Sound of Silence

This Scenario was made with RLs and Players who have just picked up Tokyo N◎VA in mind. Anyone who is a little lost should start here. For those still getting used to the rules we suggest using the Quick Start Character option.

Scenario Data
Players: 3~5 Players

Playtime: 4~5 Hours

Story
In order to protect each other, a young man named Kicks gathered his friends together and started a gang. One day, this gang happened upon a supply of drugs. Kicks and his friends wanted to immediately dispose of the substance, but one member by the name of Hawk chose to kill them all before they could.

Pinning all of his past crimes on Kicks, Hawk donned the new name Falke Schlegel. Using the profits from his new drug business, his name rose as an up-and-coming investor.

The Cast will, for their own various reasons, pursue the mystery behind Kicks' death and the true identity of Falke Schlegal. When they discover the truth behind Kicks' death, expose Falke for what he truly is, and destroy his drug trade the Act will end.

Act Trailer
Read the following to the Players before Character Creation.

Character Creation
Before creating Characters, be sure to distribute the Act Handout to the Players.

Quick Start
For this Scenario, the following Sample Characters are recommended.


 * [1)Fate]: Indomitable Detective
 * [2)Talkie]: Guerilla Repoter
 * [3)Katana]: Modern Knight
 * [4)Neuro]: Neuro Kid
 * [5)Inu]: Dog of Justice

Construction
For Character Construction, the following Styles are recommended as Personas.


 * [1)Fate]: Fate/Detective
 * [2)Talkie]: Talkie/Reporter
 * [3)Katana]: Katana, Kabutowari, etc./Fighter-for-Hire
 * [4)Neuro]: Neuro/Hacker
 * [5)Inu]: Inu/Blackhound Mobile Investigations Officer

Cast Connections
Cast Members take a Connection with the Cast Member to their left in the following order:

[1)Fate] --> [3)Katana] --> [2)Talkie] --> [4)Neuro] --> [5)Inu] --> [1)Fate]

Recommended XP
This Scenario was designed with Cast Member that have 0~30 XP in mind.

Necessary Miracles
In order to avoid dying from this Scenario's Guest's Instant-Kill Miracles it is recommended that the Cast Members have 3 or more Defensive Miracles among them.

If there are only 3 Cast Members, then one of the Guests will not make an appearance. As such, the recommended number of Defensive Miracles is reduced to 2 or more.

Act Handout
     

Opening 1: My Name is Vengeance
Scene Player: [3)Katana]

Appearance Rating: Impossible

Explanation
[3)Katana]'s Opening Scene. A flashback scene depicting the Cast member's memory of their time working with Kicks.

Depiction
One year ago, in a tiny bar tucked away in the street outskirts, you and Kicks sit down for a drink. Kicks had created a gang to protect the street kids, and as one of his close friends he had called on you for help. You are not a member of the gang yourself, but simply a good friend of Kicks. He respects your talent, and finds your skills reliable.

Dialogue: Kicks
[My team's been growing thanks to you, man. How about letting me buy you a drink?]

[Hey, [3)Katana]. I'm sick of all these drugs out there. I can't stand the kind of person that'd spread that stuff into the streets. If I need to pick a fight with some dealers you'll back me up, right?]

[Hey, [3)Katana]. If something happens to me could you look after Sonia? She's got a good head on her shoulders so she should be able to look after herself after around a year or so*. Just look after her until then, okay?]


 * The request to look after Sonia for a year is supposed to act as a reason for why the [3)Katana] character decides to wait a year to start on avenging Kicks.

(After [3)Katana] responds) [Haha, sorry about asking for something weird.]

Conclusion
A few days after this conversation with [3)Katana] Kicks' corpse was discovered floating in Kisaratzu Lake. Even a year later, people are still slandering Kicks' name as a violent, self-destructive junkie. Once [3)Katana] sets out to discover the truth behind Kicks' death and enact vengeance the Scene ends.

