>>3738
An interesting game you have here, Mister Eriko.

Outside from that another gameboards, you can call me Chesterton.

Before I choose any piece or any tokens, you could tell me what these witches and demons does in my benefit and what that different pieces could do to me.

Excuse me... I forgot to introduce myself properly. My name is Gilbert Keith Chesterton, ex-Inquisitor.

>>3740
Hello and welcome Gilbert, I like your fancy sprites.
By the way, just a small clarification, Dlannor herself killed the Inquisitor Knox when the order was maked.

>>3741
...I know that. I was there. Do you think she liked it?

It was a tough sentence to us all, especially to her.

Knox was ready to die. But she wasn't ready to kill her own father.

She even stopped aging, body and soul... and that's why I took care of her.

>>3739
>>3740
Forward the spiral, golden butterflies start to glide, forming Eriko's body.

"Hello, Chess. I am glad you accepted my invitation. ........ As always, you want everything illustrated and make your options better."

I giggled. "As you wish, Chess-kun."

"Let's begin with Demons. All of them are Great Demons of 72 Pillars."

5 static ilusions of demons showed up.

Belial: He worked on Heaven's armed military organization, similar to SSVD and Eiserne Jungfrau. For unknow reason, he was banned from Heaven. He knows a lot of war and gameboar tatics. He's one of most powerful demons and is only summom by High-level Witches. If you want to win gameboards and wars, Bel-kun is your kind of demon.

Ronove: Be careful with him. He has sort of feelings with Virgilia-san. He is a butler demon. Due to this, Witches always summom him to eat his cookies and drink his tea. He utilizes barriers for both offense and defense, generating strong ones to both deflect attacks and launch enemies backwards. He can also use a special barrier that returns damage back to the attacker. He share a sort of link with Ronoue Genji.

Gaap: She is a funny demon. She draws power from the Abyss to summon holes that can lead anywhere, although there are limits. Oh!... She likes to give nicknames to everyone.

Zepar&Furfur (You can only summom themif you creat a Twin Devil Token): Demons of Love. Both are on same level as Belial. Zepar grant unlimited defensive power and even brief immortality to those who contract them. Furfur grant an inexhaustible offensive power to those who contract them. Their speciality is love: More love you have, more power you gain.

"Now, about witches. Remember: You can only summom one of those witches if you creat a Witch Token."

Those 5 ilusions disapeared and 4 witches ilusion showed up.

Virgilia: You know her.

ROSA: The Black/Evil Witch. She is Ushiromiya Rosa's part that force her to mistreat Maria. She's feared by many witches and wizards for her destructive power. Her forte is to use the "Anti-magic toxin" for destroy everything. Ironically, she isn't affected by it. Since ROSA is part of Ushiromiya Rosa, she can manipulate her.

MARIA (if you don't chose Ushiromiya Maria as piece): Apprentice of Witch of Origns. She has the power of create everthing she wants from 0. She is still a child. If she gets mad, she release a great destructive power. She and Beatrice, The Golden Witch, are best friends.

Henrica Le Blanche: She one day was Bernkastel, The Cruel Witch of Miracles. When she was Bernkastel, was brutally killed by ROSA. With Bernkastel's remains, ROSA created Henrica. She does not have emotions and obey all orders that are given to her. She has all Bernkastel's power, except the Power of Miracles.

"About your pieces, I won't say too much because this post is getting very long."

Witches ilusion disapeared and Piece's ilusion showe up.

Ushiromiya Lion: The sucessor of Ushiromiya Family. He/She (if you choose Lion, you can decide his/her sex) is an incestuous kid between Ushiromiya Kinzo and her dead daughter, Beatrice II. He/She doesn't know about it and think he/she is Natsuhi and Krauss first son. He/She has a sister called Jessica.

Ushiromiya Maria: 9 year old child. Ushiromiya Rosa's daughter. She belives in magic and know everything about it. Her best friend is Beatrice, The Golden Witch.

Terumasa Nanjo: Ushiromiya Family's physician. He knows a lot of medicine. He has a son in Niijima.

Toshiro Gohda: Ushiromiya's Family Chef.

EVA: Ushiromiya Eva dark side. Eva created her in order to always remember her promisse: Be the next Ushiromiya Head. However, Eva grows up and "forgot" this promisse. EVA still lives inside Rokkenjima. Both have a link. Like ROSA, EVA can manipulate her, talk to her inside her dreams, mind, etc.

"If you want other data about them and everyone, here, take this book."

A large and heavy book materialized in front of Chess.

"Now, tell me: What piece do you chose? I am very curious. Also, I'm sorry for don't tell more about them: I'm afraid to ruin my gameboard."

>>3743
I will choose Gohda!

Surprised?

Let me explain: Gohda is the person, the less involved with the Ushiromiya family on the board. This gives him less knowledge about them, but gives him more autonomy to stay alive.

Also, I do not believe that a detective should investigate their own relatives. Many preconceived notions, very unusual. Even if he does not have the Detective's Authority, he had low relationships with other family members, and it makes less targeted to be a victim...

...unless he knows too much, and that will give me an advantage anyway.

I like detectives who have nothing in relation with the suspects.

>>3748
"Oh my ROSA! I can't believe it! .......... Well... It can't be helped, right?

Before we start, let me reveal my little surprise: Initial Inventory! Almost all pieces I gave you the chance to choose have one. Let's see what Gohda-san have~"

Toshiro Gohda initial items:
x1 Master Key
+ x3 Devil Token (I gave those to you)

"That's it. I obviously won't tell about other Piece's initial inventory.

Shall we start?"
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Low sounds of seagulls cry slowly start to getting loud. Sea's breeze and smell are relaxing.

Toshiro Gohda open his eyes little by little.

"Good morning, Gohda-san." A female voice welcome you. You feel yoursefl a little dizzy and your vision is blurred, due to your recente awake, but you can see two people in front of you with hand clasped.

Suddenly, those two people, noticing your recent awake, undo their clasped hands.

"Do you feel well now, Gohda-san?", a male voice ask to you.

Your vision is now getting normal. You can see yourself inside of a boat, sitting on a chair. Shannon, the female voice, and Kanon, the male voice, are in front of you. Shannon seems happy and Kanon seems........ Kanon.

>>3749
"Shannon-san! Kanon-san," answered the Cook scared, "Good to see them together, I had a horrible nightmare that you both were the same person."

Gohda forcefully laugh, but he really sees Kanon and Shannon as their small stepchildren.

"So you're ready to help to cook the lunch today?"

Gohda keep an eye to the mood of the two servants. Especially when Shannon. He wants to know if she is really happy, listening her tone of voice and seeing her facial expression.

Even so, he keeps an eye on Kanon's expressions. He wants, above all, make sure that lunch will be served at the appropriate time, with the proper ingredients and the necessary perfection.

And yes, he doesn't even notice he is in the boat.

[Yeah, he had an INTENSE Shkanon nightmare...]

Shannon laughs. She is really happy to see Gohda is ok. "We don't arrive on Rokkenjima yet, Gohda-san. We know you are very nervous about lunch and dinner..."

Shannon's face turned to a sad face. "You want to everyone forget about yesterday."

A lovely hand land on her shoulder. She turned her head arround: It was Jessica. "It's not easy to anyone that yesterday made 1 year of Grandfather's death."

Jessica smile. "And remember, Gohda: Since Lion inherited Family's Headship, Sayo-chan and Yoshiya-kun don't use these 'Servant Names' anymore."

"That's ok, Milady." Yoshiya seems Yoshiya, nothing out of normal. "Sometimes it's difficult to change some aspects."

"I say the same, Milady." Sayo forced a smile.

