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Yin Yang Midnight (陰陽の宵　Inyo no Yoi) is the fifth mixed troupe play in the game.

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Type: Mixed Troupe Events

Introduction

時の平安ーー豪奢な貴族文化が花開く都のはずれで
人知れず怨霊騒ぎが起こる。

間もなく、原因不明の疫病が市井に広まる。
疫病は宮中まではびこり、どうどう帝まで
病に侵されてしもう。

During the Heian era - Amidst the extravagant culture blossoming
amongst the nobles in the capital outskirts
unbeknownst to anyone, an onryou descended upon them.

Before long, an unexplainable epidemic swept the town.
It ran rampant within the imperial court, and even the emperor
was affected by illness.

Cast

● Lead Actor

Sakyo Furuichi as Seimei Abeno

An exceptional onmyouji from the Onmyou Bureau.

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● Second Lead A

Azuma Yukishiro as Kou

Seimei's shikigami.

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● Supporting Cast A

Citron as Geppaku

Seimei's junior disciple who has a rivalry with him.

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● Supporting Cast B

Guy as Hisui

An onryou who spreads a curse to breach the capital's protection.

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Supporting Cast C

Any Character as Head of the Onmyouji

The Onmyou Bureau Chief.

Supporting Cast D

Any Character as Townsman

A townsman who witnessed the will-o'-the-wisp in the middle of town.

