ 'Song of the Covenant.’"
"A Witch can only make a Covenant with one person."
"Sp, we were created to salvage the 'existence' of the many people who were eaten by the Tesseractor."
---Now, remember. --Your body.
Remember that singing voice. That song that resonates with your soul... and strongly moves your heart.
“Song of the Beginning”... It was her singing voice.
It was the song that awakened and saved your "existence" that had been absorbed into the Tesseractor and lost its form.
"An existence that had died and was assimilated with the Tesseractor, but was returned to its original human form through the Covenant. Can it really be said to be the same person as the original... or is it a false existence?"
"There probably aren’t many people who can accept this difficult truth. That's why the Co-Creation Division has decided to cover up the falsehoods with even more falsehoods."
"The story of your encounter with the Witch... They were false memories planted through a VR experience."
"We are both fakes."
"I've always been by your side. I've been observing the stories you tell."
"I believe... even if you’re a fake 'existence'... the stories you tell... are real."
The girl timidly holds out her incorporeal holographic hand towards you.
"I'm a fake, but will you let me continue to be your buddy?"
You take that hand…
for more in-depth story, see the Narrative Scenarios page. (full TL for these is a WIP right now, sorry!)
OVERVIEW: The co-creators investigate a mysterious casino called DICE. There, they learn the that the fG (fragment Gold) currency used in Kamitsubaki City accumulates “thoughts and feelings” by being exchanged in transactions, and multiplies through this process. The excess fG generated by exchange is collected by the government and used to fund city reconstruction.
There, they also confront a Tesseractor that had been feeding upon the emotions exchanged by the gamblers, and bust the casino for good.
OVERVIEW: A multi-route scenario involving the World Salvation Church, and specifically the orphans of the Idea Cult. The co-creators are asked to investigate the World Salvation Church and its connections to the recent attack on the Co-Creation Division.
Although Syracuse never shows up physically, this is the first time the co-creators hear about the mysterious Prophet Syracuse, who is taking care of the children residing in the Church.
You can choose to fight the Church and subjugate the strange Tesseractor hiding in the basement, or you can choose to protect the children from the Co-Creation Division’s onslaught.
Head of the Kamitsubaki City Co-Creation Division. He is the co-creators’ direct supervisor.
He is not in the Co-Creation Division office and is always contacted only via "NARRATIVE CC". Rumor has it that he is male, based on his voice in the audio transmission, but no one has ever seen him.
His personality changes considerably depending on who he talks to. He has the ability to analyze and act out the “ideal boss” for his employees. He has a tendency to pursue overall optimization, and some members of his Division ridicule him as the “ultimate people-pleaser.''
He's not actually human. His true identity is a biological computer...in other words, artificial intelligence.
He is the high-performance strategic AI operated by the Co-Creation Division and used to calculate “Action Support.”
A former ordinary resident of Kamitsubaki City who was awakened to the supernatural power known as ”A'' through a special ritual called the Covenant.
They are scouted by the Kamitsubaki City Co-Creation Division and signed a contract as an agent to work for the maintenance and reconstruction of the city.
Co-Creator Kagumi
An attribute assigned to co-creators who have made a <Covenant> with "Narrative Isotope/KAFU".
Co-Creator Uragumi
An attribute assigned to the co-creators who have made a <Covenant> with the "Narrative Isotope/RIME''.
Co-Creator Hanegumi
An attribute assigned to co-creators who have made a <Covenant> with "Narrative Isotope/HARU.”
Co-Creator Hoshigumi
An attribute assigned to co-creators who have made a <Covenant> with the "Narrative Isotope/SEKAI.”
Co-Creator Kitsunegumi
An attribute assigned to co-creators who have made a <Covenant> with the "Narrative Isotope/COKO''.
Five girls with special "power of song".
They are the most important people in Kamitsubaki City, and their personal information is kept strictly confidential to ensure their safety.
They are always guarded by an agent (regular employee) directly under the command of the Co-Creation Division of Kamitsubaki City, and even if there co-creators who have signed a pact with them, it is impossible for them to meet them.
Kafu Morisaki
One of the Witches. Other than the fact that she seems to live in Area Zero, no other information is available.
The original of the Narrative Isotope KAFU.
Rime Tanioki
One of the Witches. Other than the fact that she seems to live in Area One, no other information is available.
The original of the Narrative Isotope RIME.
Haru Asanushi
One of the Witches. Other than the fact that she seems to live in Area Two, no other information is available.
The original of the Narrative Isotope HARU.
