Live A Hero Summer Dive Amusement Episode 7

 A long time passed, long enough that people have forgotten that Pubraseer and his crew were dispatched out to space. By this point Muirauqa IV's sea level has risen considerably as a result of the environmental destruction that comes with the development of civilization. The advanced civilizations that Pubraseer had visited has sunk to the sea by now, and the planet calls it the Star of the Sea. There at the bottom of the sea, a cold sleep capsule was lodged into the crack of a rock wall, but eventually erosion widened the crack and let the capsule float away.

 

Resort Ship Worker: good god man the ship's almost done, I thought it was gonna stop for a while. Monsters showing up kept pushing plans back, you'd think the bosses would try to HURRY THINGS UP or something. Whatever, break ti--hey wait what's that?

Pubraseer's cold sleep capsule has floated to the surface, but badly damaged since it wasn't meant to be used for so long and under deep sea pressure.
Resort Ship Worker: wow what's this old looking thing.
Resort Ship Worker: (presses button)
Resort Ship Worker: hey cool it's openi--(SCREAMS BLOODY MURDER)

Sometime later
Pubraseer: ?...?...??....?
Resort Ship Worker: Hey you woke up! You okay? Can you talk?
Pubraseer: ...? Can...ta...lk??
Resort Ship Worker: ...you don't know Space Japanglish or something? Do you remember your name or anything?

Pubraseer has lost most of his memories aside from his name and the fact that grabbing his necklace makes him hear the voices of "some people"
Necklace: (unintelligible)
Pubraseer: ...?

Title card pops up, and this episode is called With Betrayal in My Heart for My Beloved Friends

Things then tune back in to Akashi yelling at Pubraseer to wake up and ask if he's okay. The party has avoided the attacks of the monsters popping up on their way to the bridge, and you are attempting to get the machinery working while Akashi calls to Pubraseer. Pubraseer wakes up shortly after with another headache, but Akashi is just glad he's awake and informs Hitomi and Hydoor about this.

Pubraseer starts speaking with a more polite and professional way with accompanying first person pronoun instead of his casual breezy tone from before now that he has his memories back. Akashi asks him what he's trying to talk about, then takes note of the new pronoun. Pubraseer apologizes for worrying everyone and says he's okay now, which Akashi accepts in confusion but commenting that something seem's different now. Hydoor also notices and says Pubraseer seems different, and Hitomi asks if Pubraseer is okay since he fainted after looking outside the ship, then asks if he remembers that happening.

You also look to Pubraseer in concern and notice that he's speaking differently now, having stopped messing with the boost controller. Pubraseer gets up as he holds his head, then starts thanking everyone for carrying him over when he passed out. He also says he's been helped a lot by everyone the way he was up until a short while ago, which is another thing he thanks the party for. Hitomi is surprised and asks if Pubraseer got his memories back, so Pubraseer says he has and the way he's speaking now is how he used to speak. He mentions he feels his character post amnesia is also himself, which is a weird feeling.

Akashi is surprised how different Pubraseer is compared to his previous self and how composed Pubraseer is despite all that. Pubraseer says that if another version of him lived a casual carefree life, he's sure he'd have talked like that too. He admits feeling he may have been a bit too laid back, but that's definitely a part of himself, which embarrasses him. He gives a brief awkward smile before abruptly shifting to a more serious one.

Pubraseer says he'll tell the party as much as he knows about the thing and ship that's outside the ship. He explains that he's an astronaut from another planet, tasked with studying the civilizations, environments, and ecologies of other worlds. Muirauqa IV was one of the places he was sent to long ago. But just before he and his crew were set to leave, the shark Monster attacked them, and he and his crew were sunk with their ship.

Pubraseer sighs before continuing on with explaining something he doesn't want to accept, and he wishes he could have saved even one of his crew mates instead of himself. But he was the one who was saved, and he figures his crew must have rebelled against him as he smiles wryly. He's proud of them, yet he can't bring himself to ask why they'd save him. He figures his life must have been preserved by the cold sleep machine, and his memory went blank after that.

You call Pubraseer's name in concern and start to ask about his crew, but all he does to answer that is shake his head. He tells you guys that the other thing outside is definitely his old spaceship he rode on with his crew, though an impact from the shark monster interrupts the explanation. Hydoor complains about the thing ruining the mood and asks if you got the boost controller set yet. Things are getting bad, and he figures the ship's specs should be just enough to get away. Hitomi agrees with getting the ship to somewhere safe, though Pubraseer seems sad about the idea of leaving as he stares silently at the monitor showing the shark monster.