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Play Translation

	This story takes place during the Heian era-- The extravagant culture and lifestyles of the wealthy elite are coming to an end as murmurings of a mysterious Onryo begin to spread through the court.
	Then suddenly, an unexplained plague begins to sweep through the streets of the city. The epidemic moves swiftly through the royal court until the emperor himself falls ill.
Onmyouji Chief	Seimei, you heard about the disease that is spreading through the city, right?
Seimei	I have.
Onmyouji Chief	Well there’s only one other person who knows this but...
	The Emperor has fallen ill.
Seimei	--!
Onmyouji Chief	But if this got out to the rest of the imperial court, it would definitely incite a bunch of useless panic.
	There would probably be a power struggle if this news got out that the emperor is in critical condition.
	So, let’s pray he recovers from this.
	You should go perform a purification ritual immediately.
Seimei	Understood.
Seimei	Cleanse the heart, cleanse the body
Kou	Leaving all the grunt work to you again? Tch.. Typical.
	Despite your efforts, you know they are just looking for someone to scapegoat, right?
Seimei	Don’t say such things, Kou!
Kou	Yah, yah, whatever.
Seimei	--
Kou	..... Something’s coming.
Seimei	Make haste, follow my command!
Kou	Too bad, he got away.
Seimei	..... What’s the meaning of this?
Kou	Were you even listening to me? This is all just busy work.
Seimei	The Emperor’s life is in danger.
	We must hurry!
Onmyouji Chief	It’s an Onyro you say? Don’t be ridiculous.
	There are no gaps in the boundary of the imperial court.
	If that were the case it would mean one of our fellow onmyouji has turned on the great emperor himself.
	Completely impossible.
Seimei	Well...
Onmyouji Chief	Seimei.
	Was this your plan all along? To put the blame on some so-called Onryo as an excuse for why you couldn’t complete the purification ritual?
	No matter how hard you try, you’re still as conceited as ever.
Seimei	-- I wasn’t trying to make excuses for--
Onmyouji Chief	Then step down!
	Let someone else handle the ritual.
Seimei	...
	The Onmyouji Bureau tasks Abeno Seimei in charge of holding the purification ceremony in order to cure the emperor. However, during the ritual, Seimei encounters a troubling sign that convinces him that the plague sweeping through the imperial court is the work of an onryo. Seimei then sets out to find a way to exterminate the spirit from the court.
	Seimei brings his findings to the head of the Onmyouji Chief and is met with laughter. Without the support of the Onmyouji Bureau, Seimei struggles to continue his investigation.
Kou	You don’t need those shitheads. They’re gonna realise they were wrong sooner or later.
Seimei	I doubt it.
	If we don’t take action now the damage is only going to get worse.
Kou	But those higher-ups at the Onmyouji Bureau got their eyes on you so there’s no way you can just move around freely.
Seimei	But Kou....
	I can’t just sit back and watch!
Kou	You work too hard. Hope you don’t regret it later.
Seimei	I don’t care about all that nonsense, just tell me what you found.
Kou	I told you already. The barrier surrounding the imperial court is pretty strong, so strong I doubt even we could break through. An onryo could never slip through.
Seimei	.... That’s just like what the Onmyouji Chief said... Right?
Geppaku	Master Seimei.
Seimei	-- Geppaku? You came back!?
Geppaku	I got here yesterday. Sorry I didn’t write you sooner.
Seimei	I see, long time no see!
Geppaku	You look happy as ever, I’m glad!
Seimei	Same for you, Geppaku.
	You look just as healthy as I imagined.
Geppaku	Thank you so much!
	Even far from the city I caught wind of some rumors.
Seimei	Guess even I couldn’t stop that.
Geppaku	What’s with that blank expression? Did something happen?
Seimei	You didn’t happen to hear about a mysterious plague sweeping through the city, did you?
Geppaku	Yes, I heard no one knows where it came from.
Seimei	I’m afraid it is the work of an onryo.
	Sadly I just couldn’t catch it myself....
Geppaku	Perhaps maybe I could lend you a hand?
Seimei	Really?
Geppaku	I don’t really know if I could do much, but I’ll do whatever I can to help, please let me try.
Seimei	What a lifesaver!
	With you at my side, Geppaku, there is nothing we can’t do!
	-- Kou.
Kou	You called?
Seimei	Please enlighten Geppaku on the curse of the vengeful spirit.
Kou	Ehh, I’m kinda not feeling it right now.
Seimei	Excuse me, this is not a question of whether you want to do it or not.
Kou	Fine, whatever.
Geppaku	Hehe, what a quirky shikigami you got there.
Seimei	I don’t know how I put up with him, really.