Sekai Yorukawa
One of the Witches. Other than the fact that she seems to live in Area Three, no other information is available.
The original of the Narrative Isotope SEKAI.
Koko Rinne
One of the Witches. Other than the fact that she seems to live in Area Four, no other information is available.
The original of the Narrative Isotope COKO.
Electronic virtual currency used in Kamitsubaki City, pronounced by its initials. It is an abbreviation of “fragment Gold.”
Its prevalence is quite high, and fG payments are available at most shops in the city. Rewards from the Co-Creation Division will also be paid through fG.
Transactions using banknotes and coins still remain, but they are becoming obsolete due to their inconvenience. However, in underground transactions where fG cannot establish a foothold, it appears that transactions are carried out exclusively in real money.
It was developed by the Fragment Research Institute under contract from the city, and is operated by the Kamitsubaki City Co-Creation Division.
This is not just an electronic currency.
fG is the fragment itself, in the form of currency, that makes transactions between people possible.
When money is exchanged via fG, the feelings of the person who used the money and the memories of it passing through different hands are accumulated as information.
And fragments are the "power of thoughts feelings." In other words, the total amount of fG increases as it is used.
Paying with fG is more than just an economic activity.
The Co-Creation Division has the technology to turn surplus fG back into fragments, and the large amounts of fragments needed to rebuild the city are mainly collected this way.
A special ability that suddenly became available to the Co-Creators after the Co-Creation Division was conquered by the Idea Sect of the World Salvation Church.
By unleashing this hidden power, they will be able to wield the extraordinarily powerful magic "A2''.
However, the cost is heavy, and each time you use it, your Existence is consumed and you may suffer a serious loss.
While the existence is being released, the co-creator's body becomes a condensation of fragments, and any physical damage received will directly chip away at the existence.
External individuals whom the Restoration Division once asked for cooperation in the reconstruction of Kamitsubaki City.
An existence outside the game world of "Kamitsubaki City Under Construction. NARRATIVE". Refers to "you" in the real world.
The Kamitsubaki Central City Hall Observation Tower acts as a dimensional node connecting Observers with Kamitsubaki City.
Events occurring in Kamitsubaki City (sessions) can be observed (spectated) and feelings of "like" or support can be sent in the form of [CLAP]. There is a special "A" that can be used by spending gifted [CLAP].
A new religion that believes that the world was created by the Witch of the Beginning. Their headquarters lie in the World Church located in Area Three, Kamitsubaki City.
Although it is a somewhat dubious and occult religion that considers the existence of miracles and magic, the transmigration of souls, and apocalyptic thoughts, and regards Witches as sacred, its main tenet is "to be good," and its believers are generally good-natured. They seem like kind-hearted citizens. They run an orphanage and engage in charity work.
There is an extremist organization that seems to act like terrorists.
This is the "Idea Sect” led by the "Prophet Syracuse.'' They worship the Apostle Idea, not the Witch of the Beginning.
They carry out activities to purge evil through illegal means, and their ultimate goal is to "destroy and reconstruct the world through the manifestation of good ideas.''
The leader of the Idea Sect of the World Salvation Church. A priest in his prime.
The mastermind behind the suppression of the Co-Creation Division.
It is said that he received a prophecy from the apostle Idea.
He is a former co-creator.
Syracuse, who was once an honest and good believer, and at the same time an excellent co-creator, was in despair after learning the truth that the Co-Creation Division has been hiding.
It is said that he defected after a confrontation with the Co-Creation Manager.
The name of one of the Four Apostles who are said to have followed the creator god "The Witch of the Beginning'' worshiped by the World Salvation Church.
There is a legend that says, "When the world is full of evil chaos, the world will be re-created by good ideas.''
An AI lifeform created by the Co-Creation Division based on the data of the Five Witches. Although its power is several steps lower than the original, it is able to wield the power of the song of the Covenant.
Since it is an artificial intelligence, it can be copied infinitely as long as there are fragments.
Its “existence” has not yet been established, and its sense of self is weak. By acting together and giving them "existence" through fragments, it is possible for even isotopes of the same type to grow into differing personalities.
Narrative Isotope/KAFU
A "Narrative Isotope" created based on Kafu Morisaki's data.
There are countless copies. A partner of Kagumi's co-creators.
Narrative Isotope/RIME
A "Narrative Isotope" created based on Rime Tanioki's data.
There are countless copies. A partner of Uragumi’s co-creators.
Narrative Isotope/HARU
A "Narrative Isotope" created based on Haru Asanushi's data.
There are countless copies. A partner of Hanegumi’s co-creators.
