Mission: News Camera

News Camera is a secondary mission.

This mission is part of the Portia Times plotline.

Overview
The player must have completed  Read All About It!

Conduct of the mission
Some time after Read All About It!, Mei will want to improve the Portia Times's pictures, directing the player to Petra for help, as usual.


 * I'm up for a camera.
 * I'll pass. There are too many things on my plate right now.

Go to the Research Center
After asking Petra, she tells the player about Merlin's camera.

When Merlin is approached about it, she initially is reluctant to hand the rare relic over.


 * Can I have it?
 * Can I have a diagram to build one?

Seeing the player's persistence Merlin decides she will trade her camera for a date as a social experiment.

Hang out with Merlin
During the date, Merlin will act like any other date. If the player crosses paths with their significant other while dating Merlin, both the player's partner and Merlin will act jealous, resulting in a loss of a large amount of relationship points.

After the date, Merlin will ask for time to examine the results.

Wait for Merlin
The next day, Merlin sends the player the following:

Additionally, after receiving the Camera, the ability to take Photos is unlocked.

Talk with Mei
The player will then need to report back to Mei.

Note: After speaking with Mei, she takes the camera, removing it from your inventory.