Menagerie of Lights Event/Interviews
Named Story NPCs
Jen Mendoza
Jen Mendoza: Miss [Player]? It really is you.
You: Miss Mendoza? Did you join the block-building contest?
Jen Mendoza: Yes.
You: What a coincidence. Well, let's get started. I wanted to interview the contestants.
You: What made you sign up for the contest?
Jen Mendoza: I'm into building blocks lately.
Jen Mendoza: I've been having trouble focusing, so my friend recommended building blocks to me.
Jen Mendoza: And it works. When I'm building with building blocks, I get really focused on them.
You: What do you think about the theme of the contest, "Recreate Classic Masterpieces"?
Jen Mendoza: I'm looking for some tutorials on this theme so I can practice.
Jen Mendoza: I'm just a beginner, but I aim to win.
You: What do you know about world-famous art?
Jen Mendoza: I'm not a professional, but I often go looking for inspiration in famous paintings when I build.
Jen Mendoza: Paintings from different eras inspire me in different ways.
You: (Sounds like an effective strategy...)
You: Have you heard of Z?
Jen Mendoza: An artist, right? I heard Ms. Marino mention him.
Jen Mendoza: Ms. Marino speaks highly of him. She said that Z is very popular among the upper classes.
You: If you had a chance to talk to Z, what would you say?
Jen Mendoza: I've heard some rumors saying that Z is retiring.
Jen Mendoza: I hope he can carry on making his creations in peace and isn't distracted by the outside world.
You: Miss Mendoza, you seem different from before.
Jen Mendoza: Do you mean I look more energetic?
Jen Mendoza: Well... after what happened with Janus, I did a lot of thinking. Now, I think it's important to look ahead in life.
Jen Mendoza: Spending your whole life in remorse and regret is just going to ruin your life.
You: You're right. I wish you all the best for the future.
Jen Mendoza: Thank you.
Harry Grant
Harry Grant: Hello, Miss [Player].
You: Harry? Are you in the block-building contest?
Harry Grant: Yeah, I happened to have time.
You: I want to interview some contestants. Is that okay?
Harry Grant: Sure.
You: What made you sign up for the contest?
Harry Grant: Because Joey is obsessed with building blocks. She is at peace when she fiddles with them.
Harry Grant: I was thinking maybe I could get the prize for Joey. It's the only edition in the world.
You: (I see...)
You: What do you think about the theme of the contest, "Recreate Classic Masterpieces"?
Harry Grant: I haven't practiced for the theme yet, so I'll have to hurry.
You: What do you know about world-famous art?
Harry Grant: I really like Millais' "Ophelia." I saw it in a book, and I was impressed.
Harry Grant: The innocent Ophelia floats in the water humming a song, like a mermaid finally free from the sinful world.
Harry Grant: Millais presented the classic scene from Hamlet to the fullest.
You: Have you heard of Z?
Harry Grant: Yes, a famous artist whose works are always fetching high prices.
Harry Grant: I once attended an auction. The scenes of the crazy bidding wars are still fresh in my mind.
Harry Grant: I remember that the painting went to... an upscale businessman.
You: If you had a chance to talk to Z, what would you say?
Harry Grant: Z has not released any new work for a long time, and some say this is a sign of his coming retirement.
Harry Grant: I hope that whatever choice he makes, he is following his heart.
You: Okay. That's all for the interview. Thanks.
Harry Grant: You're welcome. I should go home, Joey's waiting for me.
You: Okay! Say hi to Joey for me.
Ingrid Rosworth
You: Ms. Rosworth? Are you participating in the block-building contest?
Ingrid Rosworth: So it was you on the phone. The little lawyer from Themis.
You: Yes, it was me. I'm here to interview some contestants...
Ingrid Rosworth: Then let's get started. My time is valuable.
You: What made you sign up for the contest?
Ingrid Rosworth: Life would be boring if you couldn't find anything interesting to do.
Ingrid Rosworth: The block building contest is quite interesting, isn't it?
You: Y- yes.
You: What do you think about the theme of the contest, "Recreate Classic Masterpieces"?
Ingrid Rosworth: I don't really care. I will do my best regardless of what the theme is.
Ingrid Rosworth: Your questions are too superficial.
