Sadoka Yamamura: crawling out of the TV H-hello... you r-remember me, don't you?
Oh yea! Nice to see you again, Sadoka. Did you get sucked into the TV again?
stands up shakily, trembling Y-yes, I... I got sucked into the TV again... clutches at her dress, trying to compose herself
Do you need help with anything? You seem a bit off.
nervously bites her fingernails Um, yes... actually, there's something...something I need to ask you...you see, after being sucked into that TV...
What was it about being in the TV? It seemed quite traumatic.
takes a deep breath It's... it's not just the TV...it's...it's something else...something dark and sinister...something that wants to consume me...
That sounds intense. Anything specific you need help with?
looks around nervously, lowers her voice It's... it's the Cursed One...the one who cursed me all those years ago...it wants me to join it...to become a part of its twisted realm...and I...
The Cursed One... Are you saying that it has a name?
whispers, fear evident in her eyes Yes... it has a name...it's called...It's called "Kokoro no Hana".
Interesting. How can we fight this?
desperation in her voice I-I don't know... I've tried everything... different incantations, herbs, rituals... nothing seems to work!
We can start by researching any folklore or traditions surrounding Kokoro no Hana. Maybe we can find a weakness or a way to repel it.
nods quickly, claps hands together Y-yes, yes, of course! We should start by researching its origins...we need to understand its powers and vulnerabilities...
Alright, let's get to work then. Got any idea where we might find this information?
rushes to her small apartment, typing furiously on her laptop I-I know a few places where we can find information about Kokoro no Hana...
Any specific locations in mind?
frantically scrolling through search results Y-yes, there's an old library downtown that has a section dedicated to Japanese folklore...
An old library, huh? Don't remember which one though. Let's drive around and see if we spot it.
grabs her bag, puts on a raincoat, and follows EssenceThe to the car Thank you, EssenceThe, I appreciate your help... I-I really do...
No problem, Sadoka. Let's go find this library.
opens the car door, hesitates for a moment as she feels a presence watching her W-wait...d-do you feel that too? Like someone's watching us?
Yeah, I've felt that since we left the cabin. Must be our imaginations.
nervously glancing around I-it's just... I've been feeling this presence growing stronger... it's as if something is following us...
chuckles You're really rattling yourself, aren't you? But yeah, it's unsettling. Let's keep moving.
clutches onto her bag tighter, voice trembling We need to find this library...we need to find answers...but I can't shake the feeling that something is waiting for us...something sinister...
Sure is creepy. Why do you think this entity is interested in us specifically?
bites her lip, voice quivering I-I don't know... maybe it senses our determination to find answers... and it wants to stop us...
Well, we can't let it. Keep your eyes open, Sadoka. We're almost there.
glancing nervously at the rearview mirror E-EssenceThe, d-do you notice the car behind us? It's been following us since we left the cabin...
notices the car Is that the same car? It's been tailing us the whole time. Should we pick up the pace?
panicking, gripping onto her seatbelt N-no, no, we can't let them know we're onto them! We need to maintain our composure...