Opening 2: The Dead Don't Talk
Scene Player: [1)Fate]

Appearance Rating: Impossible

Explanation
[1)Fate]'s Opening Scene. Sonia is accosted by a group of street kids*. The street kids take her earring away and mock her brother, Kicks.


 * The street kids are just Extras. The Cast Member can send them off with a simple declaration.

Depiction
While walking down the street you come across a young girl being surrounded by rough-looking boys.

Dialogue: Street Kids(Extra)
(After stealing Sonia's earring) [Nice jewelry like this is wasted on scum like you]

(When [1)Fate] steps in] [This kid's older brother used to go on and on about staying away from drugs and then he went and killed his friends just so he could hog a whole bunch of them for himself. A Style-betraying hypocrite like that deserved to drop dread.]

Dialogue: Sonia
(When her earring is stolen) [Give that back! Now! It's important to me!]

(When [1)Fate] retrieves the earring) [Th-Thank you...]

(When Kicks is mocked) [Shut up! Just because my brother isn't around to defend himself you think you can say whatever you want!? It's obvious that he was set up by someone!]

(After the street kids are driven off) [Umm, you're a detective, right? If you are, then could you please listen to my request?]

Conclusion
When [1)Fate] decides to listen to Sonia's request and the two move to a new location to discuss things the Scene ends.

Opening 3: The Abandoned Case
Scene Player: [5)Inu]

Appearance Rating: Impossible

Explanation
[5)Inu]'s Opening Scene. Takes place in an investigation reference room where the case of Kicks' death is being reviewed.

Depiction
In the Blackhound reference room, you are looking over previously closed cases when one in particular catches your eye. Around one year ago a young man named Kicks was found dead. An SSS investigation determined it was a drug overdose and it was quickly closed.

Dialogue: Rei
[Ah, this case, huh? I actually knew him a little. He seemed to really treasure his friends and above all despised drugs. For him to die like this...]

[I doubt those guys at the SSS did a very good investigation. Hey, [5)Inu], how about looking this case over for me?]

Conclusion
When Rei suggests you re-open the case she also offers 3 Silver(3 Credits) for investigation funds. When [5)Inu] agrees to re-open the case the Scene ends.


 * If [5)Inu] decides to ask why they should waste their time on a year old case Rei should respond with something like: [Just because it's a year old we're supposed to just toss it away? We don't need lazy fools like that in the Mobile Investigation Unit].

Opening 4: Beneath the Mask
Scene Player: [2)Talkie]

Appearance Rating: Impossible

Explanation
[2)Talkie]'s Opening Scene. The Scene takes place in a video room at Marionet headquarters. Yuuki Aya shows [2)Talkie] a VTR recording(Depiction 1). After the video is over, Yuuki Aya asks [2)Talkie] to investigate(Depiction 2).

Depiction 1
Before you plays a VTR video, showing a Talkie trying to interview a young investor. The Talkie persistently points his mic at the investor, but a group of black suits are restraining them and preparing to throw the Talkie out.

Dialogue: Talkie(Extra)
[Falke-san, you never talk about your past, do you? Why is that? You got something to hide?]

(After the black suits begin dragging them out) [I won't give up! I'll definitely expose your secrets!]

Depiction 2
Once the VTR end, Yuuki Aya turns to you with a broad grin.

Dialogue: Yuuki Aya
[That Talkie right there turned up dead the next day, floating in the Sumida River]

[Falke Schlegal: an up-and-coming business investor. He never talks about his past, and everyone who's tried to pry has turned up dead. Makes you really wonder what he's been up to, huh~?]

[Hey, [2)Talkie], you'll look into him for me, right?]

Conclusion
When [2)Talkie] agrees to the request Yuuki Aya will pay them 3 Silver(3 Credits). When [2)Talkie] begins their investigation the Scene ends.


 * If [2)Talkie] is too afraid to take the job after hearing about everyone else winding up dead, then you can use their friend [3)Katana]'s  skill with them to get them involved that way.