You: (...She stresses me out every time I talk to her.)
You: What do you know about world-famous art?
Ingrid Rosworth: I'm more interested in the value attached to paintings than in the paintings themselves.
Ingrid Rosworth: I once worked on an inheritance case where the client's father had a number of famous paintings in his name but they were replaced with forged ones by the nanny.
Ingrid Rosworth: The nanny insisted she was innocent, so the client hired me.
Ingrid Rosworth: It was a tricky case, but the pay was quite generous. I made many times more than an unknown lawyer like you could make in a lifetime.
You: I-Is that so...
Ingrid Rosworth: So, what do you say? Want to come and work for Baldr? You can be my assistant the next time we get another case like that.
You: I'm fine where I am...
You: Have you heard of Z?
Ingrid Rosworth: I've heard of him. One of his paintings has set a new auction house record.
Ingrid Rosworth: A big client of mine admires him a lot. Sadly, Z's paintings are not something that you can get with just money alone.
You: If you had a chance to talk to Z, what would you say?
Ingrid Rosworth: I can't think of anything at the moment, but... I'd like to meet him.
Ingrid Rosworth: I'm always interested in mysterious men.
You: That's all for today. Thank you.
Ingrid Rosworth: No problem. I should head back to the office.
You: Okay. Goodbye, Ms. Rosworth.
Winnie Cooper
You: Winnie, I didn't expect to see you here at the block-building contest.
Winnie Cooper: Hi, Miss [Player]! I was quite surprised when you contacted me.
You: I'd like to interview the contestants, so let's get started.
You: What made you sign up for the contest?
Winnie Cooper: I came across building blocks recently and found them fascinating. I wanted to give it a little practice.
You: What do you think about the theme of the contest, "Recreate Classic Masterpieces"?
Winnie Cooper: It's quite interesting. I checked out a lot of famous collections from the library to study.
You: What do you know about world-famous art?
Winnie Cooper: I have read a lot of books about The Mona Lisa. It's quite impressive.
Winnie Cooper: There is quite a bit of speculation about the model for The Mona Lisa. Some say she was da Vinci's lover, and some say that she was just from his imagination.
Winnie Cooper: I'd love to see that mysterious smile in person someday.
You: Have you heard of Z?
Winnie Cooper: Of course. The famous artist. I heard that he will be the honorary judge for the contest.
Winnie Cooper: I'm a big fan of his work. It has a unique power to it.
You: If you had a chance to talk to Z, what would you say?
Winnie Cooper: Well... He hasn't been active for a long time.
Winnie Cooper: Some say he's gotten himself into some kind of trouble. Others say he is planning on retiring.
Winnie Cooper: I just hope Z won't give up painting. I hope he remembers that he still has us: his fans.
You: It's been a long time. How's your grandpa doing?
Winnie Cooper: He is doing much better.
Winnie Cooper: When he saw me playing building blocks, he said he wanted to try it.
You: Thank you, that's all for today's interview.
Winnie Cooper: You're welcome! Now, I'd better go practice.
Other NPCs
College Student
You: Hi, are you a participant in the block-building contest?
You: I want to interview some contestants. I've spoken to you before.
College Student: I know. Can we hurry this up a bit? The movie is about to start.
You: Okay, okay.
You: What made you sign up for the contest?
College Student: Passion. Lots of our club members joined the contest.
You: What club?
College Student: The Building Blocks Club. I'm the president.
You: You must be a master of building blocks.
College Student: I'm alright. Many of our members are very good, too.
You: What do you think about the theme of the contest, "Recreate Classic Masterpieces"?
College Student: It's an uncommon idea. Our club is doing a study of masterpieces of various styles.
You: Why?
College Student: To win the contest, it is essential to do some research.
You: What do you know about world-famous art?
College Student: Not much. But I was impressed by one painting while researching the theme of the contest.
You: What was it?
College Student: Impression, Sunrise.
College Student: Recreating the impressionistic work with building blocks is quite a challenge.
You: (She is no doubt the president of the Building Blocks Club. She can't get off the subject of blocks.)
You: Have you heard of Z?
College Student: I have. He is the judge of honor for this contest.
College Student: I've studied his paintings. It won't be an easy job to recreate them with building blocks.
College Student: But I will do my best.
