Live A Hero Health Check Crisis Episode 2 (Abridged)

Bygul (narrating): I'm from Planet OMO-1. I heard they might also call it Planet HEA-V in the next polling season? It's a chill place, but it also has like no culture. So I joined a cultural exchange program to bring something back, but also...
TV Actor: This space shootout sucked balls.
TV Actress: Thank you for saving my family, Space Wanderer!
TV Actor: Then stop making your family problems my business! Look after them so they stop getting into space shenanigans! Okay bye babe.
Bygul: OMG SO COOL
Bygul (narrating): I discovered anime and TV shows and my life has never been the same. So I decided I had to move to Earth, my holy land! ...but space is a harsh mistress.
Manager: Sorry Bygul, I can't stop you from getting fired anymore after you broke your fifth wall.
Bygul: I understand, thank you for having me. AAAHHH I JUST LOST MY EIGHTH JOB! I'm gonna die at the streets like this!
Bygul (narrating): Culture clash is especially tough when you don't have culture to begin with. Now I'm struggling with money.
Bygul: I need to find a new job soon and learn how to control my strength... this would be better if a hero agency hired me at least.
Bygul (narrating): Stress made control harder, which made me more stressed as things got worse. I gotta make it to the Hero Expo!

Title Card: Gotta Make You Healthier ASAP

Med Gadget: Beep boop, eye exam done. Please go down to the far right for your next exam.
Exam's going smoothly. MC goes as directed by their bracelet monitor thing.
Bygul: Oh! Um, hi again MC!
Barrel: Whoa, MC! Weird how we met up again! Guess it's just ID grouping or whatever.
MC: damn, you guys are in space prison uniforms / feeling like a criminal here / you two seem chill
---
(AB) Barrel: But you're wearin' the same thing.
(C) Bygul: ARE YOU IMPLYING SOMETHING???
---
Barrel: But yeah this is weird. This collar and bracelet is kinda heavy.
Bygul: And I think I've seen this uniform somewhere before.

Flashback!
Shidemasu: The uniform stripes are for measurement when you stand at a body scanner.
Shaft: And the gadgets are for internal body scanning? Why is it so tight?
Shidemasu: Rasalhague said it was for the plan or...something? But please understand it's for all examinations not including sampling and verbal discussions. Which may take some time.
Shaft: Yeah, one terminal has to handle at least a hundred people. My brain would shut down at that. But maybe this will be easier than a normal checkup? MC, let's go--oh, you have to go elsewhere?
Shidemasu: Huh, I didn't know there would be bracelets built like yours. Strange.

Present
MC: Welp, we're cuffed and in space prison uniforms.
Barrel: Oh well! Funny though, we were just talkin' 'bout you MC!
Bygul: Barrel told me you're a new Operator who's super good at it! Also that--
Barrel: WHOAWHOAWHOA heeeey Bygul, you haven't really told me about yourself, let's talk 'bout that instead
Bygul: Oh okay! I'm Bygul, a hero!
MC: Nice meeting you Bygul! / I'm not really super... / wait what, Barrel?
---
(B) Barrel: Sure you are! You're famous even outside UEHA Japan!
(C) Barrel: UHHH NOTHING
---
Bygul: Wow, you're a newbie too but you got so much done! I'm in a local agency and on probation so I haven't gotten much hero work so far.
Barrel: Apparently he moved from far away and can't find a day job?
Bygul: Oh, um. I found some, then messed up and got fired. Broke so many things...
MC: Huh. Different environment back home?

Bygul: It has stronger gravity than Earth, and I haven't gotten used to the difference to control myself...
Barrel: It happens! I got yelled at every day when I first started too...
MC: yeah, it happens / stop busting your gun out, Space American / damn, Gammei...
---
(A) Bygul: Wow, you too?
(B) Barrel: I-I know, but I wanna be a cool gun-totin' hero!
---
Barrel: Why'd you wanna move to Earth if keeping under control is so hard?
Bygul: Movies and anime! I got to come for cultural studies! My favorite show is Space Wanderer. I've even seen all the Exp. Univ stuff!
Barrel: Oh my god I love that show! All the cool gunfights! And the hero's catchphrase!
Bygul: Yeeeah! And the hero keeping his dead wife's picture in a pendant!
MC: the nerds are talking / what kinda show is that / hmm, sounds kinda cool?

Bygul: Anyways, I gotta get this exam done and find a real job so I can stay here! Meaning I gotta do well at the Expo!
Barrel: Oh that reminds me. Hey, MC! So earlier, Chief Okitaka...
Flashback!
Okitaka: W-what? Stop lookin' at me like that! I'm just old! So I knocked back a few drinks. S'all good! I'll be okay for next time!
Present
Barrel: He's so going to do it all again! I see him drunk at least half the time I patrol the bar neighborhood! He oughta take care of himself, especially if he is gettin' old...
MC: oh... / sounds about right / you sure care about him
---
(A) Barrel: I hope he stays fine! We all count on him!
(BC) Barrel: We all count on him, so we hope he stays fine.
---
beep beep
Barrel: Oh my gadget says I have to go now. Later!
MC and Bygul wait their turns.

Main Computer Room
Rasalhague: Begin the Program™.
Hallway
Barrel comes out a few minutes later.
Bygul: Oh!
MC: Hey Barrel, how'd it go?
Barrel: (frown)
Bygul: ...Barrel?
Barrel looks derpy for a minute before smiling.
Barrel: Health!
Bygul: !?
MC: what
Barrel: High blood pressure bad! Colds bad! Veggies good!
MC: Barrel WHAT
Bygul: Barrel, what's going on!?
Barrel: Bygul's reactive oxygen immune system!
Bygul: WHAT???
Barrel: Stress bad! Wait, what?

A bunch of wrestlers show up.
Red: Sufficient sleep!
Blue: Morning walks!
Barrel: Healthy breakfast!
Green: Health foods!
Yellow: Avoid food allergies!
MC: what
Red: wait
Sudden attention.
Red: Blue collars. Unhealthy!?
Bygul: Wait, we haven't even gotten tested yet!
Red: UNHEALTHY! MASTER SAYS GET THEM!
MC: WHAT
beep boop
The wrestlers transform!
MC: What!? Why!?
Bygul: Crap. MC, we gotta run!
Bygul carries MC overhead and starts running!
Barrel: Stop!
Mobs: RAAAAAH

Later
Bygul: Oh my god is this normal for big cities!?
MC: No! What's going on!?
Bygul: Well we can't be caught or else--oh
Dead end.
Barrel: There you are! Health education time! Gotta Make You Healthier ASAP!
MC: Barrel, what!? Wake up!
Bygul: ...MC, quick contract me! I'll need my Parallel Weapon to defend against him! I promise I won't hurt him!
beep beep
MC: Welp, guess we have to! 
click
Bygul: Whoo, Zippy C is in the house! Out of the way!
MC: whoa! / so cool, Bygul! / what's the zipper for
---
(B) Bygul: Really? Thanks! ...wait, we gotta fight!
(C) Bygul: I-I'll explain later! Right now we gotta fight!
---
Barrel: Stop resisting!
MC: okay the cameras are working! Streaming network on! Now please somebody watch us!
Barrel: Become one of us!
Bygul: No??? Wake up already!
BATTLE START (more happens later)

Bygul: Bygul Punch!
Barrel: Haha, your knees are building up lactic acid!
Bygul: what? aah!
Barrel shoots at Bygul's feet! Bygul trips!
Barrel: Got you now!
Bygul: NOOOO HELP
Full nelson'd.
MC: Bygul, no! / Difference in experience!? / god I wish that were me
---
(C) Bygul: WHAT
---
Bygul: I got no choice! Sorry Barrel!
Barrel: Oof!
Gut punch! Bygul then picks Barrel up...
Barrel: wait what
Bygul: Kitty Slam!
Bygul throws Barrel right at a wall!
Barrel: AAAAAA--bweh
Barrel got plowed halfway through solid wall!
MC: OMG DID YOU KILL HIM?

Bygul: oopsie
Barrel twitches.
Barrel: What!? How'd I get stuck!?
Barrel's guns have locked him in.
MC: oh good / how thick is his head? / hmmmm
---
(AB) Bygul: maybe we should help him
(C) Bygul: Stop thinking whatever it is you're thinking!
---
???: What's all this noise!?
Several people approaching!
Bygul: We have to run!
Bygul picks MC up!
Akashi, Kyoichi, and Shaft: MC?
The three block the way!
MC: Guys!?

