Momona's Potion Shop (5)
Time flew by. I couldn't even properly remember what conversations we'd had in the fourth run.
"Ugh, they're coming this run, right?"
If they weren't okay... Resetting the run was an option, but I didn't want to. It felt like everything we'd talked about, everything we'd done, would get wiped out if I did.
"Still, we found the hidden element, so we can do anything now, right?"
The moment the fifth run started, instead of heading out to gather, I wandered around the shop with the viewers, hunting for hidden elements. We all regretted not searching from the beginning—hints about potion recipes that we'd missed. Me included.
"How many minutes left on the timer?"
I glanced at the timer. It was almost time for Aya and Mimu to show up.
"Please, please come back safe."
— Viewer123
But why are you so worried?
— MokongFan
Now that you mention it, it's kinda weird. Were they really elves?
— RealTalk
Fr fr, or maybe she has a friend or family who looks like that?
The viewers' questions hit me like a punch to the gut. I didn't know either, so I rolled my eyes, thinking.
"...No, I can just be worried, can't I? Why shouldn't I?"
— LolGuy
Lmao yeah, you can worry.
— MomonaLover
Fr, Momona's always been the sentimental type.
— ChillOne
Just let it be. Why all the questions?
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"Our Momona is full of affection, full of fears, full of tears! If you don't know, just shut up!"
"Argh! What kinda superchat is that?! Who are you?!"
I chuckled at the playful chat spam and donations, then stared at the door. It was really time now.
Knock knock—
"Come in!"
I jumped up at the sound from the door, inviting them in. They're here! Since they seemed to have arrived, I grabbed a recovery potion just in case and hurried to the door.
"Hwaa! Momona! We're back! It'll be super exciting to hear what happened!"
"We succeeded. Got the materials."
Aya and Mimu shuffled in, a bit grubby but nothing major. Still, just to be safe, I handed them recovery potions.
"Here, drink up first. Even if you're not hurt, it restores stamina, so chug it."
"Whoa! Momona taking care of us like this—I'm touched."
"Agreed. Touched."
I relaxed as they took the potions and drank. No real problems, it seemed.
"You're really not hurt anywhere?"
"Of course! It got dangerous for a sec, but thanks to Momona's potions, we're fine!"
"Injured. But Momona's potion healed it. Thankful."
They both smiled as they spoke—such a relief. And knowing my potions had helped felt prouder than I'd imagined.
"Anyway, check this out. You'll freak when you see what we brought."
"Yeah yeah. Hard to get."
I watched as they pulled stuff from their bags: a glass vial of red liquid, some kind of horn, and what looked like a lizard tail.
"What's all this?"
"This is troll blood, that's a unicorn horn, and last is salamander tail."
"Magic to keep fresh. Good stuff."
As I took the materials, my notebook—the one with the hidden element—sparkled like it'd unlocked something new.
"Huh? Oh."
I realized: helping Aya and Mimu with potions was itself a way to unlock hidden elements. Probably a special reward for giving a certain amount.
But... I hadn't given them anything special. Just basic recovery potions. How?
"I thought it was just recovery potion, but nope—surprised me."
"Yeah yeah. Cat ears popped up outta nowhere."
"What? Cat ears?"
I tilted my head, replaying. When I gave recovery and stamina potions... I'd accidentally mixed in a cat potion.
"Ah, sorry. My bad."
"Nah, it helped. We'd have been in real trouble without it."
"Cat super helpful. Dodged all attacks."
— CatLover
You gave them cat potion? Show us the elf cat trio!
— Huh?
???
— Skeptic
Cat potion has that kinda power?
— MeowMaster
Cats are OP confirmed?
Their words didn't make sense. I stared, needing an explanation. The cat potion I'd thought was just for laughs had saved them? No way.
"Okay, lemme explain. So..."
...
After hearing them out, it clicked. Chased by a troll, they drank what they thought was recovery potion—but it was cat potion. Panicked, but the elf physique + potion boost let them dodge and escape flawlessly.
"Whoa, it helped that much. Phew, glad you're safe."
— DevFan
Did the dev plan this?
— PotionPro
Cat potion wasn't just a gag?
— CatAddict
Cat potion seems good—gimme another one.
— LogicKing
Cat potion saved them, so gotta potion up for more cat potion?
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"This works."
"Pfft!"
"Huh? Why're you laughing?"
"Nothing. Just something hilarious popped into my head."
The dev hadn't planned it either—that cracked me up. My screw-up, passing the gag potion by mistake, had saved them. Funny and fortunate.
"Ugh, no more accidents next time."
"Nah, any Momona potion is good."
