A Shy Beach Romance · Susuta Family

One shell for the one I like.

Confessing is embarrassing, but the gift still has to be found. The trouble is, someone already lives in that shell.

Susuta · Popota · Piopiota · Panpanta

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Introduction by MOANIIMO · not game text

A Susuta is looking for a pretty shell to give to the one it likes. It has searched a long time for a sparkling shell, but not every shell on the beach is an empty home. For Shelly, that cute Shell Shovel is quite a problem.

Game text

To find shells! Shushuta shpent a long time collecting them, wanted to give to Shushuta I like!
Journey "The Legend of Echoback Landing" · "Stars and the Knight" · Speaker: Anxious Susuta
Contents of this story

From here the story is told in the game's own words. The source (dex, dialogue or quest) is shown under each quote.

CHAPTER 01

The Sparkling Shells

MOANIIMO note“Stars and the Knight” begins with meeting three Susutas who want to get their shells back.

Game text

After the fight, a few nervous Susuta approach you. The Sherro, they explain, stole the shiny shells they used for courtship. Now that the Sherro has disappeared, they want the shells back, but they are too frightened to retrieve them. You offer to help, much to their delight, and they tell you that one of the shells shines brightly at night and should be easy to spot.
Dialogue summary "In Search of the Shiny Shell" · Journey "The Legend of Echoback Landing" · "Stars and the Knight"
Right! That mean Sherro took all our sparkly shells! Now the Sherro has disappeared, and we’re getting those shells back! Hey-shu!
Journey "The Legend of Echoback Landing" · "Stars and the Knight" · Speaker: Brave Susuta
Wuush... But it’s terrifying... The Sherro’s den... Too scary... Way too scary, wushu!
Journey "The Legend of Echoback Landing" · "Stars and the Knight" · Speaker: Timid Susuta
To find shells! Shushuta shpent a long time collecting them, wanted to give to Shushuta I like!
Journey "The Legend of Echoback Landing" · "Stars and the Knight" · Speaker: Anxious Susuta

CHAPTER 02

The New Shell Shovel

MOANIIMO noteAfter the shell business is wrapped up, you meet the Susutas again.

Open the rest of this chapterSpoilers · includes the quest ending

Game text

You tell the Susuta what they dug up was a Shelly’s shell, hand over the shovel you found, and then warn them to watch where they dig from now on.
Dialogue summary "The Shell Shovel" · Journey "The Legend of Echoback Landing" · "Stars and the Knight"
Wuu... But without a shell, Susuta has nothing to give to a special Susuta...?
Journey "The Legend of Echoback Landing" · "Stars and the Knight" · Speaker: Timid Susuta
Wawu! We’ll dig up a new shell! Mating season’s still long! There’ll be more shells!
Journey "The Legend of Echoback Landing" · "Stars and the Knight" · Speaker: Brave Susuta
Wawu! Thank you! With a new shovel, a new shell will come too! Thank you, kind Susuta! Susuta gives you treasure!
Journey "The Legend of Echoback Landing" · "Stars and the Knight" · Speaker: Timid Susuta

CHAPTER 03

The Novel “Susutas Entwined”

MOANIIMO noteDorothy, who challenges you to a battle, is writing a novel about a Susuta couple.

Game text

This is too sweet! They’ve found their soulmate. No, their soul-Susutas! I need to note this down. Fresh material for my great work—Susutas Entwined!
Dialogue · Speaker: Dorothy
"Two Susutas who grew up together as childhood friends are separated after an attack from an outsider. When they finally meet again, one has become a carefree drifting Piopiota, and the other a settled homebody Panpanta..."
Dialogue · Speaker: Dorothy
A perfect ending! That’s exactly how the story of "Susutas Entwined" was always meant to close! Thanks for your help! I’ll put you in the credits under "special appearance"!
Dialogue · Speaker: Dorothy

Afterword · MOANIIMO's reading

The same game text, put together the way MOANIIMO reads it.Not official lore · mentions the ending

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More about the Aniimo in this story

Susuta

Water · Lumin Stage
A shy Aniimo that wanders looking for a shell to give to the one it likes.8 quotes