Bygul: You know all of them!?
Akashi: MC, you okay!? Did you make that noise?
MC: I-I'm okay. You seem fine.
Akashi: Damn, I take my eyes off you for five minutes. Stress bad.
MC: wait...
Akashi: Bathe one hour before bedtime for better sleep!
MC: damn / Not Akashi too!
Kyoichi: Cut down on snacks!
Shaft: Take breaks while working out.
Bygul: ZOMBIES!
Akashi: MC, your collar's blue? Unhealthy!?
Kyoichi: It's okay! Become one of us, health lecture!
Shaft: Please?
MC: Um, okay / this is messed up / I can't worry Akashi...
(AC) Bygul: MC, no

Bygul: Uh, don't think I can charge through. Um... oh! There's someone stuck in the wall! Maybe it would be healthier (i guess) to take care of them first!
Akashi: Wait, Barrel!? Goddammit!
Kyoichi: How'd that happen!? Okay fine, help him first.
Shaft: Bad posture for circulation!
The three grab Barrel's legs.
Akashi, Kyoichi, and Shaft: Pull! Pull!
MC: Pull!
Barrel seems stuck. Bygul sidles up to MC.
Bygul: Pull! ...I feel bad for Barrel but we should run now.
MC: R-right. Hope Barrel gets out okay, sorry guys...
MC and Bygul start sneaking away.
Bygul: ...now!
Zoom.
Akashi, Kyoichi, and Shaft: Pull!
Barrel: Oof! Ow, am I getting a blood clot!?
Akashi: Barrel you dumbass, your guns are in the way!
Kyoichi: Blood pressure risks!
Nobody notices MC and Bygul leaving.
MC: so they're still good guys, just health nut zombies. Hope we can cure them.

Meanwhile, in the lobby
Red: Body warmth immunity!
Shidemasu: Oh my, you need to calm down. I suggest the floor.
Red: Aaaaah!
Shidemasu judo slams a charging wrestler!
Red: Meditation benefits! Join us!
Shidemasu: Pass, thank you.
Red: OOF! Mindfulness...
Shidemasu backhand chops and kicks Red into a wall!
Shidemasu: Oh, that's everyone. How horrible.
Shidemasu fixes his tie as he leaves a pile of KOed health zombie heroes. Then he pulls out his phone.
Shidemasu: Hmm. No connection. And no response from Rasalhague. What could be happening?
Shidemasu looks at the red glowing collar and bracelet on a KOed hero.
Shidemasu: The chains are new. The bracelets were made before the examinations, so...
Thinking Shidemasu.
Shidemasu: I need more intel. And to protect my customers.
Shidemasu picks his bag and walks off.
End of Episode 

Live A Hero Health Check Crisis Episode 1 (Abridged)

MC: (wakes up) umm...
Obsidius: Oh hey you woke up. That's good.
MC has woken up somewhere different with Obsidius in an old timey prison uniform.
MC: Obsidius!? / where are we? / what's with the getup
---
(A) Obsidius: What? We've been together all day.
(B) Obsidius: You don't remember?
(C) Obsidius: You're dressed the same way!
---
Obsidius: Okay I guess you did bang your head hard. Ugh, this sucks.
Yep, MC's dressed the same as Obsidius. Some techno bracelet, check. Phone, check. Prison collar, check.
MC: wait what
MC sees a prison past Obsidius.
MC: wait / we're in prison!? / Okay this isn't too surprising but still!
---
(B) Obsidius: I get it, but chill.
(C) Obsidius: The hell did you do? It's not that tho, so chill.
---
Obsidius: Anyways it's about lunch time. God this sucks.
Lunch trays get slid in. Paste, a mystery meat block, and some green drink.
MC: what space dystopia did I wake up in
Obsidius: well we gotta eat if we're gonna break out
MC: what
Obsidius: Guess I better explain how we got here. Okay, so...

Rewind!
Reporter A: We're live in Nagoya's port district for a special report on the Hero Expo!
Parallel Flight
Ryekie: Our stuff made it okay to the expo! I'm so excited!
Mokdai: Same. But also nerves are killing me!
Ryekie finishes a phone call. Mokdai's watching TV.
MC: oh so that's why we've been busy / what's the diff between the Hero Expo and Summer Fest?
Mokdai: Oh right, your first time! Sorry I forgot to explain. 
Ryekie: It's like a trade fair for heroes and Operators! And it happens every few years in a different place like the Olympics. The agencies that get a space through a lottery draw put on shows and exhibition matches!
Mokdai: Yep. PR and interagency relationship building.
Ryekie: Big business chance! Plus it's our first time getting to go as Parallel Flight!
Mokdai: That's why I've been making promo vids, but the production costs keep going up, ahhh!
MC: oh okay, cool!

Akashi: Sui, please switch events with me! I can't handle a live interview!
Sui: No. They asked you specifically for that, and I'm busy working on my own bit.
Crowne: Just do it, Akashi. If you flub your lines like last time, well people will know you're just like that.
Akashi: Oh... wait, don't bring that up!
MC: Good luck Akashi! / what are you making, Sui? / you sure are calm, Crowne
(A) Akashi: YOU'RE MAKING IT WORSE
(B) Sui: Secret. But come by later if you want to see.
(C) Crowne: Is that a compliment? Heh, cute tho.

Exio: Okay, so Monomasa and I are sitting out. Oh hey there's a hot spring near the expo location. Wanna go?
Yoshiori: Oh my god, you two going there alone!? Oh, wait. Is something up? Since this is a big public exam, you said we should stay away from it. Though I dunno how things would go if I went.
Exio: Eh, it should be fine for you to go. Though then again normal people can't see you so...
Monomasa: Exio, I'm interested in the hot spring. Plus we'll be close if anything happens.
Yoshiori: You shut up! You said you'd stay away from the expo area!
Monomasa: But I am? It'll be a station away.
MC: so you'll be near whatever happens / worried for me, Exio? / relax and do your own thing
(B) Exio: ...well aren't you cheery? Fine, yes I am. Happy?
(C) Monomasa: Hmm, guess I shouldn't worry too much

Yoshiori: Melide say something
Melide: What? I wasn't listening.
Monomasa: Melide you've been spacing out all morning. Is it because you skipped breakfast?
Melide: N-no, I just didn't want any.
Mokdai: Melide, you have to eat!
Sui: I'm sensing some bias from all the takeout and instant noodle cups in your garbage can.
Mokdai: I-I've just been busy editing! I do eat healthy on weekends!
Sui: I guess that's okay? Maybe?
MC: both are problems / I'm worried for you two / oof, friendly fired
---
(A) Mokdai: OOF
Melide: I know...
---
Melide looks away and seems concerned about her stomach.
Melide: (sigh)
Huckle: Oh hey, everyone's here. I have a message for everyone going.
Huckle hands out bags for the main gang. MC gets a text.
MC: A checkup?
Huckle: Yup, mandatory for all first timers. The medical data also goes into your files and ID for better networking. MC, here's your bag.
Huckle hands over some kit.
Mokdai: Oh right, this will be my first expo as a hero!
Yoshiori: I haven't been checked since enlisting. Bleh.
Huckle: It's just for a day and it'll help your job.
Akashi: ...wait, where's the exam happening?
Huckle: Oh right, we'll be told the day of. We'll be taking a shuttle at the space port.
Sui: ...it's happening on a space ship?
Huckle: Yep. It's called...
MC: Medship Ophiucus 1?

Title Card: Keep It Breezy

Giant ship! Very clean feeling. Everyone's riding the bus that gets lifted in. Tons of people there.
Akashi: Wow, it's huge...
Crowne: It's the biggest ship in the Earth Sphere at max axes 570 m by 210 m. I did help with building it, but I didn't think it'd the test flight would be happening already.
Sui: All these people are new heroes and Operators?
Ryekie: There's some veterans, but I hear rookies number at least in the hundreds! There usually isn't that many newbies at once, but maybe it's related to there being more Monsters?
Okitaka: Howdy, y'all! Haven't seen ya in a blue moon.
Mokdai: Okitaka! Are you here leading things?
Okitaka: Sorta. Bit o' business collab, bit o' inspection, and here with the new guys.
Barrel: Heyo!
Furlong: H-hello. Nice weather today.
Barrel: What are you nervous about?
Furlong: W-we're flying. And there's so many people...
MC: Hi Okitaka! / Yay, Barrel! / There there, Furlong
(A) Okitaka: Hey, how's it hangin'? Wanna get lunch together? My treat.
(B) Barrel: Yay, MC! This exam's gonna be fun!
Furlong: Fun, how? Ow, your tail's hitting me!
(C) Furlong: R-right, I just need to not look outside. Weird how my acrophobia doesn't manifest during hero time.

Okitaka: Well if it ain't the Invisible Soldier himself. Heard all about ya thru the grapevine, can't wait to see ya in action!
Yoshiori: Get away from me!
Okitaka: Boo, yer no fun.
MC: wow / so Yoshiori hates that type of people... / is he really a big shot
Obsidius: S'up, people! Didn't expect to see so many familiar faces.
Akashi: Obsidius! ...wait, new heroes in Heroic Educators would mean--
Kyoichi: Yep, me! Nice ass, Aka-(bonk)-ahh!
Akashi: Welp. But are you really a new hero, Senpai?
Kyoichi: I just became one barely earlier than you guys!
Obsidius: Yeah, he's one of four new heroes in our agency. We also got two new Operators. I'm here to guide them.
MC: damn, you're big / hey Kyoichi~ / wow, so many people I know
(A) Obsidius: Thanks! Gotta keep up the workout in the lab! Wanna feel?
(B) Kyoichi: Aww, hey MC. How about you and I--
Akashi: I didn't know you wanted your ass kicked, Senpai
Kyoichi: I'm sorry, never mind.
Akashi: MC, stop giving him ideas!

