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Fortuna Entertainment
Music: Fortuna Office
Huh, nice place they've got...
...here...
Well then.
Well, yeah. It is an office. Ever heard of Fortuna Entertainment?
Oh, I know! That's the production company that Kiria belongs to!
Should've figured you'd know it, Tsubasa. But yeah, this is the Fortuna Entertainment office.
Wh-Whaaat!? Really!? Wh-Why was I brought to a place like this!?
Just a regular production company on the surface... but secretly a team of Mirage specialists and investigators. That's Fortuna Entertainment.
Oh, and I haven't told you guys yet, but this is the production company I've been working with.
Why didn't you tell us about it!?
Yeah. You don't have to worry about telling us where you work.
That's what you're angry about!?
Tsubasa, I kept my mouth shut because I knew this is how you'd react...
Never mind all that, Touma! So... wh-wh-where's Kiria!?
Oh, she's not here.
Why not!?
G-Geez, Tsubasa, chill out. Not only does she have a ton of work, she's gotta get ready for that live performance too. She's got her schedule worked out down to the minute - even I haven't seen her in a while.
Tsubasa...? You okay?
What are you doing?
Right now... I'm breathing air that Kiria was breathing... Oh, I can die happy...!
*Sigh*
...Oh, right. There was someone I wanted you two to meet.
Who's that?
C'mon, Tsubasa. Back to reality.
W-Wait! I'm not done enjoying the atmosphere yet!
Before we follow Touma into the Velvet Room, let's take a second to poke around the office.
Both the TVs and the posters on the wall have ads or updates for what some of the other major characters are up to. They'll update as we go through the game, so after Kiria's concert those posters will change to whatever the next big show is.
Vending machines are scattered all around the overworld, and for a couple hundred yen, will heal your entire party to full. The actual contents are randomized (I think there's like 8 or 9 drinks total?), and if you pick a drink that a party member likes, it'll actually raise their Luck stat for your next dungeon dive.
Next to Maiko's desk, we have the trophy wall. As you get certain achievements, you'll get trophies that pop up here. Mechanically useless, but it's there.
Anyway, that's enough poking around for now. Let's see what's behind Door #1.
The Bloom Garden
Music: Bloom Palace
This seems...impractical to keep in an office building.
How is a place like this... in an office building?
Mind blown, right? This place is for Mirage Masters and those with strong Performa - those chosen by fate!
This place... There's something about it that feels oddly nostalgic.
Yes, for me as well. I wonder why that is.
She's been with you since we left the Idolasphere. You just couldn't see her, that's all. This place is called the Bloom Palace, and as long as they're here, they can go back to these physical forms.
Heeey! Tiki!
Huh...? Why do I feel as though I've met her before?
I can't believe it... I can't believe you're making this little girl call you big broth- Wait a minute... I think I've seen her somewhere before.
Oh my gosh! It's Tiki! The Uta-loid! The virtual singer, Tiki!
There's the reaction I was waiting for! And don't accuse me of the creepy stuff. ...You noticed that first?
Look, let me introduce you. The Uta-loid you two know is a cover. Tiki's true identity... is a Mirage.
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Tiki is something of a rarity - a character in FE1 that actually gets lines. She is the daughter (reincarnation? It's never entirely clear what her deal is) of the Divine Dragon Naga - the closest thing the series ever gets to a Capital G "God" - and recruiting her is one of the requirements for defeating Medeus. Despite being several hundred years old, she is both physically and mentally a child - she renames Marth to "Mar-Mar" immediately after meeting him, and complains about scary dreams while she sleeps the centuries away. The "small child with unimaginable power" archetype is one IntSys particularly likes, because every playable manakete after her (Fae, Myrrh, Nowi, etc) is modeled off of her, with, ironically, the sole exception of herself, finally all grown up in Awakening.
In TMS, she serves as our mission control and she also allows us to perform Unity in the Bloom Garden.
...Big brother? Wait, me too?
Mhm! If I'm not supposed to call Touma that, can you be my big brother instead?
I don't mind.
Yay! Thank you, big brother.
You might be overdoing it a little. Oh - thanks for telling me that Tsubasa was in danger back there.
I didn't do anything worth thanks... That's all I could really do. I wish I could've gone to help... but all I can do is stay here and pray that everyone comes back safely...
What do you mean by that?
I'm a little different from the others... I'm bound to this place.
...They both said they have no idea why they're here. It sounded like they couldn't remember much...
I knew it...
Wait a minute... Tiki, are you missing your memories too?
Mhm... I don't know why, but all Mirages have lost their memories of the past.
That... must be scary for you...
...Yeah...
...
...Thanks for worrying about me, big brother, but I'm okay. We found Chrom and Caeda... And you and Tsubasa seem like nice people... so I'm really happy!
Aww, Tiki... You're such a sweet girl! I'll be sure to come visit you every day!
Thanks, Tsubasa.
Unity?
You know you have Performa, right? Well... Performa is like the power of the human soul to express itself. We fuse Performa with people and Mirages to awaken new power within them. That ritual is called Unity.
Awaken new power?
Hmm... Well, I guess you could just say it makes you stronger.
I can't really fight like the other Mirages can... But I can perform Unity rituals for you here!
Wait, so where were we? Right, Unity.
