Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
Conversations with Yoko
I - Yoko’s Synthesizing Ability
(In Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Oh, hi, Soma.
Soma Cruz: You're going to act as Julius' contact here?
Yoko Belnades: Yes. There was no one living here, so I thought it'd be okay.
Oh, that rough-looking guy's right across from me. What was his name again?
Soma Cruz: Hammer?
Yoko Belnades: Yes, that's it. What is he doing here?
Soma Cruz: He came to help me.
Yoko Belnades: Honestly, you didn't ask him to come, did you, Soma?
Soma Cruz: Of course I didn't.
Yoko Belnades: I'm sure you wouldn't. But it's too dangerous for him to be here.
Can't you tell him to leave, Soma?
Soma Cruz: I told him already. He wouldn't budge.
Besides, it's hopeless now.
Especially after someone who's not supposed to be here showed up.
Yoko Belnades: Huh?
Well, if he wouldn't listen to you, I suppose it is hopeless.
By the way, I gained a new ability.
Soma Cruz: A new ability? What?
Yoko Belnades: So, the power of dominance lets you control the souls of monsters, right?
Soma Cruz: Right.
Yoko Belnades: So I thought I could use magic to draw the monster souls out and use them.
Soma Cruz: You mean release the souls?
Yoko Belnades: Something like that. Of course, I would need your cooperation Soma. And it's not something that's easy to do.
Soma Cruz: So how do you plan to use these freed souls?
Yoko Belnades: Well, I can fuse the freed souls with a weapon, thus creating a new weapon. The souls you use will be lost, though.
Soma Cruz: Can you even do that?
Yoko Belnades: That's rather rude of you to ask! I may not look the part, but I am considered an exceptional spell caster. Just tell me if you need something. I'll prove it to you.
Soma Cruz: Okay, then.
Yoko Belnades: Oh, and by applying my ability, I may be able to reduce the souls used. I'm not sure if you'll need it, but just keep that in mind.
Soma Cruz: Got it.
Yoko Belnades: So, may I help you with anything today?
II - Burden
(In Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Oh, hello. Can I ask you something?
Soma Cruz: What is it?
Yoko Belnades: It's about Julius. Do you think he considers me to be just a burden?
Soma Cruz: I... I don't think he thinks that.
Yoko Belnades: Soma, you saw him. At the drawbridge, he left without a word from me. He also said the monsters inside were tough, so I offered to help. And do you know what? He turned me down as if I were a child!!
Soma Cruz: Whoa, calm down.
Yoko Belnades: What? Are you on Julius' side, too, Soma?
Soma Cruz: No, that's not it. I'm sure that Julius is just worried about you.
Yoko Belnades: But I can fight, too. There's no need for him to worry about
me!
Soma Cruz: Yoko, you just don't understand how a guy thinks. He just cares about you and doesn't want to see you get hurt. That would be ten times worse than getting hurt himself.
Yoko Belnades: But...
Soma Cruz: You have to try to understand for his sake...
If I were in Julius's spot, I think I'd say the same thing.
Yoko Belnades: Really? Well, I guess I can see that...
But waiting around all the time isn't much fun.
When you get home, make sure you treat Mina right.
Soma Cruz: Yeah, I know...
Yoko Belnades: I'm glad I have someone to confide in. So, how may I help you?
III - There’s Something About Hammer
(In Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Oh, Soma? Am I glad to see you!
Soma Cruz: Glad?
Yoko Belnades: What was that man's name? Hammer?
Soma Cruz: Did he try something funny?
Yoko Belnades: I often notice him glaring at me.
Soma Cruz: (I don't think he's glaring, but...)
Yoko Belnades: Since he is a neighbor, I usually give him a smile, but he always looks away. Did I do something to upset him?
Soma Cruz: No, you're imagining it. He just looks rough, so it looks like he's glaring. I'll ask him about it the next time I have the chance.
Yoko Belnades: You will? Thank you. How may I help you today?
IV - Hitting the Bull’s Eye
(In Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Oh, hi, Soma. Are you getting homesick?
Soma Cruz: No. Not especially. Why do you ask?
Yoko Belnades: It's no use to lie. You haven't seen Mina in a long time. I bet you really want to see her badly.
Soma Cruz: Wh-What are you saying? This isn't the time for that sort of thing.
Yoko Belnades: I knew you'd get all adamant about this. I hit the bull's eye.
Soma Cruz: ...
Yoko Belnades: Ahahaha. But you wouldn't fight for Mina unless you felt that strongly. It makes me feel a little envious, even. So, how can I help you today?
V - Peculiar Death
(In Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Hi, Soma. I heard. You defeated Dmitrii?
Soma Cruz: Yes, but it was weird.
Yoko Belnades: What was?
Soma Cruz: I didn't finish him. But he died anyway.
