Part 48: Episode 48: Dress Up Time: Downloadable Content!

Episode 48: Dress Up Time: Downloadable Content!

Goodness, hello everyone.
Could we just, I don’t know, throw all this stuff out and pretend it never happened?
Heavens no!
Gah! W-Where’d you even come from?!
That’s not important, now. Previously on Neptune, we battled Arfoire. Now, on Neptune…



Noire, aren’t you working too hard?
You’ve been working at breakneck speeds since your return. If you don’t take a break, you’ll crash and burn.
Perhaps, but I’ve been absent for three years. I must get everything done as soon as I possibly can.
I must restore peace to Lastation without any further delay.
I’m sorry, Noire. I wish I were more reliable.
Don’t apologize to me. You did what you could during my absence.
Is she going to be okay?
All right, break time’s over.
What!? You barely even sat down!
Right. I don’t want to accidentally fall asleep. I’d rather be working. All right, so my next task is…

Anyway, why can’t we just toss this all out? It’s so embarrassing!



I see. Your sister is so diligent.
How are things over on your side? Is Neptune trapped in her room, huddled over work documents all day?
Ah, well, my sister… She’s more like…um…
Histy, my wrist is crampin’ and stuff. I’m tired of working! I wanna play!
Wait, Neptune! There is no escaping your duty.
Yo, Iffy! Sweet timing.
You gotta help me. Histy’s forcing me to work sweatshop hours. I’ll die! I’ll croak and kick the bucket and…
All right. One CPU successfully caught.
Buh-wha!? Iffy, did you accept Histy’s bribes!?
Bribes? You better watch your mouth. She just asked me to capture you if you tried to run away from her.
Here you are. Next time, try binding her arms and legs to one another with a sturdy rope so she can’t run away.
Thank you. Very well, let us go back to work, Neptune.
Nooooo! Iffy, you’re a traitor! Turncoat! Demon! Ogre! Netherlander! Uhh…cherry tomato! You lied to me!

Because it’s just all so darling!



She’s calling for you.
Ah-hahaha…
Miss Nepgear is more like the older sister.
Neptune has her strong points, too. Oh yeah, what’s Blanc like at home?
She’s always in her room! She never plays with us.
She works hard with Mina.
All of your big sisters seem so serious. I wonder what kind of life Vert lives.
Maybe she’s playing games?
No way. She’s a big gamer and all, but she’s also a nation’s CPU. I doubt she just sits and plays all the time.
Maybe she works while she plays games?
Goodness, that sounds impossible.

I’m not sure that’s quite right, but okay.



What’s the matter, Vert? Did you catch a cold?
No. Someone must be gossiping about me. More importantly, I must return to work.
Vert. Can you pick either playing games or doing paperwork?
What’s this nonsense? I cannot neglect neither games nor work. I’ve no choice but to take care of both simultaneously.
That said, working without rest for an entire week is certainly demanding.
Hmm. Then why don’t we go nap?
I just said I can neglect neither. If I sleep, I lose time for both.
I understand. Do as you wish. Allow me to prepare some coffee.
I don’t think you’ll ever take a break to pay attention to me. I hope your Chika deficiency doesn’t make you sick.

This first one is all your fault, Nepgear. It was your idea.
G-Goodness! It was really more you.



Can’t we do anything for them?
She won’t let us help with work.
Meh, if they can’t take a break to play, they should at least take a break and just refresh their moods or something.
Refresh their moods? That’s a good idea. Oh, yeah! How about this?
What, you got a brilliant plan?
Yes. Let me see…
I don’t understand why they would call us all out here.
Beats me. I was kept in the dark.
I hate surprises. I’m really busy.
Who cares? Let’s just see what it is! Nepgear, hello, we’re all here!

Yeah, but you were the one who had those uniforms. How did you even know our sizes? It’s kinda creepy.



