Salt Snow Story
The immediate threats of Project Stigma and the Cocoon of Finality have been averted.
But once again, trouble is afoot.
Part 1.5 Trailer
Animation
If you haven’t watched it already, you can watch the trailer for this part now.
Note: This is a trailer for the next story arc. Arc trailers do not necessarily represent the events within that arc. They are merely for flavour.
Meow Town Escapade
Event
This was a time limited event, so we’re including a playlist of fan footage to watch it.
Get ready for the Meow Town tour! In addition to the charming sceneries and multitude of lazy cats, it’s an ideal location for specialized training~
Chapter 36: Hailing from Nagazora
Daughters of the Sea
Get ready for a new adventure set several months after Part 1!
Chapter 37: Of Salt, Snow and Sand
Daughters of the Sea
Continue the chapter into the new area. The game will walk you through everything with a nifty tutorial.
Don’t forget to complete the extra stages!
Perfect Performance
Event
This was a time limited event, so we’re including a playlist of fan footage to watch it.
Is this a flashforward? A flashback? Something else entirely? Who knows! miHoYo just dropped this on us without context when the event came out. All will be revealed in time.
Chapter 38: Lone Tower, Fallen Star
Daughters of the Sea
Continue the story as you’ve been doing.
In case you missed the connection:
During this arc, several members of the team witnessed a ‘possible’ future. When talking to Susannah, Shigure Kira reveals some details about the future she witnessed.
Indeed, it was the Perfect Performance event!
Of course, now that Kira has seen that future and has already told Susannah about her voice problem, we know the future of Perfect Performance will not come to pass.
Chapter 39: Daughters of the Sea
Daughters of the Sea
Play Chapter 39 to the end. Be warned: this is a very long one! You may want to take breaks.
You and Me
Animation
This is a special cutscene, but not a full production animation!
Note: The cutscenes are available in the game (Japanese only).
Youtube versions are linked below. Don’t check them out until you’re certain you’ve reached these points in the story.
Seele's Delicious Kitchen
Chibi Animation
This is an animated short that was originally released as a web event. This is a fan upload. (CN only)
Outfit Advertisement Animation
Chibi Animation
An animated short released to show off the new Summer outfit designs. (CN Only)
Promare Collab trailer
Special
An animated short released to show off the Promare collab outfit designs.
Forest Capriccio Concert
How far we’ve come…
This concert came out briefly before this arc ended, so unfortunately the new song isn’t there yet.
Completing Chapter 39 before watching this is heavily advised!
Seele Vollerei
Herrscher of Rebirth
Background Information
Date of Birth | OCT 18 | Height | 149cm |
Gender | Female | Weight | 42kg |
Organization | Schicksal | Birthplace | Estonia |
Story I
“Long long ago, in the distant Sea, there was a beautiful snowy town.”
“Only it wasn’t snow drifting around. It was salt crystals just as pure. The townsfolk led a simple but happy life.”
“But fortune didn’t last, and the salt city was coveted by a monster in the sea. Gigantic and greedy, it kept devouring everything in the sea just to satiate its appetite. This time, it wanted to swallow the salt city in one go!”
“Luckily, in the high tower of the town, there was a kind and powerful sage, who stood up against the monster and fought it valiantly. In the end —”
“Rozaliya Sensei…”
“Uh… what? Don’t interrupt me. This is the best part of the story!”
“But… But Liliya Sensei has fallen asleep.”
“Zzz…”
“Hey, Liliya!”
Story II
“Ah…”
“Project Bunny, why did you sigh?”
“Welt… Ahem, Mr. Yang, did you see the dev plan for the next version?”
“You mean the mail Bronya just sent? I had a glance. Any problem?”
“Problem? There’s no vacation! That’s the problem!”
“Oh, the dev progress isn’t ideal, and I can relate to Bronya’s determination to speed things up.”
“I forgot how much you two were alike. Right now, Seele is my only salvation! She’s the only one who cares about me!”
“Oh, I heard she just dived into the Sea of Quanta with the other Seele.”
“Huh?”