>>3754
"Well, I thought that 'servant names' are really special! See, Shannon is an actress name, and Kanon is an bodhisattva! I'll have no problems if you all want to call me 'Gordon'!"

Gohda forces his laugh once more. He forgot all about the anniversary of Kinzo's death. This is why he tried one of his dumb jokes.

"So... I... 'Gordon' need to know about the guest list. Who will come? Battler-san? George-san?"

Purposely, he named Battler and George to see any reactions in the heart and the expression of Shannon. He couldn't to do the same thing with Kanon, but always appeared he loved Jessica.

"With our guest list, we can manage properly the food to satisfy everyone."

-

In Meta World, Chesterton was already thinking about their relationship. Young lads had a passionate heart.

But more intriguing than that, was to understand their expressions. They were really sad because they were furnitures? Or really Kinzo had a great emotional weight in their lives?

Shannon giggles for some moments, 'til she heard about those two Ushiromiya cousins.

"Gordon... I mean... Gohda-san, your seasickness did affected you. George-san and Battler-san arrived yesterday."

"How is Gohda-san?". Shannon turn her head and saw George getting out of boat's inside.

"Gohda-san isn't fine yet, George-san. He thinks you and Battler-san didn't arrive to Rokkenjima."

"Seasickness sometimes causes memory loss." George smile. "I was talking to Captain Kawabata and we are almost arriving at Rokkenjima. When we get there, Nanjo-sensei can take care of you, Gohda-san."

"Also, don't worry about the guest list." Jessica blinks to you. "The only one that won't come is Ange-chan. She's still sad about Grandfather's death. And before you ask, Battler-san isn't here: He is in Rokkenjima with Lion. You know how much Battler hates boats and planes. *giggle*"
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"Chess-kun, are you thinking about something? If it's about THE GAME the gameboard, I can help you."

>>3758
"You don't need to bother Nanjo-sensei because of me. It's just temporary memory loss. As George-sama said, it could be seasickness. Or a little nightmare trauma."

"But I want to know something... If someone is hiding from me that I became the head to the family Ushiromiya, I will not forgive!"

This time, Gohda-san laughs happy.

"But well, if Battler-sama and George-sama will be here, with Hideyoshi-sama..."

Then, he whispers sufficient loud to made this an another joke.

"Sayo-chan, I don't know with we have enough food."

This time he's trying to feel the situation. He would feel if they were laughing for education or they were even funny. Focused their attention discreetly in Kanon. If he did not smile even after becoming a "human being", the reason would be preoccupation - that would be bad to welcome the guests.

>>3759
In Meta, Chesterton listen Eriko's voice and answers:

"My piece is a little lost. Let me see. You don't have to say anything in red, but in this scenario, Kinzo is dead, Lion became the Head. Shannon and Kanon became Sayo and Yoshiya. That's all my information, but I want to know..."

"It's October 1986 or 1987? Sayo and Yoshiya are servants or normal guests? Kinzo was hated or loved, to everyone had so sad memories?"

"Of course, I'm not asking for the real information, only things my piece supposedly should to know - even if it is all lies."

"That's why we went to Niijima, Gohda-san. You want everything perfect and you called me and Yoshiya for help you on shopping."

"Me and George ask to you if we could go too and you said yes." Jessica added.

Everyone was relaxed with Gohda's joke. That was a way to forget about Kinzo's death. Kanon was the only one who didn't pass this feeling.
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"If you are a little confused, I'll give to you a list about some data."

- Current year: October 1987
- Current Headship: Ushiromiya Lion
- When Kinzo died and Lion inherited the Headship, Lion banned the "Servant Name". Lion never liked it. Then, Shannon can use her real name, Sayo, and Kanon can use his real name, Yoshiya. Yes, they still Servants.

"About Kinzo, you have to discover for yourself, Chess-kun~ Kihaheheaha."

"I understand. I only need to know two thing... Gohda was in Rokkenjima when 'Kinzo died', right?

Then they attributed a cause of Kinzo's death? Like murder? Normal death? Disease? 'Beatrice'?

Again, I'm not asking red truths, I'm just wanting to know what my piece knows."

>>3762
"Ah... so we went only shopping today."

"But at least I know what we will cook. The secret specialty of the invencible chef, Gohda-sama, also known as Magical Gohda Chef ...

The Manchu Han Imperial Feast! The Highest Peak of Chinese Cuisine!"

He smiles, proud of himself.

"We have to greet our guests and Lion-sama properly. I'll need everyone's help. But not only mere help. I'll need everyone's heart. So, please, help this 'Gordon-san' of yours to cook a Real Masterpiece, a First-Rate Cuisine."

"Without love, you cannot cook."

"I'm not a good cook, but if 'Gordon-san' insist, I'll help you. Yoshiya-kun will help too, nee?"

"As you wish, Milady."

"It'll be a pleasure help you, Gohda-san." George said. "You'll help us too, Sayo?"

"Sure, George-san". Sayo said very happy, almost getting blush.

"Prepare for land at Rokkenjima, everyone!", Captain Kawabata scream. "We are arriving!"

Some minutes were necessary for Kawabata's boat unship on Rokkenjima's dock. There, a old and lovely lady was waiting for them.

"Welcome back, everyone." Kumasawa said vividly and full of joy. "Did you have a great time at Niijima?"
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Meanwhile, in Metaworld, Eriko answered some questions for Chess.

"Kinzo died by natural causes, since he had 3 months left. No Rokkenjima Massacre happaned on 1986. No Beatrice's letter. Gohda was in Rokkenjima when Kinzo died.

Also, The 7 Fukuin Servant aren't in Rokkenjima this year. They left for vacation."

>>3766
"Gordon" down the boat, laughing with his new assistants.

"Kumasawa-san, I do not know about the young ones, but I had a little discomfort in the boat... I slept, I had very strange dreams and even a little amnesia. It seems that I have had many adventures today."

"But we gain a reward. They all volunteered to help us to prepare the meal in this year's meeting. We will have a delicious meal, better than any other we ever had."

"Of course, if some tragedy happens, Kumasawa-san can we prepare for us her famous mackerel's soup..."

In his personal thoughts, Gohda said to himself: "Too sad Berune can not join us. She is my favorite taster."

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"Now I know what I needed to know. Thanks, Mister Eriko."

"Ohohoho~, that's reaaly good: Crazy adventures and volunteers. Since Fukuin 7 left for vacation, we had a lot of work to do."

"Do not worry, Kumasawa-san, we are going to help you." George said, while was walking side by side with Sayo and carrying some shopping bags.

"I would like to help you with those bags, but I need to talk something with Captain Kawabata." Kumasawa pauses a little and continues to talk. "You can go ahead."

George, Jessica, Sayo and Yoshiya obey Kumasawa's words and start do walking with a lot of shopping bags.

"Come with us too, Gohda-san!" Jessica said. "It seems that Kumasawa-san needs a time alone with Kawabata."

"Ohohohoho~, you little child!" Kumasawa laugh.

>>3770
"Kawabata-san, remember yourself: You have to ask her hand for us."

Gohda goes with his new assistants after his joke.

"Jessica-ojou-sama, Sayo-chan. You should give me your bags. I can't let you ladies carry this weight."

"Thanks, Gohda-san." Both said.

The walk to Main Building was pleasant, with everyone talking about what dishes they'll prepare for lunch. Arriving at Main Building, all of them directed to the kitchen and let all shopping bags there.

"Gohda-san, we need to change our clothes before we start. Excuse us." Yoshiya said and Sayo follow him to the Servant Room.

"We say the same, Gohda-san." Jessica said. "Why don't you walk a little bit inside the house? I bet it'll be exhausting everyone cooking for lunch."

