Valentine Colosseo Episode 1 Part 2

Fergus starts narrating about how he once exchanged vows. One was with his friend Setanta, where they would both share victory if they find themselves on the battlefield again. Another was with his lover Medb, something he knew he was being sweet talked into. His sword had always wavered between friendship and love in his youth, so whenever he sees someone living in one way earnestly, he thought it was something bright to behold and something he was jealous of. Even so, he knows how fleeting it is, since it's something that can go so straightforward it slams into a wall of the world and shatter. Fergus wanted both love and friendship, so he was sure to lose both. But could he really be happy if he lived for only one of those things? That is the memory of youth that he's lost, and remembering this truth is still a ways away for him.

 

Camera then tunes in at Sunshine Street in Ikebukuro as Tanetomo is walking along looking at some chocolates. He rejects two options he comes across and says a third is closer but still missing something. He talks to himself about how Yasuyori could never understand the delicate flavor of one of those chocolates, then mumbles about how he needs something with a special touch that even people with plebian palates can appreciate.

 

Ellie turns out to be there with Tanetomo, and she yawns as she asks if he's giving something to someone he loves that much to be thinking about it so hard. Tanetomo denies this, so she follows up by asking if he's giving it to a friend. Tanetomo is unimpressed as he says Valentine's isn't about whether you love someone or are friends with someone. Not that he expected her to know, but wow she's a dumb bitch. Valentines and presents are an investment, something you use to control your relationship with someone, he insists.

 

Ellie says she doesn't really get what he's talking about, but she does see that Tanetomo is being well-behaved and thinking hard about his chocolates. Tanetomo is annoyed as he admits he knows she's being genuine, but he still feels like she's making fun of him. That aside he's surprised she chose to come along for his shopping, which is taking place in the middle of the day at that. Ellie answers that he told her he'd be buying chocolate, which is unusual for him and something she found interesting. She figures she should do some shopping too and wonders if she should pick what she's looking at for Marchosias. She then notices something with blood oranges in them and shows them to Tanetomo, saying they sound tasty.

 

Tanetomo sighs as he figures she's misunderstanding something and says blood oranges do not contain literal blood. That aside, he notices that things are getting loud and points out that fireworks were set off earlier. Ellie says she's heard that some super huge event is happening that even people in Shinjuku were talking about it. Tanetomo comments on sensing violence, so Ellie shrugs and says it's Ikebukuro and figures people are having street fights over chocolate. Tanetomo laughs at this idea and says it's too obvious, because it's not it's a certain someone doing all this.

 

Over at your side, Fergus is yelling kendo cries as he swings his swords, and you are surprised at how much will he's showing and how strong his skills are. Having said that, Kengo manages to evade the slashes and gets right into Fergus's space. Fergus is surprised by this and steps back, but Kengo pursues him and swings at him. Kengo thinks he's got Fergus dead to rights, but Fergus manages to defend by using the flats of both his swords to block Kengo's fists. Both glare at each other silently as the heavy mood thickens, but eventually Kengo calls off the fight and says he can't bring himself to keep going when he's fighting someone who won't go all out. He disengages and turns around.

 

The app announcement rattles off a notice about the battle being over and closes the barrier, and you and Fergus attempt to ask Kengo what's going on. Kengo repeats in annoyance that he doesn't get the feeling that Fergus is trying to win, then accuses him of not caring about the outcome and being okay with letting Kengo have this fight. Fergus looks sad but doesn't answer, so you try to tell Kengo he's going too far but agree that Fergus didn't seem to be trying to win and looked more like he was going along with things.

 

Kengo clicks his tongue. Fergus says he wasn't trying to lose, though he knows that isn't an excuse by itself. He apologizes for not meeting Kengo's expectations and says he's still got a long way to go as a fighter. Kengo is further annoyed by this and demands to know if that's all he has to say for himself, but Fergus just looks at his swords in silence. Kengo then storms off as he yells shit, and you try to call after him and ask where he's going.

 

Kengo decides to make a point about saying he was fighting for real here, and if you think he's the same as when he went along with things and got beaten for it, you're painfully wrong. Fergus asks Kengo if he's talking about love or friendship, but Kengo isn't interested in talking further. Fergus backs off on his question and says that was something he should have checked himself. He offers to put a geas on himself to show Kengo his answer next time they meet, though Kengo scoffs and says he doesn't know what a geas is, but Fergus better be prepared next time. Kengo then says he'll be heading off here, and he tells you not to lose before he runs off.

