[Elysia]:"I really want to know what happens next! I'm so curious, so curious..."
[Mobius]:"If you're curious, keep watching yourself. Stop making noise."
[Elysia]:"Wuu~"
[Startled awake from the dream, Stelle finds herself still sitting on the train's sofa, yet inexplicably with tears streaming down her face—as if she'd experienced some cycle of despair. "Passenger Stelle, what's wrong?
Why are you suddenly crying?"
Pom Pom approaches with concern. "In the dream, someone stabbed me."
Pom Pom explains that this seems to indicate her low resistance to Memoria, but not to worry—dreams and reality are opposites. While she was asleep, the train had already arrived at Penacony. Mr. Yang and Himeko had disembarked first. After packing up, Stelle and March 7th went to join them. After completing extremely complicated entry procedures, the two finally reached the hotel lobby.]
Compared to the dream on the train, this place was far more magnificent. "Welcome to The Reverie Hotel! May you have an unforgettable vacation experience! For check-in, please proceed straight to the front desk."
A delicate-looking young man introduces this to Stelle. But as Stelle converses with Misha, March 7th interrupts them—something seems off. Stelle follows March 7th to meet Himeko, but before they even see each other, they hear them arguing. Turns out since Stelle boarded later, there wasn't a room reserved for her. At this moment, Aventurine steps forward to vouch for the Astral Express crew. Even so, Elio remains conflicted about whether to allow Stelle to stay. Just then, Sunday and Robin arrive. Sunday discusses matters with Aventurine while the Astral Express group rests nearby. After a series of negotiations, the Astral Express finally resolves the major hassle of checking into the hotel.]
[March 7th]:"Great, just great. Even our Astral Express vacation has to be complicated."
[Stelle]:"This is Trailblazing! This is the trials protagonists must endure!"
[Sunday]:"So such things will happen in the future? Rest assured, members of the Astral Express—we'll resolve everything before your arrival."
[Eden]:"Strange... why does Robin's voice have a slight electronic tone to it? Hopefully I'm imagining things."
As a grand artist, Eden easily detects the unnatural quality in Robin's voice.
[Dan Heng]:"I also feel March 7th isn't the type to interrupt others. Why... could it be March can't see Misha?"
[March 7th]:"Wah~ don't scare me like that! Some ghost only one person can see?"
[Misha]:"Huh? But I'm right here? If you reach The Reverie Hotel, Misha can carry your luggage."
[Gallagher]:"...Sigh."
[After traversing a long corridor, the Express crew finally reaches the VIP reception room. Stelle and March 7th happily go off to play. The two reliable adults begin analyzing the information obtained.
The Astral Express came here due to receiving an invitation, but—
The invitation continues:...witness the impossible within dreams, seek the legacy of Penacony's [Watchmaker], then answer: [Why does life slumber?]
After laying out these events, peculiarities become evident throughout Penacony. The encrypted invitation, Miss Robin's strange voice, even Sunday's responses in the lobby carried hidden meanings. Welt suspects the Family weren't the ones who sent the invitations and—are keeping things from them. "A tangled web of factions clashing—this grand event is no simple matter!"
"Why not tell the children?"
Welt asks. Himeko replies: "If this is the Family's internal affair, we shouldn't interfere."
"But you said it might concern [Trailblazing]."
"I did say that, so..."
Himeko turns toward the approaching youngsters; "...so before departing, I already told little March and Dan Heng."
Only then does Welt realize: "So I was the only one kept in the dark."
March 7th and Stelle exchange smiles before telling Mr.
Yang: "Because you were dead asleep the whole trip—we never got the chance!"
"Which faction actually sent these invitations? What's their purpose in gathering all these groups at Penacony? Why does the Family know but remain silent?... Many questions remain. Until we uncover more facts, we shouldn't act rashly."
"For now, let's focus on the Conductor's request—gather intelligence while enjoying this [wonderful vacation]. After all, Penacony is a world-famous resort many may never visit in their lifetime."
Then each Nameless returns to their room to prepare for dreaming.]
[March 7th]:"Huh? So Penacony has this side to it too?"
[HI3rd Welt]:"Do I... really sleep that heavily?"
[Silver Wolf]:"There are four people, but only three know. Welt, you're not one of them."
[Silver Wolf]:"I think Blade's line fits perfectly here."
[Dan Heng]:"Well said. Next time don't say it."
[Kiana]:"How did Mr. Yang and the other Himeko analyze so much information anyway?"
[Murata Himeko]:"Use your head sometimes, Kiana! Even with Mei's help, don't just throw your brain away!"
[Boothill]:"Well dang it all, this cute lil' Penacony turns out like this?"
[Vita]:"So many factions clashing must be fascinating! Little Vita wants to play too~"
[Vita]:"But first I should probably shake off Sa first."
[Sparkle]:"Wuwuwu~ Helpful little Sparkle can't assist my new friends this time—such distance makes it impossible for me to come~"
[Aventurine]:"With such events occurring in your Family's territory—such complex factional entanglements—I seriously doubt your ability to protect guests."
[Sunday]:"No need for your concern, Mr. Aventurine. The Family has our methods. You'd do better minding your own IPC affairs."
[Robin]:"Fans needn't worry—I'm perfectly fine. I'll certainly perform at the Charmony Festival."
As a universe-renowned songstress, Robin's fans span across galaxies. Across the cosmos, her followers care little for other matters—only concerned about Miss Robin's health. Along with various fans' deranged simping... truly, the state of intergalactic internet remains too abstract.
[Eden]:"This fervor... feels no different from Earth's."