After this, Jessica and George left and leave Gohda alone.

>>3772
"They will probably 'dating' long before we start to cook. I need to feel the spirit of our guests for the perfect presentation of the dishes."

Quickly, Gohda prepares cups of hot tea for the guests and begins to wander in the house, starting with the Courtroom.

He wants to know if the adults have already arrived and if they already began to discuss with Lion about the inheritance and divison of money.

If they are not in Rokkenjima yet, Gohda will try find Battler and try discover why he came before and what their particular issues with Lion - if any.

Gohda also seek Genji to know who will occupy each room.

>>3773
Not Courtroom, but parlor...

Gohda first stop was in Courtroom Parlor: Nobody arrived yet. Thinkig about where Genji could be, He remembered that Genji spend some time into Kinzo's room. Well... It's not Kinzo's room anymore. Since Lion inhereted the Headship, He/She started to sleep there.

However, somethings are hard to forget. Even more in Genji's case: Kinzo's best friend. For Genji, it was a great sadness.

Gohda tries to forget those bad feelings about Kinzo's death and walks to the Entrance. And there you see someone.... Someone looking to Beatrice's giant portrait. It seems that this person was very thoughtful, didn't noticing your presence.

>>3775
"I'm sorry, but would you like a cup of tea?"

Gohda does not pay attention in who is looking the painting. First, he will use his renomed Servant's Skills.

"....... Ah!" the person get scared and move away some steps. "....... Oh... Gohda-san, is it you?"

Lion get so scared with Gohda that he/she didn't even listen his question about tea.

"When you and others arrive?", Lion's face was mixed with scare and worry. Something was bother him. Maybe Beatrice's portrait or Kinzo's death?

>>3777
"Actually, I don't know too. I'm a bit worried... so I made some cups of tea for us. If you don't mind, could you join me to drink it, Lion-sama?"

Gohda doesn't know about Lion's worries, but if it's an obstacle for his feast... (no, now it's "theirs feast"), he cannot allow it.

He ask for Lion's company, to bring him some comfort and security. That is his job as a Servant, as a Chef and as a Man.

Of course, Gohda exaggerated a little in relation to their duties.

"Thanks, Gohda-san, I'll accept. Shall we go to the dinning room?"

Lion tried to outline a smile, but didn't work.

>>3779
"Of course, Lion-sama. This way."

Gohda imagined that the concerns of Lion were really disturbing. This time, he didn't even tried pinch his butt.

Both of you arrived into dining room. Gohda goes to the kitchen and arrive with a food cart with hot tea. Gohda serves tea for him and Lion.

Lion drinks and gives a little smile. "Kumasawa's Mackerel Soup and Gohda's Tea: Two foods that can make me smile in those situations..."

Lion breathes heavily, thinking on his/her. It takes a long time, but he/she finaly find. ".............. Gohda...... Did you ever tried to solve Beatrice's Epitaph?.............. You can say, truly.............. I won't get mad at you, I promisse."
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Gohda did not tried to solve Beatrice's Epitaph. Never. He was never interested about it.

>>3782
"...do you know why I'm the Cook, Lion-sama? Because I like to cook. Before I came here, I was a Chef from a renomed Restaurant."

"My job was much coveted. Several chefs tried to take my place. And above all, I was unhappy."

"Imagine that my job as a Chef was to stay out of the kitchen! Unthinkable, no?"

Gohda looked into the Lion's eyes.

"I had to create new dishes and supervise the another gourmet, but I could never cook. So I looked for a new job. When I arrived in Rokkenjima, I got only half my previous salary. But I was happy to be back to cook again."

"I have no reason to gather tons of gold and become rich and famous, or even lead one family. My goal is, above all, able to cook to make people happy. This is one of the secrets of First-Rate Cuisine. Not tell anyone."

"So, no. I don't tried solve Beatrice's Epitaph. I'm was busy with the kitchen business, cook... Berune and..."

Gohda put his hand on his mouth. He said too much about his romantic feelings, don't him? He tried to change the subject.

"Are you unhappy because everyone wants to try take your place as the head of Ushiromiya Family? You did not really want this position, did you?"

"I see...." Lion drinks a little more. "This is what is 'worrying' me... Beatrice's Epitaph."

Lion looked throught one of windows, seeing a beatiful vion of courtyard. "Yesterday made 1 year of Grandfather's death and nobody made efforts for solve this epitaph.

The day before the day he died, he told me he dreamed about him and Beatrice... Dancing and kissing each other in Golden Land. This Epitaph is very important to my Grandfather and no one tried it!"

Lion breathes heavily again. "Well... Last night I tried to solve Beatrice's Epitaph, but I failed. I don't think Genji-san or Nanjo-sensei, Grandfather's best friend, tried to solve it. In grandfather's testament, he left something to Genji-san and Nanjo-sensei. I don't know what is it... When the reunion was ending, the notary called Genji-san in private and after this made the same thing with Nanjo-sensei. Maybe he wanted to deliver something very particular to them, but we didn't ask what grandfather's testament gave to them... It would be very desrespectful."

>>3784
"I don't think 'no one' tried to solve the epitaph, Lion-sama. Kinzo-sama promised all his gold and power for the one who solved it, don't he?"

"So, someone can come in the next reunion and try to clame the headship using it. Or maybe everyone failed to solve the epitaph and said nothing."

"Honestly, I do not know if everyone has the same good intentions to solve the epitaph as you, but I'm sure it must have people trying."

"And, about Genji and Nanjo... I don't think they solved the epitaph. They are Kinzo-sama's most trusted friends, so Kinzo-sama maybe desired give to them some token of their friendship."

But Gohda did not discarded, in his heart, the chances that they have the key to the solution of the epitaph.

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And, Chesterton thought in his heart, a solver of epitaph maybe don't want to reveal his discoveries.

But he don't want annoy the piece Lion with these possibilities.

Lion smile, finaly. "Thanks, Gohda-san. Your company made me feel good for a while, about Beatrice's Epitaph."

Lion get up from his/her chair. "Now I have to go: Battler-kun must be awake now and I need to prepare a speech when everyone arrive... Includin Eva-oba-san. You know how much she wants the Headship."

Lion get out of dining room, whistling, letting you alone.
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Time stops and all gameboard world colors became black and white. Butterflies appears and becoming Eriko's body.

"As I can see, you and Gohda-san have some tracks. This year's reunion... Genji and Nanjo's special participation on Kinzo's testament... And your first colored text on this game! This very exciting, isn't it? I don't know if you, Chess-kun, know about the Purple Declaration. Let me explain how it works..."

1. Purple Declaration can be only used by Pieces.
2. Purple Declaration has same power of Red Truth.
3. Only the Culprit and Accomplices can lie using Purple Declaration.
4. Those who aren't Culprit or Accomplice will only tell the truth.

"Now... Even Gohda-san is your Piece, he can use Blue Truth inside my gameboard. However, those who are targets of Gohda's Blue Truth will only answer using Purple Declaration, since Purple Declaration has same power as Red Truth.

Do you want to ask me something more about it?"

>>3786
"I want to know...

Only Gohda can asks blue truths to others, not me to you, right?

And Gohda doesnt't have a Detective's Authority, correct?

That's the only things I need to know, for now."

"No, no, Chess-kun. Don't misunderstand Gameboard with Metaworld. You can use Blue Truths against me and I can use Red Truth, etc... Like a normal game. In Gameboard, Gohda-san can use Blue truth against others, like I explained to you right now.

Gohda doesn't have Detective Authority. However, he can use 'perception' to see something in crime scene. Also, he can analyze bodies, if everyone let him do this.