“The destination is still the twin bubble universes. Sa’s influence has been cleared, but they’re still worried.”
“Well… when can she come back?”
“Two weeks later, if things go well. You don’t look too good. Are you alright?”
“I’m done for…”
Story III
“…”
“Seele? Why are you staring into the mirror?”
“I-Idiot! Don’t sneak up on me!”
“Ah, sorry. Right, you have your own body now, and I need to be aware of the boundaries.”
“Humph, silly you. Isn’t this… your body?”
“No, it’s yours alone now.”
“Ha, right, you now have a new body bestowed by the authority.”
“Oh, See-Seele, stop it! Don’t suck me into your body all of a sudden…”
— “Oh, Seele, here you are.”
“Bronya! Hmm, I’m with Seele… Huh?”
“Hush… don’t make any noise. Just let me stay inside for a while.”
“Seele, are you being shy?”
“Shu-Shut up!”
Project Bunny
ELF
Self Introduction I
Interview? For me? Good choice. Yeah, I’m Project Bunny, a mechanical life equipped with rationality and power, the heart and soul of Studio Reason. Bronya? Humph, when I first met her, she was just a little girl who knew nothing. Without me… What? She’ll see the interview too? Ahem… without her discovering my talents and giving me an opportunity to realize my value, I won’t be here today. Heartfelt thanks to the best boss, Bronya!
Self Introduction II
What do I think about my current appearance? No big deal. After all, it’s only one of my many looks. A good employee always fulfills the boss’ every need, no matter how… Ahem, anyway, after turning into this, Seele has become visibly more gentle to me. She’s born gentle though. And she never raises any far-fetched requests… Ah, I wish she can take over the studio someday.
Self Introduction III
More changes? At this rate, the publishing license number of Arahato will look bigger than Bronya’s height. Why don’t we use the first edition anyway? It’s been through so many changes that she won’t find out. I’ll look for it… Wait, what is it? The overtime schedule of Studio Reason? The versions plan for the next half year? Test feedback on the performance of new features? … I’ll just play dead.
Shigure Kira
Sugary Starburst
Background Information
Date of Birth | SEP 8 | Height | 162cm |
Gender | Female | Weight | 47.5kg |
Organization | The SUGARS | Birthplace | Far East |
Story I
The training room’s door had been pushed open. The girl was looking around in a panic as her teammate watched in confusion.
“You’re still here, Kira! We’re not bothering you, are we?” “I was wondering who hadn’t left yet. Why are you working so hard?”
“N-No reason. I just wanted to find someplace where I could be alone. Salome, Niggurath, are you here for training too?”
“No way, look at the time! We’re just here because this dummy left something behind.”
Paying the remark no mind, Niggurath began rummaging through a pile of things on the nearby table.
Squad Snowwolf was on vacation; Kira assumed the training room would be empty. She became very nervous.
“Cecilia-sama said we shouldn’t be doing any extra training. She wants us to be resting… I never thought you’d be one to disobey her, Kira.”
“No way! I’m just… taking a little break! Don’t tell Cecilia-sama!”
“Sure, just don’t tired yourself out. We’ve got KTV this weekend!”
“Oh yeah! I’m looking forward to Salome’s dance!”
“I. Never. Promised. That.”
Seeing them argue, Kira grimaced.
An ordinary life. Precious companions. Thanks to them, those things didn’t seem so far out of reach.
To achieve her dream, to create unforgettable memories with everyone…
Even if she felt awkward or embarrassed, she was doing what she could when no one else was looking.
“I’ve found it… wait, what is this?”
“It looks like a voice recorder for practicing singing with.”
“Ah, wait! Don’t press that—”
… And with that, she gave everyone an unforgettable memory.
Story II
The training room’s door had been pushed open. The idol turned around to see her manager give her a small nod.
“Sorry for interrupting rehearsal. I have fan letters from last week. Also, there might be a change in next month’s schedule…”
“Sure, no problem. I’ll go ahead and add two more events. Rehearsal? Don’t worry, I’ve got it all covered. Just leave it to me.”
She quickly dismissed her manager with tact, not only because time was precious, but because she was tired of hearing the word rehearsal over and over again.