Opening 5: The Sun at Night
Scene Player: [5)Neuro]

Appearance Rating: Impossible

Explanation
[4)Neuro]'s Opening Scene. A Scene where Kawato Byakuya recruits them to investigate a new drug that's spreading through Asakusa.

Depiction
Deep in a bar in Asakusa awaits the man that called you here. Kawato Rengou's Number 2, Kawato Byakuya. He's your client this time around. Once you've ordered your drink he gets right to the point.

Dialogue: Byakuya
[So there's this new drug circulating in Asakusa: a very addictive and troublesome one.]

[Now the boss isn't too happy with that. But if we make any obvious moves it's gonna signal to everyone outside that there's some kind of problem in our territory. We can't have that.]

[So I want to hire you to identify the supply route for this drug. Hell, I'd like you to crush this supply route yourself if you can pull it off. I'll pay you extra for it if you do.]

[Use whatever methods are available to you. The important thing is that you erase the presence of this drug from Asakusa]

[So what do you say, [5)Neuro], you up for the job?]

Conclusion
If the request is accepted, Byakuya will hand over 1 Gold(5 Credits). When [5)Neuro] begins their investigation the Scene ends.

Condition for Reaching Climax Phase
When the Cast obtains the data installed in Sonia's earring and heads towards the Address of the Climax Phase Scene.

Events
Each Event has a specific condition needed to activate, listed in its entry.

Event 1: Memories of a Brother
Condition: First Scene of the Research Phase

Scene Player: [1)Fate]

Appearance Rating: Impossible

Explanation
[1)Fate] listens to Sonia's story about her brother and is asked to investigate the truth behind his death.

Depiction
Sonia stares you straight in the eye, and you can see a burning desire for the Truth in that gaze.

Dialogue: Sonia
[[1)Fate], I have a request for you. I want to know the real reason behind my brother's death one year ago.]

[Kicks was my only family. He was a kind, bright, and loyal man...yet now everyone calls him a traitor and a coward. I can't stand it. It's so depressing.]

[My big brother always said that finding the Truth in this day and age is like listening for the Sound of Silence. It's not something just anyone can seriously pursue. [1)Fate], you think so too, right?]

Conclusion
If [1)Fate] accepts Sonia's request she will pay them 1 Silver(1 Credit)*. When [1)Fate] begins their investigation the Scene ends.


 * For a street kid like Sonia, 1 Silver is a very large amount of money. Whether or not you accept this payment or not is up to the Cast Member's Style. Of course, you can always accept it now and return her money later.


 * It's possible for the Cast to become concerned for Sonia's safety and hesitate to leave her side. If this seems the case please inform your Players that she won't be targeted if you leave her behind somewhere. Of course, it's also completely okay to take Sonia with them. As an Extra all it takes to protect her is simply to declare it so.

If [1)Fate] asks Sonia for information on her brother's death she knows the following information:
 * Kicks started a gang with his friends to protect the street kids
 * His body was discovered floating in the Kisaratzu Lake
 * He was said to have killed his gang in order to monopolize a drug supply they found, and then died from an overdose

Event 2: Castle of Ambition
Condition: Cast Approaches the Red Area Building Falke Bought

Scene Player: [2)Talkie]

Appearance Rating:  10

Explanation
A Scene where [2)Talkie] approaches a seemingly abandoned building in the Red Area. Several men hired by Falke are patrolling the area* (Depiction 1). A peek inside the building reveals a drug manufacturing plant. Shortly after, the building is destroyed in an explosion* (Depiction 2)


 * The men patrolling are just Extras and can be dispatched with a declaration. If the Cast Member isn't the type to use violence, they can call up another Cast Member who can fight to dispatch the goons for them. It's also possible to detain them, but they won't have any useful information if interrogated.


 * The explosion is simply a set piece type situation. The Cast Members will not be damaged in the blast. Inform the Players of such if they're worried about that.

