#it was a mistake for hoping for her to appear in FGO instead of a new entry 💀

[hassiegfrieddoneanythingwrong]

Sure. I was more angry that the writers are conflict-avoidant when it comes to Kriemhild and passed over not one, but two large, potential character arcs that Siegfried could play a minor part in rather than the only, major part. Only one I easily understood because Byrnhildr is from Sigurd's legend, so she's not the Queen of Iceland and it would be silly to linger on Kriemhild's conflict with her.

Mind you, I'd still like to see an interlude on it, much as I'd like to go over Gudrun and Sigurd, but let's not kid ourselves here. The FGO writers nowadays don't seem like they ever want to bring it up given Sigurd's line on it.

Remember when I said I wanted a Enkidu-like interlude for Kriemhild? In that interlude, Enkidu spared nothing for Ishtar and went straight into catty dialogue with her. There was no delicately dancing around their hostile relationship nor any retcons regarding what was already said before in FGO regarding Ishtar and Enkidu.

Kriemhild, on the other hand, gets two lame excuses that cut off parts of the Nibelungelied she could possibly grow from: Brynhild's conflict with her and the long time she spent with Attila and the Huns.

I wasn't talking about the event entirely as it was a breath of fresh air from the last two events where she spent time with Siegfried. That's expected. No. I was talking about the small part between her and Altera where she said that she couldn't remember her time with Altera and the Huns - which contradicts Byrnhildr saying she smells Siegfried's scent on Altera. Which hints at Altera having spent time with Kriemhild. That little aside soured the rest of the event as it not only confirmed the writers don't want to dedicate time to fleshing out Kriemhild beyond her Fate-only conflict with Siegfried (thanks Higa), but that they're content in using any out to avoid going over Altera's time as Etzel/Attila. Want to know what I wanted when saving a pity for Kriemhild? Character expansions for both Siegfried and Altera on top of Kriemhild herself. Guess I wished on a monkey's paw. I'm now sure her kids with Altera are also retconned out of existence. Not too sure about Gunther II, though.

Oh yeah, want to know the best part? In the same cop-out dialogue, the writer of this event said there's another version of Kriemhild that remembers her time with Altera instead of casting away the memories as not important (even though Kriemhild's tactics in Traum say otherwise). I remember another servant version promised by the writers that never came out: rider Caesar. Yeah, it's been years and he still hasn't shown up. Sorry Cleo. Odds are, that version of Kriemhild won't show up either. And it's been nearly a year since the last batch of interludes too.

So yeah, that's what I meant about her being Siegfried's shipping attachment. It seems the writers only want to focus on their romance part of the Nibelungelied and not go over Kriemhild's personal development as a character herself. One issue I do have when it comes to couples in this game, regardless of who's being shipped.

But I suppose this comes with the territory of loving the character from the source material first before getting their Fate version. You start getting disappointed when the writing doesn't meet what you expect.

Anyways, I hope this explains it. And thanks for not immediately assuming I hate Kriemhild herself just because I have issues with how she's written.

OOOOOOOOOOHHHH, yeah that makes more sense now. As much as I would also love to see more focus on both Kriemhild and Siegfried (especially on the former), as well as possibly for Altera, the sad fact is that it will possibly never happen.

Kriemhild forgetting why she politically married Altera is like as if Artoria forgot why she abandoned her humanity to be a good king, or Gilgamesh seeking out the herb of immortality, or why Yu Mei-ren/Akuta Hinako initially wanting to summon her beloved Xiang Yu. It makes no sense on any level for her to forget it. Perhaps this'll be ignored and actual focus on them if Kriemhild gets an interlude, but I sadly don't have high hopes (or even a medium level of hope).

And for Altera, none of the writers seem to be interested in fleshing her out in FGO. All of them seem content enough that everything interesting about her is just locked behind another game. Like, her second interlude is the only one that's actually about anything while her first and third interludes are more vague memories before and after she became the leader of the Huns. There's a small (and I mean small) possibility that there probably could be an Extella collab at some point in the future, with a guest writer who is really damn passionate about the character(s) similar to what happened with Samurai Remnant, but again I wouldn't hope for it.

TLDR the only way to deal with the giant, tangled, unfocused mess that is the situation between Siegfried, Kriemhild, Altera and potentially anyone else is to Cope™️.