Now, shall we continue? *giggle*"
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Eriko and Chess disappeared and gameboard world back to walk and be colorful.

"So, you are there, Gohda-san." Kumasawa, with a smile, called him. "We are waiting for you in the kitchen. We already peel vegetables and the kids are helping me with Mackerel soup. When I die, I need to pass my secret recipe to the next generation. Ohohoho~"

>>3789
"That's good, Kumasawa-san. I'll going to kitchen right now. So, Kawabata-san already gone?"

Gohda prepared himself, drinking a cup of tea and offering one for Kumasawa. Once he gets her answer, he will go to the kitchen.

Kumasawa politely refuses. There's a lot of work to do. "Yes, Captain Kawabata alredy gone a long time a go. When I arrived in Main Building, I didn't find neither you nor the kids in the kitchen."

>>3791
long time ago*

>>3791
"Oh, I understand. Let's go."

Vigorously, Gohda goes to the kitchen. He looks for everyone who are inside and tries to capture the mood of each.

He also tries to notice if George and Shannon or Jessica and Kanon are divided into pairs.

"I'm glad you came. Before we begin, I want you to get into the spirit of the cuisine. Let's cook up a feast highly refined and therefore, you must have a loving and compassionate mind."

"What does that mean, Gohda-san? I want everyone to remember that we are not just cooking for our guests, but for people who we love too. We all have our dishes as well, but keep in mind that cooking for those we love."

"This is where is the culmination of a human being. A person who cooks for those who love can take care his loved ones with genuine love."

At that time, he looks slightly to the reactions of Kanon and Shannon.

"Right now, you should keep in mind that the love that you apply to the dish it's the same love that you give for your loved one."

"Just as we love the people with dedication, we must have dedication and attention in time to handle the water, rice or anything else."

"Are you ready?"

Sayo&George and Yoshiya&Jessica: Those are the pairs in kitchen. They are happy to cook. Pots bubbling and many food aroma mixing with the air. A beatiful white cat, called Henrica, Jessica's cat, was under the table, enjoying these many aromas. It's a relaxing and happy place.

Everyone stoped what they are doing to hear Gohda's brilliant speech. At the end, everyone smile (incluind Yoshiya) and clapped. Clapped many many times.

"I had an idea for dessert, Gohda-san..." Jessica start to talk, when everyone finish to clap. "It's a recipe I learned in school. It's a pie based in a Brazilian dessert. You use white cheese and guava. It's called 'Romeo&Juliet Pie'. And we can add whipped cream on the top."

"We all think it's an excellent idea. What do you think, Gohda-san?"

>>3794
"Do it."

Gohda answered with a pleseant smile.

"Don't forget to use Cream and Whole Milk instead Cheese... it will give consistence."

"I will need to start a soup then. Kumasawa, could you help me?"

Gohda reunites his ingredients. Some of them looks so exotic and strange to someone asks "what is it".

He starts too to preserve a beef steak with cooking wine, Chinese pepper, cumin, salt and ground ginger.

Then, he starts a roast sea grouper. Sea grouper is a favored food for its fresh taste and rich nutrition.

The Cook use his skills in a totally natural way. Even hard and minuscious movements are executed with the maxed perfection.

In the midst of his movements, he helps everyone and supervises them in all their doubts. Like a boss.

Thinking that might need salt or pepper to temper the food at the proper time, he puts a small vial of each in his pockets.

He tries, too, don't ruin the interaction between his assistants. Somehow, he likes how they look "in love".

"As you wish, Captain Gordon! *giggle*" Jessica and the others laugh.

"Sure, Gohda, I'll help you." Kumasawa smile, helping him with Mackerel Soup.

Everything was going perfect. All of them having fun and loving what they were doing.

It took about 1 hour to everything get ready. Jessica's Pies was in refrigerator, Mackerel Soup was hot and delicious and other many foods prepared were ready to eat. Salad, Beef, Soup, Fish, Shrimp with rice and vegetables, lasagna... All food was perfect.

"Wow... It's so beatiful..." Jessica said.

"You did a good job with your pies, Milady." Yoshiya said, outlining a smile.

"You help me with it, Yoshiya-kun". Jessica blushes. "If wasn't you and Gohda-san, I wouldn't make it."

"We did a good job too, nee, George-san?"

"Yes, Sayo..." George put a big smile on his face. "We did it."

Heavy steps announced a new person in the kitchen. It was Genji.

"Hello, everyone". Genji said with his normal voice tone, trying to disguise his sadness about 1 year of Kinzo's death. "I am here to announce that Captain Kawabata called. He said He is bringing Ushiromiya Family to Rokkenjima. I recommend George-san and Jessica-san to leave the kitchen... Natsuhi-sama is coming here for check the lunch."

"Thanks, Genji-san!" Jessica and George said.

"Thanks for this wonderful moment, Gohda-san." George said while was leaving the kitchen. Jessica did the same, carrying Henrica with her.

>>3796
I AM THE GODDAMN GOHDA -what

"Sayo-chan, Yoshiya-kun... do you having fun too, right?"

Gohda gives to them a calorous smile.

"I need to talk with Genji-san right now. You are free to your duties today. And... if anyone needs to see how food is, just call me ... you will have a particular time to deal with it."

Through mysterious words, Gohda offers to Kanon and Shannon the opportunity to use the kitchen to talk alone with their loved ones... long as they ask him for the key. Gohda takes the key to the kitchen.

"Thank you, Gohda-san". Sayo blushed, getting the meaning of those words. Yoshiya only smiled. Maybe he understood those words too.

"Normaly you escort everyone from dock to Main Building, Gohda-san. If you take long, me and the kids will escort them this time, right?". Kumasawa said.

Sayo, Yoshiya and Kumasawa left the kitchen, letting Genji and Gohda alone.

"Do you wish something from me, Gohda-san?"

>>3797
"I'll be fast", Gohda replies to Kumasawa.

"Genji-san... I need to know what time should I serve lunch and dinner. And... ask you a favor."

"You look tired. I will serve Madam and Krauss-sama today. Try work only when you specifically called."

"I believe that the family would like to discuss a long time with Lion-sama on inheritance. You know that few of them really care about the day. Do not take this stress. I will serve them during the meeting."

"I believe too... Kinzo-sama is happy. Lion-sama is a valuable successor. Now, try rest the best you can. I need to prepare the mood of everyone to the meal. It's ok to you?"

"You are totally right, Gohda-san."

A female voice interrupts the conversation. Genji and Gohda turned for see who is: It's Natsuhi. "Since the beginning of this week, Genji-san is being very upset about Father's death."

Her smile turned into a sad face. "In fact, all of us are... But Genji-san is the one who knows Father since they were children. I can understand a little of your pain, Genji-san... But I can't understand 100% of it."

Natsuhi made her sad face vanish away and put again a beatiful smile. "That's why I'm giving permission for you to rest and only work when is necessary, Genji-san. And about you, Gohda-san: Lunch will be served at 13:00 and dinner will be served at 21:00."

Natsuhi approaches the kitchen's table. "Genji, you can rest. Gohda, tell me about lunch's dishes."

"As you order, Natsuhi-sama." Genji makes a bow and goes away.

>>3800
"Ma-Madam!"

Even he likes Berune, Gohda has a small weakness for Natsuhi. But he can disguise it well, properly like a boss gentleman.

He is a little shy when realize that Natsuhi agree with his words.

"W-Well... we'll have Salad, Beef, Soup and 'Romeo&Juliet Pie' as a dessert. It is a light meal, to leave all anxious for dinner."

"The dinner will be extremely sophisticated, a Chinese imperial banquet I've been working all week for this day.

