Chocoholism-- |
It is an unknown disease that causes a constant addiction for chocolate. To be fair, none of us ever seen or heard of such a disease, so Beijing named it for convenience's sake. |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"Phew, the seizures have finally subsided..." |
![Story Beijing.png](/images/5/5f/Story_Beijing.png) Beijing |
"I didn't realise the symptoms of chocoholism could be this severe. Shanghai, I'm sure you bought them from a shady peddler, didn't you?" |
![Story Shanghai.png](/images/1/17/Story_Shanghai.png) Shanghai |
"Yeah, I did." |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"Gosh, why did you buy chocolate from someone you think is so shady?" |
![Story Shanghai.png](/images/1/17/Story_Shanghai.png) Shanghai |
"B-Because if you were told that there would be no doubt that this year's Valentine's Day sales would explode, wouldn't you be curious even if it was suspicious?" |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"And this is what happened as the result. Can you please think thrice already? Gosh." |
![Story Beijing.png](/images/5/5f/Story_Beijing.png) Beijing |
"Well, what happened has already happened. Shanghai, let me check again, you've said you don't know where the peddler is, do you?" |
![Story Shanghai.png](/images/1/17/Story_Shanghai.png) Shanghai |
"Yeah. He left very quickly." |
![Story Beijing.png](/images/5/5f/Story_Beijing.png) Beijing |
"So I guess this Great Sage's Library is our last resort." |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"We're able to have a place like an ancient library so close by, we're really lucky." |
![Story Beijing.png](/images/5/5f/Story_Beijing.png) Beijing |
"The Great Sage's Library - huh? I wish you had told me earlier that there was such a place on the outskirts of St. Iris, Conductor." |
Conductor |
No, this is the first time we've heard of this library. The villagers nearby have only recently discovered it. |
![Story Beijing.png](/images/5/5f/Story_Beijing.png) Beijing |
"Is that so? If that's the case, it might have been subjected to a cognitive blocking technique, similar to Nishikese barriers. And for some reason, it was only recently lifted." |
![Story Beijing.png](/images/5/5f/Story_Beijing.png) Beijing |
"It's strange, there was no records about it, and the place was only recently discovered, yet it is called the Great Sage, does that mean the owner has been sighted?" |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"People in the village said they saw someone who looked like a very wise man going in and out of the place?" |
![Story Beijing.png](/images/5/5f/Story_Beijing.png) Beijing |
"So that's what it is. If that's the case, the first thing we should do is to ask this great sage about using his library... There's not a moment to lose. I'll take the liberty of taking a look." |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"In a situation like this, should we still look for medical books?" |
![Story Beijing.png](/images/5/5f/Story_Beijing.png) Beijing |
"We should also look into pharmacology and magic. Conductor and I will look into those, so why don't you check the illustrated books to see if there are any medicinal herbs that might be effective?" |
![Story Shanghai.png](/images/1/17/Story_Shanghai.png) Shanghai |
"Then I'll check the local folklore section. Maybe there are stories about people wanting chocolate." |
![Story Beijing.png](/images/5/5f/Story_Beijing.png) Beijing |
"Yes, that's good. We'll split up and look for them." |
Shanghai & Tianjin |
"Yes (of course)!" |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"Then I'll look in this corner... Ah, I found a medicinal herb book♪ With illustrations too, that's quite an easy find for me!" |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"But are there any medicinal herbs that can help with the symptoms of chocoholism? Can't I just collect all the medicinal herbs that seem to be good for the stomach and feed them to Shanghai?" |
![Story Shanghai.png](/images/1/17/Story_Shanghai.png) Shanghai |
"I definitely don't want to take chances with a roulette and get shot at!?" |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"Not to worry. Bo-shi will identify and remove the deadliest food combinations. Shanghai's more in charge of the folklore and folktales section." |
![Story Shanghai.png](/images/1/17/Story_Shanghai.png) Shanghai |
"I know. It's just that this place is too quiet and, you know, creepy? What if something daaangerous~ comes out?" |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"Oh what? You're afraid of being alone, Shanghai?" |
![Story Shanghai.png](/images/1/17/Story_Shanghai.png) Shanghai |
"N-n-nothing. I'm fine on my own. I'm just saying that this is a suspicious place and we should be wary." |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"Not to worry, I looked around earlier. I even called out to check, but nobody responded. There's no one here, none." |
![Story Shanghai.png](/images/1/17/Story_Shanghai.png) Shanghai |
"I just saw something move over there!" |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"...I don't see anything there though?" |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"Hmhmm, you won't catch me trying to scare me. Look, I'll also give you the last of the chocolate so that you can be fine by yourself in case you have a seizure again, so Shanghai, please go back to your post as soon as possible." |
![Story Shanghai.png](/images/1/17/Story_Shanghai.png) Shanghai |
"Uuugh, but I'm sure I saw it~" |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"Shanghai is a mischievous child. I'm not going to fall for the same trick again and again." |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"Now them, the herbs that are good for the stomach are on this page, and the herbs that weaken the effects of magic are over here." |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"Hmhmm, I think I'm getting the hang of looking for them." |
Shanghai |
"I need more chocolate, I need more." |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"Hold it Shanghai, that's really the last reserves I have, so please consume it slowly okaay?" |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"......Shanghai?" |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"Hmhmm, is she so focused that she can't hear me then? I can't lose to you either." |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"............" |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"I'm still a little concerned about her condition. Is it possible that she had a seizure and can't move...?" |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"Huh? I thought she was over here, but apparently not... Shanghai, where did you gooooo?" |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"There is no reply. Don't tell me that the person Shanghai said was really lurking nearby and attacked...?" |
Beijing |
"W-woah, what are you doing!? Stop!" |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"Bo-shi!?" |
Beijing |
"WAAAAAAAAH!" |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"Bo-shi, what's going on, bo-shi!!" |
![Story Tianjin.png](/images/e/e8/Story_Tianjin.png) Tianjin |
"Ggh, I'll go and help you right now!" |