Or write fix-it fics, either way.

[shuuen-no-cimory]

Disgusting Gratitude (An FGO Ashiya Douman fanfic)

This was a fanfic I wrote after lurking on twitter for so long just to find threads about Douman (the historical person). And yeah, find a real nice stuff on an account specifically created to post the stuff (real kudos for DOUMANFAN_ on twitter. Using machine translate is hard but I’m glad I can find stories of him). This is a what-if story if Alter Ego was summoned on Chaldea but instead by already experienced Ritsuka, it was Ritsuka when she was about to start her Grand Order. There might be some OOC but I hope it wasn’t too much ;w;

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Chaldea's ever white walls stand tall and firm as far as he can see. It's rather empty, only the tapping sound of his boots bounces around as he swiftly walk. As storm raging madly behind the closed-off glass, the Onmyoji eyeing the unending hallway as he make his way to his Master's room. His Master,

Fujimaru Ritsuka, the supposedly last master of Chaldea at the time. The 'savior' who saved the world from Goetia's annihilation of humanity. The one who went through four Remnants and slayed him on Shimousa. The one who later, ironically enough, turn into the exterminator of Lostbelts, all for the sake of Pan-human history. The one who tore down his Mandala Hell Tree. Such titles his Master has,

Or that's what his Master supposed to be.

Right now Ritsuka is just a child who just experienced her first Singularity, whose fire on her eyes still burning with hope and passion. So green, so naive, that's the Master that command him right now. He's already ready to serve under her the time he was registered into Throne of Heroes, yet he never prepared to meet her in such state of her life.

If there's something more laughable than his repetitive defeats, then it is the fact that he was summoned by Master of Chaldea who was yet tainted by the harsh future.

Of course his appearance was making some curious uproar. An Alter Ego? Ashiya Douman? Even the Director can't believe it at first and had to rechecked multiple times to make sure the system didn't make any mistake. His tiny Master was even more curious than anyone else, for she was never heard of a servant with an Alter Ego class. He can remember how she tilted her head in confusion, "Huh... Alter Ego? Not a Caster?" My condolence to her, what a woe she has to face in the distant future once he understand why such form of him ever exist.

Nonetheless, this is a great opportunity indeed. With no one ever experience, so much to remember what he yet to do in the future, he can deceive them perfectly. By presenting himself as the mere Ashiya Douman, one of the renowned Onmyoji, the rival of Abe no Seimei, yes, his disguise is perfect.

But really, dealing with such a green Master was such a hassle. According to her, it was the director's advice for her to get to know her servants for a better teamwork on future mission. Since then, she'd come to Douman and talk about various thing with him. Sometimes she'd just ask him about the mission they had done, sometimes it is just some idle chats about what he likes, how he felt about being in Chaldea, what does he thinks about the other servants. Among those talk, he can remember one that quite piqued his interest.

"Douman-sensei," she called his name as he poured tea to her glass. He replied with an everchanging smile, "What can I help my Master with today?" As she thanked him after receiving her glass, she calmly spoke, "When I was small, my granpa used to tell me stories about you and the Onmyojis a lot," her eyes filled with tender reminiscence, "He would tell stories about you quite often too, but how was the life of Onmyoji like?"

Douman who was about to sip his tea stopped for a moment, "Nnnn, you sure a curious one, aren't you, Master?" he was silent as he sips the tea calmly, "But are you sure you want to hear the story of this humble servant of yours?"

"Of course!" she excitedly bounce on her seat, but quickly she cleared her throat and bring her calm demeanor which fits the tea drinking atmosphere back. "I-I mean, sure, Douman-sensei. It will be a p-pleasure to hear it from you," trying her best to suppress her excitement, Ritsuka was turned groggy instead. How cute, he said in silence. That afternoon, he attend his Master much like a teacher to their pupil. Stories from a distant past, as he recalled story after story, he saw her face filled with so much expressions. Sometimes she'd shine with awe, sometimes she'd knit her eyebrows in sympathy, sometimes she'd laugh heartfully.  That afternoon was exhausting indeed, but it was quite a remarkable memory for him.