Pubraseer turns to you and says he's probably been asleep for a long time, asking if there's any way to beat the monster in present times. You answer after a moment that you can think of just one thing, though it'll be dangerous. Pubraseer is shocked to hear so and asks you to tell him how. If the shark outside is the same one that attack him and his friends before, then he feels he has to deal with it now, even if it doesn't amount to anything. He can't stand having the thing still live and keeping their old ship to itself when his friends are dead, he says as he grabs your hand.

You tell Pubraseer that heroes can destroy the monster, so Pubraseer asks if you mean like how everyone else was doing so. In which case, he asks how that works and if he can be a hero too. If there's any way to take the monster down, he swears he'll do anything for it since he wants to do so himself. Your phone faintly glows in response, and when you check it gives a familiar window. Said window says a path is detected, but its strength is weak and its associated hero is unknown.

You express shock that there's a path available for Pubraseer, but Akashi speaks up and asks if you guys are going to fight on your own. If you are, he won't let you guys do that. Hitomi agrees, saying they're around to help too as she turns to Hydie. Hydoor sighs and asks her to stop with that nickname. But that aside, he is getting pissed at the shark monster acting like it's king of the sea. Akashi says fighting the shark monster would make for another trial run of his new hero suit and suggests to Hitomi that they go for it.

Pubraseer looks bothered at the party getting psyched to fight the shark, and he argues that they don't have a reason to put themselves at risk. You guys have already taken the ship back from the pirates, and if you guys are going to get hurt then it'd be better to just leave. The rest of the party is shocked that Pubraseer is clearly intending to go after the shark monster alone, then look a little sad.

You speak up to say that while you guys have known him for a short while, you understand how they want to help him. Akashi agrees, saying Pubraseer's been holding onto a lot of responsibility. And while he may have been amnesiac the whole way through, he's stuck together with the party in getting this far. Hydoor points out that he helped in the fight against the pirates even though he couldn't fight. Hitomi adds that she can't leave Pubraseer on his own now that she knows his deal. If she did do so, she'd never be able to sing and smile from the heart for her fans since she doesn't want to lie to them.

Pubraseer tries to argue more forcefully to say that this should be his fight to deal with, that this is a personal thing that he can't let people put themselves at risk for 'again.' Hydoor interrupts to ask why Pubraseer wants to be a hero. If his motive is revenge, then Hydoor advises him to give up on that. Pubraseer is offended and surprised at that, but Hydoor looks right at him to explain that heroes fight while carrying their dreams, which anger and vengeance won't be enough to sustain. He admits that he used to be a pirate villain himself like Suhail is, and that part of his past won't ever go away. Life's been stormier than the average person's life ever since he got sent to prison, but then shit happened that lead to him eventually being a hero. Hydoor chose to protect the seas, and that's the goal he'd stake his life for. But people who know how he used to be still look at him a certain way. That's still not as bad as what's going on now though, and Hydoor points out that Hitomi and Akashi have dreams they won't give up that they fight for.

Akashi brings up that he once lost sight of his dreams and lost his ability to transform with it. He wanted to be a pro baseballer at one point, but after messing up a hugely important game, his heart broke when his coach told him to give up. He couldn't fight anymore because he had given up his dream of being a pro baseball pitcher. Akashi tightens his fist at the memory, but then he says he found a new dream, which is to protect everyone's memories. He figured out to some extent then that he needed deep rooted determination, that a hero can't do what they do without a dream they'd never give up on. Plus, he hasn't given up on trying to be a pro baseball player. If he can't be a pitcher, he can try again and be an outfielder he says as he smiles.

Hitomi says she wishes for everyone to smile and be happy, and to be the sort of person who can make tons of people happy. She defines that as someone who can bring smiles just by being seen, which is her wish. It's still a long ways off before she can do that, but she says she won't give up since she believes that will help someone somewhere. Hitomi then brings up that revenge shouldn't be what's actually the biggest thing on his mind, then asks him about his dream. You say that if Pubraseer can figure out what his real wish and dream is, he might be able to become a hero too.

Pubraseer thinks on what everyone's said, but another impact hits the ship, faster than the one that came before it. Hydoor clicks his tongue about the monster getting more aggressive, then calls to Hitomi and Akashi. Akashi agrees that they should head out, then asks you to get the transformations rolling. Hitomi asks you to do it as well as she says she'll fight too, so you oblige and hit the button.

