Taro/Stories

General Stories Misc

Quotes

On Sortied

I was hoping you'd choose me. Haha!

On Entering a Room

I'm going to help—uh I mean, I shall aid all those who require it.

When Quest Begins

Onward to glory! ...Uh, right?

Have you made all necessary preparations?

Response to Beginning of a Quest

Haah! Onward to glory!

I'm ready to go! ...Yep. Aaaaaall ready to go. Whew!

When Controlling Character in Quest

Do you require my blade?

When Receiving a Heal

You have my thanks!

Ehh... Well, THAT'S a relief...

When Entering a Boss' Room

It appears this is the last battle to be won!

I'm kind of scared... but I will not lose!

Response to Entering a Boss' Room

I'll hold nothing back!

We will be triumphant!

Upon Getting to Low Health

Ahh, I dunno if I can handle much more over here...

Ahh, my vision is beginning to blur... That's bad, right?

Upon Opening a Chest

I love surprises like this!

We're gonna divvy up the spoils, right?

Boss on Low Health

A-almost there!

We're so close! Stay vigilant!

Boss Enters Break State

Now is the time to strike!

Now! Press the attack!

Rare Enemy Spawns

It's not often we encounter an enemy like this.

Well, that's a strange one...

Upon Death

Father... Mother... I...

I...I don't wanna die...

When Using Shared Skills

H-here goes!

I can still fight!

Just like Father!

How do you like that?!

Here, I'll heal you.

Player Uses Damaging Skill

What a move! I'm impressed!

Whoa! That was amazing!

When Shape Shifting is Ready

Th-the dragon is speaking to me!

Transforming sounds scary... but I'm ready if I must!

Shape Shifting into Dragon

Give me courage!

Idle During Quest

Mmm-my helmet feels loose... I should make sure it's on tight.

We should rest while we can.

Quest Clear

Father, Mother, I've hope I've made you proud.

Quest Failure

Father, Mother...I'm sorry.

Home Screen Walking

This armor is my most precious possession.

I'm hungry. Anybody got some comfort food?

I'm done training for today.

Practice makes perfect, right?

I still need to train so much more...

Wish I had some miso soup...

Home Screen Inside

I tried cooking some of the food I miss from home, but it was totally inedible... Blech.

Every day, I find myself growing a little more accustomed to battle.

One day, I'll be able to put on my armor by myself... Ah! D-don't say a word of this to anyone!

Back home, I would always take our dog out on walks. I really miss the old girl...

Have you ever heard of a toy called the kendama? It's hard to make the ball land where you want...

*sigh* How long has it been since I ate one of Mother's meals?

Home Screen Portrait

Woah! This armor is my most prized possession. Please be careful around it.

Oh. Uh...how may I be of service?

I wonder if I'll ever become a true samurai.

I hope I can just be like Ranzal some day.

Collection Portrait

I-I-I'm not afraid! I'm only shaking because I'm so eager for battle. Hah!

I will become strong! To protect my mother, my father, and my home!

It shames me greatly to ask, but, *sigh*, could you help me don my armor?

Rice, miso soup, natto...*sigh* what I wouldn't give for mother's cooking.

At The Halidom

Uh, yes? What's wrong?

It's time for some intensive training!

I'm feeling homesick...

New Mana Circle Unlocked

Father and Mother would be proud of how strong I'm getting.

Mana Circle Fully Unbound

On Promotion to 4

Father and Mother would be proud of how strong I'm getting!

On Promotion to 5

Father and Mother—now I can face you with my head held high!

