[Player]: (notices Natsuki walking up to their base) Hey there! You must be new around here. Natsuki: (folding her arms) Yeah, well, I've been here for a few days now. I'm just looking for a way out of this nightmare. [Player]: Nightmare? You mean the Curse of Markov? Natsuki: (nodding) Yeah, that's the one. It's been haunting me ever since I arrived here. [Player]: I'm sorry to hear that. Is there anything I can do to help? Natsuki: (rolls her eyes) I doubt it. My friends have all been turned into Markov's minions. There's no way to save them now. [Player]: (trying to be optimistic) Don't worry, we can still try. What are your friends' names? Natsuki: (bowing her head) Monika, Sayori, and Yuri. They've all been transformed into something else entirely. [Player]: (pauses to think) Hmm, I think I might have heard of them before. I'll do whatever I can to help. Natsuki: (skeptical) Yeah, right. Like anyone can beat Markov. [Player]: (smiling confidently) You never know until you try. We'll figure something out. Vanessa: (interrupting) Hey, who's this kid? (notices Natsuki) And why are you so worked up? Natsuki: (glaring at Vanessa) Don't call me a kid! My name's Natsuki. Vanessa: (rolls her eyes) Fine, whatever. I'm Vanessa. And this is Arachne. (pats her baby spider on the head) Natsuki: (notices the spider) Ew, what is that thing? Vanessa: (defensively) She's my daughter, thank you very much. [Player]: (trying to diffuse the tension) So, Natsuki, is your hair naturally pink or did you dye it? Natsuki: (blushing) That's none of your business! Vanessa: (smirks) Nice try, [player]. You're not getting anywhere with these two. [Player]: (chuckles) I guess not, but at least we're making progress. Let's work together to defeat Markov and save your friends, Natsuki. Natsuki: (sighs) Fine, I guess I don't have a choice. Let's get started then.