In one of the most remote regions Underneath a temple, there is a gate. The world of Shangri La is a world of emptiness where nothing has anything unchangeable, a world with faith in karma. Here, all things in creation goes through the cycle of reincarnation and nothing is carried over to the next world. Everyone clings to proof that proves they are themselves, which is why all are imprisoned in the reincarnation cycle. In that world, only one person got out of the cycle.
Then the Buddha was born as the center of the world in a lotus blossom saying "I alone am the honored one." He alone reached enlightenment and escaped wheel of reincarnation. Logically, the world revolved around him within the caverns below the earth. He had clear wisdom, noble lineage, and a sturdy body, and all these traits were for helping him save others from reincarnation as well. His role was to reveal the truth of the world and guide all life, and everyone believed he was capable of anything. But as a World Representative, he knew that to clarify something, something of equal value must be relinquished.
Smoky God once had a friend named Asura. Asura raged against an atrocity committed to a girl and challenged the heavens and clung to war, and for that he was exiled. Savior Smoky God cannot save anyone who doesn't want to be saved, and his regrets remain in his heart even now.
Present
Nyarlathotep: Welcome, everybody! Join hands and dance crazy! Mix up fiction and reality, time for the big climax, baby!
Barong: Fire dance time, everybody!
Barong from Shangri La is part of the Yurakucho guild and is a dancer. Everyone's attention is drawn to his dance, and everyone claps when he winks at the audience.
Barong: There are two kinds of customers in this world: those who enjoy anything themselves and those who don't. Which one are you? Get on stage if you want!
Goemon: He's got fire and I got water! Kabuki show time, special show by the greatest thief in the world Ishikawa Goemon! Tonight only, special water tricks!
Merman: OMG my pic is becoming a hit tweet!
Mermaid: I'mma take a video for an even bigger hit tweet!
Tribal: YEAAAH! ...wait why is a thief doing water tricks
Wrestler: Nobody cares! Party!
Randos: YEAAAH!
Later
Goemon: Good show, everyone!
Leanan Sidhe: Yes, the lighting and choreography was perfect and the set up is awesome! A production of contrasts, everything put together for the built in message! Yes, a smoky Buddhist lyric from that man! He has something to say and someone to say it to, so I'll handle the production and get that message through!
Boogeyman: Great planning Leanan. Very brilliant, wooo~. But don't you think it's a bit much? I'd like to add some horror elements since it's night and all...
Leanan: No horror tonight! I know how great your taste is though, so next time we can do something together.
Boogeyman: Aww. Oh well, it's just a small suggestion, so no big deal. Back to backstage work.
Goemon: That DJ has been up there this whole time is he okay
Boogeyman: Nyarlathotep? I asked, but I didn't quite get it. He said he has substitutes so it's fine, but somehow I heard that 30 times over.
Goemon: Oh okay, whatever then. I gotta set the next stage up...
Gorozaemon: Haha, nice going everyone!
Goemon: AAHH! O-oh, it's the great youkai head! W-what an honor...
Gorozaemon: Oh don't sweat that stuff. Right now I'm just your guild kouhai. So novice tanuki, I mean Great Thief, great show!
Goemon: ! O-oh, thank you very... I mean, thanks!
Leanan Sidhe: Umm. If you're here, does that mean...?
Gorozaemon: Bingo! I came to introduce you all to my guest since I was here!
MC: Awesome show everybody! (clap)
Goemon: Ooh, MC you saw my show? Weren't those water tricks the best?
Boogeyman: Huh? Why are you here, MC? Oh, wait you being with Gorozaemon must mean you're the one the client was talking about.
Goemon: YOU ARE!? I wish I had a super rich patron too.
Leanan: Oh, you're MC? The guest tonight's sponsor invited, then. I'm Leanan Sidhe, a stage producer in Yurakucho.
MC: Hey there, Master Actor! / Boogeyman why are you here!? / Nice to meet you Leanan Sidhe
(A) Goemon: Thanks! Guess I'll see you in the box seats next?
(B) Boogeyman: Oh right I never told you. I'm a stagehand for the Entertainers. Making stages is fun... oh right, Shinjuku gave me permission to take a side job.
(C) Leanan: I sense inspiration coming from you! Let me produce something for you sometime!
Barong: Welcome, MC! Did you see my fire dance?
MC: Oh hey / Yeah it was great / I wanted to dance with you...!
Barong: We still have more coming tonight! Don't tell me that was enough for you already?
Goemon: Yeah, the party's just getting started! Come see my next show too, haha!
Barong: I'm making the best stage for just one special guest in this world. Look forward to it!
MC: Who? I'll come watch, but...oh my god is it me!? Kidding.
Barong: This world continues based on recognition from the majority, but pleasure's not like that. Only pleasure can be given to just one person because that's what people believe. That's what they think it is to begin with. It's also our Entertainers motto! Remember that, will you?