Adventurer Story Episodes

Episode 1

Samurai in Training

Who's the kid, Euden? That's some impressive armor he's wearin'. Ranzal, this is— Hiya! I'm... Uh, what I mean is... *ahem* My name is Taro. I hail from the country in the east. I, uh... I sensed your honorable purpose and, um, decided to lend you my blade! I-if you will have me, that is. There you have it. It's fine by me. What do you think, Ranzal? Hmmm... Ya wanna help out, huh? I dunno, ya don't look like much of a fighter to me... L-looks can be deceiving! I have the strength of a dozen— O-of one hundred men! Ya don't say? How about a sparrin' match, then? Just to show us whatcha can do? Wait, against YOU?! Look sharp, kid, 'cause I ain't holdin' back! Gaaaaahh! What'd ya go and fall over for? Can ya fight or not? I...I dishonor myself... The truth is, while I do train regularly, I've never been in an actual fight. Ya what?! Then ya got no reason to wear that armor! I-I know... B-but one day, I will become a true samurai! If you say so. Good armor alone can't make ya a good soldier... Speakin' of, mind if I get a closer look at yer getup? Don't touch my armor! This is my most prized possession, inherited from my father! I won't let anyone just manhandle... My apologies. That was rude of me. U-um... This armor is really important to me, so I would very much appreciate it if you wouldn't touch it. Gotcha. Sorry 'bout that. Well, the way you held yourself to defend against Ranzal just now wasn't bad. True. Ya might have potential yet, kid. Just gotta dig it out with some trainin'. Y-you really think so?! I'll do whatever I have to in order to help! Seriously! I take it this means you approve, Ranzal? Yeah! I'll take him under my wing and train him up till he's leadin' the fight himself. We'll start with...a hundred laps around the castle, maybe. Or maybe a full day of fightin' fiends... Wh-what have I gotten myself into?!

Episode 2

A Precious Gift

Aaahhh! Yer not gonna get strong by runnin' away all the time, Taro! Just take a breath and fight! Even a kid like you oughta be able to handle this thing. Come on! Hngh... I...I'm so ashamed... It's all right. Don't be so hard on yourself. N-no, I'm fine! I have to get stronger somehow... I'm gonna... I will stand and fight! That's the spirit! Just in time to take on the next one. Come on, I know ya can do it! Gaaah! That was great! A flawless parry! Now that ya got it turned around, aim for its flank! O-okay! Aaaaahhh! Wouldja quit runnin' away already?! *sigh* This kid... Heh... Well, people can't change that quickly. I'll take care of this. Hyaaaah! That...that was amazing! I wonder if I'll ever be able to fight like that? First we gotta get ya to stop runnin' away all the time. What you shoulda done is taken the hit. Let yer armor protect ya, then counter. Ya don't gotta worry about gettin' hurt when you're wearin' decent armor like that. I can't do that! This armor is a precious gift from my father. He wore it when he was a samurai, and he passed it to me when I began my travels. I can't let any harm come to it. Whaddya think armor is made to do, kid? Honestly, what a waste'a talent... Everyone protects what they hold dear. Why don't we figure out another fighting style that better suits you, Taro? Thank you. And next time, I swear that I shal— AAAAAAAUUUUUGGGGH! M-my armor! It's scratched! That fiend's last attack must have hit me! Uuurrrgh... Did he just keel over from the shock? Yeah, he's got a looong way to go before he'll be anything close to a true samurai. Heh. Well, one step at a time, I suppose.

Episode 3

What Do You Want to Protect?

Father... Mother... No matter how much I train, I'm not any closer to becoming a true samurai. You gave me such fine armor to wear, but I'm nowhere near worthy of it. Evenin'! Aaahhh! M-Master Ranzal! P-please don't sneak up on me like that! Bwa ha ha! Sorry 'bout that. Mind scootin' over a tad so I can sit next to ya? Why are you here, master? Whaddya mean, ＂why＂? Look at that moon! Ain't it the prettiest thing ya ever seen? Ya gotta be a real barbarian not to appreciate a sight like that. ...... Hey, kid. If it's too much for ya to handle, ya don't gotta force yerself to stay here. Fightin' when ya don't wanna fight is a surefire way to get yerself killed— I can't just leave! I haven't made any progress at all! I can't go home like this! As things are, it's only a matter of time before the violence spreads to my hometown. I set out on this journey to get stronger and protect the people I care about. ...But it isn't working. All I want to do is help people, you know? But I can't even get over my damn fear! There's no way I can go home when I'm still this much of a coward. I can't face my parents like this... Yer scared of battle, is that it? Hmph. Nothin' wrong with that. Battles are scary things, after all. The first time I ever set foot in a war zone, I was so terrified I couldn't move. What? I can't imagine you being scared, Master Ranzal! Well, I'm still scared. Of dying. Sometimes I get so scared, I feel like there's this weight on top of me, crushin' me down. But if I didn't stand and fight, then the enemy could attack and maybe even kill my friends. That thought alone is enough to stifle the fear inside me. I wanna protect the people I care about more than anything. More than I wanna protect my own life, even. That's what I fight for. What do you wanna protect, kid? That armor? ...... Yer parents sound like good people. What do ya think was goin' through their minds when they gave ya that armor? Ah, whoops—didn't realize it was gettin' so late. Gotta get to bed so I don't oversleep. Don't wanna start the day on Cleo's bad side. Later, kid. Yer gonna make a fine samurai someday. Father, Mother... Why did you give me this armor? I don't understand yet... But I know, someday, I will!