I had to change some dishes to avoid using too many exotic ingredients. But I guarantee the satisfaction of all, is my specialty."

"We have at least 108 unique dishes, but I assegure everyone will eat all, Madam."

"Th...... That much!? Aren't you exaggerating a little bit? I don't know if 108 dishes can fit in dinning table."

Natsuhi stops and thinks. "... Only if we do a food rotation.... I think that's the better option....................."

Natsuhi put her hand on her forehead. "Oh, not again........ Gohda, please, go find Kumasawa-san and wait for Ushiromiya on the dock. I'll talk do Nanjo-sensei.... I need more aspirin..."

Natsuhi left the kitchen.

>>3802
"Don't worry, Madam", Gohda says before Natsuhi leaves, "Some dishes are too small to be heavy in the stomach. And some dishes... are an evil necessary to Hideyoshi-sama, Battler-sama and George-sama..."

Gohda thinks with himself: "That Hideyoshi could eat 94 dishes alone. He is the most strong enemy for any chef, even a Magical Chef like me..."

Gohda locks the kitchen and goes to the docks, waiting for the guests.

Gohda arrives at the dock and finds Kumasawa, Lion, Battler and George there.

"Good you come, Gohda-san. The boat just arrived right now!" Kumasawa said, happy for Ushiromiya finally arrive.

"George-aniki was telling me about your fun in the kitchen: It was a shame I slept during all morning."

When Battler finishes his words, Kyrie and Rudolf are the first to come out the boat. After this, Rosa and Maria, and Hideyoshi and Eva.

>>3804
"Really?", Gohda laughs and then, talks to Lion in an undertone, "But, Lion-sama, I thought you had tried to wake Battler-sama."

After he tried a blue, welcome everyone.

"Welcome to Rokkenjima! You must all be quite tired from your long trip. Please, allow me to help you all with your bags."

"I woke up Battler-kun and then we didn't left the inside of Kinzo's... I mean... My room. He helped me with my speech." Lion answers Gohda.

"Thank you, Gohda-san." Eva said. "You are very helpful...."

Eva opens her fan and cover ler lips. ".... Different of certain people... Right, Lion?"

".... Right, Eva-oba-san." Lion smiles.

"I'm sorry, Lion, Eva didn't mean to--"

"That's alright, Hideyoshi-ojii-san. Eva-oba-san is always making jokes."

Rudolf laughs. "You are right, Lion."

"Shut up, Rudolf!" Eva shouted elegantly at Rudolf.

"My, my... Let those fights for our reunion." Kyrie jokes.

"Uu~ Maria is hungry! Uu~ Hungry!"

"Calm down, Maria..." Rosa said. "Lunch is already made, right, Gohda-san?"

>>3809
"Everything is ready. Please follow me."

Gohda-san asks for everyone's company, guiding them for the mansion.

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Chesterton looks a little tense... but he still speaks about the Gameboard.

Let me try a theory.

Battler-san is Lion's lover. Lion asked to come to Battler Rokkenjima earlier. So Battler comforted Lion, helping him in several ways, including sexually.

What do you think about it, Eriko?

"What the heeeeeeell!?" Eriko start to laughs "This is so ridiculous... So ridiculous... But... It's sooooooooooo ridiculous...... That you're right.

I think I'm giving too much clues for you see this too fast... Well... As I said: I'm not a perfect Puzzle Maker."
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You and the Ushiromiya arrived in Guest House at 11:00. Sayo, Yoshiya and Jessica were there to show Maria their room and chat a little before lunch.

You escort the adults to Main Building and arrive there at 11:05. The adults thank to you and go to theis respective guest room for unpack their clothes and others needs. Dining table is ready and lunch is perfect.

You have some minutes to do whatever you want.

>>3832
"It's not a matter of being bad or good Puzzle Maker. See, I suspected that since Shannon said to me Battler came to Rokkenjima. Since Battler do not helped us with the shopping, he only could be a lover - or an suspect."

"A good detective always try capture the mood and feelings, and not only clues and tips. Do you saw Father Brown's Gameboards?"

"Father Brown is an old piece of mine. I used him in many gameboards. He never used nothing like a Knox's Decalogue or any Van Dine Rules. He tried seeing inside people's hearts."

"As a priest, he heard many confessions and came to understand the human heart. Like Agatha Christie's piece, Miss Marple."

"Don't blame yourself, Mister Eriko. Your game have a heart. I acknowledged that. I will free this witch from her torture, I promise."
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Gohda is worried with Genji. He will sneak a little in Servant's Room, to see if Genji is really rest.

After that, he will run to the Lion's room, trying to talk with Lion.

You go to the Servant's Room and you see that door is close. You knock, but no one answer.

>>3834
"Perhaps Genji is asleep", Gohda thinks.

He goes to the Lion's Room.

You go to Lion's room and knock the door.

"Come in."

You open one of the doors. Who you see isn't Lion. You see Genji and Dr. Nanjo playing chess, accompanied by some tea.

"Hello, Gohda-san." Dr Nanjo says. "Are you looking for Lion-san?"

Genji doesn't say anything. He is too focuses on his next move.

>>3836
"What a TWIST!"
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"Yes, Nanjo-san. Do you saw Lion-sama?"

Genji made his move on chessboard and answered for Dr. Nanjo.

"Lion-sama is with Jessica-san, Battler-san, George-san, Maria-san, Sayo and Yoshiya in the Guest House."

"Yes, exactly! Do you want to use the phone, Gohda-san?"

There is two phones inside Lion's Room: One in Main Study and one in Book Archive.

>>3838
"It's fine, it's not an urgency. But I have another issue that goes bothering Lion-sama and maybe you can help."

Gohda pauses.

"Do you know something about the solution of the Epitaph...? Lion-sama told me that was necessary to solve it. It was the will of the Kinzo-sama."

Genji and Dr. Nanjo stoped to play chess and start to look at you. Silence dominates the place.

For some moments, you, Genji and Dr. Nanjo look at each other in silence, until Genji decide to talk.

"Lunch time approaches quickly. It's not time enough to talk about this subject, Gohda-san." Genji pauses, thinking on next words. "It's better for you meet me and Nanjo-sensei at night, for talk about this."

"Hum.... Maybe we can talk about this after afternoon reunioun between Ushiromiya 'children'." Dr. Nanjo suggests. "Gohda-san, what's the best time for you?"

>>3843
"Hum.... Maybe we can talk about this while afternoon reunioun between Ushiromiya 'children' is happening." Dr. Nanjo suggests. "Gohda-san, what's the best time for you?"***

>>3843
Gohda finds that comportament of theirs very suspicious. He remembers when he talked before with Lion about the Epitaph's Secrets.

"To me, the best time is after Ushiromiya's Reunion. Madam Natsuhi already ask me to serve her during the family's meeting. After the reunion, I will ask to Sayo and Yoshiya prepare the decoration to the dinner and the food rotation, then I can find you in any place you like."

"It can be dangerous talk about The Epitaph after afternoon reunion. Some--."

"Then, the best time would be at night." Genji interrupts Dr. Nanjo.

"Agreed." With this final words, the mood in Lion's room get better. "Now, with this matter over by now, want to join us in chess?"

Dr. Nanjo smiles.

In Meta-World, Chesterton frozes.

He remembered that sentence, spoken by another person on another occasion.

Few days before Knox committing his crime against the Decalogue, the inquisitors Connington and Bailey were murmuring in the midst of a corridor.

"It can be dangerous talk about Knox after the reunion. Some--."

Then, they noticed Chesterton is presence and ran away. Chesterton didn't paid the necessary attention, thinking it might be just a gossip.