Gorozaemon: ...
Boogeyman: Is it okay for you to stick around here, Gorozaemon? Christine texted about the client coming over.
Gorozaemon: ...ha! I can see him coming from a mile away. But then again we can't have all the backstage people doing the greeting, so we should hang around somewhere. Later.
Later
Heracles: Oh you're back...oh, this? Break's over, so I changed out of my swimsuit... thank you, I've never taken my mind off work that much before here in Tokyo. And next time, let's... ahem, never mind. I'll tell you after work. S-so, the show's starting. Please enjoy it as much as you like.
Yamasachi: Awesome!
Gorozaemon: Livening things up is what we Entertainers do! Have fun!
Yamasachi: I never saw anythin' like this in Takamagahara before! The water's shiny too... wait, I see something!
MC: WHAT (knocked over)
Yamasachi: ...oh it was just a light reflection. God I jump at anythin' shiny now. Oh whoops, sorry MC! Here, take my hand.
Heracles: A-are you okay? I was worried when you suddenly jumped into the water...
Jormungandr: Aww, let me join too! I'm feeling lonely and saaaad.
Yamasachi: WAIT NO DON'T HUG ME SO SUDDEN--OOOF!
Heracles: W-wait, me as well!? S-stop!
MC: pain / w-why me too!? / I-I can feel all sorts of things...ohh
Gorozaemon: Wow, do you never learn? Mwehe! Well as long as you're having fun! ...hm?
Oz: MC! Everyone! I'm so glad I regrouped with you all again!
MC: Oz! Short time no see! Oh yeah how was your school stuff? How was the meet and greet?
Oz: Great! ...maybe. I at least saw everyone and greeted them. I always tried to not be afraid, but this time I tried thinking that it's normal to be afraid. Even my other self has things he's afraid of. Anyways, I have free time now, so can I join you guys in looking around?
MC: Sure! / Night pool parties are awesome! / (grab his hand)
(B) Oz: Uhhh...yay! I-is that good enough? Eheh...
(C) Oz: B-being touched all of a sudden still feels strange...but this feels good. Your hand is warm.
Gorozaemon: Haha! Okay, it's a private pool party now! Oh by the way Oz, how's your other self?
Oz: Well...I keep trying to call him, but he won't respond. I think he hears me at least...
Heracles: So it is my fault? Is there anything I can do...?
Oz: Ack! I-it's okay, Heracles. You might be the reason he's sunk to the bottom, but I feel like there's another reason for him staying there.
Gorozaemon: Haha, I see! Well this sounds fun so I'll help out again.
MC: I won't be expecting any real help then! / I'll help too!
Gorozaemon: Thanks! ...meh, I'm just a free floating, whimsical youkai. You better be careful or else I'll eat you up!
Oz: It's still thanks to you that I could do the social thing, so thank you.
Gorozaemon: ! HA! Well damn it's nice and weird to be thanked for being threatened... Okay enough out of character talks. Party paid by rich dude!
Jormungandr: Bwahaha! All you can eat! Let's get some!
MC: Hmm...didn't Ryouta say something about that...?
Later
Ryouta: Hi MC! Come to eat?
Gorozaemon: Oh hey it's you from earlier ago. Enjoying the food?
Ryouta: Of course, everything is great! Right now I'm going to Cafe Asterism's booth.
Gorozaemon: Oh, that's a lot of people. I'm gonna go somewhere else then and bring everyone else with me.
Heracles: I'll guide you then since I have the staff radio to handle this.
Gorozaemon: Nice. Okay, I'll call when the boss comes.
Heracles: I swear to welcome them with all I have. Also I reread my employee manual.
Ryouta: Oh, everyone left. I thought it'd be fun to eat together. But then again I get wanting food right away than food you have to wait in line for! I'll make sure to ask everyone to get together for food later! For now, Cafe Asterism!
Shinya: Welcome! Oh, MC.
MC: Shinya? Oh right, I knew I heard Cafe Asterism from somewhere...
Shinya: Welcome to our Yurakucho branch with special today-only dishes.
Ryouta: Oh my god they all look great! I'm gonna try everything!
Shinya: Understood. Sorry MC, I'd like to talk with you but I'm a little busy now. Taromaiti and Kalki are helping, but Kalki is apparently causing a scene somewhere. Taromaiti went to look for him. You know anything?
MC: The (Unapproved) Thot Police / N-nope! (innocent whistle)
(A) Shinya: ...what is that?
(BC) Shinya: Oh... well hopefully he's not caught up in some issue...
Shinya: Well anyways, sorry I can't do much with you until they...oh, welcome! All tables are taken, so...ah!
Perun and Volkh: !
Ryouta: Oh, there's some empty seats at my table if they're okay with sharing!