As he finished reminiscing his time on Chaldea, his feet stopped in front of his Master's room. He was asked by a Vinci to checked on her, although the light-haired director seemed to despise the idea at first. Of course, Douman is well aware thar Romani Archaman must've been wary of him, an extremely strange servant summoned by Chaldea system. Even so, Da vinci still let him carry the request on and thus, here he is.

Gently, he knocked the door, "Master," he called her, "May I come in?"

Just as he knock it, the door opened by itself. A vulnerably clumsy Master she is, letting her room unlocked like this.

When he enter the room, she was on her work desk, head buried by various books and notes. Her back raise and drop in a steady rhythm as she breathe calmly. The monitor of her computer lit up her unmoving figure. She's asleep in her table just like that in her shirt and short pants. Truly, truly vulnerable... A tiny flicker ignite inside him, flame that asked for her destruction in such state. But of course he had to control himself, it is not the time yet. A reward for fortitude will be fruitful in the end, thus he needs to wait.

To suppress the raging feelings, he walk toward with the only wish to wake her up. His hand reached out to her, but then his eyes trails off from her. Without shrinking his hand away, he blinks silently at the heaps of books, specifically the words that written on top of it. Words that re just.... extremely familiar to him. His sharp nails trailed from one book to another. "The Guide of Harima Kuni", "The story of Abe-no-Seimei", "The Record of Heian Era", and to his surprise, "Ashiya Douman: the Story of Renowned Onmyoji." Of course he can recall them, of course. It was all the books that talks about him and his stories, his past. At the opened books, he can see some scribbles and tapped notes all over. He picked one and inspect it. The notes were mostly filled with questions and reviews. There, he can read something like 'Is he really like that?', or 'So this is what happen!' written with some emojis and doodles. The scribbles on the other hand were meant to highlight some points of the books that seemed to interest her. Moving his eyes from her table, he saw her monitor shows a map that was marked in various places. There he read on top of it was the name 'Kishi, Nishikanki-Cho'. Accompanied the map was some websites that was filled with stories and talks about his hometown, specifically about the history of Onmyoji. He can't help but smile, a genuine smile that he wasn't so acquainted with. 'This Master truly was not joking when she said she wanted to know more about this Douman,' he thoughts as the fire of hatred that reside in him for the moment has gone. In a spur of moment, he felt a little pity for her who had to work hard just to know more about him. The least he can do for her was to spare her some proper sleep by lay the girl on her bed. Gently while making sure she won't woken up, he picked her off her seat. The tiny body on his arm felt way different than the person he saw back in Heian-kyo Lostbelt. The girl that stopped him back then was way sterner and rougher, here the lady on his arm is amicably powerless like a sitting duck.

As he laid her down, she suddenly grabbed her clothes. Douman was about to jump until he hears her slow breathe was still the same as before. Ah, sure, she's probably did it unconsciously. Slowly, he hold the hand that clutched onto him and release it. The owner in question meekly murmur in her sleep when she's completely laid down on her bed, "Granpa... Can you... Tell me Douman-sensei... story again..." she said. He can't help but laughed a bit at how childlike his Master act right now. Tucked her comfortably, he left her to clean up her table. That's when he found something,

Seems like the book was covered by her face when she asleep then, but there was written in a side of her notebook, a tiny note. Douman picks her book and slowly read it. It was unmistakably her handwriting, complete with her little doodles.

"Granpa, I found Douman-sensei! He's so cool just like you told me. I will work hard too so I can be as awesome like him. I promise you!"

There was a little drop of water on the notes, but it didn't bother him much. It was... what a disgusting note it is.

Wanted to be like him? Why? To be like a complete failure of an Onmyoji like him... That is truly a laughable notion. How pitiful for someone ever wanted to be an underdog like him. Someone, who is renown for his villainy over his rival that he was never able to usurp... He reads more notes and books that lays on her table as he clean it up. All those books... Some of them said of how he was a beloved for his own people, some said how he was a pride for his hometown, some said how they are grateful for his achievement.

His heart swells, he turned off the light on his master room. His heart swells. He stroked Ritsuka's fair hair as he made his way out of the room. His heart swells. He closed the door and make sure it was secured.

His heart swells, for all those emotion he feels gobbled him up.

Is all alien to him. All that gratefulness are nothing he ever heard.