Obsidius: Oh, you guys got a new girl? Hey, I'm Obsidius.
Melide: Huh? Oh, I'm Melide. Wow, you're big...
Obsidius: Comes with working with rocks all day!
Melide: You're sweet. I'm glad you're not scary.
Obsidius: What!? MC, am I scary!?
MC: you're intense? / nah / well this is cute
Plot twist!
???: Excuse me, are you all from the shuttles from Orient City?
It's Shidemasu!
Ryekie: Ahh! The Raidark insurance agent!
Shidemasu: Indeed. I am Hanemaru Shidemasu, and I will be observing the hero exams. Pleased to meet you.
MC: Hi I'm MC / what / Hot!
(A) Shidemasu: Yes, I've heard of you. Pleased to meet you.
Akashi: Okay wow he's nicer than he looks. Also what insurance?
(C) Akashi: You're into that!? Also what insurance?

Shidemasu: I say hero insurance, but it's insurance for heroes and Operators to cover medical and collateral.
Okitaka: It comes with the biz. People take national insurance, then add on private insurance. Wait, don't they tell y'all this when ya sign up?
Ryekie: UHHHH kinda forgot since we hadn't signed anyone on for a while after Mokdai! But we gave out pamphlets and paperwork, right!?
Mokdai: UMMMM I think I signed stuff???
MC: welp / yeah there was a lot / I think I saw something like that
Shidemasu: Oh right, you have hired new people. Would you like to buy insurance now? Join now and I can throw in hero suit insurance.
Ryekie: ASK HUCKLE! Actually why are you here!?
Shidemasu: Oh, whoops. I ran over trying to sell insurance and got ahead of myself.
Yoshiori: Damn, tell us how you really feel.
Shidemasu: Allow me to welcome you to the Ophiucus 1.

Shidemasu: To explain, this ship is a flying hospital that flies anywhere to offer service. The flight, environmental controls, medical services, and almost all other business is handled by the central computer AI Rasalhague. We hope you have a pleasant flight as you take your medical exam.
Sui: Wow, an AI handles all those different areas?
Crowne: I kinda wanna see this thing myself now.
MC: is that where tech is these days? / did nobody learn from Battle Network / omg so hi tech
Ding dong, announcement time!
PA System: Attention please. Last bus to and from Orient City departing momentarily. All outbound passengers please head to the space bus deck station.
Ryekie: Oh, that's us! Have a nice checkup!
Okitaka: I'mma get off too, then head back to Osaka from Orient City.
Obsidius: I'll bail too! Got work to do.
Shidemasu: Actually Okitaka and Obsidius, I need you two to stay.
Obsidius: What? Why?
Okitaka: Yeah, the bus is leavin' soon.
Shidemasu: Your agencies are ordering you both to get examined as well.
Obsidius and Okitaka: WHAT

Obsidius: But why tho!?
Okitaka: Yeah! I got examined forever ago!
Shidemasu: As I understand, you've both been dodging your regular checkups, so your agencies want you to do take it here where you can't run. Heroic Educators management in particular said, "do it bitch."
Obsidius: RUDE! I mean it's true I've been dodging checkups busy, but still! I thought they finally stopped bugging me about it, so why...!?
Obsidius has a flashback!
Rakta: Your agency told me they want you to do a full checkup. Would you like to book an appointment?
Obsidius: Nah. I promise I'll do it later?
Rakta: They also told me you said that for two years. I think they'll try something if you don't go yourself.
Present
Obsidius: Oh. I KNEW something was up when they asked me to take the newbies over!

Okitaka remembers something too.
Okitaka: ...wait.
Flashback!
Okitaka: Mkay, I'mma go now Ichi! Hold the fort until I get back!
Seiichirou: It'll be a while, but I guess. "Keep it breezy" as they say down south.
Okitaka: Weird, but okay?
Present
Okitaka: I CAN'T BELIEVE HE SET ME UP
Whining Obsidius and Okitaka.
MC: welp / I wonder how Rakta is? / I didn't know Seiichirou could speak country
Kyoichi: Yeah, sorry we knew Obsidius. He told us to keep quiet.
Obsidius: WHAT!? Who!?
Kyoichi: Marfik.
Obsidius: UGH! I know he means well but STILL!
Barrel: We weren't told, but we do kinda worry about you Vice Commander.
Furlong: Oh right, he did look different after the exam notice came in.
Okitaka: AND Y'ALL DIDN'T THINK TO TELL ME!?
Ryekie: Welp, have fun with that! Bye!
Yoshiori: ...I didn't know Justice knew how to ragebait people.
Melide: I think he sincerely means that.
MC: Yeah, Ryekie can't lie.

Ding dong!
PA System: Attention, please. Checkups will be starting soon. Please go to your assigned lockers and change, starting with ID numbers...
Plot twist!
???: WAIT
Something stomps down the stairs this way!
Bygul: S-sorry I'm late! I'm here for the hero checkups!
Shaft: Wait, you still haven't paid for your space taxi ride!
Round cat and Shaft appear!
Bygul: Oh, right! ...wait, what!?
Shaft: Oh no, wait, I need to recalculate this since I got a little lost on the way here!
Bygul: You got a LOT lost! Also I can't pay, please help!
MC: what? / Shaft? / cute cat
(C) Bygul: O-oh, you mean me? Wow thanks, hehe...
Sui: Not really the time for that, MC.

Shaft: Oh, MC! I picked up this passenger at Orient City, then...
Bygul: It's not my fault! Except for the parts where I missed the bus and forgot the exam location! But not the part where we somehow went to Osaka instead of here!
Yyyyyep, that's a big ass space taxi fare. Something ain't right.
Mokdai: Shaft, you got lost again?
Shaft: ...y-yes.
MC: welp / I'll help calculate your fare / well it's not as bad as last time!
---
(C) Yoshiori: The hell you mean not as bad as last time???
---
Depressed Shaft redoes his math.
Bygul: Big cities are scary! But still, I'm finally here in the holy land! Once I finish the checkup, I can start winning at life!
Bygul goes to tap on the check in terminal. Shocked everyone present!
Bygul: oh no
Bygul accidentally smushes the terminal into the ground!
MC: okay wow what / look Mokdai, you're not alone anymore!
(C) Mokdai: Hey I never did anything like that!

Akashi: well damn
Shidemasu: Bygul, yes? I can check you in and tack on the repair fees.
Bygul: Sorry...
Depressed Bygul.
Shaft: Okay Bygul, I've redone the space taxi fare. Can you pay this?
click
Shaft: Okay thank you. Sorry about that, thank you for riding with us. Now, excuse me...
Shidemasu: Wait, are you Todoroki Shaft? Global Drivers Union has requested that you be examined.
Shaft: ...wait, they did? Sorry I forgot about it. I'll park my taxi!
Shaft runs off. Bygul yells at the ceiling!
Bygul: I'm not gonna let this get me down!
Meanwhile, in the Ophiucus 1 main computer room
Rasalhague: ...deploying barrier and jammers. Commencing the Plan™.
End of Episode 

Afterschool Treasure Odyssey Prologue Part 3 (Abridged)

Alberich: Oh yoo-hoooo! Like, don't forget about me, boys!
Sitri: Andvari!?
Ikutoshi: You seem different.
Alberich: Andvari? Who is that? I'm Alberich, thank you! And this treasure hunt calls to me! Fairy king, wizard, and connected to gold by fate, maybe! Applaud me!
MC: Whomst? Have we met before?
Aegir: Uh, you want in? What kinda asshole tries to sign up at this point?
Alberich: I'm just fashionably late! What king needs to fill out paperwork anyways? I only just saw the flyer for this event! (chokes) can't...breathe!
Aegir: ...so what'd you mean by the treasure calling you?
Alberich: I said what I said.
Aegir: (stares) ...fine, toss the damn coin already.
Ashigara: You're letting him in!?
Hermes: What's so special about him? Whatever.
Alberich: Here I go then!

Time for a crash course before setting off! Sitri has a question for MC.
Sitri: Soooo, what do you think of what's-his-face joining? Did Andvari go amnesiac? Is he his brother!?
MC: Dunno. Maybe we should call Andvari?
beep beep
Andvari: Yoooo, whatcha buyin'? ...MC? What? ...I'm at my resort! Oh the treasure hunt? Kinda interesting, but it's tourist season! ...no, I ain't go no brothers! Hanging up now, money calls!
click
Sitri: ...then who is that!? Oh whatever, crash course time!
Later
Makara: I'm here to teach you how to swim!
Sitri: L-like this?
Ashigara: Oh my god, so cool! Just like a ninja!
Makara: Breast stroke for long distance swimming, back stroke for breaks.
Sitri: Wow I learned that first one in school.
Ikutoshi: Eat my waves, slowpoke.
Sitri: Oh my god so fast! ...wait, this isn't a race!
Makara: And now here's how to float by treading water.
Tetsugyuu: The only thing I know how to do!
Motosumi: Why are you here if you can't swim!?
Makara: Remember, safety first!