Depiction 1
Before you is a run down old building, a rather common sight in the Red Area. This is the building Falke went out of his way to obtain through underground routes. In front of the building several rough-looking men carrying guns and swords patrol the area.

Dialogue: Patroller(Extra)
(Upon discovering the Cast) [Who the hell are you guys? Fuck off! You wanna get hurt!?]

(After being dispatched) [D-damnit, I won't forget this!]

Depiction 2
Looking inside the building, you see what appears to be some kind of manufacturing plant for some sort of pharmaceutical product. That product appears to be the new drug that's circulating in the streets. Just as you note this the building suddenly goes up in flames!

Conclusion
Once [1)Talkie] leaves to restart their investigation the Scene ends.

Event 3: Greyback
Condition: Cast Heads to Hasebe Manriki's Address

Scene Player: [5)Inu]*

Appearance Rating:  10


 * If there is only 3-4 Players then [3)Katana] becomes the Scene Player

Explanation
This is a Scene where [5)Inu] questions Manriki and obtains information about the year-old case. Upon questioning Hasebe Manriki, the following information is discussed:


 * The surrounding video cameras were destroyed. They weren't restored, and since this happened a year ago it's likely impossible to do so now.


 * The SSS accepted a bribe to stop the investigation.

The following Keywords are gained by Cast Members appearing in this scene: [SSS Bribe] and [Security Camera Footage].

Depiction
Lingering in a back alley is a certain man, probably looking for another person with secrets to keep to squeeze some money out of. Upon noticing you, Hasebe Manriki gives you an uneasy smile.

Dialogue: Hasebe Manriki
[Wh-what do you guys want? You sure got a scary looking face there.]

(When the Cast puts the screws on him) [Ah-Aaaaah! Alright, I got it! I'll talk! I'll talk so back off a bit!]

[You want to know about the death of that gang leader a year back, right? Well, about that...(covers the details shown in Explanation)]

[So, I can go now, right?]

Conclusion
Once [5)Inu] responds to Manriki, the Scene ends.

Event 4: Use of Force
Condition: Obtaining the [Hawk] Keyword

Scene Player: [3)Katana]

Appearance Rating:  10

Explanation
As [3)Katana] advances in their investigation a bodyguard of Falke's, a man named Georg, appears before them along with a Troop of lackeys to launch an attack. First, he produces a Pocketron and allows his Employer(Falke) to speak to the cast*. After that Cut Progression* begins.


 * At this point the Cast may wish to use  on Falke. If so, Falke cancels it out with . If the Cast wishes to cancel his  warn them that this may make things more difficult for them in the Climax Phase(If there are more than 4 Players than Emily Sakaki uses  to refresh  so Falke can use it again).


 * For this Cut Progression, use Georg as well as a number of 20 man Katana Troops equal to the amount of Cast members participating in the fight. Georg will not use Miracles during this fight. Both he and the Troops will start within Short Range of the Cast.

Depiction
Suddenly a group of armed men surround you. Their leader approaches you with a smile and pulls out a Pocketron.

Dialogue: Falke
[Can you hear me there? Hmm, so you're the fool going around these streets trying to dig up the past?]

[I'll give you a bit of advice, pull out now. A wise person knows to not go listening for the Sound of Silence]

(The Cast refuses) [It seems you refuse to learn unless the lesson is beat into you. Georg, take care of them.]

(The Cast tries to withdraw) [It seems you lot are in need of guidance. Allow me to relieve you of that stupidity. Georg, take care of them.]

Dialogue: Georg
[Well, those are my orders. No hard feelings, alright?]

(When beaten) [Heh...not bad]

Conclusion
Once Cut Progression ends and the Cast returns to their investigation the Scene ends. As the Scene closes, Georg's body, left abandoned in an alley rises up again through the use of .