Once the team is suited up, Hydoor says he'll take on anything that picks a fight with him, man or monster or whatever. Also if a monster picks a fight his agency can't complain about it to him, tee hee. Hitomi declares that she'll protect the happiness of the people and says she'll go all out. Akashi says the three of them will be going, then asks you and Pubraseer to operate and cheer for them. Pubraseer however tries to say he'll come too and looks for something to use as a weapon, but Akashi shakes his head at this. Akashi says he can't totally know how Pubraseer feels, but he asks him to believe in them as they go out in his place. He might look unreliable to him for all he knows, but he isn't some rookie anymore either. He's been gaining experience as a hero, so he can't leave people in trouble alone.

Hydoor snorts that he doesn't care, but he figures Pubraseer wants to make a real memorial of some kind for his shipmates. Hydoor then complains about how he can't say stuff out of character for him all that good, so he prompts the team to get going. He and Akashi head out first through the same airlock or whatever Suhail escaped out of, and Hitomi sticks around a bit longer to laugh that Hydoor is really worried for Pubraseer to have said what he said. It's just too dangerous for a non-hero to fight against a monster, so they'll take care of it. She asks Pubraseer to leave it to them and moves to leave, so you wish her luck and say you'll start the battle stream. Hitomi nods to you on her way out, and Pubraseer watches her go in total confusion. He then starts muttering to himself wondering why he's powerless to do anything 'again' in times like these, and he asks what it is he can do now for his friends.

Hydoor stops just before opening the hatch and turns to look back at Hitomi and Akashi. He says he's about to open the door, and while he's fine deep underwater he asks if the other two can handle it. Hitomi says she's fine and says her Parallel Weapon belongs only to her, so she knows how it works. Akashi also says he's fine and nods that his must be an automatic type. Hydoor reminds him that this would mean Akashi would die if it stops working, though he approves of him being so brave and shrugs it off figuring Akashi would know himself best. Hydoor then pulls the escape lever Suhail used earlier, then leads the party out into the water.

Once outside, Hitomi expresses amazement about her speaker Parallel Weapon protecting her with a bubble. Akashi's in turn is coating him in a protective membrane, and he is impressed by Crowne and Hisaki's invention as he says he can move freely. Both suits are noted to switch to an underwater mode that deploys a shield that keeps water out for the wearers, and Hydoor gets annoyed as he tells the two to focus since the shark is rushing in. As he points at it, you link in to the party and ask if they can hear you, saying you can see them on the monitor and will start operating the team.

Akashi psyches up to fight back against the monster, creating an energy ball that he quickly flings at it. The attack draws the monster's aggro now, and Hydoor draws the shark's attention by creating currents in the water to zip around and act as a decoy. It attempts to attack him, but it misses and just flails at the bubble trail he leaves in his wake. Hitomi says she'll try to buy time and suggests Akashi charge up another energy ball, so Akashi agrees to the plan. Hitomi then turns her speakers towards the shark to fire off a loud sonic attack, which then disorients the thing and opens it up to Hydoor to swing at it.

Back inside the ship, you cheer the party on happy that things are going well. Pubraseer is quiet as he watches the screen, eventually asking why as he reveals he still can't understand why everyone is doing what they're doing. You keep your eyes on the battle as you ask to talk to Pubraseer, asking him if he's figured out his dream yet. He shakes his head, then asks you why the party puts themselves at risk. He's really only known you guys for a few hours, and the option to run from this fight was always available. But here everyone is putting their lives at stake for Pubraseer's sake.

You gently tell Pubraseer that the amount of time you guys spent together isn't important, and that you feel the same as everyone else. Pubraseer tries arguing that it'd be fine if he were the only one getting hurt here. You guys don't know his crew members and old friends, so he asks how you guys can risk such dangers for people you've never met. You respond to his serious expression by asking how he'd feel if someone important to him tried to suggest fighting against a monster by themselves, so Pubraseer says he'd try to stop them. He argues that it's different here, but you cut him off by saying Pubraseer is plenty important to you guys.

Pubraseer is knocked speechless at the statement, eventually speaking again to reciprocate and say you guys are important to him too. But that is exactly why he doesn't want you guys to get hurt. He doesn't want to lose the people he cares about 'ever again.' He looks down sadly as he thinks about his old friends again, and you tell him the rest of you are the same. Nobody wants to lose another person.