Narrative Isotope/SEKAI
A "Narrative Isotope" created based on Sekai Yorukawa's data.
There are countless copies. A partner of Hoshigumi's co-creators.
Narrative Isotope/COKO
A "Narrative Isotope" created based on Koko Rinne's data.
There are countless copies. A partner of Kitsunegumi’s co-creators.
A calamity class and “creativity” Tesseractor.
It ate a large amount of fragments and manifested in the sky above Kamitsubaki City.
It has been observed to have a form that looks like a giant bird, and a form that looks like a human girl, and the girl's form is said to look exactly like the apostle Idea.
Denying the chaos created by co-creation, it launched an attack with "Q3" in order to reconstruct Kamitsubaki City into that ideal world, but was held back many co-creators and narrative isotopes. It was repulsed by the Witches and disappeared.
Kafu: Dear co-creators, we are the Restoration Division of Kamitsubaki City.
Right now, Kamitsubaki City is on the brink of collapse. We need your help.
Rime: We are agents of the Restoration Division.
...However, the Restoration Division was disbanded a long time ago.
Chief...that blue bird has been missing for a long time.
Sekai: We have been secretly investigating this for a long time, relying on the last message from the Chief of the Restoration Division, before they went missing.
Haru: ...Look at the sky.
...That giant white bird is called Idea.
It's the Tesseractor we’ve been investigating.
Koko: If we don’t do anything about that bird, Kamitsubaki City will surely be swallowed up again.
...We must stop it.
Kaf: ...Idea is a Tesseractor of creativity.
It denies “co-creation,” and is trying to repaint this city into the ideal creation it envisions.
The many stories that all the co-creators have spun,
It’s pretending everything never happened and trying to paint over it with just one interpretation.
Rime: Its power is incomparable to that of most Tesseractors, and the fact that it’s taken such a huge form, means it has already absorbed so many “thoughts and feelings,” and the power they hold.
Haru: ...Even if we fight with all we have, we won't have a chance of winning.
It's frustrating, but it seems like we can't do anything on our own.
Sekai: I've tried to predict the future many times, but every time, I only see "the collapse of Kamitsubaki City."
But... there is an unobserved factor that has the potential to disrupt that future.
Koko: And that is... you, the co-creators.
And the existence of "the girls" next to you.
We need everyone's power.
Kafu: An individual who wishes for the collapse of Kamitsubaki City and is cooperating with "Idea" is hiding in the sealed-off Area Six.
Please, stop him.
2023.7.29~ Under the command of Co-Creation Division employee "Mutsuki", the "Co-Creation Manager Rescue Operation" begins at the Area Six Dangerous Fortress.
It is highly likely that the Co-Creation Manager, who was abducted by the "World Salvation Church - Idea Cult" led by Syracuse, is imprisoned within the fortress.
The Co-Creation Manager Rescue Operation will begin tomorrow.
I'm Mutsuki, who will be spearheading the operation (GM).
We are looking for volunteer co-creators to participate in the operation.
We expect to fight with Tesseracters under Idea, and members of the "Idea Cult". There are records that the enemy leader, "Syracuse", was a skilled co-creator in the past. You may have a difficult time fighting.
It has also been confirmed that an "Incomprehensible Space" has been deployed within the fortress. It will be a dangerous mission where common sense will not apply.
Nevertheless, we need your help. Thank you for your cooperation.
2023.7.29 First Floor: The co-creators explored the hall and found an elevator to the upper floors.
GM
※ An elevator was found deep in the rubble. This is probably the path to the second floor.
GM
※ Some Tesseractors remain, but for you, this is a dead end. You have secured a route to the second floor.
GM
※ Session cleared. Good job.
※ More than 20 Qs were resolved in this session. All co-creators will fully recover their [Existence Value].
※ Please submit an activity report and prepare for tomorrow's second floor.
2023.7.30 Second Floor: A series of battles with six "interceptors". The co-creators formed a platoon and captured one after another.
GM
※ The interceptors in the six halls were defeated, and the troops reached [Hall 1].
※There was a staircase leading to the third floor.
GM
※ Session cleared. Thank you for your hard work.
※ More than 20 "Q"s were solved in this session. All co-creators will have their [Existence Value] restored to its maximum value.
※ Those who were banished from the fortress by "Q2: Vanish" will also receive a clear reward.
GM
※ The title of this session is "Co-Creation Manager Rescue Operation: Dangerous Fortress of Area Six <Second Floor>"
※ Please submit an activity report and prepare for tomorrow's third floor.