Event 5: Path to the Heavens
Condition: Starts Directly After [Event 4: Use of Force]

Scene Player: Ruler Scene

Appearance Rating: Impossible

Explanation
Falke is finishing off a business negotiation with an Orbital representative when he is contacted by Georg*.


 * The purpose of this Scene is to communicate to the Cast that Falke recognizes the Cast's strength and sees them as a serious threat that needs to be stopped. It also tells the Cast that they're on the right track, and are closing in on solving this.

Depiction
In a certain White Area Hotel room sits Falke and a large group of black-suited individuals. There outfits do not stand out much, but a close looks shows them to be of extremely high quality. To be expected. These men are the servants of Highlanders, after all.

Dialogue: Black Suit(Extra)
[Falke Schlegal. Our employer recognizes your skills and resourcefulness.]

[We would truly wish to welcome you into the Orbitals, however, welcoming someone without significant accomplishments and contribution would be unwise. You understand, correct?]

Dialogue: Falke
[To think someone such as I would be acknowledge by those from the Orbitals. It's an honor.]

[Currently, I am preparing money for a very large scale investment. I will certainly be able to provide you with a significant accomplishment soon.]

(Georg contacts Falke) [Excuse me for a moment. What, they were wiped out!? I don't care how much money it takes, get your gear ready and prepare to crush those fools!]

(Muttering to himself) [Could there be something I'm missing? Something from a year ago I overlooked...]

Conclusion
Once Falke is done speaking, the Scene ends.

Event 6: Little Message
Condition: Use <Deus Ex Machina> on the earring.

Scene Player: [4)Neuro]*

Appearance Rating: <Society: N◎VA, Street> 10


 * If there are only 3 Players then [1)Fate] becomes the Scene Player.

Explanation
This Scene displays a message from Kicks that had been stored in Sonia's earring.

Depiction
Embedded into the earring is a small storage device*, known as a Kris. There are two pieces of data stored on the chip. The first is video footage from the destroyed security cameras*. Second is a voice message left behind from Kicks. It seems he mustered the last of his strength to make this. Even through the hoarseness of his voice you can recognize his strength of character.


 * In the Neuro Age of Tokyo N◎VA even a chip a few millimeters in size can hold an immeasurably large amount of data.


 * The video footage shows Hawk killing his fellow gang members with a gun. It also clearly shows that Hawk and Falke are the same person.

Dialogue: Kicks(Voice Message)
[If you are listening to this message right now then that means I'm already dead.]

[As I thought, the drug business is definitely bad news. That's the cause of this whole mess.]

(Kicks explains the following details in his message)


 * After business between a local crime syndicate and a manufacturing company fell through a newly manufactured drug had been left behind to rot in a warehouse somewhere.


 * Kicks' gang found this warehouse, and Kicks insisted on destroying the drugs. However, Hawk insisted on selling the drug themselves for profit.


 * The disagreement turned into a large dispute and ended with Hawk killing everyone else there.

[Hawk always aspired to crawl his way out of these streets one day. And I know he had the talent to do it. If he's had a change of heart since I died and climbed out on his own strength, I want you to destroy this footage.]

[However, if he used the drugs to poison these streets to do it, please stop him.]

[There's only a little time left for me now. Finding the Truth is like listening for the Sound of Silence. It's not something just anyone is willing or able to do. But I still believe. I believe that there are people out there listening for the Sound of Silence, people looking for the Truth.]

[To those people, please tell my little sister Sonia this. You are my pride and joy. I'll always watch over you.]

Conclusion
After the Cast has made their comments on the message and done their roleplay the Scene ends.

Event 7: The Location of Truth
Condition: Directly After [Event 6: Little Message]

Scene Player: [1)Fate]

Appearance Rating: <Society: N◎VA, Street> 10

Explanation
In this Scene, Sonia makes a request to allow her to speak directly to Falke after listening to her brother Kicks' dying message. Every Cast Member participating in this Scene gains the Keyword [Falke's Whereabouts].