"Yeah yeah. Momona potions best. Genius alchemist for real!"
Their praise made me scratch my cheek, grinning sheepishly. It was embarrassing—I'd just made potions via minigames...
"Anyway, got a question."
"Yeah?"
"While gathering, I found this. Ever seen it near the world tree or around?"
I pointed to the wood biter in the corner—the one with the best reaction in my experiments.
"Huh? What's that?"
"Lemme see. Wait wait."
I gulped as they checked it out. Would they know?
"Dunno what it is. Just moss?"
"Seen this. Where'd you find?"
Mimu's different reaction made me stare. She knew something? Her serious face had me pointing outside.
"Found it where I gather materials. You know it?"
"Yeah. From demon realm. Found nearby... Dangerous here. Demons might come."
"Demons?"
"Yeah. Avoid."
It hit me—our team concept flashed in my mind. Another World: fleeing demon invasion, building power and allies in this world for revenge. Goosebumps. My RP lore suddenly felt fleshed out. Did the dev plan this deep? Or coincidence? No clue.
— DemonHunter
Demons too?
— RunTracker
Runs left tho. What happens?
— ElfFan
Head to elf village to make it?
"...But then what about the potion? We need the world tree."
"There... Other ways. Let's head back together."
"Demons come, real danger. World tree can hold out."
Aya locked eyes, grabbing my hand like let's go. If I stuck with them, elf village? Not bad—fun run there.
"......"
"C'mon, Momona. With us."
"Don't wanna lose our Momona. Hope you come."
— VillageTour
Let's check out elf village.
— CasualGamer
Going seems fine?
— LoreNerd
Dunno. Maybe another way at elf village?
Viewers wanted elf village, but it felt wrong. Like it wouldn't solve anything.
So... I wanted to do what I could.
"Sorry. Can't go back."
"...Figured. Eh, no choice."
"Our greed too much. Understand Momona."
Their bittersweet smiles stung a bit, but it felt right.
— NoVillage
Not going?
— Respect
Momona's got her reasons.
— HypeDown
Was hyped for elf village.
— SadPanda
Bummer.
"Anyway, I'll make world tree recovery potion with these materials."
"Yeah! We'll get new ones. Potions again?"
"More potions good. Better materials."
I pulled out my prepped potion bag like I'd been waiting.
"Hehe, unlike last time, I prepared tons. Recovery, stamina, explosive regen, flame antidote... You name it."
I pointed out the shimmering vials and handed it to Aya.
"Whoa, too many?"
"Can't use this much. No money."
"No no, no charge. Just... come back safe. No overdoing it, got it?"
I gazed at them alternately as Aya hugged the bag. I wanted them unscathed, no matter what.
"Yeah! How could we come back hurt when Momona cares this much? Proper materials next time!"
"Good results. Wait and trust."
I smirked as they grabbed the bag and stood. Felt like a mom sending kids on a picnic.
"Yeah. I'll be waiting anytime."
"See ya next, Momona!"
"Back soon. Wait!"
I waved at their retreating backs as they headed out again.
— EndRun
Wrap run now.
— EndingHype
Ending unlocks elf village?
— SoonTM
Ending soon fr?
— Predictor
What ending you think?
"Hm, honestly dunno if this is right. But feels like a good ending."
No bad vibes. Time left, so final potion tweaks—then that floating sensation as I shifted to observer mode again.
"Here we go. Gave tons of potions—should see good stuff now."
— Agreed
Yup yup.
— OPBuffs
This much? Dragon slaying easy.
— Karma
Effort pays off.
I looked down. Their excited bounces made me smile.
"Mimu! Throw!"
"Got it. Finish strong."
Mimu hurled an explosive potion, blasting the snake's head.
"Spirit of wind! Blades of wind!"
Shwick! Sharp winds sliced the remaining heads.
"Nice! Mimu!"
"Yeah. All thanks to Momona potions."
Stroking my potion bag, they grinned—pure pride swelled in me. Actual help this time, no issues.
"Huh? Not ending?"
Thought it'd wrap to next run, but nope. Background shifted suddenly—I panicked.
"What? What's happening?"
— BlindHere
We dunno either.
— FlyBy
Something flying?
— FightWatch
They're fighting?
Horned enemy—demonic flames from its hands. I gulped, worrying if they were okay.
"Ugh! They'll be fine, right?! Looks dangerous!"
— BossMode
Whoa, enemy looks insane strong.
— DemonSpot
Demon?
— Confirm
Demon vibes. No way they lose after this buff, right?
They couldn't lose—not after all this. "Don't lose! Aya! Mimu!"
Cheering them on, praying victory. My friends wouldn't fall. They'd win for sure.