So, the days passed. Chesterton heard the notice of Knox's prison. In the midst of a crumbling prison, no body dare to make noise, but the rushed Chesterton, the Inquisitio Haereticae Pravitatis. His precious friend had been charged with a crime and he soon came to see him in a dark cell, whose scent of the fungi pervaded on the clothes.

"Knox! What the hell are you doing?" Chesterton shouted angrily.

"Gilbert ... stop talking so loud!", Knox replied, lying asleep in a fetal position. His clothes were blackened with dirt from the cell. "I'm trying to sleep."

"This is not a joke! You are accused of violating their own Knox' laws and..."

"And that's not an accusation but a fact."

Chesterton shook scared.

"What happened?"

"It was a trap. A trap that I could not refuse to fall."

The inquisitor could barely understand his companion.

"You were right, Chesterton. My Ten Commandments ... Van Dine's laws ... are wrong. The witches should not be killed for crimes they did not commit, but for those who commit them. It's all wrong, so wrong ...

Smite evil, my good friend Chesterton, is what should be our goal. But we kill witches, instead of saving them. Yes, save from the burden that they impose to theirselves to cover up a culprit. I thought it was just his arrogance or a desire to feel superior or a necessity to exist, but now it's so clear..."

"It is too late for that, my friend. The Court of Heaven has made his decision. Your laws were accepted, not mine. But I know they will have mercy on you, since it is their first incision in a crime. We will ask the jury for mercy. Those who remember your Decalogue will remember you. Your credit will save you."

But Chesterton and Knox did not foresaw the Judge and Jury had already brought the executioner... The daughter of Knox, Dlanor, was the executioner that the Court of Heaven had left on duty.

"Nor do I want to believe," Chesterton thought, "does this judgement and the crime was induced by the Court itself? It's all a ruse to kill Knox?"

"M-My daughter ...? You have called my own daughter to be my destruction?"

The arrogant tone of one of the jurors decided the verdict said.

"Ronald A. Knox. Your sin terrifies our Holy Church and undermines the holiness of heaven. Abjure your sins and be cleansed before receive your final sentence", said Maxwell, Archbishop from the group Iscariot, hunters of supernatural creatures, especially vampires and werewolves.

"I will say whatever you want, but leave my daughter out of this!"

"Ronald A. Knox. Your presence pollutes our home with your heresies. If there is no repentance, then roll your head through the hands of the Inquisitor Dlanor in order to purge all evil", the judge responds, Cardinal Fedeli, "I sentence you to death".

The jury and the judge claimed:

"<Die The death!>
<Sentence to death!>
<Great equalizer is The Death!>"

Dlanor hesitated. Her face was very different from today. She was scared from the beginning of the judgement. Her eyes watered and she trembled.

"Your Eminence, Cardinal Fedeli, I ask you to reconsider your solemn judgement! It is indeed precipitated sentence for who gave us the Ten Commandments!", Chesterton intervened.

"Inquisitor Chesterton, to ensure that laws will be obeyed by all, everyone should be judged equally", dismissed Maxwell, distilling venom in his words, "even the creator of the law".

"Your job is to kill the witches, as it is written: 'Do not let a witch to live'", concluded the Cardinal Fedeli, "Dlanor, if you can not do this trial, you may be happier if you join him in his heresy and die together".

"Dlanor has nothing to do with it! Leave her alone!" Knox cried, but beyond the impassive faces of the jurors and the judge, they kept sadistic smiles in their hearts.

She trembling steps forward.

"F... Father...", looked into the eyes of sentenced as if he expected to do what he said.

Knox looked around and saw no more hope. But he could save Dlanor.

"...Do it, my daughter."

"No! Wait!", screamed Chesterton.

But the blade of Dlanor divided in half his father. The cut was from the top to down, as the girl's knees, she began to scream and despair, in tears, soaked in her father's blood.

-You have been faithful, Dlanor. Fulfilled your duty - Cardinal Fedeli said.

As she went into hysterical convulsions, Chesterton held her tightly, trying to protect her from herself and from the pain - the jury and the judge simply went away.

Then Dlanor and Chesterton cried together.

The memories of that day frozen him somehow.

"Eriko-san", he spoke, "may have a cup of coffee?"

"Sure, why not?" golden butterflies appeared and became a cup of hot coffee. "Do you want a brief pause or want to continue the game?"

>>3856
Chesterton drank from the cup at once like a boss.

"Let's continue."
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"I have to prepare the lunch and dinner will be even more laborious. But thanks anyone. Please, don't tell anyone about this."

'Dangerous', Gohda noticed this word. Perhaps Nanjo and Genji and are being pressured by other family members to know about Epitaph's Solution.

But why, why they don't told anything to Lion? Lion is not sufficient worth to be the Head?

Other thing passed on Gohda's mind: Why Kinzo didn't revelead the solution of Epitaph to Lion? It means he is not worth to be the Ushiromiya Family's Head?

Maybe Kinzo didn't revelead his epitaph to anyone but Genji and Nanjo. That means no one should touch his gold after his death?

'Dangerous', the word pressed herself against Gohda's head. The question is how dangerous it really is.

"So, until the night."

"You're welcome, Gohda-san. And don't worry: We won't tell to anyone about our conversation." Nanjo smiles and both [Genji and Nanjo] go back to play chess.

You look at Lion's clock in Main Study: It's 11:20.

I'm sorry, I was so worried about time that I didn't pay attetion on it. Let me correct.
>>3832
You and the Ushiromiya arrived in Guest House at 12:00.***
You escort the adults to Main Building and arrive there at 12:05.***

>>3858
You look at Lion's clock in Main Study: It's 12:20.

And remember: Lunch is at 13:00.
Again, I'm sorry for my mistake about hours.

>>3859
Gohda goes to the phone in Main Study on Lion's Room, and calls for Guest House.

The telephone rings five times and finaly someone answer it.

"Hello?" you recognize Yoshiya's voice.

>>3861
"Yoshiya-kun. I will need you and Sayo-chan to help me to prepare the lunch and the table."

"Right, Gohda-san. Me and Sayo will go to the kitchen as soon we can." Yoshiya turn off the telephone.

>>3863
Gohda goes to the kitchen. He will wait outside and will unlock the door only when Kanon/Yoshiya and Shannon/Sayo came.

Some minutes later, Yoshiya and Sayo arrive. Kumasawa is with them too.

"We are here, Gohda-san." Yoshiya says. "We found Kumasawa-san on the way and called her to help."

>>3865
"I understand... We'll really need help to deal with the most powerful chef's enemies", Gohda looks tired only to think in Battler, George and Hideyoshi hungry.

He unlocks the door.

"The lunch will be easy today, but take care in the dinner's service. We have many dishes to this night", comments.

"Ohohohoho~ Hideyoshi-san do eats a lot." Kumasawa laughs.

You all prepare food perfectly and go to the dinning hall with some carts. In dinning room, you made the final preparations for lunch.

It's now 12:50. All Ushiromiya arrive, with them, Genji and Dr. Nanjo. Genji was invited to everyone to join lunch with them, since he's still sad about 1 year of Kinzo's death.

Seating arrangements:
Tip: Lion
Lion's right side (near to far): Genji, Krauss, Natsuhi, Jessica, Maria and Rosa,
Lion's left side (neart to far): Nanjo, Eva, Hideyoshi, George, Battler, Rudolf and Kyrie.

It's now 13:00. Lion gets up from his/her chair.

"Before we start to lunch, Genji has some words to say." Lion sits again.

