Upon selecting Mission B - Culture, the player will be taken to a screen displaying the Zither River Atelier as its background with multiple icons on screen to select. This includes the Window, Riverside, Lamp, Table and Cushion.
Cinder will appear on screen, with text reading, "Welcome aboard the Zither River Atelier and start your exploration today. Take a look at the table first!"
There will be a Journals tab in the upper right hand corner of the screen to check any collected Footprints and Anecdotes. The Journals tab collects the transcripts that have played throughout the scenes.
The clock at the top of the screen reads Morning 10:00, which does not necessarily follow the in-game clock itself.
Window - Morning 10:00[]
Journal Anecdote description: "The bay window of the Atelier has been opened."
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Nikki
You can see the scenery on both sides of the river!
[End transcript]
Riverside - Morning 10:00[]
Journal Anecdote description: "There's nothing special outside the Atelier."
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Narration
Nikki and Loen are outside the atelier. The view is amazing, with cherry blossoms on both sides of the river.
Loen
Let's go inside.
[End transcript]
Lamp - Morning 10:00[]
Journal Anecdote description: "Nikki pressed the switch, but it didn't turn the lights on."
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Narration
There is a lamp on the table. The lamp shade is made of paper, so the lightbulb is visible.
Nikki
Doesn't turn on.
[End transcript]
Cushion - Morning 10:00[]
Journal Anecdote description: "Momo found a box under the cushion."
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Momo
Here's a box with a round hole.
Nikki
Can't see what's in the box, though.
Narration
The hole isn't big enough for their fingers. They also have no clue how to open the box.
[End transcript]
Table - Morning 10:00[]
Journal Footprint description: "Find the Four Treasures of the Study in the Atelier."
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Cinder
Welcome to the Atelier Exploration mission!
Narration
Nikki and Loen go inside and see an inkstone on the table with a little dried ink.
Momo
There's a sign next to the inkstone. What does it say?
"Draw your guide!" So we have to draw Cinder?
The brushes here are for decorations only. We only have an inkstone right now...
Cinder
You will need "Four Treasures of the Study": a brush, inkstick, paper, and an inkstone! Everything is in the atelier.
Loen
I guess we have to find the other three.
Nikki
Let's clean the inkstone first.
[End transcript]
After checking the Table location, the time will change to Morning 11:00. The player will be able to revisit the same locations from before.
Cinder's text will appear onscreen, stating, "You need to wash the inkstone before using it. Where can you clean it?"
Window - Morning 11:00[]
Journal Anecdote description: "Because of the railing, Nikki can't reach the water to wash the inkstone."
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Narration
Nikki opens the window and tries to lower the inkstone into the river.
Nikki
It's too far.
Loen
Isn't there somewhere better for doing that?
[End transcript]
Lamp - Morning 11:00[]
Journal Anecdote description: "Nikki and Loen are studying the lamp."
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Narration
There is a lamp on the table. The l;amp shade is made of paper, so the lightbulb is visible.
Nikki
The light...has nothing to do with painting tools, does it?
Loen
Well, the light gives people directions.
[End transcript]
Table - Morning 11:00[]
Journal Anecdote description: "Cinder reminded you about the theme of the drawing."
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Cinder
Hello! Yes, I am your guide and who you have to draw. I'm very hot, though. Do you have what it takes?
[End transcript]
Cushion - Morning 11:00[]
Journal Anecdote description: "Loen jokes that it's all thanks to Momo's small size."
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Momo
There is a box with a round hole. There must be something inside!
Loen
It's good that we have Momo. No one would have spotted this.
Momo
Are you calling me short? anyway, let's try to open the box!
[End transcript]
Riverside - Morning 11:00[]
Journal Anecdote description: "You run into the judge outside the Atelier. Loen says he will wash the inkstone."
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Narration
Nikki steps outside and sees a familiar face.
Nikki
You're the judge from yesterday! Why are you here?
Judge
We didn't expect so many participants and are a little short on manpower at the atelier, so I'm here to help.
How's it going?
Nikki
We're about to clean the inkstone.
Judge
It's quite a nice view when you do it by the Zither River.
Narration
Nikki bends down and tries to lower the inkstone into the water.
But the boat shakes and Nikki almost falls into the water.
Momo
Nikki! Watch out!
Narration
Loen grabs her just in time.
Loen
Let me do it.
Momo
You're pretty good at this.
Loen
Learned it from a friend. He has a huge ceramic holder to keep his inkstone wet. I think he might even have a goldfish or two.
Momo
Marina just said she and Aeon will vote for us! Let's take a photo at the bow!
Nikki
The view is spectacular. Totally different than what we see from the Ark.
[End transcript]
After this transcript, Nikki must participate in a Photo Challenge.