Geppaku	On the flip side, he definitely seems pretty strong!
	That’s the Seimei I know!
Seimei	You too, Geppaku.
	How goes your training? You have to tell me all about it later.
Geppaku	I can’t say I am as nearly as adept as you, Master Seimei.
Seimei	What are you saying? Surely by now our skill levels are almost even.
	Seimei is at a loss of what to do when an old student of his, Geppaku, appears. Geppaku is a foreign boy and because of that, despite his strength, was unable to enter the ranks of the Onmyouji. Geppaku returns to Seimei after he had left the city to continue his training.
	Geppaku volunteers to help Seimei and from there the two begin their investigation into the cause of the epidemic. However, Seimei’s shikigami, Kou, does not seem to like Geppaku much and acts coldly toward him. Seimei does not seem to notice this, however. Towards the end of their research, the pair hear of another happening outside of the town that could be related to the so-called onryo. The duo make haste to the scene.
Seimei	So this is where all that commotion about that onryo was coming from?
Kou	This is right about where the first case broke out.
	And also around the same time of day.
Seimei	I don’t really know if there’s any relation, but it’s definitely something to look into.
Villager	’s there somethin’ I can help ya with?
Seimei	You didn’t happen to hear anything about an onryo sighting here, have you?
Villager	Ah well ya see...
	I was pretttyyy drunk one night,
	‘nd I saw it riiiight here. A big ol’ ball ‘o fire flew up and I tripped at this ‘ere stone and whaddya know a will-o-wisp came flyin’ out!
	It had some kinda creepy glow.
	I got quite a shock and nearly poo’d my pants.
	I dun remember a thin’ after dat though.
Seimei	A rock, huh... Seems like such a childish prank for a ghost...
	It makes me kinda worried.
	I have never heard of anything like this before, let’s look it up, Kou.
Kou	Hey hey, isn’t that something a little heavy for a Shikigami?
	Seimei hears about a sighting of the spirit from a villager who encountered it during a drunken evening. Intrigued by the story, Seimei tasks Kou to see if there are any similar stories from inside the city.
	After looking into it, Seimei realises this spirit is not just a simple prankster, but in fact a strong force that could even penetrate the safeguards placed around the city’s borders.
Seimei	There’s quite a lot of them.
	This battle formation is really quite...
Kou	This curse thing sure is powerful.
	So in order to surround the palace whoever planned this needed to be smart about how exactly they were going to stretch this curse around the perimeter.
	The guy behind this must have waaay too much time on their hands.
Seimei	Whoever did it must hate the imperial court so much to put all this effort into this curse.
	Just taking away one or two points wouldn’t really have any effect.
	If only we could find a way to get the leader...
Kou	So you plan to fight that bastard face to face?
	You’re not gonna ask me to do it, right?
Seimei	Go get Geppaku for me. We need to think of a plan of attack.
Kou	Hoping you don’t regret it later.
	Seimei deduces that whoever is responsible for the plague must have some deeply held resentment for the imperial court.
	At the same time, Seimei’s discovery reveals that the onryo they are dealing with is incredibly strong.
	Seimei and Geppaku decide to split up to wait at the locations they predict the onryo could appear next.
Seimei	It will definitely appear here next.
	Kou, help me set a trap. I want to conceal myself
Kou	You got it.
	Seimei conceals himself and waits for the onryo to arrive.
???	.....
Seimei	It’s here.
	Bind! Make haste, follow my command!
???	----
Kou	Dammit.
Seimei	Did it get away?
Kou	Damn.
	This guy sure is a pain in the ass, what the hell.
	He’s powerful and cunning.
Seimei	Who knows what damage that gremlin will do if we just let him run wild....
	We really do need the support of the Onnyouji Bureau.
	Seimei manages to ambush the onryo and even though it seems like his attack did some damage, the onryo manages to escape.
	After telling the Onmyouji Bureau of his encounter and presenting his findings, Seimei is finally able to persuade the Onmyouji Bureau to help him.
Seimei	And after all this, we can finally move around the court as we please.
Geppaku	I am happy to hear that. As for me, I will continue to search the town for curses scattered throughout the area.
Seimei	Hey, Geppaku, you should come and investigate with me inside the imperial court --
Geppaku	Well about that. You know I am not allowed to set foot inside that place.
Seimei	I was the one who got us permission so there is no need to worry.
