Part 37: Episode 37: A Secret Factory?

Episode 37: A Secret Factory?

Anyway we’re out, Neptune found a good crepe shop somewhere and that’s sounding pretty good right now.
Peace.
What the goodness? But you were supposed to cover one more update!
So selfish, just like her. Ugh, I guess we have to do it.
This is so lame!
Boring. Last time on Neptune, a giant rat. Now, on Neptune…



Don’t be so obsessive, Chika. This was an emergency.
I don’t quite know the reason why that rat appeared, but it was due in part to the Deity of Sin manifesting.
She sounds like a very strong deity. We must find an equally powerful countermeasure.
Yes, as all of us Oracles discussed, please return to your home nations and enact this new policy.
New policy? Oh no, I hope this doesn’t mean Histy passed the candy curfew act…
Relax. It I an Anti-DOS law preventing the masses from converting ot her side. It embargoes all Arfoire products.
We are also starting an illegal download sting operation. We will no longer tolerate theft as an ideal to worship.
We’ve agreed to hire security to monitor auction sites trading ASIC goods and if a violation occurs, we will rip off th-
Whoa, whoa, coalm down there, Histy. I can’t store that much juicy info so fast. What’s this gonan do?
If you don’t screw it up, we can get rid of Arfoire’s shares.
I’m sure those currently in the throes of her worship will react aggressively, but it’s a fair measure for us to use.
Uh-huh, whatever that means. So it’s good, right? Why didn’t you make it earlier?
Neptune, are you serious? We weren’t here for years.
Correct. If we enacted it too soon, advocating nothing in place of Arfoire, the people would not support us.
Now, all of the CPUs are back. This will certainly be effective.
Hmm, sounds really preachy and stuff. Whatever, if it works, cool. Execute it like an executive executioner, Histy!

This new plan was really boring, too. Our role in it sucked.
Lame.



I have things for you to do.
Exterminate ASIC’s Four Felons and all the world’s monsters created by them and Arfoire.
Show with action, not words, how you CPUs will save Gamindustri.
Just looking over your people would make a big difference in their lives.
Basically you’re our cheerleaders and PR team, plus military operations. No need for smarts, so it suits you.
Quite the backhanded compliment.
It’s not nice to generalize.
Sounds simple. I like it. Basically, we just take out the bad guys like trash?
That’s pretty easy to understand! I’ve taken the trash out once before, so this’ll be a piece of cake!
Those two look like they’ve hit it off over an unfortunate similarity.
We are running short on time. This is the climax. I am counting on you all.
We’ll do our best!

Now, I know it was really boring killing all those weak enemies, but we were doing good work!



Yep, we busted the chops of another one. I mean, that’s cool and stuff, but we’re doing the same ol’ thing over and over.
I’m bored of this stupid stuff! When do we get to do something else!?
I admit it’s getting tedious, only because it’s so easy.
Even if we collect all of Arfoire’s products, the fundamental cause is there and temptation never goes away.
I agree. Inefficiency is the one thing I don’t believe in.
We don’t have any other orders, though.
Hold up, it’s my pal Nevi. Hello. Yep, yeah. Heh, okay. Thanks.
Timely info. The sting operation folks discovered the location of an ASIC factory still producing new models.
If we manage to secure one of Arfoire’s factories…
Their manufacturing cycle will cease.
Where’s it at? Where’s that factory? Oooh, my belly’s all fired up now.
That’s not a phrase. That’s heartburn. Anyway, why don’t we take on our first major project in a while?

So naturally, we just sort of hung out. We are really bad at this, I think we need to accept that.
Nuh-uh, it’s all you guys that are bad. Especially her sister.
Neptune’s fault.



Why’re you puffing your cheeks and making pathetic pouting noises?
This is a rare symptom to see in you.
Hello, ladies.
Actually, I heard this game is supposed to come with some cool bonus items.
This…game?
Crap. I thought NIS America’s plan for this was to keep that fourth wall up.
Still, bonus items are a good thing. Why would that make you so pathetic?
Take a gander. This is the bonus item.
Let me see. Oh, that’s not bad.
It’s very cute.
So? You aren’t making this any less confusing.
My head’s not that ginormous! My legs aren’t that stubby!
Well, I mean, these are intentionally created to look this way.
Heh. Actually, I think they got the dimensions scaled right.
That’s totally not true! I’m more curvy than this, y’know!? Parts stick out, parts are sucked in! Right, Compa!
The little round tummy is just like yours, Nep-Nep.
Et tu, Compa!? Blah, fine! You’re both big dumburgers!
Where are you going, Nep?
I’m gonna use my CPU authority to get a life-size figure of me manufactured. My boobies’ll increase by 20 percent!
Don’t use your authority for such a stupid reason.

