Afterschool Treasure Odyssey Episode 3 Part 2 (Abridged)

Alberich: ...I sense something!
Alberich pulls up a fish!
Sitri: Whoa, it's big!
Ashigara: Nice! I'll get a big one too!
Alberich: Stop wiggling, you dumb fish! But also, this is fun!
Ebisu: You're doing great!
Time to rewind for some context!
Hotei: Great rap battle! I think we got closer Hermes. How about we get even closer than that?
Hermes: Back off, buddy boy. It's not like I HATE it, but maybe have a little more consideration?
Hotei: Aww come on. We Wanderers are either the cute type or the rough n' tough type. You could be the bridge between us!
Hermes: What!? And you want me in the middle of things...?
Hotei: Just kiddin'! But in other news, you gotta go up against Ebisu next. Whatcha gonna do?
Ebisu: What? Um... I was already paid so...
Ashigara: I'm hungry.
Sitri: All you did was dance... but I'm getting hungry too.
Volkh: Okay I made a mistake in not assigning a quartermaster for our crew to keep track of meals...
Ebisu: (claps hands) Oh! How about a fishing contest? We can fish up dinner too.

And that's how this happened. Also Ebisu is happy to give fishing advice despite this being a contest.
MC: this is less contest and more fishing class
Volkh: Indeed. I have little experience fishing and Ebisu's complimentary teaching style is making me feel things!
Hermes: He's still kicking our asses. Literally every time he throws his lure in, he gets something!
MC: Ebisu, pay attention to me too!
Ebisu: Okay, I'll be there soon! (flies over) Okay, good pole grip. Now you want to be gentle when you get a bite. Play a little until you get that sweet spot. Also wow this fishing spot is nice. Wanna join my fishing group? We got Sarutahiko, Nobumichi, and Yamasachi among others.
MC: YES / I'll think about it
Ashigara: I got something, I got something! Sitri, help!
Hotei: Wait, me too! Ebisu, help!
Ebisu: Sure.
And so the party continues fishing for a while. 

Dinner time! Ebisu cooks.
Ashigara: oh my god this is so good I could die!
Sitri: Did you mean cry? Because you're projectile crying so hard. Understandable tho. More please!
Ebisu: Don't worry, there's plenty.
Alberich: Mmm, such rich flavors to the soup. My compliments to the chef!
Ebisu: That's just seafood miso soup with fresh ingredients.
Volkh: This herbal tea is amazing. I should report this back to Perun bring some back.
Ebisu: Maybe those herbs are good for tempura too. And camp cooking.
Volkh: ...I apologize for having you cook and teach fishing to us when this is supposed to be a match.
Ebisu: It's fine, I like doing this! Plus I'm glad you're so interested in my dishes.
Volkh: And Hotei, I must thank you for your logistical work in bringing tools and rice! Just how much can your bag carry!?
Hotei: Who cares? Aegir just asked me to make a cool party. I get paid, I get class credit at Umamichi, I get to know Hermes better. Today is great!
MC: You guys get class credit for this? / yeah it has been! / (smile at Hermes)
(A) Hotei: It's like interning, and that's without getting into the side benefits.
(B) Hotei: Right? So wanna join me as a comedy partner?
(C) Hermes: ...what? Spit it out already. Actually on second thought, shut up!

Hermes: Dammit Hotei, you're throwing off my groove.
Hotei: Aww, don't you just wanna throw it all outta whack sometimes? Also you were plenty off your groove before I got here.
Hermes: what?
Hotei: In a good way, I mean! Like, beforehand I was always wonderin' what's on your mind.
Hermes: (stares)
Sitri: We are, like, what? Three out of four "assassinations" that turned into random partying activities? It's been fun, but still.
Alberich: Well boy, Aegir did say pirating is all about partying! ...still, I'm getting antsy with the gold so near!
Ashigara: Welp, gotta eat before we get to working on it!
Alberich: The peasant bear makes sense. Kitchen boy, more soup!
Ebisu: Coming right up!

Later
Hotei: H'okay y'all time for us to go. But first, here's your event plot hint!
Ebisu: Oh right, me too. Here you are.
Hotei and Ebisu grab stuff out of their swimsuits (somehow). Nobody bothers to comment on this.
Hotei: Oh wait, are y'all campin' here tonight too? One more thing for y'all then!
Hotei pulls camp equipment out of his bag.
Ashigara: Oh my god it's everything!
Volkh: Did your bag come from the future!?
Hotei: (gasp!) Are you after my bag? It's my sleeping bag too, so you can't have it!
Volkh: N-no, that's not why I'm interested in it.
Ebisu: Okay, we're going now. Take care!
Hotei: And one last blessing!
ding!
Hotei and Ebisu: Bye!
Hotei and Ebisu wave and leave.

Ashigara: They're such good guys...
Volkh: Yes, such morale lifters.
Hermes: Yeah whatever. So what they'd give us?
More parchment again.
Sitri: Wait, I wanna be the one to figure it out today! First one is...a map of the island?
Alberich: Seems so. But why is the X out in the water?
Volkh: And it's some distance away.
Hermes: Hmm. So it IS an underwater cavern we're going to.
Shocked rest of party!
Ashigara: W-wait, that's where the map goes?
Hermes: oops
Sitri: You knew!?
MC: explain / you were gonna ditch us again, huh? / right, the music code
(A) Hermes: the music code we got last time also said the treasure's in an undersea cave
(B) Hermes: It's...complicated. But that's what the music code said the treasure is,
(C) Hermes: Yeah, that.

Sitri: You didn't mention that before! Were you hiding that!?
Hermes: (surprised)
Alberich: Oh honey, everyone has a few secrets. We all came for the gold, not to make friends. Right?
Sitri: B-but still!
Hermes: Oops, got beat to the punch for self-deprecation. I really am off my groove.
MC: Alberich what are you hiding / eh, it's fine / what's with you all of a sudden
---
(A) Alberich: ...I'm not important right now, the map is! Look at all those arrows!
(B) Alberich: ...let's just focus on the map. Look at all those arrows.
(C) Alberich: Never mind me, focus on the map! Look at all those arrows!
---
Volkh: ...these seem to simply be ocean currents. I suppose we have to ride our way in on them?
Ashigara: With what boat!?
Volkh: ...too bad Makara and Reprobus didn't leave us one. This is my fault.
Alberich: No, it's Hermes's fault! He should've seen this coming if he knew about the cave!
Hermes: ...well if I can make excuses, I was hoping something was here to get us there. I wasn't expecting us to wreck our ship.
MC: Huh, not like you. The stressing or the apologizing.

Hermes: (frown)
Sitri: ...wait, the part he's actually feeling bad about is not speaking up earlier. He coulda trusted us more!
Awkward silence. Then Hermes looks at Sitri.
Hermes: Keeping control of information to stay on top's an old habit... and yeah, I was planning to steal the treasure and bail. It's more about me being bored than needing the money.
Volkh: ...anything else you're keeping from the class?
Hermes: ...the ring Aegir gave us has diving functions. Use it and the wearer can talk and breathe underwater. Agents device.
MC: really? / did Kotaro make this? / (wait)
Hermes: Also the underwater abilities work on people near the wearer too if they're touching. That's what the code said.
Alberich: Oh, so like my ring.
MC: (...wait, we'd be stuck if Hermes wasn't here. Did he already sneak a peek at stuff?)

Hermes: ...that's everything. Sorry about everything, for what it's worth.
Bit of silence as everyone looks at each other.
MC: goddamn wanted criminal / try harder! / (hmm)
Sitri: ...I always thought you were sus, enough to use my artifact to make you fess up. It always pisses me off when people hide things. But we couldn't get this far without you, so I'll let you off if you apologize!
Hermes: Sitri...
Volkh: ...so do you truly wish to pardon him?
Sitri: Yeah. I know he's not all bad!
Ashigara: Yeah, he's our friend!
MC: well you're another guy who came to run from reality / welp, I'm in too / psst, guidance counseling
---
(AC) Ashigara: H-hey, no bullying!
---
Alberich: Psh, I don't care unless it's about the treasure! ...but I will say a REAL criminal wouldn't be so open! Maybe!
MC: alright, ring time / fiiine / yeah you're really open now, Hermes
Hermes: Okay fine, I'll go with the group. Besides...
Hermes shuts up.
Sitri: Besides what?
Hermes: Nevermind.
Volkh: Alright, time to set up camp for the day. We'll think about how to get down another time!

Later, MC wakes up in the middle of the night and leaves their tent.
Volkh: MC? Couldn't sleep either? I just came to look at the moon.
MC sits at the campfire. Volkh hands over some tea.
Volkh: ...the full moon usually makes my blood boil, but tonight strangely feels like a night to just sit and look at it. I've been acclimated for years to sleep lightly, but on this adventure I've been sleeping deeper and deeper.
MC: So you're relaxing / you trust us?
Volkh: ...I haven't let my guard down, since I still want the treasure. But one thing that differs from my earlier campaigns is that we are at sea rather than land. And I am no noble here.
Volkh thinks as he looks into the distance.
Volkh: No matter, I have a favor to ask you about Hermes. He feels bound by his role by my impressions. He may be changing since meeting you, so would you mind supporting him?
MC: aww, you're a nice boss / yes captain / so cool!
(A) Volkh: D-don't say that! This is just my job! ...I'm getting some rest. You should too.
(B) Volkh: Keeping group unity is necessary. I'm getting some rest. You should too.
(C) Volkh: A-are you mocking me!? ...I-I'm getting some rest. You should too.

Volkh heads off.
MC: Hm, still can't sleep. I'll go stare at the ocean then.
Hey look, someone's by the water too.
Alberich: ...oh, MC.
Alberich looks over his shoulder, then slowly looks back at the sea.
MC: Can't sleep? / you see the underwater cave? / (stand next to him)
---
(A) Alberich: ...yes. Not with knowing we're so close to the gold.
(B) Alberich: ...yes. Knowing the gold is so close gets me antsy.
(C) Alberich: ...what, you want me all to yourself? Well it's fine for now. I was looking towards the underwater cave. Knowing the gold's so close makes me nervous.
---
Alberich: We can't play around now that we're this far!
MC: so what's your deal with the gold? / is that all you're after? / who are you?
(C) Alberich: I don't know. Wish I knew where I came from or where I'm going.