Later
Reprobus: Hello, ace lifeguard here to teach you what to do in cases of emergencies. If you fall overboard, ball up.
Volkh: Hmm, heat preservation. Yet such a shameful pose to take!
Reprobus: In case of multiple overboards, hold hands and hold your arms out like a ring.
Alberich: How artistic!
Hermes: Regretting my life choices already...
Reprobus: Main thing to remember is to conserve energy. Now onto current reading and other theoretical stuff. 
Later
Ahab: why do I have to do this? Listen up, landlubbers. Sailing ain't easy... but you'll be on an automatic sailing ship, so if that still ain't enough, you got no place at sea. Now pay attention to the basics or I'll beat your ass! Got it!?
Participants: YES CAPTAIN

Later
Aegir: And now I'll be teaching y'all seafaring terminology!
MC: How much do we have to learn!? / help / Teach me something else!
---
(A) Aegir: Well this IS cramming. Gotta go fast and all that.
(B) Aegir: Weak. But y'all need to know this stuff. Can't be part of my collection without a little elbow grease!
(C) Aegir: Ooh, naughty. I'd offer to tonight, but maybe private teaching can come another time!
---
Tired participants. Aegir smirks.
Aegir: Nice work, boys!
Motosumi: Oh god is it finally over!? Tetsugyuu you think we oughta get certified now too? ...wait shit, he and the jocks burned out!
Hermes: Yeeeah I'm a little fried too.
Volkh: Did we actually need to learn seafaring terminology?
Alberich: Personally I found pirate speak quite entertaining. Yo ho ho!
Aegir: Wait, I forgot one last thing.
Ikutoshi: We STILL have to keep at it?
Aegir: Just one last thing. Y'all need to know what "all hands on deck" means.
Sitri: what
Aegir: It means we need everyone working together. Okay cool, now get to the boat!

Later
Aegir: Alrighty rookies, get on my ship! ...whatcha starin' at?
Surprised participants.
Aegir: (looks) Oh, the pirate flag. Ain't that cool?
MC: I'm in danger / did you have to / Arrr!
Aegir: No need to thank me, y'all! Oh, gotta hand you guys something.
Alberich: WAIT
Aegir: What?
Alberich: I have something to hand out too! Behold~!
finger snap
Arachne dresses up the event cast!
Sitri: WHAT
Ashigara: What just happened!?
Sitri and Ashigara: Cool!
MC: yeah! / why does no one have pants / niiiice

Volkh: Such...fine pirate wear!
Hermes: where do I even START!? When'd you even get these made!?
Alberich: Immediately after I saw the event flyer! I did it out of my noble magnanimity since this is a group event. You have to dress the part in Tokyo, honey!
Arachne: So true, dear! They aren't bespoke since it was such short notice, but they are my newest fashion pieces!
MC: Nice! / such wide fashion coverage / Ahoy!
Arachne: Aww, thank you! So do you like it? Also I brought this all myself when I heard you were here, MC. I wanted to dress Aegir too, but oh well. Bon voyage, everyone!
Arachne winks and leaves.
Tetsugyuu: Nice outfit apparently, boss! Wish our team got some too!
Motosumi: I don't wanna dress like THAT!
Ikutoshi: A-agreed! It looks like cosplay! I have totally never thought it looked cool for a second!
Gunzo: I did! Um, I'm not jealous or anything!
Alberich: Aww, tell us how you really feel, honeys! Buuut then again, why spend to dress up the enemy team?
Aegir: You know what, Alberich? Nice. Maybe I'll get an outfit made too. Oh wait, back to business. I was about to give y'all a sea map and ring.
Aegir pulls out some old map and a silver Toyosu branded ring.
Volkh: What's the ring for?
Aegir: Team captain ring and lucky charm at sea. Don't lose it, I custom ordered it. It moves the ship while on board among other things. Now get on!

Later
Time to decide team captains!
Volkh: So, I have leadership experience and--
Alberich: Oh no you don't! I am MAYBE a fairy king! No one is to be above me! And I MAYBE have seafaring experience!
Volkh: O-oh no, something he actually has over me! I suppose you would be more appropriate, if what you say is true.
Alberich: Of course, maybe!
Hermes: so like does "maybe" mean something different from where you're from?
Volkh: ...then I cede the captain's seat. I still insist I lead any battle units as battle captain!
Ashigara: Oh, oh! Can I be stew captain!?
Sitri: Cool whatever you said, Volkh! Does that mean Alberich's taking the ring?
Alberich: Like, hell no to that gross thing?
Sitri: B-but you said you want to be captain!
Alberich: UGH! Do you know how terribly it clashes with my gold ring!?
Ashigara: Well dang, you're a big brat too!
Volkh: Now that I look at it again, the ring is too small for me...
Hermes: (stares) What if I take it? If it doesn't matter, then--
Volkh: I propose we give it to MC since they are unfated to be on top.
MC: wait what / wow rude / (look at Hermes)
Volkh: (Aegir made it sound like the ring had other functions, so it should be safe with MC. I'll never take my eyes off them!)
Kinda weird mood here.
Hermes: ...okay fine, whatever then.

Later
Aegir: Everyone on? Cool! I'mma name the ships after the captains then! This one's the Alberich!
Alberich: Perfect for our band of gentlemen pirates!
Aegir: And that one's the Gunzo!
Gunzo: THEY MADE ME CAPTAIN BECAUSE I SAID I WAS RUGBY TEAM CAPTAIN!
Aegir: Have fun on your treasure odyssey!
And so two pirate ships set sail into Tokyo Bay.
Sitri: Wow! I haven't sailed in forever!
Ashigara: Adventure! Sucks Gunzo's on the other team but--wait how'd they get so far away!? WHAT?
Hermes: Event gimmick, different routes.
Volkh: Different maps then?
Sitri and Ashigara: (GASP!)
MC: Wait, both of you?
Hermes: Eh, it's an event. It'll be cool.
Alberich: Ahoy there! Set sail for the treasure that is already mine! Maybe! AHAHAHA!
Meanwhile, back at port
Aegir: Pffft, it ain't gonna be that easy.
Aegir watches the ships sail. Someone walks up.
Dagon: Oh they're already gone? And what do you mean by that?
Aegir: Nuthin' serious, just sendin' assassins to make things difficult. Little mutual polishing.
Dagon: Oh is that all? MC's still going to be safe, right?
Upset Dagon. Casual Aegir.
Aegir: Meh, they oughta be fine. Got eyes in the sky just in case.
Dagon: Interesting choice of words. Fine, keep me posted.
Aegir: This gonna be good! Can't wait to see what surprise Alberich brings!
End of Episode 

Afterschool Treasure Odyssey Prologue Part 2 (Abridged)

Treasure hunt day at Toyosu!
Sitri: Hey Senpai! Nice weather today! I was worried about being late, but did you just get here? Nice!
MC: Hi Sitri! / you're perky for how hot it is / (stare at cute)
---
(AB) Sitri: Gotta be excited in summer!
(C) Sitri: W-what? I see that sweet summer child look!
---
Curious Sitri.
Sitri: Wait, is it really just us? Oh!
Ikutoshi: Oh, hey Sitri. And MC. Oh wait, MC's your chaperone?
MC: Hey Ikutoshi, I'm chaperoning. / Where's Kagutsuchi?
(C) Ikutoshi: Not here. It's not like we're glued together, you know.

Sitri: W-what? Dad's out at work and buying milk! And you're a middle schooler too!
Ikutoshi: Well I can be sort of an adult. And this seems like good training, so I couldn't come with someone. Needing a chaperone is just official stance anyways...but maybe they needed it up, you big baby.
Sitri: Screw you too! Jackass!
MC: I sense jealousy / Should I have asked you to join? / ooh, rivals
---
(A) Ikutoshi: W-what? No! But yeah I'm surprised any other middle schoolers came for this.
(B) Ikutoshi: W-what? It's not like I wanted you to. But I guess it might be fun if you're here. Same with other middle schoolers.
(C) Ikutoshi: Are you kidding? I mean, I'm surprised any other middle schoolers turned up, but is one with a chaperone rival material?
---
Sitri: You wanna go!?
MC steps in. Someone else comes by.
Ashigara: Haha, too slow Gunzo!
Gunzo: I-I just got lost in a new place!
MC: Ashigara! / Gunzo? (No Kyuma either?)
(A) Ashigara: Holy crap, MC? This must be fate!
(BC) Gunzo: MC? You're joining this thing!?
Ashigara: Ooh, fate!