Geppaku	But don’t you think someone like me would cause unnecessary panic if I was to wonder around in there?
	The fact of the matter is, there is an unexplained pandemic going around. If I was to wonder inside the imperial court people would be quick to point fingers and wonder what sort of chaos my presence would signal.
Seimei	Well I don’t think people would really--
Geppaku	People fear those who are different.
	My deepest apologies that I cannot be of more help.
Seimei	Geppaku...
Seimei	Kou, go search for any impurities within the imperial court!
Kou	Ehh, sounds like a pain. What about asking your friend?
Seimei	Geppaku is not allowed to enter the imperial court.
Kou	Huh, you mean he can’t get past the barrier?
Seimei	...... But me and Geppaku are....The same...
	Even though we are both part of the Onmyouji Bureau...
Seimei	Our teacher was also looking forward to seeing Geppaku’s talent shine....
	But because of where he was born, he could never fulfill his dreams.
Kou	I see.
	Well then I could see why he ended up so rebellious.
Seimei	Rebellious?
Kou	Have you not noticed?
	Wooow, you really are dense.
Seimei	What are you talking about?
Kou	Exactly what I said.
	That brat friend of yours is not who you think he is.
Seimei	Hey, I will not stand for this Geppaku slander!
Kou	Well excuse me then.
	Fine fine fine, I guess I don’t understand humans after all.
	Seimei invites Geppaku to come with him and investigate inside the imperial court, however Geppaku tells him that he is not allowed inside and rejects his invitation.
	Later, during Kou’s investigation, he discovers traces of the mysterious curse inside the imperial court.
Seimei	So what you’re telling me is you found signs of the curse within the imperial court?
Kou	Yep, seems like it got through the barrier.
	I couldn’t have imagined that it would spread this far.
Seimei	This is something only a human could have done.
	Now that I think of it, when we encountered that onryo the other day I had a feeling it could be someone else’s shikigami....
	It would have to be someone strong for them to control such a powerful shikigami.
	There’s no one from this land that could--
Kou	What is it?
Seimei	Umm..
	Kou, let’s go set up a counter curse.
Kou	FOR REAL?
	How many times will I have to tell you, this is the work of spirit that holds an immense amount of negative energy--
	It would literally swallow you alive, you wouldn’t be able to handle it!
Seimei	We can keep chasing this thing in circles like we have been, but it would only yield the same result. With this method, we can finish it all in one shot.
Kou	Well, well, didn’t expect you to go through such extremes.
	By setting up a counter attack, Seimei aims to find out if the person on the other side of the mysterious epidemic is indeed a human. Seimei cannot fathom anyone who would be strong enough to control such a large-scale attack and control a shikigami so skillfully.
	Despite his hesitation to believe this could be a work of another Onmyouji, Seimei takes it upon himself to find out who the mastermind is behind all of this.
Seimei	--- Ku...aah... UWAAA!!!
Kou	This is bad.
	Hey, master!
Seimei	REVERSE, Make haste, follow my command!
Kou	Wow, more stubborn than I thought!
	GREAT! Now he can’t escape!
???	--GWAAAAAA!!!
Seimei	H-Huh, why are you here?
	What do you want?
	Why are you causing chaos in our city, why are you hurting the great emperor?
???	W-Wouldn’t you like you know....
	GAH!
Seimei	Who is your master?
???	E-EVEN IF YOU WEAKEN ME, I WILL NEVER--
Seimei	--
Kou	I think we’ve heard enough, don’t you think?
Seimei	Alright, fine.
Kou	Now’s time to deliver the punishment!
???	--
Kou	!?
Seimei	He disappeared...?
Kou	Shit.
	Seems like whoever is behind all of this interfered.
Seimei	... Kou, follow that energy! We need to uncover the perpetrator!
Kou	You don’t need to tell me twice.
	Seimei takes it upon himself to plant a counter curse.
	Despite taking severe damage, somehow the onryo manages to disappear. Seimei deduces this was the work of someone stepping in to save the onryo at the last minute.
	In an attempt to find where the mastermind is hiding, Seimei orders Kou to chase after the onryo
Geppaku	....
Kou	You....
Seimei	Of course it was you all along, Geppaku.
Hisui	Please run, Master.
Geppaku	No, you should run, you already are in a weakened state.
Hisui	Please--
Geppaku	No, stand back!
Hisui	--
Kou	Look Seimei, he is mastermind behind all of this.
	Do you see it now?
Seimei	There is no one powerful enough to control such a strong shikigami.
Geppaku	I will not back down, even to the likes of you.
Seimei	Why did you do it, Geppaku?
Geppaku	I have always hated this wretched country.