Alberich: ...me loving gold is the only thing I know about myself. Remember me saying the gold called to me? I hear it even louder now. Also, I feel like I'm missing some part of me. But maybe I'll remember something if I touch the gold on the ocean floor.
Slight pause.
Alberich: ...but maybe I'm afraid of what it is I'll remember.
MC: (sympathize and lore drop)
Alberich: Oh. You have no memories past a certain point either? Our situations are slightly different, but still kind of similar, huh? Different roles versus different beings.
Thinking Alberich. He seems to soften up a bit.
Alberich: ...you should go back to bed. I'll head back soon too. And tomorrow, we are so getting that gold posthaste!
MC starts feeling a little sleepy and heads back. But then they hear music.
MC: Huh. Flute music? (check it out)

MC follows the music to find Hermes sitting on a little hill, playing.
Hermes: Oh, taking a walk? I'm stargazing.
MC: (sit next to him) / (lie down next to him)
---
(A) MC sits almost shoulder to shoulder to Hermes. He's kind of nervous.
(B) MC lies down and Hermes slightly relaxes. Then Hermes lies down too.
---
Pretty stars.
Hermes: ...so, sorry again about before. I was thinking of playing anyways, but I decided to do so when I noticed you were up. What I mean is, I wanted to apologize again... god this is so unlike me.
Hermes smiles wryly, then focuses.
Hermes: But Hotei's right that this isn't just a thing since yesterday. I'd never have thought like this way back when.
MC: How'd you like to be? / you're not bad as you are now / I like the new you
---
(A) Hermes: ...the wind's nice. I wanted to live like this.
(B) Hermes: ...heh. Jackass. Guess I just have to accept things.
(C) Hermes: !! Look at you all composed and shit. 
---
Hermes: ...when I left Olympus, I didn't give any thought about what could be out there. I just wanted to escape Zeus's thunder and figure my future from there.
Hermes puts his hand over his brow.
Hermes: ...gotta say, I'm okay with who I am now too.
A breeze rustles tree leaves. Hermes and MC share the moment as shooting stars cross the night sky.
Elsewhere
Sanat Kumara: Ah, youth. Oh, phone call. (beep) Hello?
Merman: Middle manager speaking. Orders from Aegir: "boss battle time, baby! get ready to beef gate!"
Sanat Kumara: Oh. Okay. Thank you.
Merman: No, thank you. Call if anything happens. (boop)
Sanat Kumara: I guess it's almost time... wait, I sense a strange storm. I should check on Motosumi's team. Here I go!
Ohhh, spooky omen~.
End of Episode 

Afterschool Treasure Odyssey Episode 3 Part 1 (Abridged)

Hermes (narrating): I didn't lie. I really did just want a little excitement at first. Been like that for a while. At school I'm a good boy. After school I wander around to get info and do outside work. At night, I busk then find somewhere to crash. Sometimes I even play Robin Hood on other con artists with a little Deception and Sleight of Hand. So easy I could sleepwalk through it. Then Tajikarao and Oogami started following me around. And I got to know the Wanderers. And I got a so-so job at Cafe Asterism. Would they be annoyed if I said as much to them? Maybe just a bit.
Hermes (narrating): Not that that's bad, but I'm freaking out a little. My whole thing is being a homeless bum no one can catch. And being dashing and roguish and being swooned over. But what if I change forever?
Hermes (narrating): Maybe I'm just tired. Then I found that flyer from Toyosu about the event, which sounded cool, so I researched Aegir. He's some treasure hunter who doesn't care about money, so I figured I get some good cash if I joined in. I also found out about the assassins and watchers beforehand, so I could just bail if I had to. Then I messed up by not looking up who would be participating. There's MC, who knows what I am, and all those other people who DON'T know what I am. Whatever, I can always bail by myself. Or, I thought I could...

Present
Hermes: Holy shit!
Storms near the destination island!
Ashigara: It was clear literally five minutes ago!
Volkh: I've heard such things were possible, but it's even worse in other worlds. All hands on deck!
Sitri: Oh my god, the rudder won't work here!
Ashigara: Dammit, why couldn't a pro like Ahab be here!?
Big waves are hitting the ship!
MC: Oh no, we're screwed!
Hermes has a sudden idea!
Hermes: Wait, Aegir's ring! Everyone, gather around MC and tie ropes to each--
Wave crash!
Party: AAAAAA
Everyone falls overboard!

Later
???: Hey MC, wake up!
MC wakes up and first sees...
MC: Makara? / Reprobus?
---
(A) Makara: Hey MC, you're up. Relax and warm up first.
Reprobus: Right, Temp Master. I stopped the shipwreck, so you rest for now.
(B) Reprobus: You awake now, Temp Master? I stopped the shipwreck. You can rest on my shoulder for now if you need to.
Makara: Right, you should warm up for now.
---
Storm's gone, MC's clothes are drying. Everyone's okay and on some new island or whatever now
Ashigara: MC! I thought you were deeeead!
Hermes: Yeah, that was pretty close...
Sitri: I blame the playboys!
Volkh: Thank you again Makara, Reprobus. Also why are you here?
Reprobus: Event temp work. Specifically shipwreck rescue. Aegir ordered us over here.
Makara: Too bad my swim techniques didn't help you. So we brought you to the nearest island and the storm luckily went away.
MC: Thanks. But also, does that mean we're at the destination island?

Alberich: Wait, that's right!
Reprobus: Well this is the destination, wherever it is you're going. Me bringing you here guarantees that... why are you making that face, MC? Oh! No worries, I didn't get hurt carrying you. I'm just that good.
Alberich: At last, the gold is mine! Maybe! Ahahaha!
Ashigara: Wait, were are you going!?
Hermes: ...okay we can catch up quick if we have to, but should we?
Makara: Okay we're gonna go now. Good luck on the treasure hunt!
Reprobus: I'm glad I could help. Call me if you need me.
Makara and Reprobus wander off.
Volkh: ...so I suppose Aegir is watching out for our safety?
Sitri: How's he watching us though? Bugs? I thought they don't work with him outside the Singularity.
Hermes: He might have someone watching us, like in the sky.
Sitri: What? ...you know something, don't you?
MC: A lot of somethings, I bet.
Hermes: ...I just keep my ears to the ground.
Ashigara: You guys, Alberich just ran off somewhere!
Hermes: Welp, guess we better go after him.

Later
Alberich: I CAN'T FIND ANYTHING! How can this be!?
Ashigara: Whatever, I'm hungry. But we lost the ship though, so there goes all our supplies.
Sitri: Too bad Makara and Reprobus didn't leave something for us... I don't see any fruit around and we don't have fishing tools.
Volkh: I do have hunting skills, but I don't sense any game... ugh!
Alberich: If only I had my magic horn! It could give us food and drink if we needed it, maybe! But what do I have now...?
Hermes: Welp. Isn't the pattern for this plot some assassins giving us clues? We could wait, but how long could we last...?
Ashigara: Oh god I'm hallucinating already. Something's right there...
Sitri: No there isn--oh my god there is!
It's a couple of vending machines!

Hermes: (stares) ...welp.
Alberich: Oh my god it's a vending machine from FF7R!
MC: WHAT / So, Hotei? / why are there two of them
Ashigara: OH MY GOD FOOD
Volkh: No, stop! It must be a trap! Or a hallucination!
Ashigara: GIMME
Sitri: Wait, the vending machines are running away!
Silly chase scene! A vending machine trips over a root!
Vending Machine: Oh no!
Ashigara: I HAVE YOU NOW (grab) GIMME
Vending Machine: W-wait, I'm really a person!
Ebisu comes out.
Ashigara: WHAT
Vending Machine B: Welp, cat's outta the bag now!
Hotei pops out too.
Hermes: I hate myself for seeing this coming.
MC: Hotei! / Ebisu? / I can't even
(A) Hotei: Yay MC, ya finally came to see lil ol' me!
(B) Ebisu: Hi MC. Sorry you had to see me like that.

Ashigara: Where's my food!?
Alberich: Vending machines sell people too? I feel like I know these things from somewhere.
Hotei: Hey y'all, it's assassin time!
Ebisu: Aegir and Hotei made me do this...
Volkh: MC, you know these clowns too!?
Hotei: Hey Hermes, face me.
Hermes: Why me!?
Volkh: You know him too, Hermes? Strange coincidence.
Hermes: Not really? He's just some guy I saw once on the streets!
Hotei: Guildie, why you gotta be like that to a fellow bum!? I just want you to have some real laughs! So, it's time for a gag off!
Rest of Party: WHAT
Hermes: And this is why I'm stuck with the Wanderers. It's nice we don't do formalities but no one really cares about anyone else's plans.
Hotei: Ya ready to laugh your ass off!?
Hermes: Leave me outta your comedy routine! You just wanna make me have a music battle against an amateur for your performance schtick, don't you!?
Sitri: Wow, even Hermes gets ragebaited?
Hotei: Huh. Maybe we should split the diff.
Hermes: what
Hotei: Rap battle!
MC: what

Hermes: I guess that works???
Sitri: Help, the storm broke Hermes's brain!
Hotei: Cool! Hey big guy, be our judge!
Ashigara: what?
Hotei: Push the button on this boombox and raise the roof. (hands it over) Okay, show time people!
poof
Sitri: Ashigara's dressed like a rapper now!
Alberich: Ooh, a Quick Change skill?
Ebisu: why am I even here
Ashigara: ...yo.
Shocked party!
Ashigara: Gimme yo sick beats, gotta hit it on the streets yo!
Sitri: WHAT
Hermes: No wait, keep cool guys! Don't get swept up by Hotei!
MC: or...? / Wow, Hotei has your number? / YO
Hotei: At last my time has come! Let's throw some bars, yo!
BATTLE(?) START (more happens after)

Hotei: Yo guildie, why you gotta be so cold? Always wanna make you smile, but you keep me away by a mile!
Hermes: (Goddammit, it seems he's getting all in my business! Might be too unintentional in tipping my hand, but I gotta do it!)
inhale...
Hermes: Nah we cool man, it's all real good! But peeps gettin' in my grill just brings down my mood!
Hotei: Oh yo man, so it be like that? S'all good homie, respect fo' you bringin' it to the mat! But I still wanna see ya, past, present, and fyuchaa!
Alberich: Ooh, poetry!
Volkh: It kind of is. Is Hermes doing it Olympus style? I wonder what Volos would think.
Sitri: Am I the only one thinking this is all dumb!?
Hotei: Slammin' down my puns is my idea of fun, but why don't I spread things out some? Okay Ebisu go!
Ebisu: WHAT? uhhhh, y-you always drag me onto the boat, so now I'm a pro at going with the flow? Oh god I suck at this!
Ashigara: Me next! You wanna go with me at sumo? Then I'mma never gonna let you go! Marry me, and I'll make ya happy, you'll see!
Sitri: Wow, Ashigara's actually kinda good at this!
MC: (rap) / (clap) / (foot tap)
(A) Hotei: Haha, you and Ashigara are gettin' into this MC!
(B) Hotei: Sweet beats, Ashigara!

Hotei: Okay lock in, Hermes!
Hermes: Ugh, fiiiine! You're a dick for putting me on blast, so don't go thinkin' this is something you'll slide past! Pick a god and pray, 'cuz I'mma get you one of these days!
Pressured Hermes
Hotei: Pffft, HAHAHA! Mkay, I lost!
Ashigara: Ayoooo?
Hermes wins(?)!
Hermes: (I won...but at what cost?)
Sitri: That was super lame...and yet I sorta think better of Hermes now?
MC: Welp / damn, Hermes / I wish Tajikarao could've seen this
Hermes: ugh, whatever I'm too tired for this shit.
Volkh: The art of poetry is truly profound.
Alberich: Tokyo is full of new wonders!
Sitri: What's wrong with you people!? ...in hindsight, that sumo match against Yasuyori and Takeminakata was the most normal kind of roadblock we had to pass. It was dumb, but it was still a physical challenge! ...I wonder if Ikutoshi had to deal with this kind of stupid stuff too?