Genji gets up from his chair. Everyone is paying atention. He start his speech about 1 year of Kinzo's death. How he would be happy on his dreammed Golden Land and drinking his favorite liquor. Genji talks about when Kinzo, Genji, Nanjo and Kumasawa were teenagers. A speech involved in nostalgia, joy and good memories.

Everyone claps and Genji sits again. Lunch can start now.

>>3867
"How it is the meal?", Gohda asks.

Gohda is anxious to show two things: dessert and dinner. Of course, he cannot say to anyone Jessica, George, Sayo and Yoshiya made the Romeo&Juliet pie together, but he's sure they will be happy.

He is near to the door because he is sure Hideyoshi, Battler AND George want to repeat their dishes.

"It's everything delicious, Gohda-san! Like always!" Hideyoshi said, eating one more beef's pice. "Natsuhi, you are so lucky to have Gohda as your chef. There is more chefs like Gohda in the place you get him?"

Natsuhi laughs. "No, Hideyoshi-san, unfortunatly. Gohda-san is a rare diamond: It's very difficult to find another exactly like him."

"Dear, don't eat so quickly! You can have gastritis!" Eva said.

"If gastritis doesn't affect me while I am alive, then I don't care." Hideyoshi said after he finished his beef. "Can I get more Mackerel Soup? It was very delicious, Kumasawa-san!"

"Thanks, Hideyoshi-san." She laughs.

After many time, everyone finished their dishes and were prepared for dessert.

>>3869
"THAT WAS CLOSE!", thought Gohda while relieved that Hideyoshi, Battler and George don't tried repeat their dishes, like always.

"Well, to the dessert, we have a very special dessert from an exotic country. From Brazil, you will be delighted with one of the most popular desserts in the West. It is named 'Romeo&Juliet Pie'."

When everyone tasted the pie, their eyes shone like 1000 asteroids on the sky. It was completly delicous!

Greetings and more greetings were directed to Gohda. It was a marvelous pie!

After everyone finished their desserts, You, Sayo, Yoshiya and Kumasawa started to clean the dining room and led dirty dishes to the kitchen.

Some minutes passed and you were almost finishing to clean the kitchen, when Lion arrived.

"Hello, everyone." He/She said. "I am just passing by to say that lunch was perfect. Thanks, everyone."

Lion smiled. "And one more thing: It's now 14:15. The afternoon reunion starts at 14:45. Mom said you, Gohda, will replace Genji while he is resting, due to yesterday.

So, You and Kumasawa will be there. Yoshiya-kun and Sayo-chan will be with Battler-kun, George-kun, Jessica-onee-chan and Maria-chan at the beach.

Now, if you excuse me, I need to go back to Kinzo's... I mean... My room. See you and Kumasawa-san there."

Lion got out the kitchen.

After finished the cleaning, Yoshiya and Sayo got out the kitchen to went to Guesthouse. Only you and Kumasawa were there.

And then...

"Don't lie to me, Jessica!" You and Kumasawa heard Natsuhi yelling at Jessica, in the dining room.

"That's not good, Gohda-san..." Kumasawa said, while she went slowly out of the kitchen to went to dining room door. She needed to listen that conversation.

>>3871
"What happened, Kumasawa-san?", Gohda whispers to Kumasawa in stealth mode, like a ninja, "Why Madam is yelling to Ojou-sama?"

"Shhh..." Kumasawa whispers. You and her are in front of dining room door.

"Yeah! I made that pie! So what!? You gonna hit me or something!?" Jessica yells back.

"Watch your mouth, Jessica! Ladies do--"

"'Ladies don't talk like this', bla bla bla! That's bullshit!" Jessica yells more and more. "And you're such an hypocrite! In all movies, girls learn how to cook! Why can't I do the same?"

"That is not the question, Jessica!" Natushi tries to control the situation. "You did a job that Gohda-san and the others are suposed to do! That is wrong!"

"No, that's not wrong! If you knew how to cook, you could taught me, right? Nooooooo! You didn't! You prefer to take care of Lion! Because Lion was going to inhert Grandfather's Headship!" Tears starts to cover Jessica's cheeks. "It's always Lion! Always him/her! If Lion made that pie, you wouldn't fight with him/her! You would pat his head and said how much you were pried of him/her! You are an hypocrite, that's what you are! And I ain't finish: George is other! You always greets him too! Because he is smart, take good grades on college like Lion... Come on! If you like so much George, why don't you talk with Eva-oba-san? Oh, wait! If Eva-oba-san going to have meas her daughter, that wouldn't be fair, because Eva-oba-san would have a useless daughter, right? That's what you think of me: A girl that's only gave headaches to you! If I were Lion, nothing this would happen!"

"Jessi--"

"No, stop it! I don't wanna hear anything! You are the worst mother ever! Ever worst than Rosa-oba-san, that hits Maria-chan and destroys her toys without Maria do nothing wrong!" Tears continues to fall down.

"Rosa-san wh--"

"Oh, give me a break, hypocrite! Everyone saw Rosa-oba-san hit Maria at garden, because Maria was sing that 'Uu-uu' song! And what the adults did? NOTHING!"

"Don't change the subject!"

"I AM NOT CHANGING THE MOTHERFUCKING SUBJECT!" Jessica is pissed off. Jessica really doesn't want to say what she'll say...... But Natsuhi forces her. "YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE, USHIROMIYA NATSUHI?"

Silence domain the dining room for some seconds.

"A WHORE! THAT'S WHAT YOU REALLY ARE! JUST LIKE EVA-OBA-SAN SAID ON LAST YEAR REUNION! YOU ARE A WHORE!" Jessica says out loud, for everyone outside the dining room hear.

Jessica, crying out loud, runs away and punches the door, for open it. Luckly, you and Kumasawa aren't listen in front of the door she punched (Dining room's door is a double door, remember).

Natsuhi is paralyzed. Chocked. She isn't crying. Just gazing the nothing in dining room. Natsuhi couldn't believe in what Jessica said.

>>3873
"Madam!", Gohda speaks loudly and audible LIKE A MAN, "It was the will of Kinzo-sama that Jessica learned to cook. That's the same order he gives to raise Eva-sama and Rosa-sama when they're younger. Then, to Kinzo-sama, she was learned to being a Lady."

It's a lie. Kinzo never said something like that. But it was true that Kinzo forced Eva and Rosa to take cooking classes and other "feminine" things. Kinzo was a chauvinist.

"If not for the will of Kinzo-sama, she would never come into my kitchen.

But not worry, Madam. I will find Jessica and I convince her to apologize. Don't worry."

Gohda does not give time to Natsuhi answer; he will seek to Jessica.

Natsuhi hear what Gohda said and turn her head to him and Kumasawa. "Father really......... Oh nooo! I desrespect Father's will!"

Natsuhi starts to cry, fallingon the floor. "I don't deserve Ushiromiya's name! I don't deserve to be a mother!"

"Na... Natsuhi-san!" Kumasawa shoutes. "I'll bring to you some water with sugar!"

You go out of there. You think the best place to find Jessica: Her room, obviously! You go there and knocks. You don't have any answer. You look for her in entire Main Building, but don't find Jessica.

>>3875
Gohda goes quickly to the Guest House.

If she is not there, he will ask Sayo, Maria, Yoshiya, George, Battler and Lion's help (assuming they're there).

No one was there either. Maybe Sayo, Yoshiya, Battler, George and Maria were at the beach already. You look at Lobby's clock: It was 15:00 and you remembered about the afternoon reunion.

Gohda goes to the afternoon reunion...
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...but Chesterton feels himself terrible. He wanted to help that family, even if they will be killed soon.

"There's no way to made everyone happy in this board too", mutters to himself.