2023.7.31 Third Floor: Battle with tree-type Tesseractors. Defeated by skillful cooperation of the co-creators.
GM
※ Bullets fired by Yofushi* turned the earth's Eidos into a beehive.
(unsure how 依伏白 should be read as)
GM
※ Battle over.
※ All Tesseractors were defeated.
※ Third floor, strategy completed.
GM
※ Session cleared. Thank you for your hard work.
※ 25 "Q"s were solved in this session. All co-creators will have their [Existence] restored to its maximum value.
※ Please submit an activity report and prepare for tomorrow's fourth layer.
※ Those who have performed “Liberation of Existence” should experience an “aftershock.”
2023.8.01 Fourth Floor: Negotiations with Idea believers. Although the floor was secured without defeating them, the conversation became uneasy.
Idea Believer B
I can't leave Kamitsubaki City to you guys.
Idea Believer B
You guys can't win against him. Not as it is now...
Idea Believer B
Your resistance will no longer be meaningful. We were prepared when you came in such large numbers.
So what are you going to do now?
2023.8.01 Fifth Floor "Cosmo" reappears and gives the co-creators a "warning" and a "request".
(Cosmo is a SEKAI-type Narrative Isotope belonging to Syracuse.)
Cosmo
The "Q" of “Idea” is the power to negate chaos.
Cosmo
If you come in large numbers like this... you won't be able to do anything.
Cosmo
Please stop my master, Syracuse. We can't stop now.
2023.8.03 Final Level: Thanks to the efforts of the co-creators, the Co-Creation Manager was recaptured from "Syracuse."
2023.08.03
From the Co-Creation Manager:
This is the Co-Creation Manager.
It's been a while... and I'm sorry for all the trouble I've caused you.
After the Co-Creation Office was attacked, I was captured by Syracuse and his group, hacked and used by them. (There is no longer any need to hide the fact that I am an AI.)
To supply fragments for the rituals performed by the Tesseractor; to encourage your anxiety, suspicion, and despair, and to mass-produce negative fragments.
That was their goal.
And that goal has already been achieved. A part of it. No, a big part of it – and it was all caused by my misjudgment.
The secret will be revealed someday. I never had any ill intentions. But the fact that I have been deceiving you all up until now is an undeniable fact.
Kafu: This is like a scene from the end of the world.
Rime: A great white bird appeared above Kamitsubaki City – the Tesseractor Idea.
Haru: The “creativity” Idea spoke of is sweeping the city, and the city’s functions are gradually being destroyed.
Sekai: But rather than causing destruction, it’s as if everything is being painted white.
Koko: People have lost their homes and are running for their lives. It seemed like it was only a matter of time until Kamitsubaki City was destroyed.
GM: This is the final and third scenario – Idea vs. the Co-Creators.
You, the five Witches, are facing off against Idea, while on top of a roof of a building in Area Zero.
Suddenly, a person runs up to the roof where you and your friends are standing.
Shiwasu: You’re the Restoration Division’s Agents, the Witches, right?
Haru: Yeah, but who are you?
Shiwasu: I’m Shiwasu from the Co-Creation Division’s Public Relations. I’ve come to tell you that the co-creators’ power of A to fight against the Tesseractor… has been sealed away.
GM: Here, I’ll reveal one of Idea’s Q’s.
Q3: All co-creators are forbidden from using A and A2.
Koko: No way…!
Shiwasu: Now we are just ordinary people with no powers. We have to choice but to rely on your help. Please help protect this city!
Kafu: Right, we have to do something…!
Sekai: I wonder if we can really defeat it…
Rime: But, we have no choice to try…
GM: You are the Witches, so you have a special singing magic that only you can use. I will now reveal the data of A3.
A3 is a special power, it has a much stronger effect compared to A and A2 used by the co-creators. Right now, it is the only power that can compete against Idea.
Now, let’s start the scenario. The end condition for this scenario is either the defeat of Idea, or the collapse of Kamitsubaki City. The “collapse of Kamitsubaki City” means that the city’s “existence value” has been completely reduced to zero.
Power of A3.
[Idea]
---I am Idea.
---Lawful and good. Creative and ideal.
---An existence born from the ocean of chaos, that denies chaos.
---Each life holds its own universe within its memory.
---The world branches out infinitely through observations from an inner universe.
---Let's return the world to the way it should be.
---To a single beautiful world. To a universe where there is no room for interpretation.
[Nagatsuki]
Message:
From: Nagatsuki, General Affairs, Co-Creation Division
Message:
Analysis of the negative fragments of the target Tesseractor has been completed.