Yoko Belnades: Can you tell me in detail?
Soma Cruz: Well, I...
(I explained what had happened in my battle with Dmitrii.)
Yoko Belnades: Hmm... That does sound peculiar. Given the situation, suicide sounds unlikely... What worries me more is that thing that entered your body. When this is all over, we should investigate it at the Church.
Soma Cruz: Yeah...
Yoko Belnades: So, how may I serve you today?
VI - How Far Have You Gone?
(In Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Oh, hi, Soma. I've been meaning to ask you this, but...
Soma Cruz: What is it?
Yoko Belnades: How far have you gone with Mina?
Soma Cruz: Wh-What, what are you talking about now?!
Yoko Belnades: Well, Mina's like a little sister to me. So it makes me wonder.
Soma Cruz: Well, then ask her yourself, as if you were her older sister. And
rather than worrying about others, why not worry about yourself?
Yoko Belnades: Ouch! That one stung a little. But you're right. In this line
of work, I don't get to meet too many... Wait, this isn't about
me.
Soma Cruz: That's why you shouldn't pry, right?
Yoko Belnades: Y-You're right. I guess I have too much time on my hands.
Sorry!
So, how may I serve you?
VII - Arikado’s Presence
(In Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Welcome, Soma.
By the way, it appears as if Arikado came, too.
Soma Cruz: Yeah, he said he's here to keep an eye on me.
Yoko Belnades: I thought he was supposed to be guarding Mina.
Soma Cruz: That's what I thought, too. That's why I came here feeling confident.
Yoko Belnades: Well, since it is him, I doubt that there would be any problems. But his being here must mean this situation is very serious.
Soma Cruz: He lectured me to behave.
Yoko Belnades: I don't blame him. I would rather see you go home, too.
Soma Cruz: But I...
Yoko Belnades: I understand that.
But it's not a bad thing to rely on the help of others. Don't try to carry the
burden yourself. That's why we're here.
Soma Cruz: ... Thank you.
Yoko Belnades: So, how may I serve you today?
VIII - A Room in Which Time Stopped
(In Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Oh, Soma.
I've got word from Julius. Would you like to hear it?
Soma Cruz: Of course.
Yoko Belnades: Let's see...
Yoko Belnades: There is a room in which time has stopped. Something may happen if you use magic to affect the flow of time.
Soma Cruz: I see.
Yoko Belnades: That's what Julius had to report. Anything else today?
IX - Switches that Responds to Hammer
(In Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Oh, Soma.
I've got word from Julius. Would you like to hear it?
Soma Cruz: Of course.
Yoko Belnades: Let's see...
Yoko Belnades: There are some switches that only respond to hammers.
Unfortunately, Julius doesn't know why they were made.
Soma Cruz: I see.
Yoko Belnades: That's what Julius had to report. Anything else today?
X - Passing Through Tight Spaces
(In Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Oh, Soma.
I've got word from Julius. Would you like to hear it?
Soma Cruz: Of course.
Yoko Belnades: Let's see...
Yoko Belnades: You can get through tight spaces if you could switch places
with a small object. With your abilities, Soma, there may be a
way to do that.
Soma Cruz: I see.
Yoko Belnades: That's what Julius had to report. Anything else today?
XI - Monsters in the Mirrors
(In Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Oh, Soma.
I've got word from Julius. Would you like to hear it?
Soma Cruz: Of course.
Yoko Belnades: Let's see...
Yoko Belnades: There appear to be monsters that can slip in and out of
mirrors. I wonder what you would be able to do if you were to
dominate their souls...
Soma Cruz: I see.
Yoko Belnades: That's what Julius had to report. Anything else today?
XII - Picture Puzzle Rooms
(In Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Oh, Soma.
I've got word from Julius. Would you like to hear it?
Soma Cruz: Of course.
Yoko Belnades: Let's see...
Yoko Belnades: There are rooms with panels that can be moved around like a
picture puzzle. There are also controls for sliding the panels
to make a picture. I think some rooms can't be entered unless
the puzzles are solved.
Soma Cruz: I see.
Yoko Belnades: That's what Julius had to report. Anything else today?
XIII - Walls that React on Spells
(In Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Oh, Soma.
I've got word from Julius. Would you like to hear it?
Soma Cruz: Of course.
Yoko Belnades: Let's see...
Yoko Belnades: There are walls that only react to certain kinds of spells.
Since you have the power of dominance, you should try various
spells on them. Watch the walls closely. You should be able to
see what needs to be done.
Soma Cruz: I see.
Yoko Belnades: That's what Julius had to report. Anything else today?
XIV - Reckless Soma
(In Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Hi, Soma. What would you like today?
Yoko Belnades: Soma, please don't do anything reckless.
Before Synthesizing
(In Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Welcome back, Soma. What would you like today?
XV - Inquiring About Dario
(In Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Hi, Soma.
