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Hello fellow touhou fans, I'm Ballast and I am excited to join this community. I have been a fan of touhou for about 4ish years maybe more and have really enjoyed this franchise. I hope to have a fantastic time with this community

Hi, I'm a few hours late to the party but it's nice to see everyone discussing the latest chapter I think a BBQ party in the forest of magic would be hilarious, and my man Oscar needs some rest too. However, all the votes seem to be spread out this time... Really everyone? One of each reaction?! lol we'll see what happens Aww c'mon Yumetou! I enjoyed you latest post! Personally, since it's only weekly, I don't really mind if the story takes a sudden turn. It's not like I intensively review every chapter and set exact expectations for the following week XD. As long as I can recognize the latest chapter as the same story, then it's good to me. That, and being able to visualize the story in my head. And you seem to be hitting that mark every time :). Anyways, I'm a bit tired today so I'll cut my reply here. Might come back tomorrow to post some interrogative questions as usual

Yep, of course i will start the Redesign by her...! Hum, and talking about redesigns, should be a good Idea make some inspiration to Touhouvania too... And yes, i was thinking to enhanced designs for eyeryone too and intragate more the PC-98 characters. Man... I so grateful for this awesome idea, kymoh. Ah, and of course i will show more informationa about the projecto later too...!

I'm glad to hear it. Tbh, while I have some preferences for which is picked this week, Oscar probably will be separated for at least one post, to give an idea of how scary the forest might be off the trail. While most of the Forest's threats outside the petty Youkai are pretty vague in descriptions, adding some color to some of its lesser known threats will be fun and useful. I'll be honest, today's post is probably the worst of the ones I made. I don't really have an excuse; I was sick this weekend, sure, but I set my own deadlines for this. I think I emphasized Rumia's isolation decently, but it does kind of come out of nowhere. I put some hints, but they're so separated its hard to follow. And her injuries are only referred to now and then prior. Maybe I am just too worried about keeping everyone's attention. Its not that I think you'll all dip if a post is late or I'm only doing this for reacts, but your enjoyment does mean a lot to me. If I can encourage you on your first day of the week during a bathroom break or a bus trip, I want to do it. We'll have to wait and see. :) I won't go too deep into what Rumia's going through, but I am taking influence from fanon lore. In direct fandom lore, Rumia's rather light, and even in Team 9 she's a background character. Have some ideas for her and Daiyousei in future for a later plot. But this will hopefully set the stage for that, and Oscar's reaction to her hurt may well dictate their development. There's potential for a fun misunderstanding at the BBQ spot. Imagine you're sleeping and you feel a bone. At a pit where the monsters you know eat people, make BBQ. Now imagine you are a shopkeeper. You don't really like humans, but you've softened on them and you just made friends with one. And you've definitely never eaten one (recently). You're awakened to screams as your new friend is running off in the dark.

Greetings. This week chapter is fairly chill. I like the description of the Forest of Magic, especially the contrast between how scary the forest is, yet still friendly compared to Muenzuka (Thanks to of course Mystia singing and Team9 escorting Oscar through it). At first, I kinda found Oscar suggestion to carry Rumia a bit out of the blue, but on re-read, you can infer that Rumia has trouble moving due to her injuries. Maybe explicitly stating that Rumia has trouble flying/walking would have helped (one additional line)? Oscar's guilt about injuring her being more vague is fine though, since he's not sure how to feel about it, and his actions clearly indicate this (thinking one thing, then doing the opposite while hesitating). As for this week's choice........... crap. I don't want this to end up with 3 different options. Given Oscar hesitation, he might not chase after her, but either manipulated to come back from a safe distance, approach her carefully (who knows, maybe she angry at him and might attack again. Can't take that risk), or even let her run around (though I doubt Team9 would just leave Rumia alone). I'll vote for the "sneak" option this time around. Maybe I'll update it later to the "trick her into coming back" option (maybe by having a nice BBQ lunch?).

I found a english patch of it but i cant find the actual game anywhere...

As someone with an unhealthy fascination with unlucky numbers, and also jokingly saying that my luck is so bad it underflows to being good again, Seeing the number 4 show up makes me happy~. Welcome to the Moriya shrine, we have everything from choose-your-own-adventure to just some casual chatting available to enjoy. We also have someone whom I consider to have gone completely mad...

It seems my opinions have caused some controversy. Joking aside. I don't know, a lot of my view of the Forest is with questionable context. Most inhabitants we regularly see are fairies, and its usually a starting zone. Fairies are so comparatively weak, that the average fairy is only somewhat of a threat to an average human, and considered more of a pest. There's also the issue that the perception we have of Gensokyo comes mostly from its heroines. Heroines who fight gods, demons and monsters. Not exactly the best source of information for the average farmer. That was part of the reason I wanted to write the GSG from the perspective of a human with no powers. So threats Marisa and Reimu would just gloss over would still have teeth. I will definitely concede the forest is dangerous. I never intended to say it was a safe place to be. But if the forest is considered 'very dangerous', and every other zone aside from the Misty Lake and Human Village are considered more dangerous, I think it undersells the Forest's threats. Particularly given what we see of it in game. I may have that somewhere, though I haven't read it. Books that old are a good source of Youkai. Most library books I read as a kid on Youkai come from the 70s to 80s, and were very rudimentary. You know its a normie book on Japan when they describe Nekomata as anime catgirls instead of 100 year old felines blessed with magic powers. It wouldn't exactly be beyond me. I loved fairy lore as a kid, and Youkai later, and the two have more than a few similarities if you examine them from their roots. But I like the idea of the readers learning about obscure Japanese monsters as they read. The sheer number of Youkai also make creating a wholly original one difficult. That image that inspired Agappa? I found that before I decided on her status as a Youkai. There was just a Youkai who loved wearing old raincoats and carried burning things in its mouth already. Do have a few original fairies I thought I might use in a future project connected to Oscar, but we'll see. :)