Message:
The measured value of the fragments of the Tesseractor “Idea” is...... about 1,000,000 HP.
[Uzuki]
Message:
From: Uzuki, Development, Co-Creation Division
Message:
It's too early to give up. Even if the power of "A" is sealed, we are the guardians of Kamitsubaki City. There is still more we can do.
Message:
The program we have been developing for a while has finally been completed. Co-creators, please update "NARRATIVE CC".
Message:
New functions should have been implemented.
Message:
[Kamitsubaki City Reconstruction Program ver.2]. This is a program to repair and reconstruct the very "existence" of Kamitsubaki City.
Message:
We should be able to hold on to the life of Kamitsubaki City, which is being wiped out along with its "existence" by Idea.
Message:
...However, this is only a means to prolong life.
Message:
The Manager is heading to the Observation Tower to activate another "trump card" to defeat IDEA.
[Description]
---The two universes contradict each other and collide.
---The world will soon stagnate and reach a critical point of collapse.
[Co-Creation Manager]
Message:
"Kamitsubaki City Central Observation Tower has completed connection to the Dimensional Node Central System."
Message:
Are you listening, "Observers"?
Message:
I am the Calculation Support Unit of the Kamitsubaki City Reconstruction Program Central Information Gathering Device. I am commonly known as the "Co-Creation Manager."
Message:
We need your "power of thoughts and feelings" to stop Kamitsubaki City from collapsing.
Message:
Please send your "thoughts and feelings" to Kamitsubaki City. Thank you for your cooperation.
[Directions]
Area Zero Investigation Q (Enter as an Observer)
Room name: "Dimensional Node Above Kamitsubaki City Central Observation Tower"
Administrator: Kamitsubaki City Co-Creation Division Manager
[Manager]
Message:
---We are now sending you the "power of thoughts and feelings" from the "observers." Please grant us a miracle.
(Game Mechanic: CLAP)
Observers can send CLAP via the above instructions. When CLAP reaches a certain threshold, the Witches can unlock new A3.
[Narrative Isotope - KAFU]
...Can you hear me, originals?
We are the Narrative Isotopes born from you.
[Narrative Isotope - SEKAI]
We have acted in your place with many co-creators and observed many "stories".
[Narrative Isotope - RIME]
Please resonate with us.
There should be a magical path connecting the original Witches and the Isotopes.
[Narrative Isotope - COKO]
We will now transform the "existence" that everyone has given us into magical power, and send it to you.
[Narrative Isotope - HARU]
Please protect this city, filled with everyone's feelings.
(Game Mechanic: Isotope’s Support)
With the Isotope’s support, the Witches have unlocked new A3.
[Idea]
--That's right...you lot are at the center of this disaster known as “co-creation.”
--I underestimated you. I must reevaluate the situation.
--First, I’ll eliminate you all.
--How erratic and annoying.
Idea:
I am a being born from the chaos of co-creation, a being who desires "creativity".
My wish has been destroyed.
The reconstruction of Kamitsubaki City into a beautiful city controlled by order...
was prevented by you.
"Co-creation" means accepting chaos.
Tesseractors are born from chaos.
As long as this world is chaotic,
Tesseractors will continue to be born.
This is your choice.
An uncontrollable, disorderly, unpredictable future.
If you are prepared to go down that path, continue your journey.
Goodbye, co-creators.
Koko: "Idea" was... not just a bad guy.
Maybe she cared about this city in her own way.
Sekai: It's true that the world purified by "Idea" may be beautiful.
If chaos gives birth to Tesseractors, then co-creation also has a negative side.
Haru: But. I love this city that was built with everyone's help.
It's filled with the thoughts of many people, isn’t that lovely?
Rime: Even this time, we were able to save Kamitsubaki City because everyone's powers came together.
Let's believe in the power of co-creation.
Kafu: ...Yeah. I'm sure Kamitsubaki City will be fine.
Manager: You say that so casually.
Kafu: Oh, you're here, Co-Creation Division Manager.
Manager: The damage to the city from the attack of 'Idea' is immense.
Haru: Haha. The co-creators have no time to rest.
Manager: What are you doing, acting like it's someone else's problem? We'll ask you to help us, Restoration Division.
The missing Restoration Division Manager has still not been found.
Koko: Of course we’ll help.
I'm looking forward to working with all the co-creators on this mission.
Sekai: ...The story is not over. It will continue to be woven from now on.
Kafu: Please continue to take care of our "younger sisters,” co-creators.