I am so glad that the voice acting was added later on!
The banter between the Crooked Man and other staffs of BBA was definitely interesting to watch (It will be embarrassing if someone saw my face during the play through, I was giggling so much 😅).
I was surprised on how The Crooked Man dropped everything to check up on the apprentice. It seems the apprentice has become someone who he holds close to his heart, and that made my heart warmed up. But as others stated, I am also wondering what was the exact trait that made apprentice outstanding for the Crooked Man. Maybe somewhat of a “selfishness” or “pure curiosity of magic” was the trigger? Or the strong mindset was something that made sure apprentice wasn’t caught up completely with pandemonium. Because by what I see, most of the beings that come across with pandemonium was very self-sacrificial or giving. Most obvious ones are Suraj and his ancestors, and Robert. Or even Akimitsu, as he was willing to help us regardless of the consequences. Even after they are completely caught up with pandemonium, the mythics there also looks like they are trying to bring the other mythics to the rescue or the safe place as the world now is occupied by mundanes (no matter what kind of effect it does to the mythics but probably it could also just be luring ). Perhaps the sovereign is eating on to mythics who are self-sacrificial? Or I am just being delusional as always.
As for John’s family and witch council applauding them to go to Neverplace, was it also like John’s Family sacrificing themselves to explore the Neverplace? It was something that no one wanted to do or couldn’t do but needed to for witch council (for some reason), and that’s why crooked man doesn’t like someone who is selfsacrificial? I am sorry if I am going way too far off, I just wanted to share my theory.
As for Zhen, oh boy, I was infatuated with him since shishiodoshi. It looks like I am seeing him first time every time I played a new visual novel, because he shows different sides every time, and I really can’t get enough of him. (he really is like feather of peacock, by the angle we are seeing its shows completely different faces). I knew he was more than just a flirty guy but I didn’t guess he was somewhat reserved when there are coworkers besides him than he was with the apprentice (he gave me the ultimate nonchalant vibes). It was really sweet of him to defend Adam and care for him, I wish Adam sees how important he himself is to the BBA. I wonder what kind of side he has more outside of his flirty facade, does he genuinely care about people? Like Adam, his family or apprentice? Or is apprentice just a game for him and that’s why he really likes to push buttons? Does he get this intrigued with someone other than apprentice? I see him being the type to hide his feelings and let it go like it’s nothing for some reasons. And about how Emiliano threatening him about snitching to his family……was he an outcast? I never thought that he was from a family who values reputation or honor, as from seraten04’s twitter, Zhen’s grandmother looks very playful. But if he was an outcast, was it also the reason why he himself likes to put himself onto dangers? Anyways, I am very worried about Zhen’s medical condition, I hope he will get a good care later on. I am excited for the future and his dynamic between the Apprentice.
And poor Adam, I feel so bad for him. I could see how he was exploited so badly and even so he was just trying to protect me. He is a very strong person, caring for others when your life is treating you badly. 😔Don’t worry I won’t be mad at you at all.
At the end, I would like to appreciate Seraten04, all the voice actors and staff for the wonderful game. Folklore series became part of the reason why my life is exciting right now. And I am looking forward for the next. 😁
I am sorry if this was too long, I just wanted to express my gratitude at far most.