Welcome home, my lady.
Welcome home, my lady.
Welcome home, my lady.
What the snickerdoodle’s going on!?
We’ve prepared your seats over here. Please take a seat and wait a moment.
Hold on. Explain this, first.
…A surprise party?
Hehehe. You work so hard without taking a break, so we planned this in secret.
We’ve gotten approval from each of the Oracles, as well. Please forget about your duties for now and relax.
I had no idea! Wahhhhhh! Nepgear, you’re the bestestest ever!
My, I’m quite jealous. Everyone has such darling sisters.
N-Noire… I made this cake for you… How does it look?
You made this? Hmm… I suppose the decorations aren’t ugly. Perhaps it’s even…pretty.
Looks don’t matter! Only taste! I’ll take the first bite to make sure it isn’t poisoned and stuff!
But…
H-Hey, stop that, Neptune! Why are you eating my cake when you have one of your very own!?
But yours is so tasty, too! There’s like a cake parade in here. It won’t hurt if I gobble a few.
It does hurt. Uni made this for me. If that’s your stance, then I’ll relieve you of your cake now!

G-Goodness, I just contacted the Oracles and they sorted it all out.



You took mine first!
Calm down, Noire. I made several, okay?
You should control yourself. Please don’t eat everyone’s food, Neptune.
A mont blanc?
We made it because it’s your name, too.
It turned out a little weird looking, but I’m sure the taste is normal.
Okay. Thank you. both of you.
What a touching scene.
You can’t have any.
I’m not so slovenly that I’d beg for scraps. Looking at all of you makes me even more jealous that I lack a sibling.
W-Well, Lady Vert, I actually made you a piece of tiramisu. Would you care to try it?
Just for me? Heavens, thank you so much. This has truly made my day!
Yummerific! That looks awesome, too! Vert, gimme a bite. Just a bite!
I politely refuse. This cake was made exclusively for me. No one else may lay claim to even a nibble.
Nooooo! Vert, you’re a stingy oinker!
Our sisters are having fun.
Not a bad idea, if I say so myself.
Hehehe. It was nothing special…
We had fun, too. Everyone always makes cake for us, so it’s neat to make some for them. Don’t you think so, Rom?
Yeah. I wanna do it again.
Maybe next time we could get Histoire, IF, and Compa to help too.
That sounds interesting. We need to master some new recipes before we have a repeat performance.

Feinne’s Notes: Maid Outfits
So, here are the maid costumes. Let’s start with Nepgear.



Hers is pretty normal, with a Planeptune symbol on it. Let’s move on to the twins now.





Ram’s and Rom’s are actually subtly different, Rom has short sleeves while Ram has that weird thing where the sleeves don’t seem connected to the main part that is so popular in jprgs.



Uni’s has a black heart on the apron, which is pretty hilarious. It basically looks like Nepgear’s otherwise, though it’s hard to tell because of how she stands in the preview.

Oh, we’re getting to the next part now.



Yo, Vert. What’s the happy-haps? Did you want something from me?
Actually, there’s something I wish to discuss with you.
Not my sister?
Correct. I was hoping you would consider attending an event on my behalf.
What is it? Lemme see, lemme see.
The…5th Angelic Crust Online ‘Fan’kisgiving Fest…Cosplay Contest…
Oh, a cosplay contest. Wait, what!?
All participants receive a limited edition voucher code to download some rare goodies. I’m counting on you.
U-Um, please hold on a moment! I’ve never cosplayed before.
Plus, um, you know…doesn’t that mean I have to wear something…really skimpy?
You don’t have to worry abou that, unfortunately for me.
While we were captured, a new law was passed called the Gamindustri Youth’s Wholesome Behavior Act.
It restricts the use of costumes that show too much bare skin.
Oh, so if there were no such laws, I’d actually have to wear something really, really embarrassing…?

Wait, if that’s the case how the hell was that costume you made me wear legal?



Oh, I see. That’s not what I meant. Why me, though? You could’ve chosen my sister. Wait, why aren’t you doing it?
The truth is that we have an important CPU summit meeting that morning. I would go if it weren’t for that.
Gotcha. I kinda figured you couldn’t go because you’re getting’ kinda wrinkly and cottage cheesy.
Neptune. We must have a private talk sometime.
Anyway, that’s the situation, Nepgear. I’m depending on you. I’ll prepare your costume.
As for you, Neptune. Come with me.
what? What what what? Ouch, Vert! Don’t drag me by my ears, it hurts!
Y-Yes? You look absolutely terrifying, Vert. What’s that icy cold smile for?
Hmhmhmm. You’ll see. Come into this dark, empty room with me.
Uh-oh. I’m getting the danger jitters. S-Someone help me!
I hope she’ll be okay.
Cosplay, though? I think I missed my chance to decline.