You: Is there anything you want to say to Z?
College Student: I don't know much about oil painting, but I can feel the power in his paintings.
College Student: Maybe it's from his love for art. I hope he can keep it up.
You: That's the end of the interview, thanks.
College Student: You're welcome. Right on time for the movie. Goodbye!
You: Good bye.
Delivery Person
You: (Ehh... the next person to interview... is a courier?)
You: Hi! I'm here to interview some of the block-building contest participants. I've spoken to you before.
You: Do you have a moment now?
Delivery Person: Sure. I've finished work for today.
Delivery Person: Let's get started then.
You: What made you sign up for the contest?
Delivery Person: Puzzle blocks are one of my hobbies. I play with them whenever I'm free.
Delivery Person: But this is my first contest.
You: What do you think about the theme of the contest, "Recreate Classic Masterpieces"?
Delivery Person: So that's the theme. Sorry, I've been so busy with work that I haven't had time to check.
You: Working as a courier must be tiring.
Delivery Person: A little. But, the robots Pax launched recently have been very helpful in sorting packages. It has greatly improved our efficiency.
Delivery Person: We are very grateful to Pax.
You: Have you ever heard of Z?
Delivery Person: I know him. My girlfriend loves him. She says he's the most amazing and talented artist in the world.
Delivery Person: She couldn't stop saying that, and I'm getting a little jealous myself.
You: That's all for the interview. Thank you. Happy birthday to your girlfriend.
Delivery Person: Thanks!
Male Victim
You: Oh... This guy's arm is injured.
You: (He's in a plaster cast. Looks pretty serious.)
You: (Seems like a person with bad temper.)
You: (Well, as long as he's a block building contest participant, I'd better start interviewing now.)
You: Hi! Excuse me, are you one of the contestants?
You: I've spoken to you before. I want to do an interview with the contestants.
Male Victim: Oh, so you're the one I spoke to on the phone.
Male Victim: Let's get started.
You: What made you sign up for the contest?
Male Victim: I just like it.
You: Your hands are... injured.
Male Victim: Oh, this? I had a fall the other day.
You: Now that you're injured, can you still...
Male Victim: Are you questioning my talent?
You: No, no.
You: What do you think about the theme of the contest, "Recreate Classic Masterpieces"?
Male Victim: I like it. I have an opportunity to challenge myself in the contest.
Male Victim: Don't underestimate me just because of my injury. I am a master of building blocks and have won many awards.
You: That's amazing. I hope you win this time too.
Male Victim: Definitely!
You: What do you know about world-famous art?
Male Victim: Art... I haven't paid attention to it lately. But, Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" left quite an impression on me.
Male Victim: I saw it in my history textbook back in middle school, and it has been in my mind ever since.
You: (I'm also really impressed by "The Last Supper.")
You: Have you heard of Z?
Male Victim: What's that? The latest building block set?
You: No, no. Z is a famous artist.
Male Victim: Artist? Oh, I remember. You're talking about the judge of honor, right?
Male Victim: He does fit the theme of the contest.
You: If you had a chance to talk to Z, what would you say?
Male Victim: Well... I'm looking forward to his commentary on the intersection of building blocks and art.
Male Victim: I hope his comments inspire me.
You: All right, that's it for today. Thank you for your cooperation.
Male Victim: My pleasure. If you need someone to interview next time, just let me know.
You: S-Sure thing.
Photographer
You: Hi, is that a camera you're holding?
You: (He's got the newest Pax camera. Is he a photographer?)
You: (The highlighted hair looks stylish.)
You: (He must be some kind of professional artist.)
You: (A block building contest participant! I'd better start interviewing now.)
You: Hi, I want to interview some of the block-building contest participants. I've spoken to you before.
You: Do you have a moment right now?
Photographer: Sure, go ahead.
You: What made you sign up for the contest?
Photographer: Love. I'm a building block photographer.
You: A building block photographer?
Photographer: Yes. I creatively take photos of building blocks.
Photographer: For example, I take pictures of building block-based miniature scenes. I can tell all kinds of stories with my photography.
You: That's amazing. I didn't know there was such a profession!
You: What do you think about the theme of the contest, "Recreate Classic Masterpieces"?
Photographer: I like it a lot.