Soma Cruz: Do you know anything about a man named Dario?
Yoko Belnades: Dario Bossi. He has the ability to create fires. He's been implicated in countless inexplicable fires. He's a wicked criminal who's wanted all around the globe.
Soma Cruz: I see.
Yoko Belnades: That's all I know. Do you need anything else?
XVI - Inquiring About Dmitrii
(In Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Hi, Soma.
Soma Cruz: What do you know about a man named Dmitrii?
Yoko Belnades: That must be Dmitrii Blinov. Actually, I don't know much about him. Apparently, people call him Dmitrii the Mirror.
Soma Cruz: Mirror...
Yoko Belnades: He always lurks behind the scenes and never comes out in the
open.
Soma Cruz: I see.
Yoko Belnades: That's all I have. Do you need anything else?
XVII - Inquiring About Celia
(In Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Hi, Soma.
Soma Cruz: What can you tell me about that Celia woman?
Yoko Belnades: All I know is that she's the priestess of this cult. And the
fact that she has the ability to open gates to the dark side.
Soma Cruz: What can she do by opening those gates?
Yoko Belnades: Mainly summon monsters and demons. She also creates zones that draw energy from the dark side. You'll need magic seals to close those gates.
Soma Cruz: I see.
Yoko Belnades: May I help you with anything else?
XVIII - Teasing Soma
(In Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Oh, welcome.
By the way, how do you think Mina's doing? I bet she's worried.
Soma Cruz: I know.
Yoko Belnades: With a boyfriend like you, it can't be easy for her.
Soma Cruz: B-Boyfriend? We're not...!
Yoko Belnades: No need to be so bashful. You're so easy to tease, you know
that?
Soma Cruz: ...
Yoko Belnades: So, what'll it be today?
XIX - Mina’s Talisman
(In Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Oh, Soma.
I've got word from Arikado. Would you like to hear it?
Soma Cruz: Of course.
Yoko Belnades: Let's see...
By equipping the talisman, it should suppress the darkness in your soul. You, of all people, should especially be aware of this.
Soma Cruz: I see.
Yoko Belnades: That's what Arikado had to report. Anything else today?
XX - Copying the Power of Dominance
(In Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Hi, Soma. Is it true that your power of dominance was copied?
Soma Cruz: It's true.
Dmitrii was alive inside me. And there, he directly copied my power.
Yoko Belnades: I didn't know that was possible...
Soma Cruz: I have to eliminate his power myself.
Yoko Belnades: I see. I can understand how you feel. If there's something I
can do to help you, please tell me.
XXI - Doppelganger
(In Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Hi, Soma. Do you know about a monster that can instantly switch
between two weapons?
Soma Cruz: No, I don't.
Yoko Belnades: I think the monster's name was Doppelganger. If you dominate that monster's soul, it could help you in fights. You would be able to switch between two weapons to suit the situation.
Soma Cruz: Yeah, that sure would be helpful.
Yoko Belnades: So, how may I help you today?
XXII - Hunting Down Celia
(In Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Hi, Soma. What's wrong?
You look unhappy.
Soma Cruz: Both the dark lord's candidates are gone. But Celia's not done.
Yoko Belnades: She's still planning something? That does sound ominous.
Soma Cruz: Yeah... But I'm gonna see her like she wanted. If I don't, I won't know what she's scheming.
Yoko Belnades: That's true. But you be careful, you hear?
Soma Cruz: Thanks, Yoko.
Yoko Belnades: So, how may I help you today?
XXIII - The Final Preparation
(At Yoko’s synthesis room.)
Yoko Belnades: Hi, Soma. How are things going?
Soma Cruz: I think it's going okay.
Soma Cruz: I think I'm only getting started.
Soma Cruz: I think I need to buckle down for the last dash.
Yoko Belnades: I guess you're trying hard. So, how may I help you?
Conversation with Hammer
I - Hammer’s Shop
(At Hammer’s shop.)
Hammer: Hey, welcome. So whadaya think? Not a bad shop, hey?
Soma Cruz: Of all the weirdest places to set up a shop...
Hammer: Have a look around and don't be so cheap!
Soma Cruz: ??
Hammer: Yoko's in the area. I saw her earlier. She must've come after me.
Soma Cruz: That's not it.
Hammer: Geez! You sure are quick to put a man down, aren't ya?
Soma Cruz: She's here to investigate this cult, she said.
Hammer: Well, whatever the case, I can tell you I'm a lot more motivated this time.
Soma Cruz: (Didn't you come to back me up?)
Hammer: Anyway, look around and buy somethin' already!
II - Yoko is Here
Hammer: Hey, Soma. Y-Y-Yoko!
Soma Cruz: What? Is something wrong with Yoko?
Hammer: R-Right in front of my shop!
Soma Cruz: Yeah, Yoko's waiting to hear back from Julius.
