Wedding Day/Item of Eternal Beauty (2024)

[Scene background is Wintermount streets]

Narration

They leave the hall as the crowd scatters. The only things in front of them are a road, the sun, and the wind.

A girl in a black dress stands under a tree in the corner, with an eight-scoop ice cream cone in hand, making her stand out.

Momo

Nikki, isn't that the speaker from just now?

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The cool and elegant speaker from the event is trying to see if she can eat a whole scoop at once.

Nikki

Wow, you're right! That is her.

Momo

I saw the ice cream first, actually...

Nikki

If she was the one who announced the riddle, maybe she has some clues.

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Nikki and Momo walk toward the speaker.

The speaker sees them coming closer and tries to swallow her ice cream quickly.

Spokesperson

What is it? If you want ice cream, it's the third shop down that way...

Nikki

No, we were just curious about the riddle. What do you think is the most beautiful thing?

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She tosses her hair and flashes a smile as bright as the sun.

Spokesperson

The most beautiful thing? Me, of course.

Momo

Is that...a joke?

Nikki

Well, she is pretty...

Spokesperson

Just kidding. But I don't have clues for any of you.

Nikki

What do you know about Aphrodia?

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The speaker looks at Nikki, as if she discovered something interesting about her.

Spokesperson

Aphrodia? She's...eccentric, picky, and kind of rude. Also likes to play pranks on people. Try not bumping into her if you can.

Nikki

Well, that was informative...

Spokesperson

It's time for grilled squid, so I have to go. Have fun looking for clues!

Momo

That's it?!

Nikki

Don't worry, we can solve this on our own! Right, [Player]?

Player Selection

▸ The clues must be in Wintermount.

Player

The clues must be all in Wintermount. But what is something that is eternally beautiful?

▸ Where should we go now?

Player

Where should we find beautiful things first?

Nikki

Let me think...

??

Nikki!

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Nikki turns around to see a girl in a Cloud skirt waving at her.

Chi Xiaoyu

I knew you would be here!

Nikki

Chi Xiaoyu! What are you doing here?

Chi Xiaoyu

Are you kidding me? As an avant-garde Cloud designer, I wouldn't miss the show! Especially with that riddle!

But the riddle is too abstract. Reminds me of my tutor...

I was going to check the Wintermount Jewelry Exhibition to see if I can find anything there. It's a big exhibition, after all.

But Reddish insisted on going to the wedding show first. Annoying, right?

She also said something like red dresses resemble passion and white dresses symbolize purity...

Momo

Is she going to keep talking if we don't stop her?

Chi Xiaoyu

Hey!

Nikki

Chi Xiaoyu, where's the Wintermount Jewelry Exhibition you were talking about?

Chi Xiaoyu

Not far from here. See the intersection ahead? Just go...is it north or south? Anyway, here's the map and the pamphlet.

Wintermount is most famous for pearls and gems, with lots of amazing local designers!

Anyway, I'm off to find Reddish. See you!

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Chi Xiaoyu soon disappears into an ocean of houses with blue roofs.

Momo

That was fast.

Nikki

The jewelry exhibition looks good. [Player], let's go.

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[Scene background is Wintermount streets]

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Ivory-white pearls and meticulously cut gems shine silently, brilliantly on velvet sheets behind the glass.

The tourists whisper praises, as if they're afraid of waking up the precious jewelries.

Nikki

These look amazing!

Momo

Yes, so beautiful that I thought I was hallucinating and saw Helz...

Nikki

Helz?!

Helz

Nikki! Momo!

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Helz waves to them from across the glass.

Momo

That's really Helz?!

Nikki

What are you doing here in Wintermount?

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A little embarrassed, he fixes his hat and answers.

Helz

I actually participated in the selection of Wedding Dress of the Year, but I lost to Qin Yi and Mercury by a hair.

Momo

A hair? Really?

Helz

So I'm here to look at the winners and find inspiration in this city.

Nikki

I see. This city is full of muses, that's for sure. I saw a lot of dazzling jewelries just now.

Helz

Let me guess. You're here to search for clues to Aphrodia's riddle.

Nikki

Yes. The first part is "something with eternal beauty." These jewelries are lovely and their beauty doesn't fade.