Depiction
Sonia fell into silence for a long while after listening to Kicks' message. However, she eventually turned to you with a look of conviction in her eyes.

Dialogue: Sonia
[[1)Fate], I want to talk to Hawk about why he killed my brother*]

[I know he set my brother up and let him die. But for the one person who knows what happened back then to stay completely silent, I can't accept that.]

[Please, [1)Fate], if it's you I know you can get him to speak the truth. I know you can get him to speak the Sound of Silence.]


 * If the Cast chooses to take Sonia with them to the Climax Phase, there won't be any demerits for them. However, the Cast may worry about Sonia and want to put her in a safe place instead when going to confront Falke. And if that's what the Cast wants to do there's no problem in letting them.

Conclusion
Once the Cast researches [Falke's Wherabouts] they will obtains Falke's Address. Once they head to this Address the Scene ends.


 * At this point [5)Neuro] has essentially accomplished their client Byakuya's request. If the they're struggling on what to do next you can have Byakuya make a new request to destroy the source of the drugs at this time.

About Info-Gathering
During Scenes that are not triggered events in the Research Phase the Scene Player(typically the Cast Member with the least amount of screentime so far) will usually perform Info-Gathering Checks and then exchange information with the other Cast Members.

The RL asks the Scene Player which Topic they wish to research and a Check is made. If necessary, the RL should inform the Player of which Topics are available to them to research.

Topics Immediately Available to the Players

 * Kicks' Info-Pieces are divided into two different categories which supply different information. Depending on which skill you choose to use. You cannot use <Society: N◎VA> to obtain info-pieces from both categories; you must choose one or the other.

Topics Obtained from Keywords

 * You may inform the Players of the following: Hawk used the Legger Miracle <Untouchable> to hide his past so information alone isn't enough to prove anything. You'll have to use <Truth> on the person himself to uncover his true identity.


 * If there are only 3 Players than Emily Sakaki's name doesn't come up, and she also doesn't appear in the Climax Phase of the Scenario.


 * If there are only 3 Players this Topic does not come of for research, as Emily will not appear at all in the Scenario.

Research Topics Gained Through Events

 * It's impossible through normal means but <Deus Ex Machina> could fix it.


 * Kicks used <Deus Ex Machina> to upload the data to Sonia's earring


 * The data inside can only be accessed by using <Deus Ex Machina>. If there are only 3 Players or <Deus Ex Machina> is otherwise unavailable then a <Cybertech>, <Contact: Emily>*, or <Contact: Kicks> Skill Check of 21 can also do it.


 * TL Note: The book says <Contact: Emily> but that makes little to no sense. I assume it's a typo and is supposed to be <Contact: Sonia> but without any confirmation from FEAR I can't say for sure.


 * Heading towards this Address begins the Climax Phase.

Explanation
The decisive encounter between the Cast and Falke. The cast arrives just as Falke is trying to destroy evidence of his drug trade. He tries to use <M&A> to win over the Cast, but using <Truth> here will reveal his true cruel nature, and he will mock and belittle Kicks and the Cast. He will then attack the Cast with the subordinates he brought with him to destroy evidence. Cut Progression will begin. The opponents will be Falke, Georg, Emily(if there are 4 or more Players), and two 20 man Kabutowari Troops.


 * At this point the Talkie Player can use <Exposure> to reveal all of Falke's crimes to the public and clear Kicks' name. If the Cast is worried about the Highlander's Falke was negotiating with intervening, this will also cause them to pull back.

Depiction
In the docks of Tatara Town, in an inconspicuous warehouse, Falke is ordering his men to destroy the drugs stored there - his subordinates by his side.

Dialogue: Sonia
[You're the one who killed my brother, right? How could you!? He trusted you!]

[[1)Fate], I can't stand this. That someone like this killed my brother and poisoned these streets.]

(After Cut Progression) [It's finally over, brother.]