Miss Nepgear, Blanc said you borrowed some of her books. Were they good?
Oh, goodness yes!



Yes, good morning. I mean…are you…okay? You’ve got dark rings under your eyes.
Ah-haha. I’ll be fine. I didn’t get much sleep last night.
However, I did read all your books.
You read my books nonstop like that? Wow, I’m happy and embarrassed at the same time.
It was too interesting to stop in the middle of the adventure. When I finished, the sun had come up.
Oh, yeah! I have a question regarding parts of your books. Is it okay if I ask you?
Sure. What’s up?
Each story starts with Alod getting involved in a shipwreck, right? It’s sort of a series tradition.
Was there any reason behind that?
Ah, about that. It’s just…real life experience.
Wow, that really happened to you? Every time?
Yep. Whenever I hop on a ship, it gets trapped in a storm.
Because of that, I always lose my items and equipment.
So, each adventure I have starts me off with none of my travel tools.
That’s…an interesting skill.
A skill? You make it sound cool. I like that.
Special Skill: Getting involved in shipwrecks whenever on an ocean journey. I’ll add that to my profile.
Oh…I wasn’t complimenting you…
Thanks to you, I’m even more motivated to keep writing. Awesome. While I’m so enthusiastic, I better get started.
…Maybe we should avoid the ocean while she’s journeying with us.

Feinne’s Notes:
Hey, some guild requests!





Why is everyone else getting crepes while we’re working? It’s unfair!
Unfair.



Nrrg! * cough, hack *
Goodness, are you okay?
N-Nothing is amiss. Your sudden approach startled me.
What’s on your face? Were you eating? Let me see, you entered this shop…
Ah…
A super sweet local product. The Queen Bee Crepe? Looks delicious. Maybe I want one, too…
It does not befit my character, right?
Hmm? What do you mean by that?
A woman of such rigidity should not enjoy these kinds of provisions.
You can do whatever you want. I mean, you’re a girl, after all. It’s a cute thing to like.
I must beg of you to refrain from using such terms as cute.
Here, you’e got cream on your mouth. Let me wipe it off for you, silly.
U-Unnecessary concern! It is a task I can complete on my own.
Wow, you’re blushing! You really are cute, Cave.
I just asked you…never mind. S-Swear your secrecy to me. Tell not a single soul of this.
Why can’t I? I don’t think it’d be a problem if they learned a little bit about you.
This is embarrassing. Anyway, we have made an oath.
She doesn’t have to be so shy. Cave can be a cute girl, too.

You guys always talk like that. It reminds me of that talk we had before we rescued our sisters.



Okay. Oops, Rom, your face is icky.
Huh?
I bet it’s from when we were eating candy bars. I’ll wipe your mouth, so sit still for a sec.
‘Kay.
Ram, you act like a big sister. Are you the older one?
Nope, Rom’s my big sister.
Is that so? I’m kind of surprised.
Um, Ram looks more like a big sister.
That’s not true. Even though she acts like a baby, Rom’s pretty reliable.
She makes me feel safe, like our big sister does.
Really?
(I think Blanc looks more like Ram when she gets mad, though.)
Your face is clean now.
Thanks, Ram.
No problemo. What? What’re you staring at?
Oh, nothing. I hope we can save Blanc soon.
Meh. Rom and I can save her soon.
We’ll try.

Aw, you three are getting all the scenes today. N-Not that I wanted to be in more, or anything.



Here I am.
Trample, trample…
Whoa, whoa. Kids, try to keep it down, or else Blanc might…
It’s fine. Mina’s here.
Hey, you two. Be quiet. Lady Blanc is trying to read!
Okay…
Eep…
See? Told you.
Amazing. They quieted down instantly.
Meh, it’s so boring to be quiet. I wanna do something.
Maybe it’s snack time.
Oh, you’re right. If Lady Blanc says it’s okay, you may eat a small snack.
Awesome! Blanc, can we? Can we?
I’m hungry.
If you chew quietly.
Yeah, we will!
Uh-huh.
Let’s move along to the other room so we don’t distract your big sister. I’ll prepare your snacks.
It’s like Blanc’s the daddy and Mina’s the mommy.
That makes me kind of jealous.

Next time better be cooler, or I’m gonna be mad.
It’s going to be totally awesome because I’m in it a lot. Next time, Hyperdimension Neptunia Mark Two: Factory Showdown: Uni’s Resolve!