It was disgusting,

Disgusting,

But he is unmistakably feels warm.

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End note: Ngl I feel like Grand Order Guda calling Douman as Douman-sensei sounds awesome and fits nicely. She was pretty new to this stuff so she might be still rather meek with her servants. And then, Douman himself was still a pretty renowned Onmyoji thus giving him some respect sounds just right

[fgodestinyawakenings]

FGO OC Servant: Mouri Ranmaru

I’m basically hoping after there’s the appearance of Akechi Mitsuhide in GudaGuda3 event…

DW, where’s my Mouri Ranmaru?! The important page/servant of Oda Nobunaga! >.>

Not tagging to the main FGO tag since it’s more of side musings… And complaints and ideas… DW, I WANT MY MOURI RANMARU IN FGO PLEASE

EVEN IF IT HAD TO BE 2* OR 3* SERVANT!! What’s written beneath the cut is… Definitely overpowered or totally screwed up. I’ve done OCs… But this is definitely my first going further with Fate side since I’m mostly basing all on the limited information of Ranmaru. Hence the stats and skillset are weirdest in terms of gameplay

Lastly, this is an overdue for one of my readers in AO3 in FGO Destiny Awakenings. I wanted to show I did have one OC Servant in mind, but... This took a damn long time to finish in terms of writing for gameplay OTL

Mouri Ranmaru (Saber)

Japanese Name: 森 蘭丸 AKA: Mori Naritoshi (森 成利), Mori Nagasada (森 長定)   Alignments: Lawful・Neutral Gender: Female

Traits: Female, Humanoid, Servant, Weak to Enuma Elish, Riding

Active Skills

Renowned Beauty Charm and lowered all enemies defense (1 turn)

Keen Observation Increase critical star rate Gain critical stars Increase critical damage

Loyalty to the Demon King Increase party’s attack for 3 turns Increases own mental debuff resistance for 3 turns 

Passive Skills

Magic Resistance B Increases own debuff resistance by 17.5%.

Riding A Increases own Quick performance by 10%

Noble Phantasm

The Last Stand of Honno-Ji Ran no moeru yūki Sacrifice self. [Demerit] Grants party Invincibility for 1 turn.

Overcharge Effect Deals damage to all enemies. Deals burn status to enemies for 3 turns  

Stats

Strength: B Endurance: B Agility: A Mana: C Luck: B NP: B++

Bond Level

The fragrance of Oda’s beloved Orchid When equipped on Ranmaru, Grants party increase in NP strength when she is defeated

Character Info:

The third daughter of Mouri Yoshinari, the head of the Mori family. She’s well-known of her talents, loyalty and unusual beauty, and was appointed to be Oda Nobunaga’s personal page.

Like Nobunaga, for some reason Ranmaru is manifested as a female. Instead being known as ‘a man with looks of a woman’, here she’s summoned as ‘a beautiful woman with looks of a man’. The loyal young page chosen specifically by Nobunaga herself after following her father around Oda’s castle. Some even heard Nobunaga herself declaring “I want her!” upon first meeting.

The young page who followed Oda Nobunaga whole-heartedly to her death, where she helped to set fire to the temple. Once preventing no enemies could take her beloved lady’s head, she joined her in death via seppuku.  

Bond Level 1:

Height & Weight: 160cm & 50kg    Series: Fan's Order Source: Historical Fact Region: Japan    Alignment: Lawful・Neutral Gender: Female    

Bond Level 2:

A humble and loyal page, with a naive and selfless heart thinking her lady first before everything. Her renowned loyalty is well-known of her willing to sacrifice her life and morals for Nobunaga’s ambition. Her well-rounded talent and beauty gained many admirers and envy in her time.

Among all in Oda clan, only Ranmaru is able to keep up with Nobunaga’s crazy antics and her temperament. A saying that goes whenever Nobunaga is enraged, hide behind Ranmaru, as she’s the only ever person she’ll never lash her anger on

Renowned Beauty Ranmaru's incredibly beautiful appearance often leads others to tease her at times. Either reaction to her looks fluster her to no end, as she sees herself as a feminine person first and foremost. 