Afterward[]
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Narration
Momo spots something when they step back inside.
Momo
Look, what's that by the window?
[End transcript]
After this transcript, the time will change to Noon 12:00. The player will be able to revisit the same locations from before.
Cinder will appear onscreen, with text reading, "There seems to be something at the window of the Atelier. Check it out."
Riverside - Noon 12:00[]
Journal Anecdote description: "You see a frustrated event participant outside the Atelier."
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Narration
There are many ateliers coming and going on the river, sending ripples everywhere. The reflections make it feel like a painting.
Plop! A stone was thrown into the water. Then another. Then a third one.
Momo
Is that person here for the event too? I bet they can't find the writing tools.
[End transcripts]
Lamp - Noon 12:00[]
Journal Anecdote description: "The lamp needs batteries."
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Narration
There is a lamp on the table. The lamp shade is made of paper, so the lightbulb is visible.
Nikki
Doesn't turn on, though.
Narration
Loen opens a compartment at the base of the lamp and finds it empty.
Zither River has the oldest and best handmade brushes! Customize it based on your style!
Momo
I wonder what kind of brush would be good for my special handwriting. I'll call it "BBQ for Momo."
[End transcript]
Cushion - Noon 12:00[]
Journal Anecdote description: "Loen is positive there's something in that box but don't know how to open it."
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Loen
The box is bolted to the floor and only has a round hole. It cannot be opened from the outside.
Nikki
Is there anything we can use to find out what's in the hole?
[End transcript]
Window - Noon 12:00[]
Journal Footprint description: "Nikki found the ink brush and noticed something special about it."
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Narration
A brush lies on the floor next to the window.
Nikki
That's a brush! How come we didn't see it before?
Narration
Loen looks at the window and straightens a few books, deep in thought.
Loen
I think it was on the frame, and fell off when the boat shook.
Nikki
And it was covered by the paper window pane.
Momo
But why did they hang the brush on the window?
Cinder
I know the answer!
Momo
You scared me!
Cinder
I'm good at answering your questions! Zither River is a place where talents shine. If you are an expert on something, you will be successful and respected.
People hang brushes on their windows to wish for good grades and talent. Why not buy one and try?
Momo
I wonder if it really works.
Cinder
It does work! Qin Yi from the Neverfall Troupe got started in Zither River...
Narration
Nikki fiddles with the brush and finds it is thinner and longer than usual. She looks at it again carefully.
Nikki
Is that a magnet at the end of the brush?
Loen
Looks like it. Must be important.
[End transcript]
After checking the Window location, the time will change to Afternoon 1:00. The player will be able to revisit the same locations from before.
Cinder's text will appear onscreen, stating, "Did you check what's under that cushion?"
Window - Afternoon 1:00[]
Journal Anecdote description: "Cinder introduced Zither River's waterproof paper windows."
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Cinder
The paper windows of the atelier have been dipped in oil first, so they are waterproof.
[End transcript]
Riverside - Afternoon 1:00[]
Journal Anecdote description: "Nikki hears the music that comes from the river surface."
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Narration
People are playing music by the river. It sounds very pleasant to the ears, especially with the sound of the river.
Nikki
Very nice.
[End transcript]
Lamp - Afternoon 1:00[]
Journal Anecdote description: "The lamp seems to need batteries."
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Narration
There is a lamp on the table. The lamp shade is made of paper, so the lightbulb is visible.
Loen
The lamp won't turn on because there are no batteries.
Nikki
If we can find the batteries, we might get some new clues.
Journal Footprint description: "Nikki correctly answered the judge's question and received paper."
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Judge
Do you need some help?
Nikki
We can't find any paper. Will you give us a hint?
Judge
If you can answer my question correctly, I will give you paper!
How many things in the atelier are made of paper?
Player Selection
▸ One
Momo
I got this! Just one, the window panes!
Judge
Incorrect. Please try again.
[Player is taken back to option selection screen]
▸ Two
Nikki
The window panes and lamp shade. So...two?
Judge
Good! You are very observant. Here is your paper.
Nikki
Thank you very much!
[End transcript]
▸ Three
Momo
Usually you pick the answer that has the highest number! Three!
Judge
Incorrect. Please try again.
[Player is taken back to option selection screen]
After this transcript, the time will change to Afternoon 4:00. The player will be able to revisit the same locations from before.
Cinder will appear onscreen, with text reading, "You have found all Four Treasures of the Study. Now you can go to the table and complete your masterpiece.
Window - Afternoon 4:00[]
Journal Anecdote description: "Momo wants to buy the lamp."
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Momo
Nikki, we should get a lamp on our way back. I want one that projects BBQ.
[End transcript]
Riverside - Afternoon 4:00[]
Journal Anecdote description: "The judge reminds you to finish painting at the table."