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They keep talking about the pieces until Nikki's attention is caught by a pair of rings in the middle of the hall.

One ring has a rose made with pearls and diamonds, while the other has a leaf outlined in diamonds. Simple yet elegant.

Nikki

These rings look unique. Must be difficult creating a rose like that.

Momo

And look at the price tag! One thousand, ten thousand, a hundred thousand...

Nikki

And a short description. "We hold onto each other like flowers and leaves, in sun and rain." Designed by a local named Rehn.

Helz

Rehn? I know a Rehn that's also a local designer. But the shop only had cheap hand-made stuff.

I wonder if it's the same person, but the one I know doesn't look like someone who designs expensive jewelry.

Player Selection

▸ What a coincidence!

Player

They're both in Wintermount and have the same name? That can't be a coincidence.

▸ Let's go see Rehn.

Player

Why don't we go visit the designer?

Nikki

Good idea. We might be able to find clues there.

Helz

What did you say?

Nikki

Helz, can you please take me to see Rehn? I want to see what kind of person designed these rings.

Helz

It might not be the same Rehn, but the shop is nearby. Let's go.

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[Scene background is a shop]

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It's a quaint shop with blue eaves. The shelves are lined with cute handicrafts. The wind chimes sing as a breeze blows through.

The owner is a kind and friendly middle-aged man. He hugs Helz as soon as Helz steps inside.

Nikki

Is this Rehn?

Momo

I think so. Can he make me a BBQ ring?

Owner

Long time no see, Helz.

Helz

Indeed. I see a lot of new things in the shop.

By the way, these are my friends Nikki and Momo.

Nikki

Nice to meet you. I am Nikki, and this is Momo.

Owner

Howdy.

Helz

This is the shop I mentioned. It's small, but it's very popular.

Many couple in Wintermount get custom-made jewelry here when they get married. Even the Mercury Group wants to work with them.

Momo

THE Mercury Group?

Nikki

Wow. I've never seen any of these designs elsewhere.

Owner

You have good eyes. Does anything in particular catch your attention?

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Nikki

Is this brush also for sale?

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The owner looks over and picks it up.

Owner

Ha! That's my wife's brush. SHe leaves things behind but never remembers where.

Nikki

She's a designer, too?

Owner

An excellent one at that. I'm just her assistant.

Momo

Aren't you Rehn?

Helz

He's Rehn...'s husband!

Nikki

Oh no. I'm so sorry!

Owner

It's alright, you're not the first one. Are you here to get jewelry made? What's your style?

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[Scene background is a shop]

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Rehn comes out from behind the counter in a paint-splattered shirt, with long hair that hangs down freely over her shoulders.

Momo

She...looks...so...sool.

Rehn

Have you seen my brush anywhere? I seem to have misplaced it again.

Owner

Here it is. Do try to remember next time, will you?

Rehn

I'll try, but you always find it for me, anyway.

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Rehn winks at her husband and takes the brush. She notices the sculpture on the shelf.

Rehn

This sculpture again? Are you selling it?

Owner

It's not like I want to! Customers really seem to like it, so I put it on display.

Rehn

Right, as if anyone actually wants it. Put it away, please.

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Nikki is intrigued by the conversation and asks the owner about the statue.

Nikki

What's the story behind it? Is the girl real?

Owner

Yes, it's modeled after my wife.

Momo

Wow!

Nikki

When she was young?

Owner

Yes. She was sitting by the sea and painting when I first met her. It was love at first sight, with the most beautiful girl.

I created this after I met her, and I'm really glad people like it.

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Rehn blushes after hearing the story.

Rehn

They're not here for stories. Are you looking to get jewelry made?

Nikki

Actually, no. I am looing for something with eternal beauty. Everything here is amazing. What's your favorite?

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Rehn smiles and pulls out a pair of rings.

Rehn

Here. The first pair of rings I designed.

I added pearls and diamonds at the request of the Mercury Group, but I still like their initial look.

Owner

It's her first gift to me! Of course they look the best in their original forms.

Rehn

Stop it!

Nikki

It's true. They look beautiful even without the decorations.

Momo

Could these rings be the thing that is permanently beautiful?

Nikki

Possibly.

Nikki

Did you wear any other jewelry when you got married?

