Azhu — zenless zone zero

Azhu is an NPC located in Lumina Square.

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Azhu is a cram school student who struggles to get good grades. He is friends with Ida, whom he also has a crush on.

(Next to the Lumina Galleria statue, Tues 12-6AM): Azhu: Lumina Galleria clears their expiring food on Tuesdays.; Azhu: It's a shopping carnival for me!

(Near Beaverson Beauty Salon, Sun 6PM): Azhu: It's the weekend! Finally I can relax a bit.; Azhu: Gotta get more part-time jobs to save more money.; Azhu: Then I'll buy a cup of Richard Teamilk for Ida next week!; Azhu: But maybe she'll be happier if I studied harder?

(By the Public Security Office entrance, Mon 6AM): Azhu: This PubSec office is always buzzing with people on Mondays.; Azhu: Come to think of it, even criminals and Hollow Raiders might need to come to Public Security for paperwork, right?; That's true.; Azhu: Ahem... just kidding! No way those wicked guys would dare set foot in here.; Azhu: They're probably hiding out in some secret lair, plotting their hacks and AI schemes to take over all of New Eridu, just like in a movie!

(In front of the HIA Club, Mon 12-6PM): Ida: Hmm... should I major in Hollow Exploration or Etheric Applications...?; Ida: Ahhh! I just can't decide which one to choose.; Azhu: You're overthinking it! Look at me! I never worry about this stuff.; Ida: Yeah, because with your grades, you don't really have much of a choice!

(time and day?): Azhu: I heard the teamilk shop is having a BOGO deal.; Azhu: What do you think? Wanna grab some free teamilk with me?; Ida: No thanks, I'll get my own. I can finish two myself.; Azhu: Argh! How can someone as smart as you, who always gets top scores in every exam, be such an idiot right now? How can you not get what I'm saying?!; Ida: Ugh, wait a minute... Am I the idiot here...?

(In front of Eve's Newsstand, Wed 12PM): Azhu: Argh! I blew the quiz again! And now I have to stay for extra lessons again! Just my luck!; Azhu: Oh? Wait a minute... The internet says luck balances out. So, if my studies aren't going well lately, I may get a nice surprise if I buy a Bangboo surprise box!; Azhu: I've done the math. Based on the probability of recent surprise boxes, I just have to buy a whole set to get the secret item! It's a sure win!; Ida: You failed in mathematics, right?

(In front of the SREC billboard, Wed 6PM): Jing: I heard your cram school just had a quiz. How was it?; Azhu: You just had to bring it up, huh? I did the worst again... I don't even dare to look through my mistakes right now.; Jing: I—If you don't want the test paper, could I have a look at it? I may not have the money for the cram school, but I'd like to study your test anyway.; Azhu: Ugh, forget it. It's embarrassing. Just the sight of it makes me lose my appetite...; Jing: (Gulp) Then do you still want your food? If you don't, I'm happy to finish it for you...

(By JC Pharmacy, Thurs 6AM-6PM): Kui: We should buy more Richard Teamilk coupons to monopolize their circulation in schools.; Kui: We'll wait until the teamilk shop has a special giveaway promotion, then when their discount coupons are in short supply, we'll sell all the coupons we have at an exorbitant price!; Kui: Those foolish people who like to socialize and couples at school will definitely buy all our stock just to keep up with the trend!; Azhu: Boss... I support you this time. They have been an eyesore to me for a long time. We must take this chance to make a fortune from them!; Kui: Oh, but remember to save two coupons for me. Nala and I want to have a cup too.

(On top of Coff Cafe, Fri 12PM): Azhu: Ahhh! Please give me some more time! I think I have an idea...; Ida: Are you really doing the test? I feel like you've only been staring at the test paper after writing your name.

(In front of JC Pharmacy, Fri 6PM): Azhu: I failed the exam again. Maybe I should give up on pursuing higher education and find any old part-time job after I graduate.; Karoni: Alright. Then let me ask you something. There are more than a dozen different categories of new products here. How do we calculate their shelf dates and promotional discounts?; Azhu: Huh? I need to do math even when I'm working part-time? D-Doesn't that mean I'm doomed?

(By Officer Mewmew, Sat 6PM): Karl: There are a lot of people around this intersection. The next time you ask her out, you can extend your hand to her when you cross the road!; Karl: If she likes you, maybe she will come closer to you and take your hand!; Azhu: What if I'm more proactive and hold her hand directly?; Karl: ABSOLUTELY NOT! That would count as harassment. Forget about crossing the road. You should just go to Public Security to make a statement!

(By Officer Mewmew, Sun 12PM): Azhu: The intersection ahead is a little dangerous.; Azhu: G—Give me your hand, let me... Let me take you across.; Ida: Huh? Why? Are you walking a dog or something?

(On the Coff Cafe staircase, Sun 12AM): Azhu: Finally done with cram school today! Time to relax without thinking about school...; Tomorrow is Monday.; Azhu: Don't remind me! What are you, the devil?

Released in Version 1.0 - Welcome To New Eridu