Side Story: Barry Forever
When this Side Story is available, you will get the following Topic from Barry:
Barry: Hey, Itsuki! I need you to help me convince Tiki! Head over to the Bloom Palace! |
If you wait a while before doing the quest, you will get the following Topic from Barry:
Barry: Tiki's really not gonna budge!
I can't sway her! You gotta come to the Bloom Palace! |
Bloom Palace
Itsuki: Huh...? Where's Barry? He asked me something about trying to get me to help convince you, Tiki...
Tiki: Oh... That...
The player is given two options on how to respond:
- Yes
- No
If the player chooses "no":
Itsuki: I just remembereed some urgent business. Sorry, Tiki, but I'm only getting bad vibes from this.
Tiki: What!? You're so mean, big brother!
If the player chooses "yes":
Itsuki: What's wrong?
Barry: Tiki... I'm begging you! Please be my Mirage! I'll do anything!
Tiki: Ack! You again!?
Barry: Oh, Itsuki! So you're here too.
Itsuki: What's all the commotion, Barry? I can lend an ear if it's all right with you.
Barry: I... I want to make a comeback as a Mirage Master one more time...
Tiki: No matter how many times you ask, it's just impossible.
Barry: Please, Itsuki... you have to convince her to become my Mirage.
Tiki: Like I keep saying, that's not the issue here. What do I have to do to make you understand?
Itsuki: Tiki looks uncomfortable too... You should let it go, Barry.
Barry: No, no, noooooo! I wanna become a Mirage Master!
Tiki: Seems like he's not going to listen...
Itsuki: Let's call Mamori. That's our only option.
The screen turns blank and Mamori shows up with Draug.
Mamori: I understand! Please leave this to me!
Mamori: Uncle! What are you doing!? Please stop this disgraceful behavior!
Barry: Urk!
Mamori: Uncle... it's not cool!
Barry: Not... cool...? Those words again!
Mamori: Uncle?
Barry: Lately, you've stopped saying, "You're so cool, Uncle"... Every single day, now it's just, "Itsuki's so cool," "Itsuki's so great," Itsuki, Itsuki, Itsuki...!
Mamori: Huh...?
Barry: If I became a Mirage Master again and helped out on the front lines, then you'd say I'm cool again!
Mamori: Uh... B-But you are cool, Uncle. Isn't that right, Tiki?
Tiki: Oh, um, yeah.
Barry: Goddamn! And you! You get on my nerves too! Yeah, I'm talking to you, Mr. Blockhead! You. Yes, you, Draug!
Draug: Me, sir?
Barry: "Me, sir?" my ass! What's with you!? You get to stay with Mamori 24/7! I'm so jealous! Soooo jealous...! So jealous and envious!
The player is given two options on how to respond:
- You're cool, Barry.
- I look up to you, Barry.
If the player chooses option 1:
Itsuki: But you are cool, Barry.
If the player chooses option 2:
Itsuki: I look up to you, Barry.
Regardless of what option the player chose:
Barry: I don't need your pity!
Itsuki: But your coaching is always on point, and not only do you compose, you can play musical instruments too. I think it's amazing that you can do so much, Barry.
Barry: H-Hrm... I guess you could put it that way...
Mamori: Wow, now that's our Itsuki.
Tiki: You really are amazing, big brother!
Barry: ...! Itsuki again... ITSUKI AGAAAAAIIIN!? Hey! I'm never listening to you again! Fine, I'm gonna go train in the Idolasphere! I'll come back as a cool man!
Draug: How concerning... So this is what he has become of late... This is a serious affair... It would be good if he does not act upon any strange ideas.
You receive an urgent Topic from Barry:
Barry: I'M OFF TO THE DAIBA STUDIO'S IDOLASPHERE! DON'T LOOK FOR ME!
Itsuki: Come on, Barry, it's dangerous... Tiki: You can't just go into the Idolasphere without any weapons. Mamori: Uncle! Please stop this recklessness! Barry: TL;DR |
Daiba Studio Idolasphere
Barry's Voice: Dia, Dia, Witch, Witch! Barry Goodman is here! I must reclaim Mamori's smile... I cannot lose! Come at me, you vile monsters! What the!? O-Oh no...! Please stop! Don't get any clo---AAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEE!
