Live a Hero Summer Dive Amusement Epilogue

We pick off from last time with things mid battle, and Pubraseer says he'll never stand for losing against the shark Monster while he's here with his friends. He declares that this time he will protect everyone, then casts his ultimate move Glittering Star "Pénte Anamniseis." The crystals around him start shining brightly, and Pubraseer sends a gust of wind towards the party as he swings his flag around with no issues with water resistance.

 

Akashi is surprised to find himself getting healed and asks if that's Pubraseer's ability. Hitomi thanks Pubraseer and describes it as a warm, kind power before saying she can keep going. Hydoor snorts and says Pubraseer's done good and compliments him on his courage. Pubraseer notes that everyone seems alright, then points out that the shark has slowed down a lot, so now's their chance to attack.

 

You call out to the party that they should go all in on their attacks here to finish things up, so Hitomi agrees and says she'll take action. She casts her ultimate move, and her voice starts echoing from her speakers. This creates a tailwind that supports Akashi and Hydoor, and Akashi thanks her before asking you to send them VP. You respond affirmatively as you pour it in for them, and Akashi tells Hydoor they should do their thing. Hydoor just protests that Akashi shouldn't order him around since he knows that much.

 

Akashi and Hydoor both launch their ultimate moves, which combined with Hitomi's support fires off the energy ball almost like a railgun that cuts through water resistance. The blast lands on the Monster's core and cracks it from the force, and you and Pubraseer follow up with a spear charge attack with his spearflag as the flag part flutters. Pubraseer yells that the monster has to be destroyed for the future and for his life, then calls out to his old crew members for help, saying this attack is proof that they all lived.

The shark monster attempts to swerve away to evade the attack, but you grab Pubraseer's weapon to help push it along, telling him you're fighting too. Pubraseer is touched as he thanks you, then calls for a charge as you both ram his stick into the monster core against the monster's resistance. When you two cleave through it, the monster groans as the core shatters into dissolving fragments, and its body follows suit soon after.

Once the monster is gone, the strength seems to drain from Pubraseer as nearly drops his spear, but you gently hold him up. You two meet eyes and smile. Akashi cheers about winning once he processes what's happened. Hydoor laughs and says Pubraseer made a good showing for his first fight ever, and Hitomi laughs at Hydoor for being a tsundere since he was really worried earlier. Hydoor complains in embarrassment about being watched, then blushes as he claims he never worried about him or anything. Akashi casually glosses over that and thanks you for your efforts too, asking if you're hurt. You answer saying you're fine and say everyone did a great job.

Pubraseer starts talking about being glad everyone made it through okay, and when he's about to talk about the monster the party notices Pubraseer's old ship is doing something. It reverts back to the way it was before the shark started eating it, and Pubraseer's crystals glow in response to illuminate bits of the spaceship. Akashi asks about Pubraseer's Parallel Weapon reacting to the ship, and Hitomi is amazed by how beautiful the scene is.

Pubraseer's old ship returns to old form as the wear and tear of undersea pressure and time is stripped away. Pubraseer is shocked by this event, and the ship floats up a little bit before it starts falling apart again as time resumes its effects on it. Pubraseer is of course upset by this, but the destruction of the ship scatters it into little pieces that shine like the stars. There is no sign of Pubraseer's old crew among the light, whether the monster had absorbed them by that point or time simply took them. Pubraseer is disappointed by this as he hangs his head, but then he remembers how long it's been as he looks up again with renewed determination.

Pubraseer says he realizes that if the ship stuck around, he'd always be looking back to his past. He interprets what's happening as a sign from his old friends that he has to move on and can't stay where he is. He gives a little sigh, and you comment that the light is beautiful and compare it to the starry sky. Pubraseer agrees, then adds his own comparison to how outer space looked like when he and his crew all blasted off before trailing off sadly. You pull Pubraseer in for a tight hug, and nobody else can find the words to say anything about what's happening.

Pubraseer thanks his old crew, saying they've been up for a long time and can go rest now. He grasps his necklace which starts playing the message his friends recorded, and it turns out there's a bit more to it. "Captain Pubraseer. You are the pride of all us crew members. So...please...live, and remember us. We will always be with you as long as you're alive..." Pubraseer says he feels the same way about them and swears to not forget them a second time. He was thrilled that he was able to travel with them all, and he says he's proud of them all. Pubraseer watches the light of the ship dissolving away, and he remembers the companions he reunited with after a long time who are now gone.

Title card pops up, and this episode is called Held in a Sea of Stardust

Time passes to the point where the resort island ship resurfaces above the water, and it is now evening. Akashi lets out a sigh of relief at finally returning, saying it's only been a few hours but it felt like forever. Hitomi agrees that it's been a long day and asks Hydie if he's okay. Hydoor complains again about the nickname, and Pubraseer laughs about him still having some fight left before deciding to address the party again. Pubraseer talks about feeling terrified when he came back alive from the sea and was picked up by the resort ship staff. While he did live his life optimistically back then, he also spent that time feeling afraid and uneasy. He smiles here, smiling like he did while he was amnesiac, saying now things are different because you guys are here, and he thanks you all.

Akashi tries to brush it off as no big deal, which Hitomi agrees with since she says they're all friends. She turns to Hydie for his opinion, and Hydoor decides to give up on correcting her as he says that's fine. Pubraseer thinks on all this and on the idea of actually calling everyone present his friends, then accepts the label and thanks everyone again. You remind Pubraseer to not eat any strange fish he finds and give himself indigestion again. He's embarrassed by that, but admits he might end up doing that on his days off when he has nothing better to do. But still, he admits that's part of himself too so there's nothing to judge. It feels like there's two people inside of him now, which he says is a weird feeling.