It wasn’t that bad, come on.



Why’re you all here?
I was forced to play with Auntie Vert. I just wanted to play Twister at home.
I couldn’t say no.
Vert recruited everyone, then.
Okay, okay, enough chit-chat, ladies. I’ll distribute your costumes now.
Nepgear, this is yours.
Wow, it’s actually sort of cute. Maybe this won’t be embarrassing.
I’m glad you’ve taken a shine to it. Uni, please wear this one for me.
This one…what!? W-Wait a second! Isn’t this really close to crossing the line of decency?
You’re the so-called ‘imp type.’ This is perfect for someone who is a gigantic tease, isn’t it?
W-Well, this is a bit much.
Okay, the two little ones, over here. The white one is for Rom, and the black one is for Ram.
Wow, these are cool. Look Rom, we match!
We match.
Excellent. I have my summit meeting now. Everyone, best of luck out there.
W-Wait, I really have to wear this? I said wait, so you have to wait!

It did look good on you, you shouldn’t be so upset.



Hey, hey, Uni. What do you think of my costume?
It’s not unattractive on you.
Hehe. Thanks. Uni, you look like a knockout.
That’s not what I want to hear. Ugh…this is too embarrassing.
Don’t forget about us! Look!
How are we?
Oh, sorry. You both look adorable.
Of course we go. Anything we wear becomes an instant hit.
Thank you.
Huh? Huh!? Are we being photographed in these?
There’s a sign. ‘This zone is deemed safe to photograph cosplayers.’
What!? You must be joking. They’ll take our picture? All right, we’ve got to go.
Just taking pictures is fine with me. Hey, c’mon, take cute photos of us!
V is for victory.
Don’t start striking poses! Nepgear, you should stop them.
Oh, they want me to join them for pictures. I hope we can get a copy.
Grrr, you too? A-Anyway, I’m through with this!
Where’re you going!? Stay still or the picture is gonna get all blurry.
Group picture?
Yeah, come here, Uni. Smile!
Noooo! Let me go this instant!

You’re just making me more upset every time you say that, ugh.



Whatever, costume play is fun to play!
That was a miserable experience.
I wouldn’t mind signing up for this event again next year. Let’s all come back, okay?
No. I absolutely refuse!

Anyway I hope your dumb game voucher things were worth my abject humiliation.
Oh, they were.



Okay, okay. Heavens, I think you left your patience in the graveyard. The photos should be uploaded. Ah, here.
This picture’s of…
All our sisters in…cosplay.
Whoa, this is like a surprise pie! Nepgear’s so totally cute!
How’s that? I bet you’re glad you let me borrow your sisters now.
Not bad work.
Hmm, Uni has the most photos.
Of course. She’s in the sluttiest costume. If you combine them, my sisters have the most of all.
Hmm, Nep Jr. seems a bit nervous. She’s always so uptight and serious. She doesn’t get her picture taken a lot.
Oh yeah. Can’t we download these thingies?
We certainly can.
Do it to it, missy! I’ll go home and show ‘em to Histy.
Same here. I think Mina will enjoy them.
If Uni learned I showed these to Kei, she’d probably cry for weeks.
Hmhmhmm. What a fruitful event. I can’t wait until next year.

Feinne’s Notes: MMO Outfits
Here are the other outfits, the MMO Cosplay ones. Again, let’s start with Nepgear.



I really like Nepgear’s, for one thing it feels like it’s within her color palette. Now for the twins.





Fun trivia fact, Ram and Rom actually have completely different idle animations. Rom sort of gently sways from side to side while Ram bounces up and down excitedly.



Uni, mercifully, carries a giant gun around all the time which helps to obscure the otherwise very skimpy costume.

Oh, and mentioning DLC, this is where the extra CPU skills become available if you’ve got that DLC. It gives all four of them a Formation Skill, Guardian Force, gives everyone but Neptune the ultimate skill they were missing, gives them some extra normal skills, and gives them Coupling and Formation skills with other people as well. For example, Blanc gets some skills with Ram and Rom, and Vert gets one with Nepgear. I’ll try to set things up to show some of these off in the Four Felon refights.

Anyway we’re done here.
But, we haven’t introduced the next-
Done here!