Despite that, her appearance gained admirers wishing to earn her love and heart. While remained oblivious to her admirer’s feelings, a certain Lady is often carefully ensuring that no one will takes away Ranmaru from her

Bond Level 3:

Loyalty to the Demon King

Idolizing Nobunaga ever since they first met, Ranmaru devotes her every being, thoughts and action to her. She remains vigilant by her side in protecting the safety of her lady. She interprets every command given to her, be it her being a scribe for her lady's proclamations or providing assistance with moving the castle's inventory, as an extension of Nobunaga's own actions. Ranmaru even dedicates her copious training sessions with the other pages –with who she speaks with warm respect– a means of serving Nobunaga.

Bond Level 4:

Keen Observation

Mori Ranmaru was invaluable within the Oda clan's HQ because no one else could cope with Oda Nobunaga's need for speed. The rest of the people only fell into indescribable chaos and constant confusion because Oda notoriously never planned anything ahead, and then she demanded the order to do anything to get done that very second. Tradition said that Mori even gave what Oda wanted before she did want it -- this was a nearly impossible mission for anyone else. But to her, it was nothing difficult with her perceptive nature

Bond Level 5:

The Last Stand of Honnoji

Rank:  Type: Anti-Army Range: 1~99 Max Targets: 100 people

Rather than her swordmanship, archery or riding... The sword in her hand was a bluff in tricking enemies that her Noble Phantasm holds in there. But in truth, her renowned heroism and bravery in preventing enemies from getting Nobunaga’s head was hidden in small dagger at her back. A noble phantasm activated via commiting the act of seppuku to end her life, unleashing the blood to set ablaze herself and her enemies... And her warm blood to protect her Lord and Lady until her body perished.

Clear "Interlude"

Before her Master, she resumed her role like any other Servant fulfilling with utmost respect and loyalty to them. Even her life is needed to be sacrificed, she’ll do anything that it takes to restore humanity for her Master.

However, because her heart and loyalty has and will always belong to her beloved Lady Nobunaga... An oath is requested by Ranmaru to her Master, if should ever a time they become enemies... She accepts death willing in their hands all in the name to protect her Lady.

Dialogue

Summoned “Servant, Saber. True Name, Mori Ranmaru. A humble page of Oda Nobunaga. I’m ready to be at your service, Master-dono.” Level Up ”Watch over me, Lady Nobunaga! I shall never stop moving forward!” 1st Ascension “Master, is there something wrong? My outfit, you say? I see, I humbly apologize at my disgraceful appearance--No, there’s nothing wrong?” 2nd Ascension “Thank you, Master. I hope I lived up to expectations!”   3rd Ascension “It is a great honor to be favored with such assistance, Master. I’ll repay your hard work devotion with my utmost effort to become strong soon!” 4th Ascension “I see... This is how far I could go... No, it’s not your fault, Master. I didn’t think being a Servant would have such a terrible limit. You’re always doing your best watching over me, just like... *chuckles* No, I shouldn’t compare. It was rude of me. You are you, and she is she. Regardless, the service of Ranmaru shall will always be ready whenever you need, Master-dono.”

Battle

Battle Start 1 “I shall serve unwavering devotion!" 

Battle Start 2 “I pledge my life to the service of my lady.“

Skill 1 I'll take care of it!

Skill 2 "I humbly ask for assistance."

Attack Selected 1 ”Prepare yourself!”

Attack Selected 2 "I'll take care of it!"

Attack Selected 3 "I shall go forth!"

Noble Phantasm Selected “I am prepared to meet death...honorably....“

Attack 1 “Now!”

Attack 2 "Sliced and diced!"

Attack 3 "My blade dances!"

Extra Attack "My sword will wreak havoc on the battlefield!"

Noble Phantasm “Craving out my own path of glory, my blade hungers for warm blood... This place shall be our burial ground. Those who wish to die, come forth! The Last Stand of Honno-Ji!“ 

Damage from Noble Phantasm "Finish me now!"

Regular Damage “Ouch!”

Defeated 1 "So be it...my life is expendable..."

Defeated 2 "Lady Nobunaga... Can you ever forgive me for this failure...?"

Battle Finish 1 "I have claimed a victory for my Master!"

Battle Finish 2 "We can win! Let us go to the next!"