He remembers the poor Dlanor. Yes, a different situation, but sadness has too many faces, even being only one feeling...
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...so, Gohda rans to Main Building and goes to afternoon reunion. He needs to know everything. Not only the mood will be blasted, but something terrible already started.

When you are passing by the Entrance, you encounter Krauss and Lion.

"You don't need to worry, Gohda-san." Krauss says. He isn't on his good mood, obviously. "The reunion will start now, since Natsuhi and Jessica fought. Dr. Nanjo is taking care of her and we couldn't find Jessica too. We even looked for her into the Chapel! But she wasn't here either... Ah!, this gonna be a long reunion..."

"And don't worry about food and tea, Gohda-san." Lion says, worried. "Kumasawa-san made some. Also, you and Kumasawa don't need to go out of Parlor when you finish to serve tea and food. Like night reunion, both of you are going to stay until the end."

You, Krauss and Lion go to the Parlor. Kumasawa was waiting for you there. All adults, except for Natsuhi, were there. When you, Krauss and Lion arrive, Krauss and Lion sit down on one of Parlor's armchairs. You and Kumasawa close and lock Parlor's door with Parlor Key. Parlor Key is in door lock.

>>3881
But she wasn't there either...***

>>3881
"Poor Jessica", Gohda thinks...
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...And Chesterton share his thoughts.
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Gohda could not do anything in the afternoon reunion. He just could watch. And so he does. But don't before ask one more thing.

"Madam-sama is okay, Krauss-sama?"

"That is what I was going to ask, Aniki." Rudolf said.

"Dr. Nanjo said she wasn't good and needed to sleep. He gave some medicine for her." Krauss said.

"It's very bad this fight between Natsuhi and Jessica-chan..." Eva says, pretentiously. "But we need to focus on present."

"Don't be heartless, onee-san." Rosa says.

"Heartless?" Eva open her fan to cover her devilish face. "I'm not the one who hits my child."

"You..."

"Calm down, Rosa-onee-chan." Hideyoshi says, trying to calm her.

"First of all, I want demand something very important." Eva says again, ignoring her sister anger. "Eva want George in this year's night reunion!"

"Why do you ask this, Eva-oba-san?" Lion asks, even if he/she probably knows the answer.

"Beucase, Lion-chan/-kun, you are not qualified to The Headship!"

"Wait a minute, Eva-onee-san." Rudolf says. "Why are you forcing Headship on your son? Isn't your dream to inherit the headship?"

"Yes, it is, brother. But it looks like Father ignored our generation and elected Lion for The Headship."

"It's true, Eva-onee-san." Rosa says, more calm. "However, this doesn't mean that we have to fulfil Father's words."

"Hahaha, Rosa-onee-chan, you are such a joker!" Krauss laughs.

"No, father..." Lion scolds Krauss words. "Rosa-oba-san is right. If I am not qualified enough, than someone else have to be Ushiromiya Leader, not me."

"Yes, yes, Lion-kun/-chan. You are right." Eva giggles. "And this person could be George. Or, in Rosa-onee-chan words, me!"

"Why should be you, Eva-onee-san?" Rosa says, a little displeased.

"Why should be YOU?" Eva counters. "You are the last father's child. You have to stay back and let adults talk, like in our childhood."

"Stay calm, sis--"

"Shut up, Kyrie!" Eva shouts. "You are just an outsider. Your opinion means nothing!"

"Wait, Eva-onee-san." Rudolf trys to defend his second wife because Asumu is much better than Kyrie. "Kyrie can be an outsider, but she is very smart. If she wants to talk, then let's hear her."

"I agree with Rudolf-aniki." Rosa says.

"Agreed." Lion says.

"Uh..... Ok..... But be quickly, outsider!"

"Thanks, Eva-onee-san." Kyrie smiles. "There is only one solution to this problem........ Beatrice's Epitaph."

Lion frozes, while the others are paying atention.

"Since the last year, none of us talked about Beatrice's Epitaph, right?"

"The gold does not exist, Kyrie." Krauss says. "I looked for all the island and I didn't found anything. Also, I contract people to do this job, but they didn't found too."

"The gold can be buried and Beatrice's Epitaph is the only way to find the 10 tons of gold."

"So... Are you suggesting to us to resolve the epitaph?" Rudolf says, impressed with his wife.

"Right, darling. But we can do this after this reunion."

"I agree, outsider." Eva smiles. "We have a lot of others subjects to talk about, right, Lion-kun/-chan?"

"Right....... Eva-oba-san."

16:25. While afternoon reunion is happening, Yoshiya and Maria are backing to Guest House, because Maria needs to go to the bathroom.

"Uu~ Bathroom!"

"We are almost there, Milady Ma--" when Yoshiya and Maria are passing by the Lobby, Yoshiya say Jessica sitting on one of the bar sits, drinking some alcoholic beverage. "... You know where is the bathroom, right, Milady Maria?"

"Uu~ Yes."

"Can you go there by yourself?"

"Uu~ Yes!" Maria goes to stairs and let Yoshiya alone.

"Jessica!" Yoshiya says, while entering in Lobby. "What are you--"

"This liquor is quite good..." Jessica says and drink another glass. "Now I know why Grandfather liked so much this liquor brand."

"Stop it, Jessica!" Yoshiya sits on her side. He checks if she is drunk, but she isn't.

"Don't worry, Yoshiya-kun. I started to drink now..."

"And you must stop now! What's going on with you?"

"It's my mother... I fight with her! Just beucase she discovered I made that stupid pie! And then I ran away from Maind Building and walk aimlessly through the forest. I arrived here some minutes ago."

"It's not stupid......" Yoshiya hugs her and kisses her on his cheek. "Now, tell me about everyting, Jessica..."

Meanwhile, in cousin's room bathroom, Maria finishes her needs.

"Uu~ Yoshiya, let's back to the beach."

Suddenly, Golden butterflies appeared in the room. Maria opens a big smile on her face.

"Ahahahaha! Hello, Mariaaa~!" The Golden Witch, Beatrice, shows up.

"Uuu~ Beatrice! Beatrice!" Maria hugs her. "You came! I knew you would came!"

"Did you thought I wouldn't came?" The witch laughs. "So, do you read my letter I sent to you?"

"Uu~! Yes, I read it!" Maria takes off a letter from her purse. "I accept! Uu~ Maria accpets to go to Beatrice's House now, with you! Uu~!"

"Then, shall we go? Kyiahahiahiahahah!" Both Maria and Beatrice turn golden butterflies and escape from Guest House. This will be a long trip to Kuwadorian.

18:45. Afternoon reunion finishes. Kumasawa unlocks the door and open it. Everyone got out the Parlor and you and Kumasawa are alone.

>>3886
"Kumasawa-san, I still worried with Jessica-ojou-sama. I will seek for her again. Could you take care of Madam?"

"Sure. I am worried with Natsuhi-san, too. I'll talk with Nanjo-sensei. Good luck trying to found Jessica-chan."

>>3888
"Thanks, Kumasawa-san!"

Gohda, once more, runs like a MAN to the Guest House.

You arrive at Guest House. You first get in the Lobby and see Yoshiya and Jessica kissing. But not those romantical movie kiss: There are kissing like real bosses adults.

They don't feel your presence. Now you find Jessica and know she is safe with Yoshiya.

>>3890
"In name of this love of theirs, you shall not forget to protect it. You'll protect this love with all your strength. So as I want to protect everyone here, in this island, with my food, my cook and all of my heart.

Please, listen my appeal, hear my voice!

Sasa oidenasai, Zepar, Furfur!"

Gohda tries using his own love and Kanon&Jessica's love to fuse the Demon Tokens and tries to Summon Zepar and Furfur.