By the power of the gem she had come by on accident, she had left far behind the hard-working girl she once was.
It seems she had left everything in the past: her poor singing, clumsy technique, and her heart full of longing…”
“I’ve cheated to become this idol… Is that really the light I want to pass on?”
She murmered to herself, but there was no one around to hear her. She was surrounded by stars, but found herself all alone. The star she thought she would always rely on and strive for had already faded away. While clutching to the dreams of her past, she realized what she really dreamed of was further than ever.
“But even if this light isn’t true…”
She shook her head, chasing away the thought. She walked over to the table and picked up a fan letter.
“At least there’s a reason for its existence.”
“I’ll have to keep up this appearance a little while longer then…”
Story III
The training room’s door had been pushed open. Shigure Kira had turned around to see her partner in her face.
“…”
“Wow, there’s a lot of room backstage this time around.”
“What’s wrong, Kira? What are you staring at?”
“… Ah, it’s nothing. What were you just talking about, Brown Sugar?”
“I was saying how you really went all out this time. I mean, these people from your home town are really something!”
Niggurath flashed a bright smile, giving Kira a feeling of déjà vu. She gave the same smile back, saying:
“Of course! After all, I’m the intergalactic idol spreading love and kindness throughout the universe, Kirastar!”
“Yes, yes, Kirastar-sama. But… You’re only dancing tonight?”
“Yep, and it’s going to be an awesome show.”
After journeying for a long time, she has returned to the stage. And while she may not have the voice she wanted, her heart is clear once more.
Shigure Kira is becoming the idol she was meant to be, no longer timid or lonely or confused.
“And I’m not the only one! I’ve brought plenty of people with me.”
“Let’s all give the audience something they’ll never forget!”
She wasn’t sure if she’d keep on shining, but at that moment, she felt as though she was radiating the same light she had been after.
“And joining everyone in chorus is… Brown Sugar! Come on then, let’s practice our singing!”
“?!”
PROMETHEUS
Terminal Aide 0017
Background Information
Date of Birth | — | Height | 147cm |
Gender | Female (Defined by Dr. MEI) | Weight | Depending on the carrier module |
Organization | The MOTHs (Bubble World) | Birthplace | Unknown |
Story I
“This is my research assistant, PROMETHEUS No. 17.”
Even though PROMETHEUS repeatedly emphasized that she was merely research assistant robot No. 17, Dr. MEI still made an effort to introduce her this way.
And in time, PROMETHEUS grew used to being referred to as Dr. MEI’s assistant.
At any rate, she did the same things an assistant would, and she didn’t mind helping out others when necessary.
— And Dr. MEI is an amazing scientist; clear-headed, quick-thinking, and very knowledgeable. Anyone would be proud to be her assistant.
And yet PROMETHEUS felt her memory wasn’t all that great.
She would always forget that PROMETHEUS wasn’t human.
“PROMETHEUS, which color external balance modules do you prefer? Blue or pink?”
“PROMETHEUS, we just had a major breakthrough! Let’s take a picture!”
…..
At midnight, all the lights were still on in Dr. MEI’s lab. Leaning against a wall, asleep, was the head of the lab; bags under her eyes, her face haggard and tired.
Health monitoring systems showed Dr. MEI’s health to be steadily in decline. A human’s life is very short. And Dr. MEI’s healthy seems to be more fragile than others.
PROMETHEUS draped a blanket over Dr. MEI as she pondered silently. Even the most distinguished among them are so fragile…
“… What is the point of being so close to humans.”
Story II
Even though nearly “the entirety of worldly knowledge” was stored in PROMETHEUS’s memory, the world she had seen with her own eyes was only what pertained to the MOTHs.
She helped take care of Dr. MEI’s day-to-day schedule, so she never had time to go out. And yet she was never curious to see the outside world.
She was just an AI after all.
Then disaster struck. This finally gave her the push to go explore the outside world. But when she looked up, all she saw was an endless sea of moon dust and craters.
“See, nothing special.”