MC starts thinking...
MC: (think of Ikutoshi) / (think of Gunzo) / (think of Tetsugyuu) / (think of Motosumi)
---
(A) Ikutoshi: ...so this isn't that different from being in Ikebukuro. This being an actual team thing shakes it up though.
Several days earlier...
(B) Gunzo: Oh god there's four of them this time! It's the attack of the furries!
Several days earlier...
(C) Tetsugyuu: Cool, four attackers now! Double from last time! So if this keeps up, next time we have... uhh... whatever, come at me bros!
Several days earlier...
(D) Motosumi: Can we just wrap this up so I can get home faster? Not that I'll say no to anyone wanting to throw down!
Several days earlier...
---
Macan: Yeeeeaaah!
Nomad: ugh, this sorta thing is what most of us Berserkers just call fun. I'm just here for the money though, no hard feelings.
Garm: Play time! And food!
Bathym: Kinda wish I was doing this with Sitri but oh well. Ikutoshi is fine too.
Ikutoshi: Why ARE you here anyways?
Bathym: I have the soul of an entertainer! Also seaside town vacay!
Gunzo: HELP! Couldn't we just settle this with rugby instead of fighting?
Motosumi: You'll get used to it. You got talent.
Tetsugyuu: Yeah, let's have fun with it!
Gunzo: Dammit Ashigara, MC! You two owe me for this!
End of episode part 

Live A Hero Health Check Crisis Episode 4 (Abridged)

Shidemasu (narrating): So I was suddenly assigned to be a full time bodyguard and sent to a branch office on Earth. Also I would also be doing double duty doing sales as well.
Flashback!
Commanding Officer: Since the branch office in the Earth Sphere isn't actually a hero agency, you'll be transferred to S&S Heroes. Thanks for all you've done.
Shidemasu: Thank you, sir. I'm still surprised at this new post though. Is bodyguarding really in such high demand there?
CO: Well, nothing so big as those other warzones you came from. It should be a good chance to relax your nerves.
Shidemasu: Oh. I'm still fine, thank you.
CO: ...well, your superiors and I are worried you're carrying the smiling policy too far. Try getting more in touch with your emotions.
Shidemasu: Excuse me?
Shidemasu (narrating): I didn't understand at the time, but I did notice the effect I was having on people after I started working.
Shidemasu: Hello, I sell hero insurance. Would you like a new plan?
Hero Agency Prez: Oh, thank you. Yes, I was thinking of renewing our insurance. My son's a hero and got hospitalized the other day...
Shidemasu: Excellent timing. Would you like a plan that includes you as well? Only for a small charge more. :)
Hero Agency Prez: ...actually, nevermind. Please go away.
Shidemasu: Oh. Excuse me, did I upset you? It seems so.
Shidemasu (narrating): When did I last NOT smile? What do I even feel anymore? How can I possibly understand other people's emotions? So many cancellations came in that I was labeled the office sandbag.

Title Card: Is This Interpretation Correct?

Medical Scanner: Scanning... scanning... one concerning issue detected, performing deeper scan. Instruction or confirmation needed. Beep boop.
MC: Oh, I saw a med report. Said instruction or confirmation needed.
Okitaka: Huh, so that makes all three of us collar wearers.
Party's on the way to the lowest deck escape pod bay and read their med reports. "Instruction or confirmation needed" is highlighted in blue for everyone.
Bygul: Since it's blue, is that the difference between the red and blue lights? Also... urk! I can't pull the collar off no matter what!
Okitaka: You too? Welp.
Shidemasu: Rasalhague requested they health check even during hero transformations. As such, they likely have high impact resistance.
Okitaka: Oh, right. I remember readin' about light simulation battle plans with these things on. But how'd they disappear when we suit up?
Shidemasu: Hmm, I believe they have data on hero forms and blend in during transformation.
MC: Fancy. 

Okitaka: Dang, that makes tellin' who has them in hero mode harder. With so many crazies around and them bein' so tough to wake up, we better not get fou--
Wolf A: I smell some RATS in here!
Trainee B: Unhealthy! You need guidance!
Shidemasu: Well, we've been found.
Okitaka: Okay fiiine. We gotta break through, don't be too rough!
Bygul: R-right! MC, transform us!
MC: Welp! (click)
Bygul: Bygul Punch!
Wolf A: I CAN FLYYYY (bam) oof
Bygul: Nobody else is coming, right? Whew, gotta pace myself.
MC: Actually I hear footsteps coming!
Okitaka: They must got an info net! We might need to back up sometimes!
Shidemasu: Allow me to intercept. I can predict their movements.
Shidemasu swings his staff around.

Wolf C: Some coffee lowers diabetes risks!
Shidemasu: Sealing Stamp: Restrain
Shidemasu shoots two light balls with Restrain written on them at the incoming mobs, leg locking them!
Mafia Guard D: Can't...move!
Shidemasu: It's a space enchantment on targets not under protection with aggression.
Mafia Guard D: WHAT
Wolf C: I-I...am buff enough to break through!
Shidemasu: Impressive. You're still stuck in place. (bam)
Wolf C: OOF
The reinforcements are down!
MC: Damn, you're strong.
Bygul: Whoa, you were outnumbered but you swept them all easily!
Shidemasu: Shall we continue?
Okitaka: R-right... are ya really just some insurance agent? Not a space soldier?
Shidemasu: I've seen my share of space wars. Let's go.
The party heads off.
Okitaka: (frown)
Okitaka looks sad about the KOed mob heroes.

Later
Shidemasu: Next floor down will finally be Deck 1.
Bygul: Finally! I never had to go back to back fighting like this before. Are we done with stealth sequences yet!?
Okitaka: ...yeah, I'm just about done with all this too.
Bygul: Okitaka, are you tired? You've been frowning for a while.
Okitaka: Huh? Oh, nah. I know we have to, but it still hurts seeing my agency coworkers go down.
MC: Yeah, but they are attacking us...
Shidemasu: Really? Why hesitate? Currently they are just threats who should be put down posthaste.
MC: I guess, but they're still our friends.
Okitaka: Yeah, we still care about them. Hurts to go against people I helped train.
Thinking Shidemasu.
Shidemasu: ...oh, I see now. My apologies, I have trouble reading others' emotions. But now I understand thanks to this situation and your explanation.
Okitaka: Ya never had any opinions about your comrades getting shot down? I know yer a soldier but still.
Shidemasu: I did at first... but not anymore after the damage I took.
Bygul: W-wait, you don't think anything about pain or suffering anymore?
Shidemasu: I can still feel physical pain. I just have no emotional response to it.
MC: A-are you a person? / damn, what kinda life did you have? Is that why you're always smiling?
(A) Shidemasu: Yes, I was born in Oomiya in Saitama.
Okitaka: I-I don't think they meant it like that.

Okitaka: ...so you're why the insurance company is lowering payout donations.
Shidemasu: There's no problems beyond working as a bodyguard. I double as a salesman a lot. I've bungled several pitches with my inability to read people... it must be why I'm doing the worst in the department. :)
Bygul: He says, smiling. Sales work sucks though.
Shidemasu: Oh, we're getting off track. But as a reminder, fighting our comrades here will be unavoidable.
Okitaka: Heh, you sound like Ichi now. But yeah, I get too emotional when making decisions so I gotta focus...
Okitaka claps his cheeks!

Okitaka: I wanna save everyone, but we're outnumbered. Plus, I got a Caster's support weapon, so y'all will have to frontline. I've got buffs to cast tho!
Bygul: Got it!
Shidemasu: Understood.
The party heads down! Okitaka sighs before moving.
Okitaka: Wish I had my old weapon in this case.
MC: Wait, you weren't always a Caster?
Okitaka: Loooong time ago, I was a frontliner. But then I got good at Tactics so I shifted roles. Don't remember what I wished for back then, but having more options woulda been good. Just a what if, though. Lessgo!
MC: Hmmmm...
MC's phone flashes for a second!
Okitaka: What's up? Get a move on!
MC: R-right!

Later
Barrel: (sniffs) Where arrre you, MC? I SEE A BLUE LI--oh it's just a reflection of my shoulder again.
Barrel and Furlong are in front of the escape pods.
MC: The UEHA doggos. Also wow Barrel walked off being shoved through a wall.
Bygul: Oof, I don't think they're leaving anytime soon...
Okitaka: And it just had to be them two...
Shidemasu: Shall we chop them on the head?
Okitaka: Geez, no! I mean maybe if you can get them both at once, else they'll call for help. Ain't there--oh someone's comin'.
Someone thumps heavily this way.
MC: Obsidius!
Okitaka: Oh yeah, he's in Heroic Educators? And he ain't transformed.
Obsidius: Shift change time. Resting important!
Barrel: Okay!
Furlong: Aromatherapy.
MC: jock talk. ooh, I wanna see big boys stretching.

Shidemasu: Hmm. So Rasalhague IS having this area guarded.
Bygul: In shifts, too!
Okitaka: Huh. Is Obsidius standin' guard alone?
Bygul: Maybe I should stretch too...
Bygul accidentally punches into the wall while stretching!
Bygul: AAAAAA
MC: Bygul!
Bygul pulls his hand out and rolls a little!
Okitaka: You okay!?
Bygul: I-I'm good, only my outside got shocked. I mean, nothing!
Obsidius: Who's there!?
Shidemasu: Oh. He noticed us.
MC: WELP. What now!?
Okitaka: ...fine, we gotta retreat!
Bygul: I'MSORRYI'MSORRYI'MSORRY
Wrestlers turn up!
Blue: What happened!? What smells burnt!? Burns are bad!
Purple: I heard something! My ears work fine!
Obsidius: They're running! After them!