Ashigara: This really is the best idea I had in my life!
Gunzo: Calm down already! ...funny that MC is here even though Kyuma isn't. Silver linings and all that.
MC: Bad time? / Silver lining? / what happened?
---
(A) Gunzo: Okay yeah that sounded rude, my bad. Senpai dragged me here, and stuff says I shouldn't leave him alone.
(B) Gunzo: Uh, not that I meant anything weird by that! Totally just friendly greeting! B-but anyways Senpai dragged me here, and stuff says I shouldn't leave him alone.
(C) Gunzo: Stuff. Senpai dragged me, and I can't leave him alone for other reasons.
---
Gunzo: Kyuma almost got dragged in too. I was gonna talk with him about stuff but--(grabbed)--AAAA
Ashigara: Whatcha guys talking about? Hey look, a ship! Let's look around!
Gunzo: We're late as it is! Hey, stop pulling me along! AAAAAA!

Ashigara pulls Gunzo away. Someone is talking to himself.
Volkh: ...hmm, Toyosu is admittedly impressive! I must not drop my guard here! But why are we meeting in front of the school instead of the dock...?
MC: Huh, you're here too? / Yay, Volkh! / Hmm, enemy of Kamui.
Volkh: Ah, Court Jester Veles! What the hell Why are you here!? Did Lord Perun foresee this? Wait, I am totally not here on Setagaya business! Definitely not on Lord Perun's orders!
MC: gee, tell me how you really feel / damn, your workload sucks / I haven't even said anything
(A) Volkh: W-what!? I am definitely no spy! Such is beneath an alpha as I!
(B) Volkh: S-stop looking at me like that! Even an alpha like I has obligations to attend to! Things I could not refuse, but still...
(C) Volkh: H-how dare you cast such eyes on the Werewolf Count! An alpha like myself has reasons beyond frivolity for being here! Things I could not refuse, but still...

Volkh: I-in any case, I am here to treasure hunt and we will be rivals! Prepare yourself, not even Kamui can save you out at sea! We shall not fraternize. Now excuse me while I scope out the enemy lines!
MC: Welp. I wonder if anyone else is turning up?
MC senses staring as they watch Volkh go. The starer almost leaves but gives up pretty quickly on being caught.
Hermes: Oh hey MC! What a coinkydink.
MC: how's it going, Hermes? / Faker / what, don't like me being here?
(A) Hermes: ...good. Same as you, it seems.
(B) Hermes: Okay hold on. Do I look convincingly happy yet? ...what? What's so surprising about me being here?
(C) Hermes: Nah. Totes legit happy to see you again.

Hermes: What? Olympian patron of thieves just wandering around here. The buddy cops are doing alright, so I gotta say bye to the sea for a bid before they get me. They been hanging around Cafe Asterism on their break too like goddamn mold. I mean, nothing~! Anyways, just came to hang out. Okay bye~.
Hermes leaves, fake smile and all. Someone else stomps up.
???: OH MY GOD, BOSS
Tetsugyuu runs in with a charge and a bear hug!
Tetsugyuu: You really DID turn up for this!
Motosumi: Oh geez, let go before you suffocate them!
MC: Cool, Tetsugyuu... / Motosumi help
(A) Tetsugyuu: Oh, whoops! Sorry 'bout that.
One more bear hug before letting go.
(B) Tetsugyuu: Alright, let go you giant dumb dog.
Motosumi drags Tetsugyuu's arms open.

Time to start asking why everyone's there!
Tetsugyuu: Treasure hunting for money! And I'll give you something if I find something cool.
Motosumi: I just came across this dumb bitch and had different reasons for joining. Tianzun told a lot of us about this thing. Sanzo's unslick ass said he wanted money for raising his kid and totally not a cool vacation. I mean I need money for the babies too. I'm honestly surprised only me and Tetsugyuu showed up from Umamichi.
Someone walks over.
Wolf A: Treasure hunters, this way to Aegir's classroom!
Classroom
Aegir: Okay guys, explanation time! First, I'm Aegir, the one in charge of this event.
Aegir starts judging everyone present.
Aegir: Nice, just like I previously investigated.
Sitri: wait what
Aegir: Oh, I specially picked y'all. Even the sus ones.
Volkh sweats. Hermes keeps his poker face.
Aegir: Welp, gotta keep it interesting! ...hmm, you're Sitri? I don't think you need a chaperone, but then again you brought MC with ya! Fate's funny, huh MC?
MC: (peace sign) / (shrug) / (ignore)
(A) Aegir: Heh, nothing fazes you huh? This oughta be a good surprise.
(B) Aegir: Oh you. This oughta make things good.
(C) Aegir: Yeeeessss. I'm always down to chase ya, but we got business today.

Aegir: Right, listen up y'all! Pirate treasure map, super special treasure! And that ain't even the half of it! We're turning this into a race between two groups!
Shocked participants! Well almost everyone.
Participants: WHAT
Hermes: (stare)
MC: what
Motosumi: Wait, I gotta win or I get nuthin'?
Tetsugyuu: Cool!
Ikutoshi: Well I do agree it's more interesting like that.
Volkh: (Hmm, I see...)
Hermes: So are you deciding the teams?
Aegir: Nah. We'll use this thingy.
clink
Aegir: Coin flip! Because luck is important to pirates. If we don't split evenly, we'll figure something out!
Ashigara: I might split up with Gunzo!?
Gunzo: Why'd we even come then!?
Sitri: And I might not team up with MC-senpai?
Aegir: Oh no, you two can stick together. Chaperone stuff.
Ikutoshi: Aww, isn't that nice? You get to keep your babysitter.
Sitri: HNNNGH
MC: you really are jealous, huh? / I hope we team up / damn, chill
Ikutoshi: N-no it's not like that!
Aegir: Let's get on with it. Who first...
Hermes with the interrupt again!
Hermes: How about MC?
MC: wait what / okay! / (he's up to something)
Aegir: Hmm... why's that?
Hermes: Uhh, more fun that way? Lotsa people wanna team up with MC.
Aegir: I guess. Just like there's gonna people who DON'T want to team up with MC, hmm?
Hermes: ...maybe so.
Aegir: (stares)
Hermes: (stares)
Aegir: Okay Hermes, get your ass over here and flip first.
Hermes: Wait, what!? Why?
Aegir: 'cuz I think it'll be more fun that way, that's why. But seriously, I see a wise guy trying to start shit. You can do whatever, but you ain't controllin' me, got it?
Short tension. Hermes seems to give in.
Hermes: Alright, alright. Let's do this thing.

A bunch of coin flips later
Ikutoshi, Gunzo, Motosumi, and Tetsugyuu are together. MC's party has Sitri, Ashigara, Volkh, and an unhappy Hermes.
Ashigara: NOOOO, GUNZO!
Gunzo: Senpai, stop crying since that means I have to hold it together! ...um, can anything be done if I'm declared his chaperone?
Tetsugyuu: NOOOO, BOSS!
Motosumi: I get it, but chill dammit!
Lots of mixed feelings.
Aegir: Welp, deal with it. Alrighty, time to finish prepping--
SLAM
Alberich: Oh yoo-hoooo! Like, don't forget about me, boys!
Surprised rest of class!
MC: Andvari! ...wait, no?
End of episode part 

Afterschool Treasure Odyssey Prologue Part 1 (Abridged)

One summer day, a short dude is looking at some poster. This guy traded his love in the world for a crap ton of cursed gold, and at one point in time a thief took it and threw it everywhere. The short man disappeared, which happened because he lost his role and stopped being a person instead of resolving his regrets. And now he's here again with some level of amnesia.
Alberich: Treasure hunting? Gold...?
Alberich is missing Something, and it wasn't until he saw the poster that he had any hunch as to what.
Alberich: Hmm... Tokyo seems cool! And I need to find this gold! It calls to me! I'll go find it, and I'll find whatever it is I'm missing! Maybe! Hahaha!

Rewinding a week! End of term tests are done and summer vacation is happening!
Ryouta: Yay, summer vacation! And for summer vacation, we gotta have--
Kengo: FIGHTING!
Ryouta: Yeah! ...wait. No, I was going to say ice cream as friends!
Shirou: That makes sense, but where did fighting come from?
Kengo: Look what someone sent me!
It's a letter!
Shirou: "Meet me on the roof after school." Nice writing, but probably not by the sender?
Touji: Who sends letters of challenge in this day and age?
Kengo: But what else could it be?
MC: Hmm / Exciting! / a love letter?
---
(A) Kengo: Yep! A classic Japanese fight challenge!
Ryouta: From the 80s or something.
(B) Kengo: Yeah!
Shirou: MC, no!
(C) Kengo: W-wait, would anyone write me one? It's gonna be weird if it is!
---
Kengo: I'mma go check it out!
Shirou: Don't get into a fight literally before vacation starts!
Kengo: Stay away, I gotta 1v1 this!

Later
Of course the gang all goes up.
Ryouta: (Well this IS interesting worrying!)
Shirou: (which is it? still, we can't let anything happen)
Touji: (so why are we hiding behind the door instead of walking out there?)
Shirou: (uh, it'd be awkward if it IS a confession, even if it's one in a million!)
Ryouta: (yeah. see anything, MC?)
MC: nah, might need to open the door more. wait don't push!
The gang falls out onto the rooftop area!
Kengo: What the hell guys!?
It's Kengo and...
Sitri: What!? ...MC-senpai!?
Ryouta: help. get off me.
Touji: Apologies, are you okay!?
Shirou: Sitri!? ...you wrote that?
MC: nice handwriting / a rebellion!? / so it WAS a love letter
(A) Sitri: Oh, thanks, hehe. Wait, why are you here and why do you all know about it!?
(B) Sitri: What? No! I mean I do want to win against Kengo-senpai one day but still!
(C) Sitri: NO??? I'd never do something like that!