Why you always change your username and photo? (Not complaining)

This bothered me enough to make me spend enough time mulling it over that my tea is too strong for me now, and I drink them fairly strong already. It's not that it is the most dangerous place in the entirety of Gensokyo that gives the forest the air of danger, but rather where it is placed on the map of Gensokyo. Surrounding the Human village we have three major locations: Youkai mountain, the Forest of Magic and the Bamboo Forest of the Lost. Now, assume you're a normal human in the human village; Would you go anywhere near Youkai mountain? Of course you wouldn't, that place is named after Youkai. At best you'd use the lift to Moriya to pray to the Gods. Next, would you go to the Bamboo Forest of the Lost? No, there is a reason not a soul who does not live there never returns without help from one who does live there. That leaves the Forest of Magic as our only major location that needs to dissuade a run-of-the-mill human from entering out of curiosity and likely getting enough people to notice the lie that holds the entirety of Gensokyo together... but the place is relatively harmless compared to everywhere else, so how do we persuade people to leave that forest the Hell alone? Who are our information distributors again? Who holds interest in keeping the lie that Youkai are scary intact, either to save themselves or to save face and the reputation of the clan? We don't need to lie about the threat level of other places because they are either threatening enough on their own to keep people away or are far enough from the human village that the powers that be genuinely could not care less about how Humans view the place.

The Magic Forest It has no name, because it does not need one. There are other groups of trees, but beyond Muenzuka, there is only one real forest. The Magic Forest’s inhabitants are mostly fairies, with a number of Youkai and minor Kami. During the day, the forest is relatively harmless. Most fairies being easily repelled or distracted. By night, the forest grows more dangerous as the Youkai awake. The Youkai of the forest, while not especially strong, have a close bond with one another, and readily come to one another’s aid. The forest also has a number of flora, making it dangerous at all hours. Hallucinogenic mushrooms, carnivorous trees and blood-sucking vines among the many hazards of this place. If you become lost in the forest, there is a chance you can get the attention of some of its human inhabitants. The witch Kirisame Marisa and occultist Alice Margatroid shelter lost wanderers, while Narumi Yatadera and Rinnosuke Morichika will guide lost souls. Be careful that by calling for help however, you do not attract the attention of its more dangerous inhabitants… Or, you can purchase our Lorelei of the Night branded music boxes, available at every Otherworldly Ventures outlet for 1 Bu. Tired of going out at night and being attacked by Youkai? Ease your life, with Lorelei of the Night. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Oscar’s feet hurt. The pain pulsed in his shoes as he trudged along. Envying the others who were carelessly floating ahead of him. Only Agappa walked by foot. Her sandals with their broken thong making a peculiar sound behind him. Fortunately, he did not have long to focus on his feet. From in front of him, the most beautiful sound he had heard echoed from between the trees. A song more akin to a celestial instrument than human song. It took him a moment to realize it was coming from Mystia. Weaving her way between the darkened trunks effortlessly. Though the evening sky had dimmed and darkness set in, she didn’t seem to have her eyes open. From the dark, sinister gazes seemed to rise among the trees as Mystia’s song passed. Glowering down at him before disappearing. Every color was represented, from red to blue to brown. Now and then, a face would materialize from the dark, making him jump. Before it would smile and wave to the group of girls. Each time Mystia would wave back, greeting it by name. The others of Team 9 echoing her greeting enthusiastically. But usually, the eyes would simply vanish into the undergrowth. As they walked along the dirt path, the others eased ahead, eager to see another familiar face. Agappa on the other hand hung back. Not wanting another awkward meeting with a judgmental group. The only one who remained close to him was Rumia. Her head still wrapped in Daiyousei’s kerchief, stained with blood. Her face and arms flecked with soot and burns from his rockets. Even her eyes seemed swollen. Her head was turned down, ignoring the greetings from elsewhere. Don’t talk to her. She tried to eat you. She chased you after trying to eat you. She’s only your friend because her other friends like her… “Hey Rumia.” The words startled her, though she didn’t jolt at them. Her head raised slowly. Not looking back at him. “...You ah, had a rough day. How are you feeling?” “Hungry…” The sorrow in her voice might have moved him. If he wasn’t half sure he was on the menu. But there was something else in her voice. Something more than hunger pangs. Behind him, he was sure he could hear Agappa muttering to herself. What it was, he couldn't tell over the song. “Don’t your injuries hurt?” “They’ll heal at night.” The despondency in her voice only grew. Either they really hurt, or she was really playing up the act. Still, was she really dangerous with her friends nearby? “Do you want me to carry you?” “Go away.” Her body darkened and faded. A shadowy ball enveloping her a moment before she veered off into the forest. Vanishing among the trees, despite the odd bump into a trunk. The song ahead slowed. Four trusting faces looking back with concern. Cirno spoke first. "Osu, where's Rumia?" =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= What now? = You have a little time. She can’t see, and is probably in pain. Trick her into coming back to the path. = This seems like the perfect occasion for a long-range flare--erm, firebolt. That'll scare her back. = Sneak after her. She'll never see you coming. = Chase after her! = She’ll go to a familiar place to rest and be alone. The BBQ pit! We can make camp there.

where du=id you find the english patch? thats where i have trouble.