Hammer: Hah? You knew she was here and didn't tell me?
Soma Cruz: Yeah.
Hammer: Well, what's wrong with ya, pal?!
Soma Cruz: I was about to tell you, but...
Hammer: Hmph. Well, anyway.
This brings the two of us a lot closer, heheh.
Soma Cruz: (As if you have a chance...)
Hammer: Huh? Did ya say somethin'?
Soma Cruz: Uh, no. Oh, yeah. Anything new on sale?
Hammer: Oh. Well, let's take a look.
III - Yoko’s in Love With Me
(At Hammer’s shop.)
Hammer: Hey, Soma! Listen to this.
Hammer: Today, you know, Yoko and me, our eyes met.
Hammer: Yoko flashed a smile at me. That lady's in love with me, I tell ya.
Hammer: A few days ago, Yoko waved hi to me.
Soma Cruz: Aha. Good for you...
Hammer: I'm on a roll here! Everything's on special today.
IV - Depressed
(At Hammer’s shop.)
Hammer: Oh, man...
Soma Cruz: What's the matter? You look depressed.
Hammer: Well, see...
Hammer: I get this feeling that Yoko's avoiding me...
Hammer: I think Yoko's been kinda cold to me lately...
Hammer: I haven't seen Yoko today. Did I do somethin' to upset her?
Soma Cruz: Uh, you must be imagining it. I'm sure...
Hammer: Yeah, you're right. That's gotta be it. It's all in my mind. I'm feelin' better already! So, onto business.
V - Daydreaming
(At Hammer’s shop.)
Hammer: Hey, thanks for stoppin' by!
Ever wonder how Mina's doin'?
I bet you wanna see her, huh?
Soma Cruz: Uh... Yeah.
Hammer: Gahahah! Stop blushin', ya baby! So, what'll it be today?
Hammer: Soma? When we get out of this, we should throw a party. You bring Mina, okay?
Soma Cruz: What? A party?
Hammer: Yeah, and you know, you can invite Yoko, too. So you can be with Mina.
And I...
Soma Cruz: Quit daydreaming and get back to work.
Hammer: Yeah, yeah.
You have no sense for romance at all...
Soma Cruz: ...
VI - Potential Rival (Julius)
(At Hammer’s shop.)
Hammer: Hey, Soma.
Soma Cruz: Yeah?
Hammer: That old guy. What's his name? You know...
Soma Cruz: You mean Julius?
Hammer: Yeah, yeah, Julius. He seems to come around to see Yoko a lot.
Do you think...?
Soma Cruz: Of course he comes around. Yoko is Julius's contact.
Hammer: Uh... You're right! I'm letting my mind get the better of me.
Man, gotta snap out of it! Anyway, how can I help ya today?
VII - A Potential Rival (Arikado)
(At Hammer’s shop.)
Hammer: Soma. Did that guy come by?
Soma Cruz: What guy?
Hammer: You know. That Arikado guy.
Soma Cruz: Oh, yeah. He's supposed to be keeping me under watch.
Hammer: You don't have it so easy, do you? But, eh, onto bigger things. I trust Yoko and all, but that "pretty boy," Arikado. You think she likes him?
Soma Cruz: Yes, but Arikado doesn't seem to be interested in anyone.
Hammer: Yeah, that's true.
Hammer: You have to love and be loved in return, huh...
Hammer: Eh, enough of that! Let's talk business.
VIII - A Little Too Much
Hammer: Hey, Soma...
Soma Cruz: What's wrong?
Hammer: I can kinda understand, but...don't you think it's a little too
frequent?
Soma Cruz: What is?
Hammer: Julius. You know, how often he comes to see Yoko.
Soma Cruz: It's their job. They have to keep in touch.
Hammer: Well, I get that, but... A little age gap doesn't get in the way of love.
Soma Cruz: You're imagining things.
Yoko said that Julius is just a business partner.
(She didn't really, but...)
Hammer: Yeah, yeah, I get it. That's okay, then. Anyway, how can I help ya today?
IX - Some New Stuff
(At Hammer’s shop.)
Hammer: Hey, welcome. I got some new stuff in.
X - UMA News
(At Hammer’s shop.)
Hammer: Soma? You came at the right time.
Soma Cruz: ?
Hammer: I just got a new magazine in today, "UMA News." It's about real monsters. I think it's got news about this area, too. It's gotta be good.
Soma Cruz: I'll buy it if I feel like it.
Hammer: Hey, but watch out. Don't you dare read it in my shop. These things sell info. If you look at it for free, it's the same as stealing.
Soma Cruz: I know that.
Hammer: Okay, as long as you get that through your head. It's released every so often, so check in to see if a new issue's arrived.
Soma Cruz: Okay.
Hammer: So, wanna buy it now?
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