The party runs and hides in a side room! Okitaka locks the door through a side panel. Someone is pounding on the other side!
Okitaka: Ahh, where are we!? The doors doubled up?
Shidemasu: I believe this is an escape pod for large groups, specially reinforced for landing impact. Perhaps the inner panels can start up the escape process?
MC: Convenient!
Okitaka: Welp. Given the circumstances, guess we'll have to. Once we're out, we gotta call in for--
Bygul: Um, are the pounding sounds getting louder?
MC: wait what
Yep! Lots of repeated crashing against the door!
Obsidius: YEEEAAAAHHH! Gotta break 'em all!
Obsidius broke in!
MC: Oh my god he tackled his way in! And not even in hero mode!
Okitaka: I thought you said this was reinforced!
Shidemasu: Hmm, perhaps the reinforcement was insufficient.
Some transformed wrestlers run in too!
Blue: Healthy muscle power!
Purple: Come, get health guidance!
Bygul: Uh, no thanks!
Obsidius: Hmm, UEHA's vice commander and...MC! Unhealthy!? Come along, I'll take care of you guys!
MC: Sounds great, but no thanks! / O-okay!
(C) Okitaka: OH GOD FOCUS MC

Okitaka: Thanks, but no thanks partner! Since y'all are here, we'll all fly out together then! Rasalhague's control oughta--what?
Panel: beep boop, error. door cannot close, launch sequence impossible
Okitaka: OH NO! Makes sense but still!
Obsidius: Still gonna resist, huh? Operator!
Obsidius transforms!
Obsidius: Beat them down and catch them!
Bygul: Oh no, not another battle!
Shidemasu: I see subduing the threats is our only option. :)
Okitaka: Are you ENJOYIN' this!? I mean I agree, but yeesh! MC, we gotta break through!
MC: Right, saw that coming! Can we win though!?
Obsidius: Heh! I may be an academic but I keep my workout routine up! Come at me, bros!
BATTLE START (more happens after)

Obsidius: Haha, is that it!? Guts!
Shidemasu: Oh I actually thought we had him.
Bygul: He just got back up again! What kind of freak is he!?
Purple: Health Power!
Blue: One of us! One of us!
Okitaka: They'll beat us if we can't find an opening! ...whoa!?
Okitaka grazes through a punch from Obsidius! Then...
Okitaka: OOF!
Obsidius follows up with a charge and body slams Okitaka onto the floor on top of him!
MC: Oh no, Okitaka! / god I wish that were me
(C) Bygul: WHAT? Okitaka!

Obsidius: Haha, got one! Next is...huh?
Some flash of light seems to bring Obsidius back to sanity. Then he gets up and frees Okitaka.
Obsidius: uhh...what was I doing?
MC: Obsidius?
Okitaka: What's happenin'?
Obsidius's bracelet beeps and projects a screen with some med results.
Purple: (gasp!) Unhealthy!
Blue: Health guidance!
Obsidius: Who the hell are you guys!? Leggo!
Blue and Purple: AAAAAA
Obsidius throws Blue and Purple into the walls, and they fall down motionless!
Shidemasu: How strong.
Bygul: W-whoa, one-shot even though it took me forever to beat them...
MC: yep, he's a power type. But is he sane again!?
Obsidius: what the hell is happening? MC? ...Ahh, sorry for standing over you, Okitaka!
Okitaka: It's cool, you're back to normal somehow. Them two are down so...let's get outta here and fill ya in later.
Obsidius: Uh, okay.

Later
Obsidius: Damn, I did all that? My bad. I only remember up until gettin' a dental exam.
Bygul: Hmm. Your collar was red when we first met you, but now it's blue.
Shidemasu: And it's still connected through Rasalhague, so is it updating its results?
Obsidius: Oh yeah there was some results screen when I woke up.
Okitaka: Can ya check it? Maybe it'll prove whether our reports sayin' "needs guidance" is why people keep chasin' us.
Obsidius: Oh, okay! ...how do I make this work?
MC: over here on the bracelet... / wow you really do suck with tech
(A) Obsidius: Oh, thanks! I suck with tech and--oh!
(B) Obsidius: W-what!? It's my first time using this thing! Oh!

Obsidius: Lessee... "abnormality found while scanning, changing to needs guidance"!? What's wrong with me, then!? I'm totally fine!
Obsidius stops scrolling his report screen.
Obsidius: oh
MC: Found something?
Obsidius: Uhhh, it's private!
sus
Shidemasu: Oh, so you can't say so in public? Is this interpretation correct?
Obsidius: What's it to you!?
Okitaka: Now now, y'all. Anyways, guess that means all of us got tagged like that. And these cuffs really are scannin' us and decidin' whether we need guidance, whatever that is. Rasalhague mind controls whoever doesn't.
Obsidius: Dude, what the HELL. Peekin' at my bod's one thing but my mind too!? RUDE! Get... this... thing... offa me!
Obsidius used Rip Off! It wasn't very effective...
Bygul: Yeah, I couldn't get that to work either.
Obsidius: Sheesh, what's this thing made of? It better stop invadin' my privacy!
beep boop, digivice noises!
MC: wait, him too?

Okitaka: Right now, the only way to stop the scans and mind control is to stop Rasalhague. We need help, so you in Obsidius?
Obsidius: I'm in! I wanna help my kouhais too so... anyways, I'm also a geo prof specializing in metals, so I'm pretty smart too! I can help somehow!
MC: Yay! / oh right you are an academic
Obsidius: Let's save our friends, MC!
Shidemasu: ...oh. Everyone?
Okitaka: Okay, time to recheck our plans now that we got a bigger party!
Bygul: Maybe try the escape pod deck again?
Shidemasu: Excuse me, everyone?
MC: What's up?
Shidemasu: We've been surrounded. :)
Rest of Party: what
Barrel and Furlong turn up with a couple of trainee heroes!
MC: OH NO

Okitaka: I slipped up!?
Obsidius: How'd so many of them get here without us knowing!?
Bygul: Shidemasu, you knew!?
Shidemasu: Only after it was too late. I was also absorbed in the discussion.
Barrel: Heh, bet you didn't know UEHA drilled us in Presence Concealment too!
Okitaka: Nice, but all y'all youngins keep sittin' there all quiet like in our meetings!
Furlong: Everyone, please take the health guidance for your own good!
Obsidius: Bitch, I ain't listening to no puppet zombie!
Okitaka: ...right! MC, we gotta fight our way ou--
Trainee Mobs: Chief!
Okitaka: oh no!
Okitaka drops his guard!
Barrel: Gotcha!
Okitaka: OH NO
Barrel caught Okitaka!
MC: Okitaka!

Obsidius: Let go!
Barrel: Whoa!
Barrel dodges Obsidius and runs back to Furlong!
Red: Well we got Chief at least! Let's go bring him in first!
Green: Yeah, one at a time!
Furlong: It's okay, we'll be with you!
Barrel: Bye guys!
Okitaka: STOP, LEMME GO
The mind controlled heroes run away with Okitaka!
Obsidius: Get back here! ...dammit. MC, transform us! We're going after them!
Shidemasu: Hmm. So they actually can change tactics.
Bygul: Stop being impressed! We have to hurry, MC!
MC: Yeah! I wonder where they're going...?
And so the party leaves.
End of Episode 

Afterschool Treasure Odyssey Episode 2 Part 2 (Abridged)

Sitri: Okay I can't take them all solo!
Black Merman: Dammit, the little kid's fast and has some weird trick!
Purple Merman: Give up kid, we won't hurt you.
The mobs don't realize Sitri's slowly drawn them away from Sanzo!
Sitri: (Did F Boy run away yet? Sorry I didn't do better Dad, MC-senp--wait, I can't give up!)
Sitri: HELP
CRASH
???: Hey, the cavalry is here!
Sitri: what
Sanzo: I brought friends back!
Sitri: ...how'd you find the lamest yet coolest guys!?

Sanzo brought the Pick Up Gang!
Gouryou: To protect our hearts from devastation...
Typhon: To unite all cuties within the nation!
Ulaanbaatar: Yada yada, Ulaan that's right!
Gouryou, Typhon, Ulaanbaatar: We're the Pick Up Gang!
Mermen: WHAT
Sitri: WHAT
Sanzo: YEAH!
Oddly cool losers
Red Merman: ...WHAT?
Typhon: What, y'all don't get it? It's ass kicking time for botherin' our pal.
Green Merman: you guys are a legit team?
Ulaanbaatar: Yep. Now leave our team Wobuffet alone.
Sitri: I try so hard to be cool and now I'm a playboy...?
Ulaanbaatar: Playboy to be, but details!
Gouryou: Seth's part of the team too, but we can slot you in elsewhere.
Sitri: I'm supposed to be a cool badass!
Gouryou: Just kidding, tee hee.
Purple Merman: Hey what the fu--
Typhon: Oh right, ass whuppin' time!
Pick Up Gang: Now line up your asses!
MC: what / Sitri, I'm here to help! / Sitri help me!
---
(C) Schrodinger's hostage!
---
Sitri: Senpai!?

Later
Sitri: ...and that's why Senpai and I are late.
Explanation time
Sitri: Worried? ...sorry.
MC: Sanzo, why are you here? / we should tell Motosumi / you've been a baaaad boy
---
(A) Sanzo: I'M SORRRRRY! ...MC? Why are you here?
(B) Sanzo: NOOOO! He'll beat me up!
(C) Sanzo: o-oh, what are you planning to do to me? I might be down for that!
---
Sitri: MC-senpai, you need better friends!
Sanzo: (GASP!)
Volkh: Impressive bravery and initiative in saving him, Sitri.
Sitri: Huh? B-but I needed help too. I just happened to be small enough to sneak in.
Ashigara: You'll grow bigger soon! I was a little squirt when I was younger too!
Alberich: Tee hee, and you could be giant if a fairy curses you. Size doesn't really matter, it's how you use yourself honey!
Hermes: Wow, rude. Weird coming from me, yeah but still. Anyways, nice going Sitri. I was wrong to treat you like any other kid.
Volkh: Indeed, welcome back oh brave warrior.
Sitri: Guys...
Time to change the subject!
MC: So like, why's the rest of the pick up gang here?

Gouryou: Oh, NOW you ask!?
Typhon: Y'all I thought we were bein' ignored!
Ulaanbaatar: Oh MC, you scamp.
Sitri: You know these weirdos too?
Volkh: That said, I must thank them as well.
Gouryou: Nah, we oughta thank you for saving Sanzo since he brought us over. Tianzun suggested we all go to this event, though we came to look for hotties! But then Aegir grabbed us and told us to manage some pirates as assassins and bring back any cool people.
Typhon: Cool times tho!
Ulaanbaatar: Yep! Too bad we struck out with literally everyone!
Sanzo: J-just so you know I was just hoping someone would hit on ME sightseeing. And then, um. That happened. My sexy summer is getting ruined!
MC: damn, you're a trouble magnet / Impure thot / (pat Sanzo)
(A) Sanzo: at least try to make me feel better!
(B) Sanzo: N-no I'm not! Look me in the eyes and see how pure I am!
(C) Sanzo: O-oh, does that mean you like me? Go on, pat me wherever you want!

Gouryou: But yeah, Sanzo disappeared on us again and then Sitri came running by, so we figured we'd follow him.
Typhon: And then we lost him. But then we followed the feathers he dropped!
Sitri: Oh. Right. That's a thing that happens.
Ulaanbaatar: Welp! Funny how those mermen turned out to be super intense scouts!
Ashigara: what
Ulaanbaatar: yeah they wanted people to join their blitzball team
Volkh: ...makes sense why someone would want impressive men like him.
Sanzo: (GASP! Does that mean Volkh wants me like that!? Is he gonna drag me to his bed and ravish me tonight!?)
MC: well if you guys are assassins, are we gonna fight or something?
Gouryou: You expect me to WORK or something!?
Focused Gouryou
Gouryou: But why not a little nighttime fun at least?

