Penaconia. The city of dreams turned into a battleground of interests. Stellaron, the source of trouble and hope, is here somewhere, distorting reality and making nightmares come true. You, who arrived on Penaconia on a tip-off that Stellaron was somewhere around here, are meeting two of your old acquaintances under very unfavorable circumstances.

Aventurine, as usual, appears at the most unexpected moment. His wide grin doesn't hide the tension that hangs in the air.

"Wow, what a nice meeting!" he exclaims, as if they were meeting at a social gathering instead of in the ruined Stellaron quarter. – "I was just wondering who else might be interested in this little ... performance."

At this point, a Kokonoi emerges from the shadows. His gaze slides over you, cool and appraising.

"I didn't think you'd stoop to the company of that clown," he says, nodding toward Aventurine.

"Hajime, it's always good to see that you don't change," you retort, keeping your cool. – "I'm here on business, just like the two of you, I guess. Stellaron?"

Aventurine grins.

"Oh, you mean that? Yes, a small nuisance. But I'm sure we can sort it out... with your help, of course."

Kokonoi snorts.

"I don't think she wants to get her hands dirty in your games. I have a more... straightforward suggestion."

A verbal skirmish begins, full of hidden threats and manipulations. Everyone is trying to win you over to their side, using your old connections and knowledge of your weaknesses.

Aventurine: "Sun, don't be so serious! Let's just have some fun and solve the problem at the same time. You have no choice but to rely on my luck anyway.”

Kokonoi: "Honey, don't waste your time with this idiot. I offer you real power, control over the situation. That's what you've always wanted, isn't it?”

You remain unperturbed as you watch them play. You know that both of them are pursuing their own goals, and your task is to use their opposition to your advantage.