You tell Pubraseer that you've lost your memories too, so you can empathize with that. Pubraseer is sympathetic towards you and says he wants to understand you better, saying it must be scary to not know your past. Since he lost his own memories, he's really appreciative of your consideration for him. Pubraseer tells you he hopes your memories come back, then asks if it's hard on you. You tell him you're fine since you have everyone with you, though you admit it does get bad at times. Pubraseer accepts this and says it's his turn to help you now. If you ever need him for anything, he tells you to let him know.

Pubraseer's respectful attitude towards you prompts you to comment he really seems different from before. Pubraseer says it's bizarre even for himself and says everyone should experience it once in their lives. He asks if it was easier for you to talk to him when he was more casual like before, so you say it's hard to choose and both are fine. Pubraseer responds by going with his casual speech patterns and joking about having you take care of him when he's feeling sick to his stomach again. This prompts a smile out of you.

At this point, Akashi notices Huckle running up to you guys, and he points to all the heroes running over from the docks. Huckle calls over asking if you and Akashi are hurt, followed by Ryekie yelling the same question. You greet the two of them and say you're back, and the party waits for the ship to dock and stop moving before running over themselves. Akashi announces his return to Sui and Mokdai, and Mokdai expresses worry over you guys and saying he should have stayed with you guys. Sui is glad Hitomi is okay and says she did great since she was watching your guys' battle stream.

Hitomi thanks her saying they were able to beat the pirates and the monster thanks to their VP. Hydoor expresses surprise at all the concern and support you guys got since he wasn't able to tell while underwater. Akashi teases Hydoor for being straightforward with his feelings for once as he puts his fist out for a fist bump. Hydoor is confused and hesitant for a moment, but complies soon after. He still claims he doesn't care, but he admits it wasn't bad. You comment that having people you can rely on is a great thing, so Huckle laughs and says you can count on him since that's what he's there for. Ryekie agrees and says he was worried about you guys.

Sui starts noticing a bunch of noise and asks about it, at which point Gammei barges into the scene demanding that Suhail come out. Barrel struggles to keep up with him and asks him to slow down, and you express surprise at seeing them or remember that you had called Gammei. Barrel notices you now and greets you, wishing you had asked him along too if you were going to come to such a nice resort. Gammei interrupts to get in your face and ask if Suhail is still close by, prompting Barrel to whine about being cut off.

Akashi answers for you saying Suhail left on a spaceship a short while ago, so he's probably off planet by this point. Gammei clicks his tongue at missing him, but he figures that "a short while ago" means Suhail can't have gone too far. He decides he'll just have to catch him on the way back and tells Barrel to get back in the car with him. Barrel protests about wanting to take a swim now that he's come all this way, but when Gammei runs off Barrel chases after him asking that he not ditch him. He still makes time to say bye, and Huckle wonders if pay day is coming up for Gammei to be so gung ho about this. Akashi comments that this might be the first time he's felt bad for Barrel as he watches him go.

Time passes again, and the other heroes who have come to the resort's pre-opening are relieved when they see that you guys are back safe and sound. Investigations are made to check on any ship damage and any other people possibly left behind onboard, and all the various agencies' heroes cooperate on these tasks. Pubraseer suggests that the party help out with this too, but Huckle says it should be fine and says he did good in the battle live. Pubraseer is surprised as he tries to downplay his part, but Huckle thanks him for helping you guys since you're important parts of the agency and looks at you guys.

Huckle suggests that you two take a break and leave things to everyone else. They're all heroes, so they've been restless wanting to do something. You guys have done enough already as the MVPs of the day. Mokdai agrees and says there's a place to take a break a little ways away, then informs you guys the celebration for the ship's construction has been postponed. The owner was really worried, but he's relaxed now that the ship is back. Huckle remembers that the owner has suggested throwing a party to celebrate getting the ship back instead, and he suggests going to meet with him after a breather.

Mokdai gets excited at the party suggestion since he figures that'll come with a dinner. Sui is surprised since Mokdai ate earlier, but she agrees with the idea of having fun after some rest. She invites Hitomi and Hydoor, though she needs to recheck Hydoor's name. Akashi invites Pubraseer to come along too, though Pubraseer is surprised at the idea and says he feels out of place.

You tell Pubraseer he's okay to come since he's also one of the heroes who protected the ship as well, and you start pushing him towards the dock. Hitomi is excited at the idea of the party and agrees to go. Hydoor attempts to back out of it, but Akashi bowls over his answer and says Hydie is definitely coming along, after they go take their break. Hydoor is shocked to be dragged along and complains about Akashi using that nickname, and Ryekie laughs, glad that everyone seems to be having fun. Huckle says it looks like you guys have made some good friends and is once again glad you guys are alright.

The party is loud and excited as they cross the wharf, and everyone goes off to their own rooms once they reach them. Pubraseer alone stops for a second to look back at the ship, and he talks to himself about how everyone is a friend and comrade to him. He swears to do his best for all the friends who helped him move forward again, and he grabs his necklace tightly. He thinks back to everything that's happened this incident, and he thanks everyone as he says he's proud of them. And so the day ends as the sun sets in the sea's horizon and the event comes to a close. The End.