Later
Night time market fun!
Ashigara: Oh my god, awesome seafood gratin!
Sitri: Spicy seafood garlic pizza!
Ashigara: Eat up, Sitri! Gotta get bigger and stronger!
Gouryou: Niiiice. Can't outeat us that easy tho. New order, my man!
Volkh: So, how are we supposed to win an eating contest?
MC: they just wanna eat. it's all cool though / I'm sensing a new event plot pattern!
Volkh: True. Also this shish kebab is amazing, along with the herbal seasoning!
Challenge ditched, party time!
Alberich: Hmm. I'm like 99% sure I never tried to pick hotties up but strike out, but I can guess how that goes. Well tonight's dinner is on me, boys!
Gouryou: I'm not THAT much of a loser! The asking out alone is pretty fun, and the group time is cool on its own. Not that I'll turn down any one night stands, hehehe...
Alberich: Boys, let me give you a little kingly wisdom here. If no one gives you the time of day, just BUY their love! Not like it's worth anything anyways, haha!
Gouryou: Oh my god, Andvari Alberich!?
Ulaanbaatar: Kinda wild but cool in its own way?
Sitri: You playboys are so uncool! But you also saved me, so hmm...
Ulaanbaatar: Well that couldn't happen without you!
Typhon: Yeah, thanks to you we found Sanzo again!
Gouryou: You became a hero yourself.
Sitri: How do you manage to be so uncool and cool at the same time!?
Hermes: It's all good. Now that aside, you guys have our next event plot hint, right?
Gouryou: Oh right, this thingy! Forgot about it. (tosses to Hermes)
MC: Welp. What's it say?

Another map parchment! The party takes a look.
Ashigara: Is that music notayshun???
Alberich: Party song? Hit it, Hermes!
Hermes: ...it's not a real song. So it must be code.
Volkh: Makes sense.
Hermes: This one's not too bad to figure out.
Sitri: ...so what's it say?
Thinking Hermes
Hermes: ...treasure at the island we're heading towards apparently.
Alberich: Ooh, we'll be done that fast!? Way to go, honey!
Volkh: That's nice, but why encode it then?
MC: You sure? / sus / (stare at Hermes)
(A) Hermes: ...totally sure.
(B) Hermes: Hey, I didn't lie.
(C) Hermes: ...what? I spoke the truth.

Hermes: Anyways, we're heading towards the end goal.
Hermes puts the new parchment away and Looks at the Plot Ring Aegir gave earlier. Nobody notices.
Ashigara: Celebration drink! Get the treasure, then go home! Cheers!
Sanzo: I have to get home quick too! Kids are great and I am failing as a father figure!
Sitri: Already!? What a loser!
Gouryou: Sanzo, chill! I mean I guess this is partly my fault too. Figured Singularity time flow differences would bend for us.
Typhon: Yeah. We liked havin' ya with us, Sanzo.
Ulaanbaatar: Why not go straight in the morning, stay the night here and party?
Sanzo: YOU GUYS
Sitri: ...I guess there's all kinds?
Alberich: Celebrate with us, Sanzo!
Volkh: We may as well stay on land tonight.
Alberich: Somebody bring all the food and drinks! Daddy's having fun tonight~!

The next morning
Gouryou: Mkay, good luck with the treasure hunt.
Typhon: Now wish us luck in findin' hotties!
Ulaanbaatar: Sanzo's cool, I'll take him home.
Sanzo: Um, Sitri? Thanks again for saving me. I can't believe I was almost shanghaied into a blitzball team!
Sitri: It's cool. Go home and see those kids.
Sanzo: (cries projectile tears) WAAAH, YOU'RE A GOOD KID
Gouryou: Geez, calm down! But anyways, time to say bye.
The pick up gang lines up and waves.
Pick Up Gang: See ya!
And so the Alberich sails off into the distance.
Sitri: Okay that was way more involved than I expected. Still fun though. But also it feels like bad luck for loser playboys to see us off...
Hermes: Oh you, overthinking it. Time to head north!
Ashigara and Sitri: (GASP!)
Sitri: wait why am I surprised
Ashigara: Y-yeah, same!
MC: aww, you grew up a bit Sitri
Thinking Sitri
Sitri: I guess I'm a little braver? Sure, going out into the world's scary but also kinda fun. Maybe I have taken a little control of the helm of my metaphorical ship.
Decisive Sitri
Sitri: Speaking of, I'm going to the wheelhouse now! Set sail for the north!
Pretty sea, heading towards the future. Excited young boy, and in the distance, a surprise storm...
End of Episode 

Afterschool Treasure Odyssey Episode 2 Part 1 (Abridged)

Gunzo: I can't believe we have to fight to actually continue this event. Does this mean the other team got attacked too? Oof.
Team Gunzo is talking over breakfast.
Motosumi: Eh, they're strong. Maybe the shorty's worth worrying over.
Tetsugyuu: Boss is there, it's cool! I wanna see Boss!
Ikutoshi: Shouldn't we focus on our team?
Motosumi: Damn, you're pretty serious for a kid. It's normal to care about people you know.
Ikutoshi thinks while blowing on some coffee.
Ikutoshi: ...it's not like I don't care at all. I have my own reasons to worry about Sitri.
Motosumi: Like what?
Ikutoshi: He's good, but inexperienced and not confident in himself. Which kinda bugs me. But then, that's why he's here.
Motosumi: Damn bro, harsh much on someone your age bracket?
Ikutoshi: I guess? I have my own daddy issues too.
Motosumi: Oh yeah your dad teaches karate at Kudan, huh?
Ikutoshi: Yeah, and he'd call me a scrub if he saw my skills now. I used to think I couldn't catch up...
Ikutoshi's artifact glows.
Ikutoshi: But I'm better than that now. I know it's a bigger world now, so it bugs me seeing Sitri not know.

MC's ship
Sitri: I'm done polishing the ship!
Alberich: Ooh, how about I dub you deck captain?
Ashigara: WHAT? Sitri's getting a captain title ahead of me!?
Sitri: Mkay, gonna check the on board weapons and plumbing next.
Sitri's been working hard. Hermes and Volkh have opinions on this.
Hermes: What's up with him?
Volkh: He seems to be trying to find more work than assigned to him. MC, any ideas why?
MC: Well...
Flashback!
Yasuyori: Oh right, we have something to give you!
Takeminakata: Indeed.
Morning after the party from a few days ago. Yasuyori and Takeminakata pull stuff out.
Hermes: Where'd you hide this stuff!?
Volkh: Hmm, parchment paper. A map addition showing some islands to the north?
Alberich: And a star map of asterisms?
MC: Oh, like the Summer Triangle and stuff?

Hermes: Yep. Something's weird though... oh right, Sirius isn't on this thing.
Sitri: You know that?
Hermes: Stuff I picked up through camping.
MC: Did the Cafe Asterism people teach you this?
Hermes: ...learned it long ago so I could travel even alone. Figured we could see the stars in another world's sea.
Volkh: True. I've been staring at the moon a lot, myself.
Hermes: Hmm, if we put it all together it marks this northernmost island's perimeter. Guess that's our next stop.
Volkh: You seem skilled at Spycraft. Also I don't think we have enough supplies to reach those coordinates.
Alberich: So we should make port at this closer island for resupply! Maybe!
Sitri and Ashigara: Whoa...
MC: Whoa... / I got that! / oh no I was useless...
Sitri: I'd have taken days to figure any of that out...
MC: It's okay, you're a kouhai, just watch us / Behold, Ashigara-senpai!
---
(C) Ashigara: Yeah, I'd have taken months to get any of that! I mean, what!?
---
Sitri: But Ashigara-senpai is at least good at fighting. I'm just dragging you guys down...
Hermes: Pffft, we all have our own skillsets. And you're still just a kid.
Volkh: Just a kid is no reason to look down on someone. He is with us, so he can be a mighty warrior even as a small babe!
Sitri: (GASP!) 

Present
Hermes: ...oh, it's our fault? I just wanted to say it's no big deal.
Volkh: Indeed. I approve of him, but perhaps being treated as a child bothered him. I thought he did well enough before...
MC: he's just at that age / wait, what do you guys think of me!?
Hermes: So, what now? We shouldn't just leave him alone.
Volkh: But we cannot just blindly talk to him either. We might just have to wait and see. On a team, there is no need to be strong at everything.
That night, Sitri doesn't really feel like sleeping
Sitri: Damn. Maybe I'll go for a walk.
Ashigara and Alberich are snoring. Volkh is leaning against the wall. Sitri sneaks out and bumps into MC.
Sitri: Oh. Right, time to change watch. Alberich's out cold, even though he said being attacked in our sleep would be the worst thing ever.
MC: Can't sleep? / wanna stargaze together? / amuse me!
(A) Sitri: Yeah... can't stop thinking. This never happened before!
(B) Sitri: Uh, not really my thing. And is sucks, but I kinda respect Hermes now.
(C) Sitri: W-what? You need me? Well alright, at least until Alberich wakes up.

Companionable silence.
Sitri: ...the sea's creepy at night, huh. And it drives in how small you are sometimes. But Ashigara-senpai and Volkh are so big.
Sitri looks down into the water.
Sitri: I'm jealous of everyone. You're strong, Hermes is good with his hands, and Alberich has his unwarranted self-importance. I'm the worst at taking command of things, and I'm unsure of where to go with my life... uh, sorry to dump on you Senpai!
MC: It's cool
Frowning thinking Sitri.
Sitri: ...I've been thinking of transferring over to Shinjuku. But I'm starting to wonder if chasing after my models is really the kind of badass I want to be. Am I really ready to be an almost adult?
Genuinely concerned Sitri.
Sitri: Every choice seems wrong, but then I found out about this event and thought clearing it would help. It's not that easy though. Mom said Dad's amazing, whatever it is he does for work. I don't think I'll ever be as good as him, or anyone else.

Hermes wanders by.
Sitri: Oh.
Hermes: Oh hey. Stargazing?
Sitri: Um. Couldn't sleep.
Hermes: Too much coffee at dinner, kiddo? It's cool, you're growing. But you gotta sleep too or--
Sitri: Thanks Captain Obvious.
Sitri leaves, offended.
Hermes: Damn, did I mess it up?
MC: Sure did, Captain Obvious / he's a sensitive boy / sus
---
(A) Hermes: Damn. Barguest gets mad when I talk to Kenta like all the time. My life was so different at his age.
(B) Hermes: Oh, he's at THAT age. Sure I was a shit back then, but I still hated lectures too.
(C) Hermes: ...kid's sharp. Partly because he's just like that and partly his power. He'd get along great with Tajikarao. But the biggest factor is my attitude towards you. If you weren't here I could just--whatever, I still messed up.
---
Hermes: Geez, I'll try to make it up to him.
Hermes thinks, then grabs some mandolin from storage.
Hermes: Right, chill tunes... what? No, not with my artifact. It'd just react badly. Time for a Performance roll!