Then the bubble universe teetered on the edge of oblivion. She was stranded in a new world, both familiar and unfamiliar. Familiar for her old companions, though they weren’t exactly the same as before. But unfamiliar because not even her knowledge could help her understand the world she found herself in. It gradually became clear to PROMETHEUS that she did not belong in that time and that starry sky.
So after guiding the Herrscher of Reason and her friends and clarifying Project Stigma, she took her leave.
… But before setting out on her new journey, Misteln looked at the distance Earth and smiled, relieved.
“It’ll be dawn soon. The Earth will look so beautiful then.”
PROMETHEUS said nothing. She didn’t know there could be day and night in space.
Seeing the profile of her new travel companion’s smile, she thought back to a question she had once long ago.
“If I were human, would I see the world the way they do?”
— Her answer was still no, but the reason had changed.
Story III
The journey between bubble universes has been full of surprises. PROMETHEUS had seen all sorts of sights, met all sorts of people, and joined in every kind of story.
There was no one there to pre-load knowledge into her memory banks this time. Everything she was seeing and analyzing with her own eyes.
But for her, it wasn’t just the journey she had to make.
— Perhaps it was her noisy travel companion, or perhaps it was everything they ran into on their journey.
PROMETHEUS applied cooling gel to her over-heated processor. She was feeling for the first time that feeling that all intelligent life feels — exhaustion.
And her travel companion, unable to read the room, kept on babbling uncontrollably.
“C’mon PROMETHEUS, why the long face? Why not give us a smile?
“……”
PROMETHEUS stared at her blankly as her expression control module identified searched and selected “smile,” just like everyone’s favorite movie about humanoid robots starting with “T.”
This is another stumbling block on the road to her understanding humans better. The very logic of her travel companion seemed like the exact opposite of her own.
……
……
……
But… it seems alright?
Susannah Manatt
Valkyrie Quicksand
Background Information
Date of Birth | NOV 29 | Height | 158cm |
Gender | Female | Weight | 50.3kg |
Organization | Schicksal | Birthplace | West Asia |
Story I
“Are you alright, Susannah?”
“Ah, Captain Zofia, I-I’m fine. It was because… because an eyelash fell into my eye, that’s right!”
“Come here.” As if she had not seen through the girl’s lie, Zofia handed her the item in her hand with a smile.
“Wow, these are dates!” The light in the girl’s eyes practically illuminated the dark training room.
“These are from Captain Matilla~”
“Captain Matilla? But—”
“… But she was criticizing me so harshly just now.” Zofia laughed as she completed Susannah’s sentence.
“Because Matilla seems cold, but she’s very warm on the inside. She’s afraid that you’ll lose confidence, that you’ll hesitate. If the simulated training this morning had been a real battle, then maybe…”
“… Do you blame her, Susannah?”
“Of course not! Actually… I’m blaming myself. Why do I always mess up during training, why can’t I remember the information from books, why…”
“Captain Zofia, do you think that someone like me is suited to be a Valkyrie? Be it an examination of combat abilities or a test of knowledge, I barely pass. Why did you pick me to join Squad Phosdjinns?”
“Hm, perhaps it’s because of the light in your eyes~”
“Huh? Light?”
“I mean the determination to become a great Valkyrie. You can improve your combat skills and knowledge through hard work, but determination is not something you can easily obtain!”
“So, have more faith in yourself, Susannah!”
“Have faith in myself… I… I’ll train diligently and build my confidence! Then Captain Zofia, can you train with me a little longer?”
“My, I only came to freeload off some of those dates~ Haha, I’m kidding, of course I can.”
Looking into those clear eyes, Zofia couldn’t help but smile. She’s sure that she’d get to witness the future that the girl anticipated.
Story II
“Well then, Susannah, you’re in charge of the mission this time.”
“Yes, leave it to me, Overseer.”
Her calm tone held a different type of power. The noisy meeting room was instantly went silent.
“What a relief, nothing will go wrong with Susannah-sama around.”
“She heard the whispers in the meeting room, but the girl did not take joy from this, she only wished to meet those expectations.
“Susannah, this is a rather tough mission, you must be careful.”