You heard Barry's voice from somewhere... It seems he's in danger in this Idolasphere...
You receive an urgent Topic from Barry:
Barry: CURRENTLY MAKING A CHALLENGE ON THIS ROOM!
Barry: HEY, KID! I'M GONNA BECOME MORE POWERFUL THAN YOU, SO SHAKE IN FEAR AS YOU AWAIT MY RETURN! |
New messages show up in the Topic for the Side Story. It goes as follows:
Mamori: Tiki, can you tell where Uncle is? We need to hurry and rescue him...
Tiki: Grrr! Barry's always so selfish! Look at him, making Mamori worry too! Tiki: Do you remember that room from before where there was tons of Performa coming out? I sense a presence there! Tiki: But there seem to be Mirage nearby too, so be careful, Mamori! Tiki: If you don't remember how to get to that room, look at that memo you were given before. The one with the numbers on it. Mamori: Understood! Thanks, Tiki! |
When the player reaches the door to where Barry is:
Barry's Voice: Oh! Help! Please help meeeeee!
Mamori: Uncle!? Where are you!?
Draug: He is beyond this door. There may be enemies within, so be cautious.
Battle initiates once the player enters the door.
After the battle ends:
Mamori: Uncle Barry! Uncle Barry! Where are you!?
Itsuki: Barry!
Mamori: He's not here... Maybe he got eaten already... No... Uncle...
Itsuki: Hold on, Mamori. I just got a Topic from him.
You receive an urgent Topic from Barry:
Barry: IT SEEMS THERE WAS NO NEED FOR ME TO AID YOU IN DEFEATING SUCH PETTY MONSTERS.
Barry: I'M HEADING BACK TOT HE LESSON STUDIO! |
It seems Barry ran away while Itsuki's group was fighting...
Itsuki: Barry...
Mamori: Uncle...
Uzume Lesson Studio
Outside the studio
Mamori: Itsuki! We have to hurry inside! Uncle may be hurt!
The scene transitions into the inside of Uzume Studio.
Itsuki: That's a relief... You're okay...
Barry: Y-Yeah...
Mamori: ...
Barry: It kind of didn't go according to plan this time, but next time I'll definitely...
Mamori: ...Uncle...
Barry: Yes, Mamori?
Mamori: Uncle, you big dummyyyy! We were really worried about you! If I lost you... I... I...!
Barry: Mamori...
Mamori: Never--- Never... do something like this again.
Barry: I'm so sorry...
Itsuki: Well, at least you're safe.
Mamori: You're such a scaredy-cat for someone so big... You run off to play the moment I look away. You're like Yoshio.
Barry: Who's Yoshio?
Mamori: A pet dog I used to have at home.
Barry: I've got it...
Mamori: Uncle?
Barry: I've got it. I've got it!
Mamori: !?
Barry: The theme for a new song suddenly popped in my head! I think I can make the perfect song for you, Mamori!
Mamori: U-Uh-huh...
A cinematic of Mamori and Barry in Daiba Observatory Idolasphere appear on the screen.
Mamori: Wow, you're so cute, Uncle! How fluffy!
Barry: Hahaha!
Mamori: It's so fluffy!
Barry: How about it, Itsuki!? Heh. Are you jealous!?
The player is given two options on how to respond:
- You're okay with this?
- Oh, yes.
If the player chooses option 1:
Itsuki: You're okay with this?
Barry: A-Okay!
If the player chooses option 2:
Itsuki: Oh, yes.
Barry: That's what I thought!
Regardless of what option the player chose:
Barry: If I can keep having Mamori say, "You're so cute, Uncle," nothing would make me happier!
Itsuki: I... guess?
Barry: I don't have to be a Mirage Master! Because my coaching is on point! And I can play instruments and compose! I'm a man who can bring a fight with what I already have!
Itsuki: That's what I said though...
Barry: Was it? I don't remember anything you've said! Anyway, this training was worth it just for me coming to that realization! Hah hah hah!
Itsuki: Oh dear...
Tiki: He says that, but he is thankful for what you've done, big brother.
Itsuki: Yeah, I got that.
The screen transitions to Barry appearing on the screen.'
Barry: Hah hah hah!
Mamori's Voice: Hey, Uncle. Let's go for a walk.
Barry: Woof!
Job complete!