Dex text

They dig around to search for gifts to give to their crushes, but their wooing always fails because they are so shy.
Dex · Basic Form
The dark circles under their eyes come from digging for treasures all night, and their fur has become night-black.
Dex · Nighttime Form

Ecology traits

Susuta searches the sand for pretty shells to give to the one it likes.
Ecology trait "Treasure Hunters"
Romance is a lot for Susuta. Even a tiny cuddle can turn them red from head to tail.
Ecology trait "Embarrassed Susuta"

Evolution

The fluffy scarf hides bubbles of affection.
Evolution · Susuta → Popota

Susuta in the story

Susuta’s shell shovel. With a wooden handle and a shell-made scoop, it is proof that Aniimo in this world can make tools of their own. Susuta use it to dig up beautiful shells and stones, then offer them to potential mates. With someone cute watching, a Susuta could probably dig straight through Idyll with this shovel.
Item "Susuta Shovel"
A round, adorable little shovel, often seen in Susuta’s paws. But for the Shelly family, it’s not so cute.
Item "Susuta Shovel"
It serves as Shelly’s protective shell, and also makes a precious gift for a Susuta to present to its beloved mate.
Item "Sparkling Shell"

Named individualsBrave Susuta, Anxious Susuta, Timid Susuta

RelationsEvolves intoPopotaRecommended partnersErlath

Popota

Water · Gamma Stage
An otter with unrequited love, whose neck fur fills with bubbles when its heart pounds.6 quotes

Dex text

They select shells and make them into shovels. It’s said that they produce pink bubbles when they see someone they love.
Dex · Basic Form
These Popotas spend their nights thinking about their crushes, and their fur is now colorless due to their bitter mood.
Dex · Nighttime Form

Ecology traits

When Popota feels shy or flustered, its body temperature rises, sending the air bubbles caught in its fluffy neck fur floating out.
Ecology trait "Mood Bubbles"
Thanks to the tiny bubbles in its fluffy neck fur and its powerful tail, Popota can float and speed across the water with ease.
Ecology trait "Graceful Stroke"

Evolution

Its composed appearance gives it an air of reliability.
Evolution · Popota → Panpanta
A playboy in the field of romance.
Evolution · Popota → Piopiota

We have not found a story in the game where this Aniimo is the main character yet.

RelationsEvolves fromSusutaEvolves intoPiopiotaPanpantaRecommended partnersErlath

Piopiota

Water · Nova Stage
A wanderer of the sea of love who enjoys being looked at.3 quotes

Dex text

Narcissistic little creatures who spend a large amount of time grooming their fur and striking the perfect pose.
Dex · Basic Form
The lack of sun exposure makes their fur colorless since they only go on dates at night, but it looks kind of cool.
Dex · Nighttime Form

Ecology traits

Piopiota cannot change color itself, but its charm is enough to make nearby Popota blush all over.
Ecology trait "Captivated"

We have not found a story in the game where this Aniimo is the main character yet.

RelationsEvolves fromPopotaRecommended partnersSherro

Panpanta

Water · Nova Stage
A dependable homebody who prefers decorating its nest to showing off its strength.6 quotes

Dex text

They are strong and powerful, but they’d rather stay in their nests and decorate than show off their muscles.
Dex · Basic Form
Panpantas like to search for decorative shells on the beach at night, which explains the dark circles under their eyes
Dex · Nighttime Form
Its treasured shell has been reshaped by Prismana light into a symbol of command. Power surges through Panpanta, fluffing up its fur. One pat on its round belly, and mighty waves rise at its side as if awaiting orders!
Dex · Prismana

Ecology traits

Panpanta usually only gets serious against intruders, but with someone it likes nearby, it is quick to show off its strength.
Ecology trait "Mighty Form"
With a crown on its head and a trident in hand, Panpanta patrols the beach with a calm, kingly presence.
Ecology trait "Prismana Form"

Panpanta in the story

I may not be as strong as the last Sherro yet, but I’m definitely not worse than that chubby Susuta over there!
Dialogue · Speaker: Young Sherro
RelationsEvolves fromPopotaRecommended partnersErlath

Quests in this story

Game text is copied word for word; only formatting marks are removed. "MOANIIMO's reading" is the site's own reading, based only on the game text on this page. It is not official lore.