 

After Kengo goes, you comment that he left and wonder how much this is like him. Fergus comments on how heroic Kengo is, so you say that's not really the behavior of a hero, tease Fergus and say he's observant, or be glad he's complimenting Kengo. Fergus is surprised by your comment for a second before bursting into laughs and yelling youth again. You are surprised at this reaction, ask Fergus what's up, or tell him to stop shouting with no warning. He apologizes and says he just got caught up in the moment, so you wonder what you'll do and ask what Fergus will do next. Fergus thinks for a moment, then invites you to enjoy your youth with him.

 

Elsewhere random nobodies are cackling to themselves as they talk about how easy it is to grab chocolates among friends as they snap some pictures. Girl B says it doesn't feel like enough yet and suggests threatening weaklings for chocolates, and Wolf C wonders what they'll get if the win the whole thing. An unimpressed voice tells them to stop that since this is supposed to be a fun event, and Ikutoshi walks up. Guy A thinks Ikutoshi is a random kid and attempts to threaten him, but Ikutoshi ageshifts up and beats the group down.

 

The mobs run off yelling apologies, and Ikutoshi sighs about the endlessness of it all and wonders why he's even doing this. Pollux shrugs as he says it's orders from the headmaster and guildmaster, then says there's other Berserkers at the other side of the station. For now this is work. Ikutoshi says it seems like they're underhanded for that and says it seems like there's a lot of weaklings around. Pollux laughs and says it'll only be busy at the start of things since Claude said their job was to act as a deterrent. Ikutoshi asks if they're punishing rule breakers, then wonders how well that'll go since it's not Christmas. Pollux then nods as he looks at something, prompting Ikutoshi to ask what it is. Pollux says it's getting exciting as he tells Ikutoshi to look at the rankings, which surprises him.

 

Over in the big avenue by Ikebukuro Station's east exit, a large scale battle is happening as you and Fergus are advancing smoothly. Fergus laughs about not having to watch his back as he fights is the ideal for a warrior and the picture of youth. Others fighting in this free for all are shocked at how wild Fergus's fighting style is, and Fergus is beating people down like this is a musou game. You comment on how strong he is, but you can't lose either as you run in swinging too. Spectators gather around to watch the fight, and cheers echo through the area as you and Fergus dominate.

 

Ikutoshi more or less expected that you would take part, and he's impressed by Fergus's sword skills as he tries to remember his name. Pollux says you are too to synchronize with Fergus, and the way you two fight together is reminded him of Castor. But anyways, Pollux says that's how it is. Anyone who pulls sneaky tricks are no match to straightforward strength. And on the screen, the chocolate counts are rising.

 

Some time later, an alarm rings from every participant's phones as Snow starts speaking to Fergus's surprise. Snow declares it's break time now, and he'll let everyone know when it's time to start fighting again. He suggests that people sit down and talk since it's Valentine's and all. Several people who were in the same battle royale you two were in thank you guys for fighting them, holding no grudge as they hand over their chocolates. You say you're tired, but it was a nice battle where you felt the breath of youth for a second.

 

Fergus laughs and says this exchange feels pleasant when someone pulls at his sleeve to talk to him. This turns out to be a little girl, who stumbles over her words for a second before saying she wasn't in the fight but offers her chocolate anyways since Fergus was so cool. Fergus is surprised speechless by this, and several other people walk up and offer theirs too. You voice your surprise at being given a lot of chocolate too, say things worked out well for Fergus too, or say it's getting more like Valentine's now. Fergus agrees and says this is a page for youth.

 

Pollux laughs at the rankings suddenly shooting up for either you or Fergus, and Ikutoshi wonders if this is all according to Claude and Snow's plans. Pollux shrugs and says they don't need to know. Anyways back to your end, Fergus gives you some sparkling lemon sports drink of youth. You either thank him since you've been fighting this entire time or ask if lemon is the taste of adolescence, and C gets an extra line where Fergus talks about how a sweet and sour refreshing taste with bursting bubbles just fits right.

 

Fergus notes that the situation at the east end of Ikebukuro Station has calmed down and that you guys have received the feelings of youth from everyone. There must be other unseen youth flaring up elsewhere though, so he's thinking of going somewhere else and asks if you'll go with him. Going elsewhere is the only option you guys have anyways. You agree with the idea and suggest heading to the west station entrance. Fergus agrees, so you either say you'll go with him, shrug and stick with him, or say you have to go after Kengo. Fergus declares his trusting you to watch his back is also youth, and the two of you then move along.

 

Somewhere near the west exit at that time, Kyuuma is around and asks someone why they're going around with him since he's trying to do something privately. Shuten laughs and says it's because Kyuuma asked That Thing of him, and he swears he'll fulfill anything asked of him as he prompts Kyuuma to repeat what's on his mind. Kyuuma groans and asks how things came to this when he finally made it to Ikebukuro, and his despairing yell rings out as the episode ends.