Promises Under the Harvest Moon/Episode 1 - Storyline

Episode 1

Evelika	The sky above us was always obscured by thick clouds, but the heavens have become so clear. I'm a Phantom Soldier now, but knowing that and believing it are two different things. It didn't feel real until I saw that sky. The clouds parted, and I was able to meet someone I never thought I'd see again. I was so happy... But...
A vision of Hazel appears.

Evelika	...
Evelika walked through the streets as Hazel followed along.
Hazel	...
Evelika continued walking as she stopped, looking around the streets.
Evelika	Wow... Feels like a completely different city without all those clouds. While I'm here, I want to see how far the field of magical engineering has progressed. Wait, could that car's engine be...?
Tamamo	It's perfect weather for moon-gazing!
Suddenly, Tamamo bumped into Evelika with Hazel behind her.
Evelika	Whoa! Wh-who are you?! Huh? Hazel, is she a friend of yours?
Tamamo	My name is Tamamo, and this is Kon!
Evelika	Nice to meet you. My name is Evelika. I'm a mercenary from Slothstein, and... Wait a minute! Where did you come from, anyway? Jumping out of nowhere and shouting about the moon... Who does something like that?
Tamamo	Sorry, sorry! I'm just so excited about moon-gazing!
Evelika	What is moon-gazing, anyway?
Hazel	It's a custom of Wadatsumi. I had it explained to me earlier, but if you want the details...Tamamo?
Tamamo	Heheh! Then allow me to explain! You see, moon-gazing is...
The scene flashes back to a conversation with Tamamo and Mikoto.

Tamamo	Haaaahmm... The people at the shrines seem kinda busy today, huh?
Mikoto	Ahh. That is because they are preparing for the moon-gazing event.
Tamamo	Moon-gazing? What's that?
Mikoto	Curious, are we? Very good. Ahem. Moon-gazing is a festival in which we express our gratitude to the gods for the year's harvest. We begin by decorating the altar with offerings. Such offerings should be dumplings made to look like the moon. In addition to a nice meal made using seasonal foods, of course. After the festival, you enjoy these offerings. By doing so, you express your thanks for the bountiful harvest with which you were blessed, thereby strengthening your connection to the gods. That is what the gods tell me, at least.
Tamamo	Sounds delicious! Well, I'm convinced!
Mikoto	I would like to take part in the festivities myself. However, leaving the shrine amidst such sizeable crowds was deemed too dangerous for me. As such, I have been forbidden from participating. I am sure that everyone will enjoy this day in harmony, united under the majesty of the full moon. I cannot deny that I am a little envious. I would very much like to enjoy it alongside them, but alas...
Tamamo	Okay! Then I promise you that we'll go moon-gazing together someday!
The flashback ends, going back to current times.
Tamamo	And that's what we're doing today!
Evelika	I see... So that's why you're both dressed like that.
Hazel	Aren't these garments lovely?
Evelika	They are, but they look difficult to move around in. I wouldn't have expected you to be so into this, Hazel.
Hazel	It sounds like it'll be fun! The moon should be so beautiful with skies as clear as this!
Evelika	...!
The scene flashes back to a conversation with Hazel and Evelika.
Evelika	If the sky ever clears, I would like to see the moon with you, Hazel.
Hazel	That would be nice. Someday...
The flashback ends, going back to current times.
Evelika	...
Hazel	Unless... You don't want to...
Evelika	No, I would love to! I swear it. All right, then! If that is what we are doing, then I, Evelika, will do everything in my power to make tonight go well!
Tamamo Hazel	Yay!
A moment later...
Evelika	So, we'll be needing dumplings as round as the moon and a feast full of seasonal deliciousness...
Hazel	I've asked Carol to take care of the dumplings, but... Ah, right. We'll need to make some other things as well. I wonder if she'd be okay with me making another request?
Tamamo	Oh, I almost forgot! We need silver grass!
Evelika	Silver grass? What does that have to do with anything?
Evelika thought to herself as Tamamo and Hazel walked by her.
Evelika	But... Hmm... I think I saw some growing somewhere near this area. We'll need to watch our step. Wild animals live here and we're invading their territory. Let's try not to disturb them. Isn't that right, Hazel?
Looking up in thought, Evelika glanced over to where Hazel previously was.
Evelika	What the...? Where did she go?!
Tamamo	Over here! Come on!
Evelika	Hey! Don't go on without me! Wait for me!
Evelika rushed forward as she hurriedly tried to catch up with Tamamo and Hazel.

Tamamo	Look! A whole field of silver grass!
Hazel	So this is silver grass... They look so fuzzy.
Tamamo	Hrm... These are a bit wimpy looking. Are there more down this way?
Tamamo and Hazel strolled through the forest as Evelika hurriedly continued to catch up with them.
Evelika	A-are you two sure we should be going in any deeper? I heard wolves nest in this area. Maybe we shouldn't...
Tamamo	Whoa!
Evelika	Huh?
A bunch of monsters quickly rushed forward.
Tamamo	Hehehe, sorry. I think I just woke them up.
Evelika	What did I just tell you?!
Wolf	Grrrroooooooghh!