Shinya: ...thank you Ryouta. Would you mind sharing a table?
Perun: Normally I would have a reserved table but I shall be gracious, my equal. Take me to my seat! Volkh, join me!
Volkh: Yes milord!
Shinya: Okay. I'll bring a menu right aw--
Perun: No need. Bring me one of everything.
Shinya: ...e-everything on the menu? Understood. One moment please.
Ryouta: Oh my god you're gonna try out the whole menu!? Wow! Uhh...what's your name?
Perun: Peon. I, Perun, did not permit you to speak to me.
Ryouta: Oh you're Perun! Nice to meet you, I'm Ryouta!
MC: Bighead / Stop being a Karen / Oh my god Ryouta...
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(AB) Perun: HMM. Uppity little clown, aren't you? But I do not act self-important to him because he is a business employee. I act this way to EVERYONE! Get it right, AHAHAHA!
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Ryouta: Perun's funny. And uh, you are...?
Volkh: ...my name is Volkh Vseslav.
Ryouta: Nice to meet you! This is--
MC: Nice to meet you stranger, I'm MC. / (quietly side eye him)
(AB) Volkh: Stranger? I shall also play the buffoon then and pretend this is our first meeting!
(C) Volkh: Oh, how cautious of you. That makes raiding you worth it, MC. Oh, you're wondering why I know your name? We are contemporaries of Smoky God.
Ryouta: Hey are you guys really gonna try out the whole menu? This place has good reviews so I'm looking forward to it! The recommendations are the summer veggie sandwich and the tropical fruit tart! All the ingredients are high quality! I think I heard they get it directly from some famous agricultural school...
Perun: So you know? Impressive!
Ryouta: W-what?
Perun: I acknowledge your recognition and taste for the best foods in Tokyo!
Volkh: Ryouta, Lord Perun is the student owner of the Setagaya Agricultural School you spoke of.
Ryouta: Oh my god you can have all the best ingredients you want!? Jelly...
Volkh: Milord I have no doubts to your farm talents but I still think going to eat at every place you supply to is a bit much and cannot have much more...
Perun: FOOL! I must check my goods everywhere because supremacy is constantly being polish--
Shinya: Hello, your order of literally everything.
Perun and Volkh: !! ...
Perun: Ryouta, what an interesting turn of fate! I graciously permit you to join in our meal! You may even take up to 70-80% of it all!
Volkh: Beg pardon milord, was the extravagance the plan?
Ryouta: Hooray, thanks!
MC: Me too, thanks! / Wow you can eat a lot Ryouta / Great food!
Perun: Like that, peons? Eat and praise my name!
MC: Ass. / You just couldn't eat it all. / Fatty. Fatass. One more hip. (rub his belly)
(C) Perun: Y-you shameless jester! You dare mock my perfect proportions!?
Perun: ...hmph. No one else could say that to my, Perun's, face. You are an interesting clown, MC!
Volkh: Yes, Milord was born a noble with no one to ever admonish him, leaving him alone. How sad...
Ryouta: Really? But his personality is so funny... On another note, this food is great! Oh look, Gorozaemon!
Gorozaemon: Yo MC, mind coming with me? The boss will be here soon.
Ryouta: Oh...I've got other recommendations, but I guess I'll see you later MC!
Later
Heracles: Oh you're back. The employer should be here soon.
Yamasachi: ...
Oz: ...
Jormungandr: Party!
MC: I see Jormungandr is having fun. What's with the other two?
Oz: O-oh. Heracles was bringing us food from the party but...
Yamasachi: As soon as we finished eating he brought us more dishes and we ended up eating too much...
Heracles: My manual told me to recommend new dishes to guests immediately. It was a trial bringing more food as soon as they were done.
MC: Uhhh...
Heracles: D-did I misunderstand something again!? I thought I noticed people making weird faces at me...
Yamasachi: No worries! You did bring me some good stuff!
Oz: Yes, I enjoyed all the things you brough. And Jormungandr looks like he can keep eating.
Jormungandr: MOAR
Gorozaemon: Haha, you guys are having fun. Oh wait he's here. You sure know how to make an entrance.
Smoky God: I'm back. What a touching reunion, MC.
Governor: The bishie sparkles, they blind me!
Yaksha: I wonder if he'll let me take a picture of him? I could sell it for tons!
Wrestler: Holy crap, I've never seen a guy bring dancers and elephants around with him before!
Smoky God: Thank you everyone. But right now I'm undercover, so let's leave it at that.
MC: You call this keeping a low profile!? / Rich dude swimsuit!
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(C) Smoky God: I changed into something for a more private party after making the rounds. Changing was worth it if it's drawing your attention so much.
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Smoky God: Okay, time for the big climax. Let's dance, MC.
End of Episode Half
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