Episode 4

Stories in Scratches

Helmet: check. Chestplate: check. Gauntlets: check! Perfect! That takes care of my armor upkeep for the day! Hey, Taro. That armor really is important to you, isn't it? You check over it so thoroughly every day. Yes. It is a family treasure, given to me by my father. It must be treated with the utmost care. My parents couldn't believe it when I first told them of my intentions to leave home. I've been weak and timid since childhood. But they understood my determination and gave me their blessing to set out on this journey. We're very lucky they did, or you never would have come to this castle. Probably not. The day I left, my father gave me the same armor he once wore. I look at this armor and see him polishing it to a shine. He never went a day without cleaning it. Knowing how much he cared for this armor, I can't let any harm come to— Hm? Hey, Taro? Where'd this scratch on the armor come from? This? Oh, it isn't a scratch. It's part of the pa... The pa...ttern? AAAAUUUGGGH! IT'S A SCRAAAATCH! How did this happen? I must have been careless when I was cleaning it! Gaaaahh! Don't tell me this part of the pattern is really a scratch, too! AAAAUUUGGGGGHHH! Father... Mother... Forgive me! I've been a careless fool! Er, I don't think it's your fault, Taro. Look closely—you can see traces of old repairs all over the armor. See? What? Hey, you're right. It looks like these were made a long time ago. Your father must have fought countless battles in this armor. I... I had no idea... Those battles must have been fierce, but this armor saw him through. Probably saved his life countless times. Maybe the reason your father gave you his armor was because he thought it would protect you, too. It...could be... *sniff* Yet all this time, I've only cared about protecting the armor. Master Euden! The next time I face the enemy, I swear I won't run away! I will fight bravely, like my father! I should be protecting the people I care about, not this armor! I know you can do it, Taro. I believe in you!

Episode 5

This Armor Protects Others

Come on! Gah! This ain't over yet! These goons'd be easy to handle if there weren't so many of 'em... I think our only choice is to retreat and— H-hold it right there, you scoundrels! M-my blade is yours, Master Euden! C'mon, kid, yer shakin' like a leaf! Don't fight if ya ain't up for it. I am simply trembling with excitement! Haw haw! You really don't wanna turn your backs to us! Not a chance! Hah! You'll have to try harder than that to get through my armor! Hyaaaaahhh! You little brat! You'll pay for that! T-try and make me! I d-don't care h-how many of you there are! Ya don't gotta act all tough, kid. But we have the upper hand now that he's here. Come on; let's finish this! H-here goes! Hyaaaaahhh! Nice work, kid! You made it through that entire fight without runnin' away! I'm impressed, Taro. We couldn't have done it without you. Still, are you all right? I know how much that armor means to you, and it took some heavy blows. It's all right. I finally realized exactly what it is I'm fighting for. My father gave me this armor to help me protect people. And it's going to let me do just that! My home, my family, my friends... Everyone will be okay! That's the spirit, Taro. I can't thank the two of you enough. You're the reason I've come this far. But I'm going to grow even stronger and become a true samurai! Bwa ha ha! Yer gonna be a force to be reckoned with in no time, kid! Y-yeah... N-no time at all! You've definitely grown stronger. We're glad you're with us, Taro!