My Room (if Nobunaga is not summoned in Chaldea)

Bond Lvl 1 “You’re surprised that I’m a woman? Does that displease you, Master? No, you’re surprised that it matches perfectly like the historical records? You’re too kind, my Master. My appearance is nothing compared to my beautiful lady Nobunaga.”

Bond Lvl 2 ”Master, here’s your report for the previous training session. Yes, all Servants are counted in present in their respective room. Also, here’s your tea after a long day of paperwork Emiya-dono has brewed for you. I’ve also prepare your selected mystic code for the next mission hours later--Master, is there something on my face?”

Bond Lvl 3 “Honnoji? Oh yes, that... It’s my fault. I should have foreseen Mitsuhide-dono’s supsicious behavior. To betray my Lady like this, is the most unforgivable of all! But, my greatest regret is that I’ve failed as her page to protect her...”

Bond Lvl 4 “That small sword behind me... It’s the blade that I used to follow Lady Nobunaga in death. A choice I never regret that I’ll be able to follow her even in death as she wished, as long as she remained safe behind the doors to protect from those filthy hands.“

Bond Lvl 5 “Your ideals, your strength, your charisma... Everything about you reminds me of my beloved lady. If I could amends my weakness in the past... I wished to be your sword, Master-dono. My life and my being is yours to use to restore humanity.” 

Dialogue 1 “Master-dono, I’ve prepared your belongings, shall we head out? Your favorite snacks that I’ve sneaked in along with Emiya-dono’s packed lunch. I believe it’s not good to remain idle for so long.”

Dialogue 2 “Master-dono, when was the last time you sleep? Do not lie to me. This Mori Ranmaru knows you spent days going from training after training, tending to the children here, attending meetings for countless hours... And at the end of day, you threw yourself into the seas of paper.”

Dialogue 3 “Master-dono, you’re giving me a day off?! Why? Have I done a mistake terribly to earn that punishment? ... No? You wished for me to rest after working so hard? That’s my job as your Servant, Master-dono. If I were to take a break, who were to---I... I see. Of course, you’re a competent Master leading so many Servants before you. Very well, I’ll humbly accept this reward you’ve given, Master-dono.”

Dialogue 4 (Chacha) “Yodo-dono... Yodo-dono is here, Master-dono?! I see... Fufu, she does have her aunt’s ambitious personality. Please do be kind to her, Master-dono. After all, she... No, she has nothing to do with her father’s sin.”

Something you Like “Tending my swords. Though, it had become more of a habit than liking. You must always be prepare for a battle even in peaceful days, Master-dono.”

Something you Hate ”Mitsuhide-dono. That man... I swore on my sword, the next time if we ever meet... I’ll personally cut him down myself for betraying Lady Nobunaga.”

About the Holy Grail “A wish from the Holy Grail? If there’s only one wish of a page like me, I’d like to give it to Lady Nobunaga herself. A treasure like this befits more in my Lady’s hand, Master-dono. My wishes and desires are Lady Nobunaga’s. Whatever she wished for, I’ll do my best to grant them all.”

During an Event The ruckus outside... It feels very similar during the days in Oda Castle. Master-dono, shall we head out?

Birthday Happy Birthday, Master-dono! I hope you will accept this humble gift from this Ranmaru. I thought it was the perfect gift for you."

My Room (if Nobunaga is summoned in Chaldea)

Bond Lvl 1 “You’re surprised that I’m a woman? Does that displease you, Master? No, you’re surprised that it matches perfectly like the historical records? You’re too kind, my Master. My appearance is nothing compared to my beautiful lady Nobunaga.”

Bond Lvl 2 ”Master, here’s your report for the previous training session. Yes, all Servants are counted in present in their respective room. Also, here’s your tea after a long day of paperwork Emiya-dono has brewed for you. I’ve also prepare your selected mystic code for the next mission hours later--Master, is there something on my face?”

Bond Lvl 3 “Honnoji? Oh yes, that... It’s my fault. I should have foreseen Mitsuhide-dono’s supsicious behavior. To betray my Lady like this, is the most unforgivable of all! But, my greatest regret is that I’ve failed as her page to protect her...”