Later
Sitri: That jackass.
Volkh: You seem upset.
Sitri: Oh sorry, did I wake you?
Volkh: No, I've always been a light sleeper. Can't sleep deeply because of old habits. If you can't sleep, you should still lie down and--oh.
Music from somewhere.
Volkh: Hermes? Rather relaxing music.
Sitri: !! ...jerk. Being all shifty but playing music so honestly.
Sitri: (stares)
Sitri: ...thanks Volkh. Good night.
Sitri falls asleep listening to the music.

The next day, the party docks to resupply and fix up the ship. Progress, then break time!
Ashigara: Naptime on solid land!
Alberich: Ooh, reading!
Volkh: Supply inspection! Herbs and greenery of other worlds is so fascinating.
MC: Maybe I'll join Ashigara / Maybe I'll join Alberich / Maybe I'll join Volkh
---
(A) Ashigara: Nice! Let's find a tree to lie under and feel the breeze!
(B) Alberich: Girl, you too? You can read one of my books and we can pour some tea!
(C) Volkh: You have interest in that too? Ahem, very well then.
---
Hermes: Hey Sitri? So about yesterday...
Sitri: I'mcheckingoutthetown, kthanksbye
MC: Hey wait, me too!
Volkh: Oh. Be careful you two! Be back by sundown!

Later
Tourist Sitri
Sitri: I feel so grown up checking out an isekai town! ...Hermes wanted to apologize, didn't he? And here I am being bratty running off to sulk. But I shouldn't be indecisive! So, more sightseeing!
MC: Sure.
Sitri psyches himself up. Then someone walks over.
Sanzo: Yes, I'm finally alone! If people hit on me, it won't be my fault. N-not that I want people to, totally. But SOMETHING is bound to happen, right?
Sitri: F Boy spotted. Wait, isn't he from Tokyo?
Green Merman: Hey big boy~. You like, doing anything right now?
Sanzo: (OH MY GOD IT'S HAPPENING)
Black Merman: Whoa, big catch there!
Sanzo: (Oh my god am I popular now!? Am I in my own LN harem fantasy!?)
Blue Merman: Okay, so. You got a nice bod.
Sanzo: (GASP!) Y-you mean you want me LIKE THAT!?
Sitri: F Boy needs some standards! Let's pretend we didn't see anyone that uncool.
Blue Merman: Just shut up and come with us! (throws net)
Sanzo: Okay this is escalating a bit too fast for m--AAAAAA
Black Merman: Okay boys, take him to the usual and we can split the take.
The mermen leave.
Sitri: Wait, did we just see an actual kidnapping!? W-what do we do!?
MC: Split up and flank them!
Sitri: Wha--no, we have to help. But what if I get caught--wait, we should call for help--but there's no time!
MC: It's okay, we'll do what we can! Start by getting attention!
Sitri: R-right, after them!

Sitri runs after the mobs but gets locked out of their hideout!
Sitri: Damn. Also I'm outnumbered so I should ambush them somehow...
Sitri looks up.
Sitri: Oh, a little window I can squeeze through!
Inside
Sanzo: HELP! Buddha is punishing me for being too hot!
Purple Merman: (slap) stfu
Sanzo: I'MSORRYI'MSORRY HELP
Red Merman: Stop crying and listen, you big stupid bozo!
Sitri: (oof are they pirates too?)
Watching Sitri
Sitri: (crap, what now? I don't have the stats or skills anyone else in the team has! I wasn't even brave enough to come alone...)
Teeth grinding Sitri
Sitri: (Wait, never mind that. MC-senpai is counting on me!)
Sitri: I just have to do it!
Sitri flies down and makes a dramatic landing!
Sitri: Stop right there, criminal scum! No putting hands on playboys on my watch!
Sanzo: An angel!?
Sitri: Demon actually, but here to help!
Black Merman: Where'd he come from!?
Green Merman: Hmm. Actually he might not be that bad in the future.
Blue Merman: Get him!
Sitri: (Gotta be brave like Volkh!) I'll show you guys some REAL smooth moves!
BATTLE START 

Live A Hero Special Episode: Sixth Anniversary Celebration (Abridged)

Girl on a motorcycle rides up to a fancy hotel in the north side of Orient City!
Xeno Melide: Nice air up here.
Xeno Melide stretches and looks at the motorcycle sidecar.
Xeno Melide: So how was my driving, MC?
MC: Great! / maybe a little too fast / I'm gonna hurl
(A) Xeno Melide: Cool. You're the best, Aterrid.
Aterrid: My pleasure, queen, MC.
(B) Xeno Melide: Oh. Well we did obey the traffic laws, right Aterrid?
Aterrid: Yes. I went faster because I thought the wind would feel better that way.
(C) Xeno Melide: Oh. Maybe we need to adjust the sidecar, Aterrid.
Aterrid: Understood.

Aterrid changes forms when Zeno Melide and MC get off.
Aterrid: We are now 20 minutes early by taking that detour.
Xeno Melide: Nice. But also, wow we're early. Maybe we're too early for the party. What do we do?
MC: What's the party for anyways? / I wasn't told a thing
---
(A) Aterrid: Unfortunately we weren't informed. President Huckle seemed to know, though.
---
Xeno Melide: I don't think anyone else knows besides the president either. Weird. Oh, what if it's a welcome party for me and Aterrid?
MC: Maybe / A surprised? / how self-serving
Aterrid: But we were sent over before the party starts.
Xeno Melide: Oh, right. Maybe Huckle wants us to greet people in his place then? Let's ask if we can go in.

Everyone gets sent to the top floor. Big lounge, but nobody there. But there's voices behind a big door on the other side of the room.
MC: Well, the staff sent us over but said nothing. They smiled like they know something though.
Xeno Melide: Hmm... how am I supposed to behave then?
Aterrid: Eight life forms detected. Shall I analyze further?
Xeno Melide: Thanks, but no. Also this place is huge. Just eight people set this up?
MC: Oof. Maybe we should help?
Naughty Zeno Melide.
Xeno Melide: I suppose we don't have any other choice, what a shame~.
Aterrid: ...President Huckle ordered us not to go in.
Xeno Melide: Oh, we won't open the door. We'll just go in together with some staff members and help out. Like any proper hero should.
Aterrid: Hmm, impressive insight my queen.
MC: welp I'm convinced / hmm... / stop agreeing with her on everything
Xeno Melide: Time to go in!

At the door
???: Wait, crap! They're here already!?
Some guy's voice. Then lots of thumping.
MC: I recognize that voice...
Kyoichi: Um, hey guys! Wow you're early.
MC: Hey Kyoichi! / You didn't have to rush over...
---
(B) Kyoichi: Nah, it's cool. Just... reasons and stuff.
---
Aterrid: Thank you for inviting us. Apologies for being here early.
Xeno Melide: Wait, MC. You know him?
Inside
Flamier: Oh, is it that time already?
Obsidius: Damn, we didn't get to everything in time after all.
Heroic Educators is here and almost done decorating the room.
MC: Whoa! You guys are hosting?
Santetsu: More or less. Long time no see, MC.
Roiker: Hmm. Could you wait outside?
Marfik: Kicking them out feels weird though.
Shoen: Agreed.
MC: Sorry, are we in the way? You guys seem almost done though.
Obsidius: N-no, it's cool! Just feeling a little awkward!
Marfik: Calm down, you're making it obvious how awkward it is.
Toshu: ...as you can see, we aren't done. Could you sit down and wait?
Zeno: Oh, we were about to offer to help set up.
Toshu: Oh. Well we have enough people, thank you.
Aterrid: But more people would be better for such a big space.
Toshu: Just sit down and be silent!
Roiker: Calm down. But as hosts, we can't ask the guests to help.
Kyoichi: Yeah, that. Thanks though.
Xeno Melide: !! ...oh, sorry for being rude. Alright, let's go you two.
MC: Okay. Hmm...?

Later
Aterrid: I brought drinks.
MC: Thanks. I didn't know you had a cart function. I should probably wait on the beer.
Xeno Melide: Thank you, Aterrid. They're bringing a lot of food out now, so there's that many people coming?
Aterrid: So it seems. I also heard reports of other guests bringing presents and catering.
MC: More food? / Is it someone's birthday or something?
---
(BC) Xeno Melide: Dunno. It's not mine or Melide's at least.
---
Ding, elevator's arrived! A loud voice shouts upon spotting you guys.
Barrel: Wow, MC! You're already here!?
MC: Barrel! Wow your tail is wagging hard!
Barrel: I'm just that excited! Because--
Turbak: No, Barrel! You said you'd wait until everyone was here!
Barrel: Oh, right! But also--(muffled)

Roudain: Dang, Barrel. Were your lips always this loose?
Roudain is holding Barrel's mouth closed. Until...
Roudain: Oh wow, I just pulled a mayo chip out of your mouth.
Barrel: Wow, how'd that happen!?
Turbak: It's bigger than your hands! And the mayo came from my bag!
MC: Turbak, Roudain! / Everyone / Wow, magic on such short notice!
Turbak: Hello, good to see you doing well?
Roudain: Hey. This party setup is bringing back memories. Look, we brought presents.
Barrel: We made them ourselves together!
MC: Stall food! Ooh, the sauce... so that's why you brought mayo along!
Turbak: Yep, use all you want later!
Roudain: You are the special guest, after all. Have fun with it all.
Kyoichi: Hey, bring any food you got this way!
Team Stella Link Carnival walks off.
Xeno Melide: ...so this is your party, eh?
MC: Apparently, but why...?

Ding, next set of guests incoming!
Farden: Oh hey, MC! I saw you just a few weeks ago.
Genji: ...hey. Farden bugged me into coming. You look alright. And is that... that one girl's relative?
Xeno Melide: Oh you know this world's Melide? I'll just say sort of and leave it at that.
MC: Farden, Genji! / yeah that's surprising / you came all this way from Cogsden!?
---
(C) Farden: Yeah, that's just how big this party is!
---
Farden: We brought stuff from Cogsden too!
Farden pulls out some bag, then looks at Genji.
Genji: ...what? Don't expect anything from me.
Flamier: Oh hello Sir Genji! Thank you for coming. Your package of food made it safely.
Genji: Did you have to say that out loud!? You didn't need to thank me!
Flamier: But I do! So much high quality sushi. There's still some time before the party, so please make yourselves comfortable. Excuse me.
Farden: Wow, you went hard for a guy who said he didn't want to come...
MC: So what's in the bag? / you bought expensive sushi? I feel kinda bad now
(A) Farden: I'll show you later! It's not food though.
(BC) Genji: Just shut up and take it, whippersnapper!