“Yes, Rita-sama, I won’t let my guard down.”
“For a jewel to shine, it must first undergo countless grinding and polishing.”
Dangerous missions, intensive training, and endless days wandering between life and death had contributed to the girl’s current glory.
“Susannah, I’ll leave my back to you.”
“Don’t worry, Durandal-sama, I’m no longer a pessimist.”
The girl was someone who could fight alongside Durandal now.
“Susannah?”
“Hm, Amber-sama, do you have other tasks for me?”
“No, I wanted to ask when you intend to submit your training report.”
“Huh? Isn’t it due next week? Let me see… Wah, it was due yesterday!”
The girl jolted awake in cold sweat.
Training preparations was long over and she was alone with Amber in the spacious meeting room.
“Yes, it was due yesterday. And I remember that you have a review meeting in meeting room 528, why are you here now?”
“Aaah, wasn’t it meeting room 258?!”
Story III
“Today’s Valkyrie Sharing session will end here, I believe everyone learned a lot about the effectiveness of bitter melon juice!”
“For our next session, I’ll invite an old friend of mine to share some anti-fraud techniques you can use while traveling, do look forward to it!”
“You’re welcome to leave comments in the comments section! Come on, Stan, say goodbye to everyone, byebye~”
“Meow!”
Susannah gently raised Stan’s paw and waved it at the camera with a smile.
“Stan, everyone loves our program!”
Switching the camera off, Susannah carressed the back of Stan’s neck. The cat stretched in her lap, purring in comfort.
“But it is exhausting to prepare interviews, rehearsals, and do post-editing.”
She turned to the documents piled on the table and yawned, just as Stan did.
“But I’m super happy as long as I can help everyone, help those hopeful children!”
The letters from young readers filled the shelf next to her, every single one was a dream waiting to bloom.
“After all, to fulfil a dream is something fortunate and lucky. Just… Just like me.”
“Even if some people don’t have the opportunity to attend prep school.”
“But I believe that our program will expand their paths to fulfilling their dreams, and let them see greater possibilities! A ray of light can illuminate another, don’t you agree?”
The cat in her arms had already fallen asleep, and the warm sunlight spilled in from the window, onto the letters.
“Don’t worry, Stan, we can do this!”
Misteln Shariac
Dreamweaver
Background Information
Date of Birth | — | Height | 169cm |
Gender | Female (Idea) | Weight | [5,5000] Unit: kg |
Organization | World Serpent (Previously) | Birthplace | Stigma Space |
Story I
“Is it that life itself is a disease for which there is no cure?”
Regrettably, there was no other way for her to explain her existence. Otherwise, why would such a heroic act intended to save everything produce a merciless plague like herself?
Twisted fate had her send countless lives to their deaths and tainted her every redeeming act with unfeasible malice.
And so she knew well that even the most beautiful intention can end horribly.
“Living truly is an incurable disease…” And after finding the sweet release of death she had so craved, she would still go on to say “… That’s why, if given another chance, I’d want to be gentler with all living things.”
Story II
“How can I fix these broken wings and fly when I’ve fallen to Hell?”
With the completion of Project Stigma, she was reborn before the world; the curse that once hung over her was now gone like a song in the wind.
Unlike her other self, she no longer needed to bear that guilt in her heart. But the questions she once had, still remained, unanswered. That’s why she raised a flag in battle against those like herself—
The one called the Herrscher of Reason, may have been born in Hell, but was still able to walk toward the light.
“These damaged wings will never take me to the sky again.” But even after being hurt, she still said “When we hold hands with one another, we can climb even higher.”
Story III
“How can humans who are as ephemeral as mayflies… be as beautiful as gods?”
She had no desire to become human. And she had no need to become second-best in all the ways humans are.
And yet, that was what fueled her curiosity — How such weak beings could burst forward with awe-inspiring light as the miracle of civilization.
And so she observed, researched, and thought about humanity; and even went as far as what could be called transgression: she tried to lift them up.
“It seems I have gotten one thing wrong.” After embarking on yet another journey, she still said “Perhaps it is because they live like mayflies that humans are as beautiful as gods.”