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Judge
You've collected all the painting utensils. Now get started on your painting!
[End transcript]
Lamp - Afternoon 4:00[]
Journal Anecdote description: "Momo reminded Nikki to paint a picture at the table."
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Momo
What are you waiting for? Let's paint!
[End transcript]
Cushion - Afternoon 4:00[]
Journal Anecdote description: "Momo took a picture as a souvenir."
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Momo
I found this clue! Take a photo for me, please.
[End transcript]
Table - Afternoon 4:00[]
Journal Footprint description: "Successfully complete the Atelier task and get an extra Achievement Stamp."
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Nikki
If we have to draw the guide...let's summon Cinder to look at it some more.
[Player will be taken to a screen displaying a picture of a bunny and a section to draw upon]
Bunny
Draw a picture of Cinder!
[Picture is drawn]
Momo
Doesn't feel right somehow...
Cinder
Congratulations on completing the Atelier mission!
Don't forget to take a photo with your work!
[End transcript]
After this transcript, Nikki must participate in a Photo Challenge.
Afterward[]
Transcript
[Scene background is the Zither River Atelier]
Judge
Congratulations!
Narration
The judge comes in with pen and paper in his hands.
Nikki
Is that a test?
Judge
No, it's just a survey about your event experience and promoting Zither River's handmade goods.
Nikki
Sure! I love things that are handmade because they're unique and infused with the craftsman's efforts.
The exploration is nice, too. It fits with the overall atmosphere of the city.
Cinder
Well said! Why don't you help me promote Zither River culture?
Narration
Cinder's outburst makes everyone laugh. The judge doesn't say anything, but smiles nonetheless.
Judge
Here's your stamp for finishing the exploration.
Narration
The judge stamps Cinder twice.
Nikki
What's the other one?
Judge
That one is for answering the survey seriously.
Momo
One step closer to the grand prize!
[Screen fades to black, transitions to Zither River at night]
Narration
Nikki and Loen step out of the atelier and return to Riverbank Street. Two teenagers are walking down the street toward them.
A teenager
You believe in the fox god, Yan? Did you hit your head on something?
Narration
The boy blushes and is about to say something when he sees Nikki and Loen.
The boy stops for a moment when he seems Loen, then leaves his friend and runs away.
[Screen fades to white, transitions to the Ocean of Memories]
Momo
Marina! Aeon! We're back!
Narration
Marina comes out on her skateboard when she hears Momo.
Marina
Aeon, they're here!
Aoen
Coming!
Marina
He's been doing experiments for the last couple days. I don't know what's so interesting about them. What's this?
Narration
Marina is captivated by what Nikki brought back.
Nikki
This is a special inkstick from Zither River. Mix some water and grind to get ink, which you can use to paint or write.
Marina
That's not really interesting. Aeon can take it. Momo,m do you still have those crispy cakes?
Narration
Marina really likes the cakes from Riverview Tavern. She gets excited and shares some with Momo, bumping into Aeon.
Aeon
Slow down!
Marina
Nikki has souvenirs for you!
Narration
Nikki tells Aeon about what they saw at the atelier.
Aeon
The cultural festival sounds fun. But...
Narration
Aeon looks like he wants to say something, but stops.
Nikki
But what?
Aeon
You've never been to Zither River before this, right? You should be careful when you go somewhere for the first time.
Nikki
Thank you! I had a friend with me, so it was alright.
Aeon
Loen? That's true. It is better with him around.
Nikki
You know him?
Oh, right. You can see everything in Miraland from the mirror on the Ark.
Aeon
Yes, I can see from the Mirror of the World.
Narration
There's a hint of lament in Aeon's voice. Did he just remember something?
Nikki
What is it?
Aeon
Actually, I've been to Miraland once. I was on a beach.
Miraland has beautiful oceans. Different from the ones I see from the Ark, but its oceans also seem to have a lot of memories.
But crossing the Gate of Heart might have caused some anomalies, and...
Anyway, I won't do that again until I find a better way.
Nikki
A better way? You mean traveling from the Ark to Miraland?
Aeon
Yes. Maybe my experiments will inspire me someday, but I've got nothing so far.
Marina doesn't know I left the Ark before. Can you keep a secret for me?
Nikki
Don't worry. It's safe with me.
Aeon
Thank you. The celebrations start tomorrow night, so don't forget to take photos. We'll make sure to like them on your Moments.
[End transcript]
Once the transcript is completed, the time will remain at Afternoon 4:00. The player's painting will be displayed in the Zither River Atelier.
Cinder's text will appear onscreen, stating, "You've completed the Exploration of the Atelier. Now you can look for your next challenge. You can practice your painting skills at the table."