Bond Lvl 4 “That small sword behind me... It’s the blade that I used to follow Lady Nobunaga in death. A choice I never regret that I’ll be able to follow her even in death as she wished, as long as she remained safe behind the doors to protect from those filthy hands.“

Bond Lvl 5 “Your ideals, your strength, your charisma... Both you and Lady Nobunaga are very similar, Master-dono. Serving two lords are unheard of, but this Mori Ranmaru still wished to be your sword, Master-dono. My life and my being is yours to use to restore humanity.”

Bond Lvl 5 (after clearing interlude) “Master-dono, I pray for a day where our paths will never be conflicted. Even as I may be your Servant... My heart and loyalty, will always be with my Lady Nobunaga. If that day ever comes, please do not hesitate to slain me alone as one of your adversaries. I’ll accept any punishment even death itself as long as you don’t lay your hand onto her. However, if you choose to... No, I believe you’ll never harm Lady Nobunaga, Master-dono.”

Dialogue 1 “Master-dono, I’ve prepared your belongings, shall we head out? Your favorite snacks that I’ve sneaked in along with Emiya-dono’s packed lunch. I believe it’s not good to remain idle for so long.”

Dialogue 2 “Master-dono, when was the last time you sleep? Do not lie to me. This Mori Ranmaru knows you spent days going from training after training, tending to the children here, attending meetings for countless hours... And at the end of day, you threw yourself into the seas of paper.”

Dialogue 3 “Master-dono, you’re giving me a day off?! Why? Have I done a mistake terribly to earn that punishment? ... No? You wished for me to rest after working so hard? That’s my job as your Servant, Master-dono. If I were to take a break, who were to---I... I see. Of course, you’re a competent Master leading so many Servants before you. Very well, I’ll humbly accept this reward you’ve given, Master-dono.”

Dialogue 4 (to Nobunaga) ”Is... Is it really you, my lady? Yes, that’s right! It’s me, your Ranmaru, my lady. I’ve missed you terribly ever since the day death parted us in Honnoji. If there’s a wish I’ve ever asked for... It would be to see and serve you again, Lady Nobunaga. Oh my lady... I’ve missed you so much.”

Dialogue 5 (Okita Souji) ”Okita Souji of Shinsengumi Squad... I must admit, even with her illness she is truly admirable to lead the squad. But, my Lady wished for you to be eliminated--’No, you can’t! She’s our comrade?!’ ... Very well, Master-dono. With reluctance I shall pull back my blade.”

Dialogue 7 (Chacha) “Yodo-dono... Yodo-dono is here, Master-dono?! I see... Fufu, she does have her aunt’s ambitious personality. Please do be kind to her, Master-dono. After all, she... No, she has nothing to do with her father’s sin.” 

Dialogue 8 (Okita Alter) “Master-dono? That person... It’s Okita-dono, right?! Eh? ‘A completely separate existence’? I... I see... This Ranmaru feels they are similar. But, I also feel that it’s very similar to Lady Nobunaga as well.

Something you Like “Tending my swords. Though, it had become more of a habit than liking. You must always be prepare for a battle even in peaceful days, Master-dono.”

Something you Hate ”Mitsuhide-dono. That man... I swore on my sword, the next time if we ever meet... I’ll personally cut him down myself for betraying Lady Nobunaga.”

About the Holy Grail “A wish from the Holy Grail? If there’s only one wish of a page like me, I’d like to give it to Lady Nobunaga herself. A treasure like this befits more in my Lady’s hand, Master-dono. My wishes and desires are Lady Nobunaga’s. Whatever she wished for, I’ll do my best to grant them all.”

During an Event The ruckus outside... It feels very similar during the days in Oda Castle. Master-dono, shall we head out?”

Birthday Happy Birthday, Master-dono! I hope you will accept this humble gift from this Ranmaru. I thought it was the perfect gift for you."

Other Dialogue lines:

Nobunaga (to Ranmaru): “Ran... Is that you, my Ranmaru?! To think this day would finally come... Silly girl, even after the world is ended, I’ll do anything to see you again. Hey hey, crying is not suited for a beautiful orchid like you. Oh Ran... Though you’ll never be able to grow up, will you be my side once more? Not just as my page... But the one woman who should be walking by my side when I rule this world.”

Okita Souji: “You’re that Archer’s page?! Unbelievable! Why, you asked? How is there anyone willing to serve her? More importantly... Were you always a woman?!”