Confused Sitri.
Sitri: Uhhh... oh hey, look at this!
Fancy pamphlet.
Ryouta: Summer Treasure Hunting event? Wow!
Shirou: A Toyosu-sponsored outreach event? Like a camp thing.
Kengo: I was about to ask Sitri why he's talking about it with me.
Everyone looks at Sitri.
Sitri: So, um. I was thinking about what high school to go later. But also, I thought this treasure hunting event seemed cool, but as a middle schooler I can't go without at least a high schooler chaperone. Dad's busy working and buying milk, so I can't ask him...
Kengo: Aww, I get it. In that case--
Shirou: NO

Kengo: BUT WHY THO!? Actually why are you getting into my business anyways!?
Shirou: wait is this what it's like to be a dad!? I mean, don't you already have stuff to do this time of year?
Ryouta: oh right, summer school
Touji: that makes sense
Kengo: Hey! I know I always have summer school but still! *(thinks)* ...summer school can wait! Because friendship!
Shirou: No??? You'll be held back a year if you don't go!
Sitri: Oh no!
Kengo: ...but don't you still want to go to the event, Sitri?
Sitri: It's cool! I'll just ask someone else! whoever that is... ugh, I GUESS I can ask Bathym. Unless there's some other badass I can ask...
MC: Hello, badass speaking.
Sitri: R-really? Wow, that'd be great!
Kengo: What!? Wait, MC you don't need to go to summer school!?
Sitri: Thanks, Senpai!
Ryouta: Yay! Bring me back a present!
Touji: Hmm, treasure hunting in an ocean singularity in Tokyo Bay. Won't it be dangerous?
Shirou: Well if Toyosu organized this for students it should be okay. Aegir's listed as in charge, and Dagon should be there too.
MC: fingers crossed / bring it!
Kengo: Well it should be fine if MC's there. I wish I could go!
Sitri: Yay, thanks again MC-senpai!

Meanwhile at Toyosu
Dagon: So how's That Thing coming along?
Aegir: Well MY treasure hunt for cool peeps is working out perfectly!
Dagon: How devious of you to indulge your hobby with a student oriented event. Not worried about fraud allegations for your early recruitment drive?
Aegir: Pffft, YOU said open recruitment would cause problems. And this ain't fraud! It totally is a treasure hunt, and I'm pretty sure there's something good out there. Sure the school is funding it, but I'm paying outta pocket too!
Dagon: And what ever is all this money for?
Naughty professors.
Aegir: Entertainment for everyone! So nobody will ever figure out that I was up to looking for people!

Also meanwhile in Setagaya
Volkh: A treasure hunt?
Perun: Indeed. What do you make of it?
Volkh: A pretext for a plot. A school recruitment drive, specifically. Likely for a college to pick up students early.
Perun: Indeed. I also sent the Agents to confirm as much. Someone underestimates us! So we must use this event for our own ends!
Volkh: How so?
Perun: Go join this event and steal students for OUR school!
Volkh: L-like a spy!? I have neither Presence Concealment nor Independent Action! Nor will I have territory bonuses out at sea! In the middle of enemy camp!
Perun: And here I thought you were good at your job. It's still a leisure event so you could relax while recruiting. Unless you aren't happy with the idea?
Volkh: N-no, milord! I swear to fulfill all your orders ~~no matter how outrageous~~!
Perun: Good! This won't cut into your leave requests.
Volkh: O-oh, thank you sir!

The night before the treasure hunt event. MC's in their room packing up.
Solomon: (poof) I see you're walking into some nonsense again. Do you know anyone who's going to the ocean singularity? Who knows what Aegir will do!
MC: it'll be cool / I'M DOOMED / (pet him)
(A) Solomon: Something happens literally anytime you do something! You're getting used to it is very concerning, Master!
(B) Solomon: Noooo, don't jinx it! This is a ploy for my attention, isn't it? Is that how little you think I care!?
(C) Solomon: Oooooh. I know you're distracting me but okay.

knock knock
Solomon: Who could be knocking this late? Well, promise you'll come back okay!
Solomon poofs away. MC opens the door.
Triton: Sorry for coming so late. Were you going to bed?
MC: packing up / read me a story / naaaughty
---
(A) Triton: Oh okay. Mononobe told me you were going, so I came to say be careful.
(B) Triton: Is this what I get for worrying about you!? Well I heard you were going to the Toyosu event from Mononobe. Be careful.
(C) Triton: Don't be weird! Well, sorry to come late. Heard you were going to the Toyosu treasure hunt. Be careful.
---
Triton: Well if Dagon is there, it should be okay?
Triton with mixed feelings.
Triton: It's not like I mistrust him! I trust him as much as myself! Well, have fun and come back.
And so the adventure begins as everyone gathers tomorrow.
End of episode part 

Live A Hero From the Chocolate Volcano With Love Episode 8 (Abridged)

Type Salamander: REEEE
MC: Alex, look out!
Rexer: Got it! Dodging that swipe!
Rexer kicks off and evades!
Ganran: Whoa, stripping off that armor really made you faster!
Rexer: Dodging everything means no damage!
Rexer fires a shot as he lands!
Hitomi: You knocked it back! It's working!
Ryusei: Core's still up, not dead yet though!
Ganran: Right, that part's gonna be tough!
Type Salamander: REEEE
Type Salamander is curling up and...
MC: It's charging up for something big!

Rexer: So we should kill it before it bombs us, right? Okay got a new suit and all. What can I do with it...?
Rexer looks around and sees the magma.
Rexer: Got it! Guys, I need to use the magma to charge up! Buy me whatever time you can and break the big Monster's protection! I'll snipe it down from there!
The party is all in!
Ganran: Got it!
Ryusei: Right, let's draw its attention guys!
Hitomi: I'll do my best!
Rexer: Thanks! MC, back me up!
MC: Let's do it!

Rexer: Chat, y'all watching? Here I go! Charge up, go!
Rexer takes a firing stance and focuses. His drones start lighting up!
Ganran: Aww yeah, this is gettin' to the good part!
Ryusei: Gotta support him all the way!
Ganran: Right, still got our jobs to do!
Ganran smiles at MC.
MC: Ready? Let's go!
Hitomi: Understood! Ryusei, let's buff Ganran up!
Ryusei: Okay! MC, help us out!
MC VP Charges Hitomi and Ryusei, making their weapons glow up!
Hitomi: Hear me! Space Bardic Inspiration!
Ryusei: Shine, Athlete's Boost!
Double buffed Ganran!
Ganran: Awww yeeeaah.
MC: Hit it, Ganran!

Ganran jumps at the Monster! But it's sitting above the magma, so the environmental heat hits Ganran!
Ganran: Oof! (wipes sweat) But this ain't gonna stop me...! Space Giant Golden Axe!
Ganran smashes the Monster's armor off!
Ryusei: You did it!
Ganran: Dammit, didn't get any trample damage in. Oh well. Rexer, you're up!
Ganran uses his own attack knockback to jump away. MC readies VP Charge!
MC: This is from everyone watching, Alex! Go for it!
Rexer: ...charging complete! I'll surpass "Rexer" here and now!
Rexer draws his crossbow as a laser arrow forms!
Rexer: Locked and loaded! Overtake "Overlimit Execution!"
BOOM
Type Salamander: LOOOOVELLLLYYYYY
Type Salamander's Core is broken! Type Salamander starts breaking into bits of light as it falls!
Rexer: YEAAAAH! ...wait, what!?
Type Salamander slams its tail before it disappears, causing a bunch of quakes to happen!
Ganran: Oh goddammit. Agh!
MC: Oh no, it's gonna erupt!

Ganran: We're gonna get caught in the lava like this!
Hitomi: We need to get out now!
Ryusei: Y-yeah, but what about the village?
Rexer watches the Boss Monster die off completely, then turns to MC.
Rexer: Do we have any VP left?
MC: Some, yeah. What's your plan?
Determined Rexer.
Rexer: Can you give it all to me? I'll use my weapon to absorb heat out of the magma.
Ganran: What!?
Ryusei: C-can you even hold all that!?
Hitomi: Yeah, it's too dangerous!
Magma and heat levels, rising!
Rexer: I know... but please believe in me. You guys helped me in the setup of the boss takedown, so now it's my turn to do something about this now.
Rest of Party: ...
MC: Alex...

Beep boop
MC: I'll stay too. We'll make this work.
MC sends VP to Rexer!
Rexer: ...thanks guys. Back up a little.
Drones deployed!
Rexer: Here we go!
Rexer focuses on his weapon and has the drones focus the heat towards him! A burning hot wind blows.
Rexer: I... got... this!
...the party runs up to support Rexer!
Hitomi: Okay maybe we can't do anything here. But...
Ryusei: We're with you all the way!
Ganran: Yep! You got guts, kid!
Rexer: !!
Rexer: Right!
MC: Okay this is goddamn hot, but I'm in too!
MC runs in!
Rexer: MC! ...thanks! Hold on...!
A heat tornado is forming! The flames intensify!
MC: Alex!