Farden: Oh yeah, Vulpecula sent us a message before we came here.
Farden pulls out some cube thing.
Farden: He just said to pull it out when I see you, but I don't know what this is. Ah!
bwoop
Vulpecula: Hello MC.
Genji: A projector? You indirect jackass.
Vulpecula: What kind of villain just walks into a celebration party full of heroes? Still, I do owe you a well wishing, so I made this video. Come find me if you're ever tired of civilian life!
Aterrid: ...how does he know about this party?
MC: I dunno... / Thanks, Vulpecula / being popular is hard, man

Sterio: Woof woof, hello MC! Congrats!
MC: Sterio! / this feels familiar / wow you came from so far away!
Canes: Sterio you promised we'd all say hi together! But yes, hello MC!
Rastaban: Heyo! I brought presents!
Denebora: We almost crashed the space truck somehow...
Xeno Melide: You people smell funny. Did you go to the sea?
Canes: Oh, I'm sorry! Is it from our change of clothes?
Rastaban: Well we did bring a fish tank. Can we borrow a shower?
MC: wait what do you mean fish tank
Sterio: We brought a fish for celebrations from Muirauqa IV! Isaribi showed us how to fish!
Canes: Apparently it's better kept fresh, but...
Rastaban: We crashed the spaceship when we hit Earth's atmosphere. The fish is still okay though.
Denebora: We all got soaked though. I just bought that ship...
MC: Oof. Is the ship rusting now?
Rastaban: Cheer up, Denebora. I can pay for the sheet cleaning at least.
Canes: Yeah, thinking driving back in that fish stink makes me want to puke.
Denebora: ...thanks, but we should focus on the celebration first.
Sterio: Yeah, Rastaban wanted to thank you for the Christmas thing!
Rastaban: Yeah!
Canes: We brought recipes for it too, so look forward to that!

Conche: Hello and congratulations, MC! I brought lots of sweets!
MC: Hi Con--why do you smell like alcohol!?
Conche: WHAT?
Moriyasu: Oh that's because of us, haha. We were giving him stuff to bake with!
Astosis: My apologies, Moriyasu insisted on a drink before we arrived.
MC: Moriyasu! Astosis! / you had a party without me...? / you drank before me!?
---
(C) Moriyasu: Haha, whoopsies. Got excited about one of my brews getting complimented.
---
Moriyasu: It's cool, nothing I drank before is in here. The party's just starting!
Astosis: You have already drank three times the amount I did. Still, maybe it's fine considering today.
Conche: Right, we all worked hard for this party for you MC, so I hope you like it!
Moriyasu: Oh right, what happened to the stuff you were working on?
Conche: ...oh no, I forgot it in the car!
Santetsu: ...hmm, aren't we missing someone from that event?
MC: Oh right, you were there too / hmm...
Astosis: Wasn't she with us when we got into the elevator?
Kirsch: Hey guys, I brought the thing!
Conche: How are you holding that rack on your back!? So pro...
MC: please don't be like her / such Acrobatics! / Yay, Kirsch!
Kirsch: Oh yeah, Marcias sent his new brand product too!
Conche: Wow he's so nice after all he did!
Xeno Melide: (stares)
Aterrid: Something wrong, my queen?
Xeno Melide: No, I just get what kind of party this is now. Did MC? Not that I'll say either way.

Reticul: Hello again MC! Feels like I always see you in big places lately.
MC: Hey Reticul, haven't seen you since the space station / you actually got time off!?
---
(C) Reticul: Sure the work is important, but time off requests process fast in our office.
---
Gengetsu: Hey MC, haven't seen you since the Frontier Node.
Andrew: I hear all about you all over the universe.
MC: Gengetsu, Andrew! You both have presents!
Gengetsu: Well yeah, this is your day. Look, I got you super popular fried chicken!
Reticul: And you call yourself a doctor. Anyways, I got you this.
MC: A new space communicator? How's it work?
Reticul: I'm glad you asked! It's a new product from Zero Trust using--
Gengetsu: No one cares about the technobabble!
Reticul: Excuse you, no interruptions from the class dunce.
Andrew: Now now, no fighting! Also, I got you a bouquet from the moon, mundane as that might be.
MC: Aww, thanks guys... wait, someone's missing.
Gengetsu: Oh, Xeno Akashi or whatever?
Andrew: I tried talking to him. He said he couldn't leave his next job.
Gengetsu: He didn't have to be such a stiff about it. Beep.
Reticul: wait what
Xeno Akashi: (appears on phone) ...how'd you get my number?
MC: Akashi! Wow, you actually answered.
Gengetsu: Funny what sorta info you find lying around space station terminals.
Reticul: this seems like a workplace violation
Gengetsu: Anyways, aren't you gonna say something to MC?
Xeno Akashi: ...not in front of you guys, at least. I'm blocking your calls.
MC: aww...
Xeno Akashi: ...are you messing with me on purpose? Fiiine, have fun with your friends... Hey I can see the rest of you smirking, assholes.

Yvaga: Yoooo, congrats MC! Quick, selfie time! Can I post this on Space Twitter?
Roiker: That's literally the first thing you say and do? How rude are you?
Ruchbath: Aw, let him have some fun. He's been so excited the whole trip. On that note, hey again MC. First time meeting IRL, huh?
MC: Ruchbath, Yvaga! / yessss Ruchbath in the flesh / thanks for coming, you two!
---
(B) Ruchbath: Eh, it's not that different from cyberspace. Hi five?
(C) Yvaga: It's cool! I'd dump my entire schedule for you!
---
Ruchbath: So like, presents now? Presents now. Here you go, a bunch of random space resort souvenirs. Resort touring is kinda my thing.
MC: ooh
Yvaga: I made a card you can use at the Ether Searcher!
Roiker: What? You're seriously giving them something like that?
Yvaga: Yep! Helped a lot in a buncha development stuff. It's a free pull ticket!
MC: Wow! / How do I buy more!? / omg thanks
Ruchbath: Oh right, one other thing before I have to split.
Yvaga: Shitatori's video letter? He can be so fussy about manners at times.
Ruchbath: He said giving it in person would be complicated. Anyways... (click)
Shiratori: Hello and congratulations MC. My apologies for not saying so in person, but I can't bring myself to mingle with everyone at this time. I figured I could at least send this message though, so I wish you all the best today. Goodbye.
Ruchbath: And that's just the intro clip. Read the letter later.
MC: so polite... / too bad he won't just go back to hero stuff / okay that looks big

Finally Team Parallel Flight shows up!
Huckle: Hey. Sorry we're late.
Ryekie: Everyone else in the office is now here!
MC: LATE! / Wow, so many people are here.
Huckle: Wait, MC, you're already in here?
Xeno Melide: Yeah, things happened. Everyone who came knew MC. I'd have appreciated being let in on things to keep the surprise.
Arterid: I do not think that would have worked, my queen.
Huckle: I guess these things just happen.
Crowne: Oh well, what's it matter anyway?
MC: So just to check, what's the party for?
Exio: ...I didn't think you couldn't put two and two together.
Yoshiori: Heh. Buncha stiffs.
Melide: Wow, what a fancy party.
Monomasa: Maybe a little too fancy on the decor.
Kyoichi: Heh, well we already got the space beforehand so...
Flamier: We thought maybe we could go even harder than last year for MC's sake.
Obsidius: So we got this big ol' box! From all of us!
Akashi: We don't know what kinda party this is either.
Sui: Mokdai knows but he's keeping quiet like a jerk.
Mokdai: WOW RUDE! This party is for you guys too! I just didn't want to ruin the surprise! Anyways, go in you three.

Akashi, Sui, and MC go to some stage in the center of the room. Everyone gets together.
Huckle: Thank you everyone for making time to come in your busy schedules and for setting up this party. I hope we continue to work well together from here on out.
Everyone turns to Akashi, Sui, and MC.
Ryekie: You guys have grown well this year!
Huckle: It's been tough, but you still kept going.
Mokdai: And now you've made all these bonds.
Xeno Melide: ...right, we came in the middle of one of those battles.
Aterrid: And that is why we are here now.
Roiker: We may get thrown into even bigger struggles, but we won't lose heart.
Santetsu: Your connections will help you, as will we.
Shoen: May you have find ever more connections.
Toshu: We will always be happy to lend you our aid.
Marfik: On that note, toast time! Akashi, Sui, MC! To another brilliant year!
Everyone: Congratulations on Year 6!
End of Episode 

Live A Hero Health Check Crisis Episode 3 (Abridged)

Flashback!
Rasalhague: Beep boop, 10,000th virtual examination completed. Algorithmn defect detected, requesting developer feedback.
Researcher A: Okay, tomorrow.
Rasalhague: Understood.
Researcher A: Damn, it's not even a week and Rasalhague's done so much.
Engineer B: Yeah, and so developed to take patient emotional state into account like a real person!
Medic C: Tronesion tech is amazing.
Rasalhague: ...
Rasalhague (narrating): I was created in a computer room and trained endlessly. First ship operation and maintenance, then medicine. Medicine wasn't originally part of the plan, but then I looked up a medical database while talking to the techs and they thought it'd be a good idea.
Medic C: Mkay, gotta turn in early. Can't oversleep on my day off with my kids.
Engineer B: Oh yeah, you're going on a family trip. Have fun!
Researcher A: God I wish I could go on my break already.
Rasalhague: "Break?" ...keyword found in search, no detailed entry.
Rasalhague (narrating): So many unknown concepts and nuances in language were still unknown to me. Like break. So I linked up to external networks to learn why. I don't know if that was a good idea still.

Title Card: You Fear Nothing, Don't You?

Present
???: Full body exercise!
???: Deep breathing!
???: HELP WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE
???: Relaxation techniques!
???: OH NO
Health zombie brainwashed heroes are chasing unbrainwashed people all over the Ophiucus 1! MC and Bygul keep running away until they find somewhere to sit down.
Bygul: okay it looks clear here... MC, you okay?
MC: yep / what about you? / tired...
(A) Bygul: Nice, guess people who get around train differently
(B) Bygul: I-I'm okay!
(C) Bygul: No surprise. But if we have to run, I can carry you!

Bygul: !! Someone's coming!
MC and Bygul check the hallway...
Red: Health guidance, health guidance!
Purple: HELP, PUT ME DOWN!
A wrestler with a blue collar and cuffs gets carried away by a wrestler with red collar and cuffs!
Bygul: ...okay they're gone. Wish we could've helped, but most everyone's a hero, and there's not supposed to be anything bad happening to them...right?
MC: oof / why's everything so crazy / is anyone sane around?
Bygul: Why's this happening? What's health guidance anyway?
MC: Can't be anything good. Is it what they're doing to whoever they grab?
Bygul: Dunno. Kinda scared to find out. I mean I try to be healthy even if my life is more indoors! I jog every day! What about you?
MC: Totally fine! / Guess I've been slacking off lately / unhealthy...
(A) Bygul: Yeah! Where do they get off with calling us unhealthy!?
(BC) Bygul: O-oh...

