First Encounter
A new Journey begins today.
I asked Lisa for information about our new Journey member, but...
Normally, I receive basic profiles in sets of documents.
But this time... I only received this letter.
A letter?
Yes, here you go.
Alicia's official seal was stamped on the envelope.
Dear Captain.
I should have greeted you in person, but please forgive me for writing instead.
You're probably confused right now.
You must begin your Journey, yet have no information about your new Journey member.
But please do not worry.
She is already by your side.
You simply need a rather unusual method to meet her.
There is more written below. Please continue reading.
This Journey member is a very special being.
A gift left to us... from a far, distant past. A child of hope.
But because she had to cross a long passage of time, she has fallen into a deep sleep.
To awaken her, she requires mild impact.
I have already informed Lisa of the directions.
I sincerely hope that you and this child can become each other's hope.
An impact...?
Well... I did receive the instructions, however...
It was quite literally shocking, so yes, I was surprised.
But orders are orders, so... may I borrow your weapon for a moment, Captain?
This...?
I handed my weapon to Lisa.
She gripped it tightly, took a deep breath...
Then slammed it into the ground with all her strength!!
What are you doing?!
Wake up! Wake up already!
The sun's up! Rise and shine! Up! Get up!
Lisa kept slamming the sword down as if she was chopping firewood!
Isn't that going to break?!
Is the ground going to survive this?!
W-wait, calm down!
B-but I was told to do this exactly!
No! There has to be some kind of misunderstanding!
Wash your face! Brush your teeth! Off to training! Now!
I-it hurts...
Hmm...?
Did Omega fall while she was sleeping...? Everything's spinning...
I-it worked! She actually appeared!
As expected... Lady Alicia was right!
Though... I'm not certain that was the only option...
Huh? This smell...
...
Daddy?!
C-Captain! You had a child?!
Even if you wanted to hide it, how could you leave a child in a place like— Mmph?!
Don't say that in front of a child!
Mmph!
You're not Daddy...?
Oh, okay... Omega just woke up after so long... Omega thought you were him...
The girl stared sadly at the ground.
Who are you?
Hmm? Omega is Omega.
Daddy called Omega, Omega.
The older girls called Omega that too.
So Omega is Omega.
...
Omega wants to see Daddy.
Omega's going to go find him.
Where is your dad?
Um...
Omega doesn't remember...
Anything else? Do you remember anything at all?
Um...
Omega thinks... she made a promise.
A super, super important, precious promise.
And, and...
The girl grabbed her head and crouched down.
Omega can't...
Omega's head is empty!
The girl lowered her head, looking dejected.
I watched her quietly, then slowly reached out my hand.
I'll help you.
Huh...?
I don't know much... but my memories of the past are just as hazy.
Maybe she and I came from the same place.
And if the Grand Witch chose this girl as a Journey member, there must be a reason.
If she wants to find her dad, I want to help her.
Really? You'll really help Omega?
Sure, if you'll join the Journey.
Okay! Omega will do that!
Really? Without even hearing the details?
Mm-hm! Omega's fine with it!
Omega hopped forward and wrapped her arms around me.
Mister, you smell kinda like Daddy!
If someone smells like Daddy, Omega can trust them!
Maybe that's why Omega woke up!
Not quite. It was more... violent stimulation.
Well... Maybe I'll keep that between Lisa and me.
Then first... how about we start with food? Something good.
Okay!
Omega has a loooot of favorite foods!
Omega can eat a whole bunch!
And so, somewhat suddenly...
My Journey with Omega began.
...
To the shining girl from the past.
You must feel confused and lost now... but I promise you this.
If you make the Journey with the person before you...
You will surely find what you're searching for.
Looks like... we didn't need this after all.