	I was discriminated against just because I am different.
	The only reason I studied the path of the Onmyouji was to one day get revenge on every person in this damn country.
	And I would have gotten away with it too, if it wasn’t for you....
Seimei	Why? Tell me why you hate the people of the capital city?
Geppaku	Because the capital is the heart of this country.
Seimei	But if you had not come to this city, I would not have been able to catch you.
Geppaku	You may be right....
	Even though we both studied under the same master, I could never win against you.
Seimei	B-But... You seemed to happy when we were training together.
	There’s no way you were only doing it for revenge.
Geppaku	I never knew my father... And my mother was murdered by a group of theives.
	My life up until now has just been a living hell on earth.
	I have never known peace, my life is just filled with constant suffering.
	All that remains is just this vessel filled with hatred and malice.
	I live only for revenge.
	I am no longer human, I am a demon.
Seimei	A demon would not save his shikigami’s life.
Geppaku	--
Seimei	When you stepped in to save your shikigami from my counter curse, you took on immense damage to yourself.
	It is a sign that you were not ready to simply throw him away and abandon him.
Hisui	Master..
Geppaku	I had no intention of saving his life.
	My body simply acted on its own.
Seimei	So that is proof that you still have some humanity left in you!
	Turn back, Geppaku!
	See, this is the power you are capable of!
	There is still time to turn back and repent for your sins!
	Let’s go back to the Onmyouji Bureau and study together again!
Geppaku	No chance, I have already-- GAH!
Seimei	GEPPAKU!
Kou	It’s over.
	The power of the curse was increased by your counter curse.
	He’s reached his limit, his body can no longer take it anymore.
Hisui	MASTER!
Geppaku	....... I’m sorry, Hisui.
	I wasn’t able to see you through to the end.
Hisui	No, no..... Thank you, Thank you so much for finding me.
Geppaku	Master Seimei....
	I-I choose this city b-because of you...
Seimei	GEPPAKU!!!!
Geppaku	....
Seimei	W-Why....
	Why was I powerless to say anything at the time...
Kou	You still have one more thing left to do, Seimei.
Seimei	--
Kou	If you just let them die like this they will lose their way and become onyo.
Seimei	.... Kou, please do it for me.
Kou	As you wish.
	Don’t take it personally, ok?
	I’m doing this for your own good.
Hisui	...
Kou	Not gonna fight back?
Hisui	I will never part from my master’s side.
Kou	How sweet.
Seimei	....
Kou	..... Is it finally over?
	Geppaku reveals that the reason he studied the way of the Onmyouji was to exact his revenge on humanity for the oppression he faced before. Seimei urges the boy to atone for his sins and join him once again to study side by side.
	Unfortunately the strength of Seimei’s counter curse is too weak and Geppaku begins to cough up blood and collapse. Hisui rushes to his master’s side and holds him close in a moment of silence before Geppaku takes his final breath.
	A shikigami who has lost its master is doomed to become and onryou so Seimei orders Kou to deal the final blow and lay the two to rest. Hisui does not fight back, but instead stay silent with his master’s body cradled in his arms before disappearing.
Seimei	Tonight’s a full moon.
	It reminds me that I was the one who gave Geppaku his name.
	It was because the white in Geppaku’s eyes reminded me of a rising moon.
	I could see the colour of the sky reflected in his eyes.
	I bet if he wanted to, he could have become head of the Onmyouji. He definitely had the strength to do it.
	With his achievements thus far, I would have definitely given him my recommendation to enter the Onmyouji Bureau.
	Maybe if we were able to work together he wouldn’t have been so bitter.
	Why did it have to turn out like that?
Kou	It seems like you’re still too dimwitted to understand the feelings of those who have seen hell.
Seimei	.... I guess you’re right.
	I really didn’t understand what Geppaku was going through.
	And to think I called us friends. I guess in the end the feeling was only one-sided.
Kou	..... That Shikigami’s name was Hisui, right?
	Maybe I’m going out on a limb here, but it seems like Geppaku took a note from your book and named his shikigami for the colour of his eyes.
Seimei	You may be right.
	I’d be happy if that’s true.
	Hehe...
Kou	What re you smiling about?
Seimei	Oh nothing, it was just to hear you try and comfort me suddenly makes me wonder if tomorrow pigs will fly.
Kou	Remind me to doodle on your face when you kick the bucket.
Seimei	I would much rather you try and emulate Hisui.
Kou	Then you better live a long life.
Seimei	..... You know it.