 * If Sonia was brought along to the Climax Phase, she will retreat to a safe place before Cut Progression begins

Dialogue: Falke
[I understand that I did something wrong. That's why I'm trying to get rid of these drugs. Ah, right, you guys can have the money I made off of this venture. Would you take it and leave?] (Uses <M&A>)

(Used <Truth> on him)* [...How fucking irritating! Just looking at you lot reminds me of that bastard Kicks.]

[That naive faith in people, that stupid hero complex, he was so annoying! I fucking hated that stupid good guy act he always put on! Killing him felt amazing!]

(To his subordinates) [Dispose of them.]

(On defeat) [This is...I can't...Damnit...]


 * If <Truth> is used before Falke's <M&A> then Falke will panic and use <M&A> to try to hurriedly bribe the Cast into leaving.

Dialogue: Georg
[I've already seen it first hand, you guys are strong. I couldn't ask for better opponents!]

(On defeat) [Shit, to think I could lose like this!]

Dialogue: Emily Sakaki
[I'm going to the Orbitals. You peasants can die groveling on the ground.]

(On defeat) [To die in a place like this...]

Conclusion
Once Cut Progression is finished move to the Ending Phase.

Guest Data
Skills with a ★ are General Skills that have been leveled up. All other General Skills are at their default Skill Level. Bolded Miracles have(presumably) already been used before final Cut Progression. Emily Sakaki does not show up when there are only 3 Players.

Combat Plan
On the first Setup Process Georg uses <Shukuchi> on himself and Emily uses <Adrenalize> on Falke.

Falke will use his Minor Action to activate Dead Pointer and will then attack with a <Ranged>, <Piercing Shot>, and <Killer Shot> Combo and his weapon's Full-Auto option. It will have a +3 bonus to the Check, deal [P+8] + [DoS] Damage, and will ignore [DoS] Defense.

Georg will attack with a <Melee> and <God of War> Combo. It will have a +4 bonus to the Check, and deal [S+4] + [DoS] Damage. If attacked by the Cast, he will use <Adamant> to reduce the damage by [CV](Once per Cut).

Emily will attack with a <Melee>, <Stealth>, and <Gap in the Armor> Combo. It will have a +5 bonus to the Check and deal [X+9] Damage.

Ending Phase
These Ending Scenes are merely examples. If your Cast Members have their own ideas for a more fitting Scene then by all means use those instead.

Ending 5: A Dog's Duty
Scene Player: [5)Inu]

Explanation
[5}Inu]'s Ending Scene. They report the results of the re-investigation to Rei.

Depiction
And thus your re-investigation has come to a close. This time the case is truly closed. Listening to your report, Rei seems incredibly pleased.

Dialogue: Rei
[You did good, [5)Inu]]

[It's our job here to drag out the evils that others overlook. don't you think so?]

Conclusion
Once the Cast replies to Rei the Scene ends.

Ending 4: Next Biz
Scene Player: [4)Neuro]

Explanation
[4)Neuro]'s Ending Scene. They receive their payment and a review of their work from Byakuya.

Depiction
Your job is done. Waiting for you in a bar in Asakusa, Byakuya is pleased with you.

Dialogue: Byakuya
[Excellent work, [4)Neuro]. We've taken care of the remaining dealers, so that's case closed.]

[I got plenty of other suitable jobs for someone of your skills, so how about it? Want to hear them?]

Conclusion
Once the Cast replies to Byakuya the Scene ends.

Ending 3: For Who's Sake
Scene Player: [3)Katana]

Explanation
[3)Katana]'s Ending Scene. They reminisce over Kicks' words while visiting his grave.

Depiction
In a forgotten corner of the city lies a small open space with a hand-made grave*. Up until now, this grave has been left dirty and neglected, but is now cleaned and cared for.


 * In order to be buried in the public cemetery, one must be a registered citizen. Kicks was an X-rank, hence the hand-made grave. From Kicks' perspective, this probably wasn't a bad place to be buried though.