The first service Tiki offers is Carnage Unity. This is how you unlock new weapons.
New weapons are stronger (usually), give you different resistances, and come with their own set of skills to unlock. There's no direct cost for making a new weapon, as long as you have the required materials for it.
After a short fusion cutscene, we get our new toy.
We also unlock our first super move. I'm honestly not sure if that's tied to specific weapons or simply doing a certain number of unities, but either way we'll be unlocking more of them as the game goes on.
Unfortunately, neither Touma or Tsubasa have anything we can make right now. You can check to see where a specific drop comes from, and the fact that it says "Area: ???" means that we haven't unlocked that particular dungeon.
Anyway, before we head back to the real world, we can chat with the other mirages, so let's do that.
Chrom
A strange place indeed... If we can manifest here, this sanctuary must function similarly to the Idolasphere.
Yeah.
Taking form in your world consumes quite a bit of energy... We'll stay here in the meantime, barring emergencies.
By the way, Itsuki... you'll be fighting alongside Touma from now on, right?
Yeah. To be honest, though, I have almost no idea what I should be doing...
In truth, I could say the same. My memories are still all a haze... I know I'm a Mirage, but... I can't even say for sure what a Mirage is, let alone who I am. Or what I'm supposed to do now...
Chrom...
But if I stand by you... something tells me I'll find the answer. So... I hope you can put up with me remaining at your side for just a bit longer.
Of course it's all right. Besides, I wouldn't have a chance against the Mirages without you. Here's to a long and prosperous relationship, Chrom.
Thank you, Itsuki. It'll be a privilege to fight at your side.
You can usually find us here when things are quiet, but if you ever need us, we'll appear to help you.
Caeda
Oh, Itsuki. Hello.
Hello. So you can materialize when you're in this room as well, then, huh?
Yes, it would seem that way.
Itsuki, I would appreciate it if you would look after Tsubasa. Sometimes, I believe she can be a bit... you know. Oblivious, perhaps.
Haha... Well, you're not wrong.
And besides, it looked as though Tsubasa trusts you quite a lot. I'm sure she will need your support.
Well, she's been my friend since we were kids. I'll do what I can.
*giggle* Thank you.
Cain
Sir Itsuki! Touma seems pleased indeed at the prospect of fighting as your comrade-in-arms. I will be counting on you to help Touma. He can be a bit senseless at times, but he has a good heart.
Sure.
By the way... Cain, are your memories gone as well?
Yes. I have lost all memories of my time before meeting Touma... And as of now, their return seems unlikely.
I see...
But I confess, I have gotten quite used to my life alongside Touma and the others. However, that doesn't mean that I have lost my desire to find out who I really am.
Cain... If you need anything, I'll always be happy to help.
Thank you, Sir Itsuki.
That's gonna do it for the Bloom Palace for now. There are at least two more very important functions here, but we'll cross that bridge once we get there. For now, let's head back to the office.
Looks like Ms. Maiko's back. She said there's something she wants to talk to us about, so we'd better head back to the office.
You're... going already?
Sorry. I promise I'll come visit again.
Me too! I'll definitely be back soon.
Okay! I'll be waiting! Bye-bye!
And sure enough, there she is.
Lessons
Ms. Maiko! You're so mean... Why didn't you tell me about the production company before?
Oh, relax. I didn't want to overload you guys. Too much information at once can be a bad thing.
Anyway, I just booked a lesson for you, Tsubasa.
A lesson...?
That's right. Dancing and voice training. I've decided we're going to debut you as an idol. I think we're gonna go with the pure and innocent image for you.
Wha... Whaaat!? B-But this is all so sudden! I... I-I...
Better get used to it, Tsubasa. This is exactly how Ms. Maiko likes to run this place.
What about the Mirage attacks?
Unfortunately, we have no idea when the next attack might be. So in the meantime, let's start your training! Trust me, you'll make a great idol, Tsubasa. My radar is never wrong about someone's star potential.
Uh...
You know... if you work as an idol for Fortuna, it'd probably be a lot easier for you to meet with Kiria.
That was quick...
Sure was...
Have we mentioned that Tsubasa really likes Kiria yet? Maybe we'd better say it a few more times. Something something repetition, hammering a point...
Huh, me?
Yes, you. Training as a performer will help your abilities as a Mirage Master as well, so it's worth your time.
What... exactly does that mean?
Your power as a Mirage Master is dependent on your abilities as a performer.
What do you mean "as a performer"...?
Some of the earliest records of the performing arts come from dance as a part of religious rituals. The idea was to call the power of the gods into the performer - an invocation of spirits, if you like.
Call upon the power of spirits... Kind of like a Mirage Master's power?
There's a dance in Noh theater called Kamioroshi, where the performer calls upon a god. It's a little like that. Musical ability, acting, artistry... Honing these skills also increases your power of spiritual invocation.
Basically, if you're good performers, you'll be strong Masters.
In any case, I've already booked you two for training. Life is about overcoming challenges, you know! Good luck on your first lesson!
Ummm...
Itsuki, Tsubasa... it's been nice knowing you. I'll make sure to say something real nice at your funerals.
Huh?
Wh-Why exactly are you talking like you're sending us to our deaths...?
You'll see when you get to the studio in Shibuya tomorrow. I've ordered the full course, so have fu-un~