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Rehn smiles and puts her hair up, then sticks her brush through it to hold the bun in place.

Rehn

When I got married, I only had this brush, which I used to paint my dress in brilliant colors.

Owner

She doesn't need any jewelry. A brush is enough for her to be the center of attention.

In my mind, she is the most beautiful like that because she created so many wonderful things with her brush.

Momo

What an amazing brush.

Nikki

A brush with many stories to tell. May I have one so I can remember all this?

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Rehn does not say yes right away. Instead, she smiles and looks at Nikki.

Rehn

You're a designer, right? Let's see how well you style, and then I'll decide whether or not to give you the brush.

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[Scene background is a shop]

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The things in the shop are simple, but they show the designer's attention to detail. Nikki keeps putting stuff in her basket.

Momo

I want this...and that...

Nikki

Momo, we don't have enough space in our luggage.

Rehn

Why are you looking for beautiful things?

Nikki

We're trying to solve Aphrodia's riddle.

Rehn

No wonder a lot of customers were talking about that today.

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Rehn suddenly laughs.

Rehn

This is classic of Aph. She was always coming up with strange ideas.

Nikki

You know Aphrodia?

Rehn

Yes, I met her a few years ago here in Wintermount. She has the same name as the Goddess of Love in Wintermount legends.

Nikki

What kind of person is she?

Rehn

A cute young girl. I was still painting portraits in the plaza, but she said that I would become a great designer.

She even gave my husband three challenges to make sure he was serious about me.

Owner

And they proved I was serious! I'd even take three more.

Rehn

I guess that wasn't enough for you, huh?

Owner

But the challenges did create interesting memories for us.

Nikki

I didn't know she was so young.

Momo

And apparently loves to ask people to solve her riddles!

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Nikki and Momo leave the shop with full bags, but Helz stays behind to catch up with the owner.

Nikki

Now we've got all the souvenirs covered. [Player], do you like figures or chimes?

Player Selection

▸ Did we find the answer?

Player

Wait, did we find the answer to the first part of the riddle?

▸ Did you forget about the riddle?

Player

Did you forget about the riddle? I think it had something to do with Rehn.

Nikki

Of course I do. Every piece we found had its own story. Which one did you think was the answer?

Player Selection

▸ A plate with poems about love

Nikki

It's pretty, but not even close to the "Item of Eternal Beauty."

▸ A statue based on Rehn's appearance

Nikki

It's pretty, but not even close to the "Item of Eternal Beauty."

▸ A promise ring designed by Rehn

Nikki

It's indeed beautiful and interesting but I think there's a better answer.

▸ A paintbrush that creates beauty

Nikki

I think so, too. A paintbrush might be ordinary, but it has and will continue creating beautiful artwork. Isn't that the longest-lasting beauty?

Nikki

We solved the first one just like that.

I want to create beautiful things with my brush, too. [Player], will you help me?

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[Scene background is Wintermount streets]

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Helz leaves Rehn's shop with a box in hand.

Nikki

What did you buy from Rehn?

Helz

It's a brooch that goes with my design. Amazing, isn't it?

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A golden brooch decorated with roses lies on the velvet in the box.

Helz

My design at the Designer's Tea Party was very well-received, and I've been getting orders since. No vacation for me, I guess.

Momo

Now you're just showing off!

Nikki

I heard! Congratulations. It was a very memorable design.

Helz

Thanks. I was just thinking about taking more photos to promote it, and here you are. Will you be my model?

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[Scene background is Wintermount streets]

Helz

This looks amazing. No wonder you're the top model of the Apple Federation Apparel Group. I'll upload them when I get back.

Nikki

Helz, was Aphrodia at the awards ceremony of the Designer Tea Party?

Helz

No, she's very mysterious and almost never appears in public.

But many in Wintermount claim to have seen her. Talk to them and maybe you'll spot her!

Don't worry, you'll win!

Nikki

Thank you, I'll do my best.

Helz

I'll blow up this photo, so that people know our model is also the model for the Wedding Dress of the Year! We'll be famous!

Momo

...Is that the only reason why you're so excited?

Helz

Because I am confident that you'll win!

But in all seriousness, just be yourself when you answer these things. I think your unique interpretations will do just fine.

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