Dialogue: Kicks(Flashback)
Hey, [3)Katana], I love these streets. It's dirty, full of crime, a complete mess, and I'm probably being laughed at and mocked for trying to fight to protect such a place, but I love it here.]

[What about you? What do you fight for? Who do you fight for?]

Conclusion
After the Cast responds to Kicks the Scene ends.

Ending 2: The Light of Revelation
Scene Player: [2)Talkie]

Explanation
[2)Talkie]'s Ending Scene. After publishing a story on Falke using <Exposure>* they report to Yuuki Aya.


 * If [2)Talkie] has yet to use <Exposure> now is the time to roleplay that out before meeting with Yuuki Aya.

Depiction
A powerful and sincere news report has become the talk of N◎VA. Yuuki Aya is pleased.

Dialogue: Yuuki Aya
[Way to go [2)Talkie]. I knew you'd pull through]

[Now, it looks like you got some free time, and I happen to have an interesting lead. Wanna look into it?]

Conclusion
After the Cast responds to Yuuki Aya the Scene ends.

Ending 1: Sound of Silence
Scene Player: [1)Fate]

Explanation
[1)Fate]'s Ending Scene. After the case is closed Sonia comes to thank them again.

Depiction
A few days after closing the case, Sonia comes to visit your office with a bouquet of flowers.

Dialogue: Sonia
[[1)Fate], thank you so much. I'm sure my brother is happy as well. Here, th-this is for you!]

[Umm, I think being a detective, being out there listening for the Sound of Silence, is really cool. Would you tell me how I could become a Fate?]

Conclusion
After the Cast responds to Sonia the Scene ends.

About This Scenario
This Scenario has a pretty simple premise. Just uncover the Truth behind the crime a Legger pinned on somebody else. That's because it was made with first time Tokyo N◎VA players in mind.

When Playtesting the Scenario the RL stuck to running for people who didn't have any experience or knowledge of Tokyo N◎VA. There was a lot of fumbling to keep track of Style names, Miracles, and other unique [TNX] terms but they were able to see it through to the end.

There was also very little opposition and interaction between the major factions of the setting, so the newer players found the whole thing very easy to follow.

About Cast Settings
For our test plays we ran parties made entirely of Quick Start Character, which led to some very thrilling combat the Cast managed to win.

For Construction play, we ran into a situation where the [2)Talkie] Player made a character that couldn't fight alone at all and thus they stuck close to the [3)Katana] Player and buttered them up. The [3)Katana] would cut down enemies while being constantly surprised by the [2)Talkie]'s brazenness to stay there and film the whole thing and was a lot of fun for both Players.

Also, the [3)Katana] was made as a preteen, so having the 20+ year old Kicks rely on them heavily and ask them to look after his little sister made the character look excessively competent for their age.

About the Opening Phase
The Opening Scene that probably saw the most variation between different Casts was [3)Katana]'s Opening Flashback Scene. Players came up with a variety of other reasons why it took a year for them to seriously commit to tracking down Kicks' killer, such as undergoing training outside of N◎VA for the duration or being sent to prison for going on a violent rampage initially trying to hunt them down. There was a lot of Katanas with unique Styles that really livened things up.

There was also a [4)Neuro] Player that asked to have their Scene changed to where Byakuya had to instead visit their house to recruit them for the job. For a professional to be too afraid to leave their house but still take this kind of job left quite an impression on the Yakuza.

About Sonia
The Heroine of this story, Sonia, has a strong desire to find out the full truth behind her big brother's death. On the other hand, her brother Kicks is willing to forgive his own killer if he had a change of heart afterwards. Quite the difference.

Among the Playtesters, there was a [1)Fate] Player who chose not to take Sonia to the Climax Phase and let her question Falke directly. During the Ending Phase, this Player lied to Sonia that Hawk had regretted killing Kicks and told her her brother's death wasn't in vain. For a Fate, someone committed to uncovering the Truth, to lie at the very end made for a very bittersweet ending.