Later
Rexer: ...we're alive? Wait, the volcano!
Heat levels back down to tolerable. The lava is starting to solidify, and Rexer's weapon made sure everyone's mostly okay!
Rexer: ...oh my god it worked!
Rexer starts to slump over, but the party holds him up!
Ryusei: Awesome job, man.
Ganran: I knew you could do it! Another part of the Forge Rules, always trust your friends and face forward! ...now go take a load off.
Hitomi: Thank you so much, Rexer!
MC: All good?
Rexer smiles at MC.
Rexer: All good here. Too tired to walk just yet... but I did it.
Rexer's hand tightens on MC's.
Rexer: Guys, I've told MC this already, but... (stands up slowly) when I'm in this suit, could you call me by my name Alex? I'm gonna surpass my dad in my own way.

Hitomi: Sure, Alex!
Ryusei: Hi, Alex!
Ganran: Cool name, Alex! So Rexer's your dad's name?
Rexer: His hero name from when he still existed. He also used it as a pro gamer and game dev... then Monsters ate him, so I took up the name.
Rexer looks at a pillar of light off in the distance.
Rexer: I'm still not THAT good... but Rexer's the kind of hero I want to be. And I'll still be Rexer and Alex.
Rexer smiles and takes MC's hand.
Rexer: ...you think Dad saw me be cool?
MC: Yep. He's proud of you.
MC grips Rexer's hand harder.
Ryusei: Good goal, Alex. I gotta work hard too!
Ganran: And I gotta be ready when Barte comes back!
Hitomi: I'm sure you'll do great!
Rexer: Thanks guys. Kinda shaky here, but I'll be fine. I can--
Tremor!
Hitomi: Did the Monster do this!?
MC: ...I don't sense anything. Must be some other reason.
A wall collapses!
Rexer: We should go.
Ganran: Yeah. Careful, Ryusei.
Ryusei: I will. Wait, isn't that light from--!?
The party looks at where the wall collapsed.
Rexer: Wait, is that all rock cacao!?
Ganran: I never seen that much before!
Hitomi: Wow!
MC: Pretty...
Sparkling!

Title Card: Thank You, With Love

Villagers: CHEERS TO OUR HEROES!
Surprised party! The village center area has been turned into party area with tons of food!
Rexer: U-um, feels weird but thanks.
Hitomi: That is a lot of food...!
Ryusei: Well we DID have plans to take footage of the local food...
Ganran: Feels weird sittin' alongside you guys, but welp! Villagers said to! They really wanted to throw a party for y'all.
MC: okay wow / glad they're fine / we can have all this!?
Obsidius: Haha, yep! You guys smashed a big problem, so it's all good.
Obsidius walks over while eating.

Hitomi: Obsidius! Thanks for coming to the volcano to help us!
Obsidius: Too bad I missed out on the big boss fight!
Ganran: You still helped us get out!
Ryusei: Yeah, what with all the walls breaking and stuff.
Obsidius: Not quite my specialty, but glad it helped. I don't think the volcano will blow, at least, but I'll call someone who studies them to check for sure.
Rexer: You also evacuated the villagers too.
Ganran: That too!
Obsidius: Eh, the Neo Talents staff did most of the running around!
Obsidius turns to Rexer.
Obsidius: MC, Rexer! You guys are the real heroes this time! Oh wait, should I say Alex?
Rexer: Thanks. Either's good.
Obsidius: Oh okay. You've grown fast.
Rexer: Heh, thanks. I'll figure my stuff out my way.
Rexer smiles. A cool evening wind blows.
MC: Job done!

Rexer: Feels like spring. Wind's nice after all that heat.
Ryusei: Things were cold when we left. Maybe it'll be warming after editing?
Hitomi: Maybe! Feels like a whole season passed already.
Reflective party. Obsidius sees a signal from the villagers!
Obsidius: Guys, they're gonna do fireworks! Also they said they had a present.
Rexer: Really!?
Rexer turns around to see so much chocolate!
Obsidius: Lotsa chocolate Earth style and Garundera style!
Hitomi: Wow!
Ryusei: Aw, they're giving love to us again!
Ganran: They love throwing a party for anything, haha! Might as well join them!
Rexer: Sure! MC, let's record this on camera!
MC: It's BEEN on. This way, Alex!
Rexer: O-oh! Edit that out then! Haha!
Ryusei: Look up, guys!
Pretty fireworks~

Later
Danzo: Ayoooo peeps!
Kouki: Wow, sounds like a big surprise happened at Garundera!
Danzo: But the crew kicked ass and made sure it's all cool!
Kouki: And now they're back along with the special guest guide Ganran and cameraman/Operator MC!
Spotlight rolls over to the party.
Rexer: Hey chat it's me, Rexer! AKA Alex! Lots to talk about, but the quest line's complete!
Ryusei: We wrote down how to use the rock cacao in the flour for baking!
Hitomi: And this is how it turned out!
Shiny flour!

Danzo: The Phantom Chocolate is real, got it! Welcome back, tell us about the big battle later!
Kouki: Now it's time to actually make something with it!
Hitomi: Okay Ganran, MC, if you have any advice for cooking tell us!
Ganran: I'm a smith, but sure! Keep it hot since it cools quicker than Earth chocolate!
Rexer: Oh okay. Hey Ganran, you make some too!
Ryusei: Let's do this!
Party: YEAH!
MC: at last the time has come
The party gets stuff together. Danzo and Kouki smirk.
Kouki: Surprise twist!
Danzo: Yep, a video message from Someone Special!
Kouki: Have a look while you cook!
Rexer: Huh. Who's it from?
Hitomi: I wonder what it says?
Danzo: Okay cooking time's over! Part of the surprise but oh well. Anyway, the video!

beep
Boy A: um, are we on?
Ryusei: Hey, it's Village Boy A who told us about the rock cacao!
Hitomi: Oh yeah! Did he ever make his chocolate?
Boy A: Okay, um. Hi everyone! I'm sad you went home, but more people started visiting. And...
Boy A pulls out rock cacao from behind him.
Rexer: Wait, he didn't make anything with it?
Hitomi: O-oh, did he give up?
Ryusei: Actually, wait.
Boy A: I thought about it, and I decided to just be brave and speak up! And I'll keep this rock cacao as a present you guys gave me! I'll do my best, so thank you everyone!
boop
MC: Aww, Ryusei, I think he'll be fine!

Ryusei: Yeah...!
Happy Ryusei.
Kouki: So how was the surprise?
Danzo: Yoooo, cultural exchange! Speaking of, how's the Phantom Chocolate?
Kouki and Danzo walk over to see.
Rexer: We've been practicing!
Hitomi: And researching!
Danzo: Oooh (claps)
Kouki: Okay Choco Hunters. The moment of truth! Who will you give the chocolate too?
MC: Hmmmm
Hitomi's first!
Hitomi: I'm giving mine to my parents! Love you, thank you for all your support!
Ryusei's turn!
Ryusei: Hmm. Me! For getting to a point where I like myself and actually working to get there!
Ganran next.
Ganran: To my idiot of an apprentice. Whenever you get back, I'll have to make a new one for you!
Finally, Rexer!
Rexer: To my dad, with all my thoughts and feelings.
The party stands up.
Danzo: Cool! Hey Director, maybe this should have been longer split sections. Also you guys finish writing that one thing?
MC: what

The party takes out envelopes.
Danzo: wait we asked you guys for just one letter with your feelings in it
Rexer: One wasn't enough for me!
Hitomi: Same! There was someone else I wanted to give one to, and this still might not be enough!
Ryusei: We're supposed to give a chocolate and a letter to someone, right? But we only got told after filming finished, so you didn't know MC.
Ganran: The TV staff asked me too. Since everyone else wrote two letters, I guess we all had the same idea.
Rexer: Right! One for the person we said we'd give the chocolate to...
The party nods at each other.
Party: And the other...
Hitomi: We couldn't have done this without you!
Rexer: Proof we survived together!
Ryusei: For all your offtime support too!
Ganran: I'm glad we met!
The party gives their letters to MC.
MC: wait what
Party: Please take accept our chocolate and feelings!
Danzo: Niiice.
Kouki: So whose do you accept!?
The End 

Scramble World Trophy Epilogue (Abridged)

Carbuncle: Doot do do~
Trophy cleaning.
Flashback!
Carbuncle: You guys take it.
Carbuncle holds out the sports fest trophy. Surprised party!
MC: but why tho
Carbuncle: Because I thought I was the trophy. And I realized I never actually wanted this anyways, so...
MC: um / no thanks / (check party)
Agreeing party.
MC: You keep it, Carbuncle.
Carbuncle tears up!
Carbuncle: Oh fiiine, I'll take it.
Present
The trophy's been put up in Gargoyle's museum. No VIPs have been bothering Carbuncle since the fest, but Carbuncle stays at the church.
Carbuncle: Where in hell did Gargoyle go while dumping the cleaning on me? Today's the victory party! Okay fine, I'll look for him.