Pubraseer looks to the screen again showing everyone battling against the shark monster, and you say the desire to not lose anyone is why everyone is fighting together as you invite Pubraseer to join you guys. You take his hand, and you feel the warmth that shows that he's alive. Pubraseer agrees after a moment and thanks you, saying he was about to make his friends make the same choice as what happened in the past again. He talks about how everyone feels the same, and he's sure his old crew felt likewise.

Pubraseer is about to say more when Hitomi suddenly screams, and when you turn to look and check in on her in alarm, Hitomi tells you her attacks have stopped working. When she tries to dizzy it again with her sonic blasts, the shark counters by rushing forward into the attack and blocking it. Akashi says the shark looks like it's gained sonic resistance, which is a problem since it'll start interrupting his charge attempts. The shark rushes at him, and you call out to Akashi. Akashi manages to dodge at the last second, and the monster crashes into a rock wall behind him.

Hydoor swears over the fact that the shark monster crashing into a giant rock and destroying it has kicked up a dust cloud that makes it hard to see and move. He does his best to avoid the falling rocks that crumble from the first rock, but he's taken by surprise when Hitomi calls out to him about the monster charging at him from behind. You yell out to Hydoor from back on the ship, and Pubraseer yells for him to get him away. The threat of everyone dying causes him to scream for the shark to stop, which causes your phone to react by shining brightly as it brings up the new path window message for Pubraseer's hero transformation.

You react in shock to the window popping up but remind yourself you don't have time to think on it, so you go ahead and click on the OK button. Light streams out and covers Pubraseer, putting him into a space suit that looks like a diver's suit and accompanied by five crystal units that resembles his necklace. Pubraseer is shocked by his transformation and asks if this is his hero mode, so the crystals float to him like his old crew is both encouraging him and telling him to get a grip. He collects himself enough to show some understanding of what his dream is before turning to look at the monitor. Pubraseer calls out to Hydoor asking if he's okay, but all the screen shows is dust. Pubraseer says he's going to use the power you gave him right now and decides to take you along with him outside.

Pubraseer sweeps you off your feet and heads to the emergency escape hatch, and you protest that you can run by yourself. He apologizes but asks you to hear him out since now is the only time available to talk at all. As he runs through the hallways, he breathes hard with all his attention focused on hauling ass. He tells you that he doesn't want to forget anything anymore and wants to remember his friends forever. He also wants to move forward again with all his friends in his memory and live his life to the fullest. That is what his wish and dream is.

Once Pubraseer gets to the escape hatch, he jumps in carrying you along with no hesitation. You freak out about the water coming, but Pubraseer just smiles. His crystals project a spherical shield, and Pubraseer assures you that he'll protect you as he tells you not to stray away from him. Akashi is shocked when she sees the two of you outside with them while Hitomi is happy to see that Pubraseer's managed to become a hero. Pubraseer tells them to not focus on that for now and asks about Hydoor. Hitomi points at where Hydoor was last seen and says they don't know because of all the dust kicked up. It's heavy enough that it's not possible to see the monster either despite how big it is.

You worry about Hydoor before you notice some sort of movement like the water is being cut through. Hydoor then pops out swinging with his ultimate pseudo-surfing, yelling that he's totally the undisputed king of sea battles. Hitomi cheers in relief that he's okay, followed by Akashi saying he was worried about him. Hydoor blushes as he yells some more about not needing the rest of the party to cause him any worries, and when he takes notice of Pubraseer being out here in hero form he smirks. He's glad he's gotten through his worries, though he claims he was always sure Pubraseer would turn hero. Pubraseer says Hydoor's lecturing worked on him, and yelling his name earlier made him feel better. He's glad to see him okay, saying he can now focus on taking the shark down without worry.

As Pubraseer psyches up, the dust settles to reveal the shark again. You call out to the party to get ready since the shark looks like it'll charge again, so it's time to end things. Akashi says they'll be careful this time and be sure to protect the resort and Pubraseer's feelings. Akashi also warns you to not leave Pubraseer's side. Hitomi says the monster seems to understand the party's attacks now, so people had best not let their guard down. She prompts you to direct the party. Hydoor cusses the shark for being stubborn and swearing to destroy it this time. Pubraseer says he's he'll be taking part even though he's unused to fighting like this, holding you closer while holding his giant flag in his other hand. His crystals shine as if supporting him on. He calls out the name of his old crew and thanks them, saying he won't forget them again. He asks that they lend him their strength so that he can help his new friends, then leads the charge as he starts the episode battle.