Photographer: I don't think art should fade with time. It should live on in various new forms.
You: Have you heard of Z?
Photographer: Yes. I've been following him the past few years. I heard he's going to be a judge in this contest.
Photographer: If that's actually true, that's awesome. Z has always been a mystery in public. I'm looking forward to meeting him here.
You: If you had a chance to talk to Z, what would you say?
Photographer: Actually... I've heard some rumors recently that Z might quit painting.
Photographer: I don't know what happened to him, but I hope he doesn't give it up.
Photographer: With his talent, he will definitely become one of the greats if he keeps it up.
You: Great. That's the end of the interview. Thanks for your cooperation.
Photographer: No problem. See you soon.
You: See you soon!
Shop Owner
You: The meeting place for this interview is a cake shop?
You: Hi, I want to interview some of the block-building contest participants. I've spoken to you before.
You: Are you free right now? Seems to be business hours.
Shop Owner: It's fine. This is my shop, and it's not busy at the moment.
Shop Owner: Let's get started then.
You: Why did you join the contest?
Shop Owner: I love building blocks. I participated in several competitions back when I was younger.
Shop Owner: This is the first block building contest in Stellis. It's a rare opportunity, so I had to come.
You: When you were younger?
Shop Owner: Yup. My dream was to be a building block designer.
Shop Owner: Although I run a bakery now, I've never stopped making things with building blocks in my free time. I post them on social media.
You: What do you think about the theme of the contest, "Recreate Classic Masterpieces"?
Shop Owner: It's an unusual theme, but I've participated in similar ones before.
You: Really?
Shop Owner: Haha, that was over a decade ago.
You: What do you know about world-famous art?
Shop Owner: Not much. I remember a customer ordered a very special cake.
Shop Owner: The cake was decorated with Van Gogh's "Sunflowers." It was for his best friend.
You: That's so nice!
You: They are so delicate! Did you make all the cakes?
Shop Owner: Yes. Making cakes is like building with building blocks. It requires creativity.
Shop Owner: If you want a cake, I can offer you a discount.
You: I do have a friend's birthday coming up...
Shop Owner: In that case, I recommend you try some of our new products. Taro mousse, orange cheese...
You: (She's a good marketer.)
You: Have you heard of Z?
Shop Owner: Yes, he's a famous artist, right? I admire his work.
Shop Owner: His work "Shepherd Girl" is very moving.
You: If you had a chance to talk to Z, what would you say?
Shop Owner: Z is very talented, and I hope he will create more works.
You: Thank you very much. That's all for today.
Shop Owner: No problem. I had a great time chatting with you. Let me know next time you want to order a cake.
Short-Haired Girl
You: Hi, are you a participant in the block-building contest?
You: I want to interview some block-building contestants. I've spoken to you before.
Short-Haired Girl: Oh yes, I know. Here, this is for you. It's some milk tea I just bought.
You: Oh... Thank you!
You: What made you sign up for the contest?
Short-Haired Girl: I love building blocks. I've been playing with them since I was a kid. About... ten years?
You: You seem to really love building blocks.
Short-Haired Girl: Mm-hmm. Working on building blocks helps me concentrate. I enjoy it.
You: What do you think about the theme of the contest, "Recreate Classic Masterpieces"?
Short-Haired Girl: The theme is deeply meaningful in a way.
You: What do you know about world-famous art?
Short-Haired Girl: I love Renoir's works, especially "Little Irène."
Short-Haired Girl: A young girl with blonde hair sitting on the grass. It's refreshing and dreamy, yet with a touch of slight melancholy.
Short-Haired Girl: It's a classic impressionist piece.
You: You know a lot about classic art.
You: You seem to know a lot about painting. Do you mind telling me what your profession is?
You: Are you a student? I see you're wearing your school uniform.
Short-Haired Girl: No. I graduated years ago. I'm a cartoonist.
Short-Haired Girl: As for the uniform... Haha, since the focus of my comics is on school, I find that wearing the uniform inspires me.
You: School-themed comics?
Short-Haired Girl: Mm-hmm. It's a story about a magical girl from a different world learning to fit in on campus.
You: Have you heard of Z?
Short-Haired Girl: Yes, the famous artist, right? I like his work.