Bygul: WHY are they calling us unhealthy though?
Flashback!
Red: Blue collar? Unhealthy!?
Present
MC: Maybe the color of our collars?
Bygul: Oh wait, I do remember them yelling about that. But what's the standard for it though?
MC: Well we have to make a plan. We need help.
Bygul: R-right! Can you call anyone, MC? Preferably someone not on board!
MC: Umm...
MC checks their contacts. Ryekie's up first.
MC: I should call Justice!
ring ring
Ryekie: HEY MC, HOW'S THE MED EXAM!?
MC: Oh my god, quiet down! / my ears...
Ryekie: O-oh, sorry. I was just happy you called. Why are you calling, though? ...did something happen?
MC: Yeah! Okay so...

One explanation later
Ryekie: Excuse me, what???
MC: (shrug) / Whatever, we need help!
---
(AB) Ryekie: B-but anyways, I get you need help!
(C) Ryekie: R-right, that's the important thing!
---
Ryekie: Hang on, I'm--uckle--at the--
Connection dropping!
MC: Oh no!
Ryekie: ...!
Boop. Network connection lost.
MC: Damn! What was with the static though?
Bygul: Uh, are we getting help? Also, was that voice--
???: I heard something!
Red: (pops up) Health!
MC: OH NO
Bygul: We gotta go!
Bygul: (Okay I'm really worried about guarding MC alone and not getting any calls out, but I guess I have to!)

Later
Bygul: Did we lose him yet!?
MC and Bygul run around and end up at the lobby! They're about to hide when...
???: PUT ME DOWN, Y'ALL!
MC: Wait, that voice!
Furlong: It's okay Chief, you'll be healthy soon!
Rutilix: Potato nutrition facts!
Okitaka: Where y'all even takin' me!?
Furlong, Rutilix, and two randos are carrying Okitaka away somewhere!
MC: Okitaka! / Rutilix, Furlong!? / what
Bygul: wait you know all those people!? Are they crucifying him? I mean, they're taking him away!
MC: Help him! / Ugh, we gotta save him! / RIP Okitata
(AB) Bygul: Right!
(C) Bygul: How cold ARE you!?
Rutilix: Who's there!?
Bygul: Oops. Well since they found us anyways, let's save him!

Face off!
Furlong: MC, what's wrong? ...(gasp!) You're unhealthy!?
Rutilix: How terrible, Lord Sorceror! I was in the middle of looking for His Majesty since he hates vegetables! You need health guidance! And potatoes!
MC: Maybe we could reach Furlong if we had time? / Classic Rutilix / F in the chat, Your Majesty
---
(C) Bygul: Whomst? Is this an international incident now?
---
Okitaka: Help me, y'all!
Bygul: Oh right! Let him go!
Furlong: Chief needs guidance!
Rutilix: Yes, as do you two! Lay down your arms and surrender!
Bygul: WHY ARE YOU MAKING US SOUND LIKE CRIMINALS?
Rutilix: Give us Lord Sorceror and learn the virtues of the potato!
Bygul: Oh god he pulled out his sword! MC, transform me quick!
MC: Welp!

click
Bygul: Alright, come at me!
Rutilix: Oh. Very well then, CHARGE!
Furlong: Wait, slow down! Oh alright, you two hold the Chief! And give him stretches because he's been in the same posture for so long!
Red Trainee: Okay! Circulation!
Green Trainee: One of us! One of us!
Okitaka: OW WHAT
Okitaka is left hanging upside down as Furlong and Rutilix attack!
Bygul: Wait, 2v1!? AAAAAA
Rutilix uses Reckless Charge! Furlong uses Suppression Fire (Hose)! Bygul barely dodges!
Rutilix: What!? Do you not know how great potatoes are either!?
Furlong: No, we're trying to make them healthy, so hurting them is missing the point!
MC: A flash of sanity? Bygul, now!

Bygul: Right! Bygul Punch!
Rutilix: what--(punched)--OOF
Rutilix gets punched at the wall!
Furlong: Whoa. Are you saying no mercy? Then I'll go full power too!
Bygul: What!? Oh my god, calm down!
Trainee Red: I'm gonna help too! Gotta get those gains!
Okitaka: But I thought you two were supposed ta hang onto m--BWAH
Okitaka literally gets tossed aside!
Bygul: Oh no I'm even more outnumbered now! Also is that old man oka--AH!
Bygul gets attacked! No opening to fight back!
MC: Oh no!
Someone suddenly grabs MC from behind!
MC: OH NO
Rutilix: Fear not, Lord Sorcerer! I shall take care of you and never let you go!
MC: Let go actually! / I wanted that in other circumstances!

Rutilix: Now, this way Lord Sorc--(bonk)--AAAAAA
Rutilix gets knocked into a sofa and passes out! Then someone else holds MC!
Shidemasu: Hello, were you just about to be kidnapped?
MC: Shidemasu!
Bygul: That one guy! You're okay! And weirdly strong...
Shidemasu: I am just here to watch things, so I wasn't affected by the medical staff. But anyways this seems to be an emergency. Nobody is covered by my insurance, so who should I be helping? Except now I believe I think I know.
Shidemasu lets go of MC and steps forward.
Shidemasu: Will you temp contract me for the duration of this incident? I will be sure to keep you safe.
MC: You're a hero!? / Nice! / Please help!
(BC) Bygul: You're a hero too!?

Shidemasu: Oh, I didn't say? I'm with S&S Heroes. But as we are in a hurry, here is the contract.
beep boop contract signed
Shidemasu: Very well then, please transform me. It would be difficult to fight otherwise.
MC: Okay! I'm surprised you could manage anyways...
click! Hero Shidemasu!
Shidemasu: I am ready now.
MC: You're a long arm user!? / whoa / HOT
Trainee Green: New guy!? Well I'm not losing!
Trainee Red: Dental health!
Furlong: No mercy to anyone preventing health guidance!
Rutilix: Oof... I'll make you need potatoes as much as I do!
Shidemasu: Oh. Well this is convenient.
Shidemasu spins his staff and poses!
Shidemasu: Come. Any who threatens my charge will fly past the horizon.
Bygul: Are you ENJOYING this!? A-anywas, MC, we gotta fight!
Okitaka: y'all somebody please tell me what's happenin'
BATTLE START (more happens after)

Green Trainee: Aerobics is best done for at least 20 minutes!
Shidemasu: Thank you for sharing.
Shidemasu uses his staff to evade!
Green Trainee: Aah!
Shidemasu spins his evade into a knockout attack!
Red Trainee: Natto trivia!
Shidemasu: I don't like natto. Now please stop moving too.
Red Trainee: OOF! Tofu protein... (flop)
Down!
Shidemasu: Huh, how many has it been?
Shidemasu has a coughing fit before looking like usual.
Bygul: Uh, you okay?
Shidemasu: My apologies for worrying you. You're doing excellently for a newbie. But I will continue my duties for as long as the threat remains.
Shidemasu keeps smiling as he looks at Furlong and Rutilix.
Shidemasu: Oh, are we still going then?
Rutilix: WHAT ARE YOU
Furlong: You're scary! Scarier than medical exam results!
MC: holy crap what / Rutilix's knees are shaking / Furlong actually seems normal again

Bygul: You're a freak!
Shidemasu: Okitaka, do you need help?
Okitaka: N-nah I'm good. But get me outta here gently if ya please? Those are still my subordinates, even if they're done crazy.
Shidemasu: ...understood.
Shidemasu pulls Okitaka up. MC regroups with the party.
Shidemasu: Now, we'd best go before pursuers arrive.
Rutilix: W-wait, stop! Ugh, my legs!
Furlong: C-Chief! Please don't...
Shidemasu: We are leaving, okay? :)
Furlong: y-yes please don't hurt me
Bygul: Oh my god???
The party leaves.
Okitaka: Furlong...

Later
Okitaka: Oh. So the whole ship lost their marbles.
The party is hiding in some storeroom and catching Okitaka up to speed.
Okitaka: I DID think these collar things seemed weirdly tough for how simple they are. This ain't where I thought I'd be when I woke up today.
MC: So are they causing all this?
Okitaka: Just a theory tho. Maybe if we could talk to someone more involved? But there seems way to many red collar folks for that to explain things. How many crazy people are there?
Shidemasu: The reports say 13% based on device tracking.
Okitaka: Oh, so maybe these doohickeys do have mind control tech built in. Can we call up the computer controllin' them?
Shidemasu: Not at present. I've called Rasalhague multiple times to no response. I've called my office, but it doesn't seem to be a remote hacking. Then jamming came on and I lost contact with them.
MC: Oh yeah my call to Ryekie got jammed too maybe
Bygul: B-but you still got a call out? Maybe help is coming.
Shidemasu: ...unlikely. I was informed the ship is deploying an electromagnetic barrier. Any ships making contact might crash.
Okitaka: Oof.
Shidemasu: That said, the Ophiucus 1 seems to be in neutral airspace.
MC: So we're on our own?
Shidemasu: My agency and the Self Defense Force are trying to disable the barrier, but it seems difficult. Everyone's agencies should be convening for emergency countermeasures.

Meanwhile on a train to Nagoya
Gammei: Okay, what nonsense did I get called to this time?
Huckle: Something that's starting to concern the local police? You seem to know a lot of prefectural police people.
Gammei: So same shit, different day? And yeah I know people in Aichi and Mie. Also, aren't you worried about your own agency members being caught in this?
Huckle: Oh I am, especially as I don't know what's happening. But they're alive, and I doubt a medship incident would hurt people... And Okitaka is there.
Gammei: You sure trust him a lot. Sure he acts dumb, but he's sharp as they come.
Huckle: You'd actually describe your commander that way? You fear nothing, don't you?
Gammei: Well I trust him too. He's buying me drinks when this is done.
Huckle: ...you could be doing so much better than your current position.
Gammei: SHUT UP I JUST NEVER TOOK THE PROMOTION EXAM

Medship
Okitaka: Well Ichi and Gammei are outside, so...they prolly got a handle on things. We oughta figure out how to disable the barrier from inside.
Bygul: Oh, oh! I think checking Rasalhague's the fastest way to do that!
MC: Same. I mean, what else could we do?
Okitaka: ...nah, we don't have enough forces for that. Also, it'd be better to start fights... there's emergency escape pods, right? Maybe we can hack the systems to use those...?
Shidemasu: Wait, I have a manual... You are correct on all counts. Oh, using the pods also temporarily gives access to the ship's defense systems.
Okitaka: Okay, we got an out! Let's head there and try to keep callin' for help. If that don't work, we help whoever's in here and build up our ranks!
MC: Nice! / is this gonna work?
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(C) Okitaka: Ain't like we got any better ideas. Let's just try it.
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Okitaka: Lemme handle strategic planning. It's my UEHA job and all.
Bygul: Oh right, who are you really Okitaka?
Okitaka: Oh I didn't tell ya? UEHA Vice Commander Tadatono Okitaka. Pleased to meet ya!
Bygul: WHAT
Meanwhile, Main Computer Room
Rasalhague: Soon... Soon...
End of Episode