Short Summary: During the annual Ebb Day festival, Rafayel falls ill, revealing his true Lemurian nature to the protagonist. Their playful banter shifts into vulnerability as he confesses fears of betrayal, culminating in physical closeness and a promise to protect each other despite his supernatural secrets.
Timeline Notes:
| Event | Timeframe & Notes |
|---|---|
| Ebb Day Festival | Confirmed level 55 Lover. Annual event; protagonist confirms Rafayel’s Lemurian identity. |
| Rafayel’s Weakness Episode | Same day; he’s feverish, reveals scales, and shares lore about Lemurian vulnerability. |
Key Lore Information:
Announcer: ...There's a day when creatures from the deep sea are washed ashore. The day that this phenomenon occurs is known as Ebb Day.
Announcer: Once upon a time, a sailor set off on Ebb Day and encountered an injured mermaid at sea.
Announcer: The mermaid begged to be set free. She promised to give him her most precious treasure...
Announcer: ...Then the mermaid and sailor fell in love and lived happily ever after.
MC looks at a keychain of a grumpy pufferfish, Rafayel stands by a window.
Protagonist: Is it just me or do they retell a slightly different version every time?
Rafayel: Always ends the same. No creativity!
Rafayel: It's sooo hot. That cheapskate owner won't even turn on the AC.
Protagonist: You sure about that? It's practically freezing in here.
Protagonist: What do you think?
She puts the keychain near his face.
Rafayel: It's round like you.