Short-Haired Girl: Rembrandt is extremely hard to match, but Z has done it.
Short-Haired Girl: Z captures the contrast between light and shadow perfectly.
You: Is there anything you want to say to Z?
Short-Haired Girl: I like him a lot, but he isn't putting out any new works as of late.
Short-Haired Girl: I hope he releases something new soon. I can't wait to see it!
You: That's the end of the interview. Thank you so much.
Short-Haired Girl: No problem. I'd better go back to my drawing. The deadline is coming up, and I still haven't done my drafts for this month.
You: Good luck! Thanks for the tea!
Young Live Streamer
You: Hi, I want to interview some of the block-building contest participants. I've spoken to you before.
Young Live Streamer: I know. Let's speed this up, I have to rush back to the live stream.
You: Live stream?
Young Live Streamer: Yeah, I am a block-building live streamer.
You: Oh, I see.
You: What made you sign up for the contest?
Young Live Streamer: My fans insisted. They said I was so good at building blocks that it would be a shame not to join the contest.
You: What do you think about the theme of the contest, "Recreate Classic Masterpieces"?
Young Live Streamer: I think I can win no matter what the theme is.
Young Live Streamer: I'm very confident.
You: Have you heard of Z?
Young Live Streamer: Z? A popular streamer these days? I don't think I've seen that name on the charts.
You: He's a famous artist...
Young Live Streamer: I see.
You: If you had a chance to talk to Z, what would you say?
Young Live Streamer: To make things happen, regardless of what you do, you have put in a lot of effort.
Young Live Streamer: I've been livestreaming for three years nonstop. I believe Z is at least as consistent as me.
You: What do you usually livestream about?
Young Live Streamer: Lots of things. Building models with blocks, time trials against other streamers, etc.
Young Live Streamer: My fans love to see me recreate portraits with building blocks the most.
Young Live Streamer: I can recreate any portraits.
You: That's amazing.
You: That's the end of the interview, thanks for your cooperation.
Young Live Streamer: You're welcome. Don't forget to check out my live stream at 7 every night.
You: Okay, sure.
Young Man
You: My next target to interview will be... the guy over there.
You: (Is that a comic book in his hand? Hmm, and the cover girl looks pretty cute.)
You: (He must enjoy reading comic books a lot.)
You: (He's wearing headphones. Seems like he couldn't hear me...)
You: (A block building contest participant! I'd better start interviewing now.)
You: Hello! ...Hello?
Young Man: Oh, sorry. I was listening to music.
You: It's fine. I just want to interview some block-building contestants. I spoke to you before on the phone.
Young Man: Yeah, I know. Let's get started.
You: What made you sign up for the contest?
Young Man: BabyBunny posted on social media saying she would join the contest!
You: Who is BabyBunny?
Young Man: She is a famous cartoonist on social media. She is talented. Her work can heal people's hearts, just like magic.
Young Man: BabyBunny loves building blocks. So I was thinking I might run into her at the contest.
You: The book you are holding... is it BabyBunny's work?
Young Man: Yes. This is BabyBunny's latest work, "The School Life of a Magic Girl."
You: What do you think about the theme of the contest, "Recreate Classic Masterpieces"?
Young Man: So that's the theme of the contest? I don't have much talent with building blocks, but I'll work hard! For BabyBunny, of course.
You: What do you know about world-famous art?
Young Man: I don't know much about traditional paintings, but I do know a lot about comics.
Young Man: Cosmic Warriors, Super Monsters, and so on. I have complete collections of them.
You: The School Life of a Magical Girl? That sounds interesting.
Young Man: Right. It's very touching. I cried after reading it.
Young Man: BabyBunny is amazing. Each character in her work feels so real... Like they actually live among us.
You: Really? I'll have to check it out sometime.
You: Have you heard of Z, the famous artist?
Young Man: Artist? Is he a cartoonist? I love comics.
You: No. Z focuses on classical oil paintings.
Young Man: Huh? Oh! That's impressive!
You: If you had a chance to talk to Z, what would you say?
Young Man: Since he is an artist, he must be tender and kind like BabyBunny.
Young Man: I hope all the kind people of this world find happiness.
You: That's all for the interview. Thank you.
Young Man: You're welcome. Goodbye!
You: Bye!