Carbuncle finds Gargoyle in the hall.
Gargoyle: Here to join me in posing?
Carbuncle: NO??? We have a party to get to!
Gargoyle: Pffft, we still have time. Wanna try a pose I thought up for you?
Carbuncle: You expected me to say yes!? ...I'm cool with sitting here and watching though. Maybe I'll outshine you.
Gargoyle: Hmm, you seem different lately.
Carbuncle: !!
Gargoyle: It's probably nothing. But anyways are you a believer in my beauty now!? I'll do whatever pose you like!
Carbuncle: This is what I get for trying to be nice. Don't be late to the party!
Business as usual, if a bit closer than before.
Gargoyle: Oh him. Maybe he's grown up a little?
Someone approaches.
Gargoyle: Are you asking for an anatomy model? I'll do it! Stare and be amazed!

Some pool
Otohime: Swim like that!
nyoom
Durga: Oof, how was that!?
Otohime: Impressive.
Durga: All thanks to you. This should help my track and field performance too!
Otohime: Cross training? I heard it helps.
Masashi's learning to swim too.
Masashi: How did I do, coach?
Otohime: Much better. It's hard to believe you couldn't swim earlier. Just don't expect it to be enough against me or Aegir in the water.
Masashi: Aww... but this is for my protagonist training! Let's keep going.
Otohime: Very well.

Aegir's here too.
Aegir: Faster, you little sardines! You think that's good enough to win the trophy next time!?
Jocks: SIR NO SIR
Mineaki: Thank you for coaching our students, Aegir. I'm impressed you can keep up with high school athletes.
Aegir: It's cool, I live for this shit. Alright pebbles, protein time!
Jocks: YAAAAY
Mineaki: ...the carrot and stick, I see.
Aegir: Gotta keep that motivation running.
Later
Otohime: Lord Aegir, I believe it is time we got going.
Aegir: Oh, okay. Class is over for the day, boys, 'cuz I got plans!
Aegir and Otohime walk off as the Yoyogi jocks thank them.
Aegir: Think the others got bored since the sports fest?
Otohime: It has only been a week. That said, I think I understand the concern now. I look forward to seeing everyone again.
Aegir: Pffft, I just don't want MY stuff getting all rusty and junk.
Otohime: Whatever you say, Lord Aegir.

Yoyogi Clubrooms
Girimekhala: S-sumo stomp!
Yasuyori: Hmm, so you do have a talent for sumo.
Girimekhala: Really? This isn't just you buttering me up to get me to join?
Ashigara: Pffft, this is a sports school. We got plenty of people interested! You'd make a great sparring partner.
Girimekhala: O-oh. Didn't expect that since I trip all the time. Thanks.
Ashigara: So, wanna join? All you can eat stew!
Girimekhala: Oof, tempting. I'm a Umamichi punk... but I can join the sumo team too? Sounds fun.
Ashigara: You can join whenever!
Yasuyori: Agreed! You can visit whenever you like!
Girimekhala: Oh, well that doesn't sound too bad. Oh wait, I gotta go! Thanks, see you later!
Yasuyori: He's going dressed in sumo getup? ...oh he's coming back.

AndvaResort
MC and Chernobog are setting up for the party.
Chernobog: Thank you my brave. This would be a bit much for one person to carry.
Lots of barbeque supplies!
MC: It's cool, I wasn't doing anything! / you got most of it / this will be fun!
Chernobog: Shopping for the party has its side benefits. And I must thank Andvari for hosting us as well.
MC: yessss winners' perks / he can't say no to you / I'll call him later
Chernobog: I must begin the prep cooking. Would you assist me?
Chernobog starts grabbing food from the fridge on site.
MC: Nice! Wait, did Andvari provide us with that?
Chernobog: Perun sent the food. Volos raised the vegetables, and Yamasachi brought some mountain forage. Make whatever shish kebabs you like.

Later
Aegir: S'up bitches, I got presents!
Otohime: Hello, please allow me to help.
Aegir and Otohime brought seafood!
Chernobog: You two are quite early.
Otohime: Many hands make quick labor. Lord Aegir said being earlier is better.
Aegir: I feel like treating for once. You like seafood better, right MC?
Chernobog: No wait, you prefer mountain fare, do you not?
MC: no comment / both / stop acting like Zao
Girimekhala: Hey guys I--damn y'all are already here!?
Otohime: Only just.
Girimekhala: Oh okay. I'll help too! How about I set up the charcoal?
Aegir: Forget that. Hey Girimekhala, you like the sea better too, right?
Girimekhala: I like being on land. (bonk) I MEAN YES, SEA COOL. Oh right, the Asakusa peeps gave me sweet stuff for the party.
MC: aw, nice of them / yay, sweets! / punk bro Aegir

Food preference arguments while cooking.
Carbuncle: Goddammit Gargoyle, we're last because of you!
Gargoyle: They're just super early. Chernobog said he'd set up.
Carbuncle: Eh, it's faster and more fun doing it together.
Gargoyle: By the way I'm on your side, Chernobog! Look at these mountain sized pecs!
Chernobog: That isn't quite what we were talking about?
Aegir: Hey Carbuncle, whose side are you on? Mountain or sea?
Carbuncle: Um, both sound like fun. Maybe we'll have a party on a mountain hike next time, then a beach party after that. So maybe we could... hang out again?
Chernobog: Of course. I shall introduce thee to our hiking club then.
Aegir: Okay cool, whatevs.
Aegir pets Carbuncle. Carbuncle is mildly embarrassed.
MC: smooth / I'll take you wherever! / I'm Team Stay Home
(B) Carbuncle: Heh. You better then.
(C) Girimekhala: NOOOO, no fighting!

Gargoyle smiles at Carbuncle enjoying himself instead of being dead inside from constant projection.
Gargoyle: Ha! Fine, I will help prepare food as well then!
Chernobog: I shall teach thee the ways of kebabs.
Girimekhala: Hey Gargoyle, do you breathe fire like dragons do?
Gargoyle: I breathe Petra Breath if you want to see.
Girimekhala: NO, NOT THE FOOD
Gargoyle: No worries, I can still eat it!
BBQ prep done!
Carbuncle: Okay then! Cheers!
MC: Good game, team! Thanks again!
Chernobog: Help thineselves to whatever pleases.
Girimekhala: Oh my gods this is amazing!
Aegir: Yeah, the fish and the veg are awesome.
Otohime: I shall not be outdone in terms of hosting and entertainment. Banquet Lady, activate!
Gargoyle: Heh, I shall join in the show then!
Carbuncle: STOP TAKING YOUR CLOTHES OFF
MC: no keep doing it / great cooking, Chernobog / Wanna dance with me, Otohime?

Later
Girimekhala: Sumo clubs from other school keep asking me to join them! ...I mean maybe joining would be fine?
Otohime: Indeed. I have signed up as a swim instructor myself.
Aegir: Hey Carbuncle, you wanna join? ...hey, I'm talkin' to ya.
Carbuncle: Huh? Oh, I was just thinking how this is... nice. At first I was asking for help, but now we're friends. So if you need help, call me!
MC: nice / same / omg so dashing~
---
(C) Carbuncle: Hey! I-I'm not handing over any prizes next time if you keep that up!
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Aegir: wait where's my fish kebab
Girimekhala: (chomp) sorry bro
Aegir: Heh, screw you too then.
Girimekhala: I'MSORRYI'MSORRYI'MSORRY
Gargoyle: Who made these ribs? I applaud you!
Chernobog: Oh, thank you. If thou likes, I can cook another to thine liking.
Gargoyle: O-oh! Are you wondering how I work out!?

Carbuncle: Hey guys let's play volleyball in a bit! Bet you can't beat me and Gargoyle.
Aegir: You can't pull the shit you did back in the sports fest.
Gargoyle: And disappoint the audience!?
Otohime: Worry not, I have downloaded all volleyball rules into my memory bank.
Girimekhala: I brought a watermelon for a beach game.
Carbuncle: Rigged!
Girimekhala: N-no, I just thought it'd be fun to play together!
Otohime: How about the beach flag game for lifeguard training?
So many beach toys.
Carbuncle: oh my god are we really doing sports fest 2.0?
Aegir: Is that a challenge?
Carbuncle: No!? But I guess it'd be more fun to do something.
The party looks at MC.
MC: wait what / fiiiine / I gotta cover my ass
Carbuncle: It'll be fine, it's just a game!
MC: oh okay cool! / but we got hardcore people here
Carbuncle: Winner picks next party place?
Aegir: Sounds good! I'mma drag y'all to sea!
Chernobog: I insist on a mountain hike.
Gargoyle: I'm picking a gym trip.
Carbuncle: Goddammit we have to stop him! So, what should we play?
Time passes, but memories stay. The sports fest has ended, but things go on. And as sweat gets wiped away, people laugh as they enjoy their days.
The End