Hmmm, Umbraton... many of the people here do have a good taste for art, but most are just pompous.

Those old fellows in Lumopolis are rigid, but they do have an eye for beauty. Anyway, I think making money is more important.

Success belongs to those who act quickly.

I'd say we have artistic differences...

Taki seems to have eyes only for money, but he's actually very attentive to details and has an eye for beauty.

Hachi and Gin? They're just black-hearted conmen who happen to sell paintings. They do come across some good ones though...

There's a painter here? Quick, introduce me...

I really hate people who don't take the creative process seriously.

Whoa, this place is filled with equipment. Perhaps, we can use it for Al***my St**s...

Let's play Al***my St**s!

Watch the house? Yeah, I did have a part-time gig doing that. It was a good opportunity to study the devices here...

Eh... You can take care of the comforting...

One step closer to my goal!

Whoa! So cute!

Good luck!

I have all the materials I need.

Time to work...

An animated film of Al***my St**s... I'll need some rough sketches first. No, wait. First, I have to write the treatment.

I can feel it!

Alchemy Stars.

I wish you a Happy New Year!

Brain teaser! What dog goes around to see art exhibitions? The answer is Tourdog. Whoa, I want everything here...

Such a huge flying ship! It should be called an Airship. "Colossus" just doesn't sound right...

I don't mind reflecting reality in my works, but there has to be an element of dreams as well. A dreamless work is doomed to mediocrity...

Redo the work? No way... Okay fine, but do I get paid more?

Painters should be given the space to express themselves and paint their ideals.

You want a lively and colorful black? ... I can try.

The story shall be sorrowful but passionate. It shall be full of chivalrous characters and epic adventures...

Listen to this. Thanks to my patrons, I can focus on making games and reading pitches. I guess the Lumopolis... I mean Umbraton people, are not entirely blind.

It's very cold in Northland but the Aurora is absolutely gorgeous... And it was under that peculiar light that my dream of Al***my St**s was born.

I've received too many pitches over the past few days... I can barely afford clothes anymore. Airship man, could you please lend me some clothes?

Some of the drawings are incredible, but their overall tone just doesn't fit our project. It would be lovely if we could use them, but we can't force it either.

Some people came to me looking for investors... But I don't know that kind of people. They should try their luck with the wealthy lady, Sheol.

I wish you a Happy New Year!

Another busy working day is about to start. You got this.

You're up early. How diligent! I guess taking care of this ship must be your dream job.

Still working? Don't forget to eat. Nothing is more important than your health.

Don't you ever rest? I can't go on much longer... Ah...

I wish you a Happy New Year!

Can you paint? Or do you know someone who can? I'm Tourdog, and I'm looking for someone to join my project, Al***my St**s...

It'd be great if it were an awesome painting...

I'll get you the Al***my St**s beta test account right away!

I'll use it in Al***my St**s.

Whoa! I feel inspired!

Let's get moving!

Focus!

Ready when you are.

I came across that piece of equipment by chance when I was exploring the ruins earlier. I need to get started on Al***my St**s.

The first few years of making the game were incredibly challenging, and I couldn't do it on my own... Fortunately, I managed to get help from new friends, even investors.

I was inspired by the Aurora, because I was born in Northland. But it was the game manual that guided me to Umbraton.

I can do this your way!