Flashback!(?)
Perun: What, you want to talk about Eden's doghead Reprobus? He's got memories from other worlds mixed into him like Volkh does! Stop looking at me like that, I'm not responsible for EVERYTHING. It's just how Kitezh is, everyone's mixed in with other stuff. And I know Reprobus's fate. (pulls out the Tale of Bygone Years)
Perun: Reprobus once destroyed a village on his master's orders. As a Servant, he had to obey because saying no and not doing it never occurs to him. So he wants to serve a savior, someone who can make like infinite bread? Sounds like that God person the Edenites keep blathering about. You know, that same God that burned the world down before.
Reprobus is standing in a bunch of light kneeling before a great master.
Reprobus: Are you really my master?
Master says something!
Reprobus: ...excuse me?
Master makes an order that makes Reprobus want to cover his ears!
Reprobus: B-b-but why--
Reprobus stops because he doesn't want to argue with Master. There's only one of them in the whole world...or so he thinks at least. Full obedience or bust!
Reprobus: Reprobus is a good boy and does what he is told, even if he doesn't get why.
Reprobus (narrating): ...even if terrible things happen to him.
Present
Reprobus: NO I'M NOT LIKE THAT
Reprobus: ...oh, a dream.
AndvaResort staff break room
Reprobus: ...why'd I dream that? Weirdly clear for something I don't remember.
What if it was the FUTURE???
Reprobus: It's probably nothing. (drinks water) Time to get back to work.
Later
Behemoth: FOOD TIME
AndvaResort security job, Day 3 break time. Behemoth is grazing on a whole table of dishes.
Jiraiya: Wow you can eat!
Nomad: Extra order of supersized yakisoba, up! Seeing you enjoy it makes this all worth it.
Behemoth: Oh wow it's you, the yakisoba guy! I love your stuff!
Nomad: I'm a detect--n-never mind, thanks. Oh god I almost understood what it felt like to be Gabriel for a second.
Reprobus: ...I wish I could be as worry free as Behemoth.
MC: Behemoth eating never fails impress / You guys gonna be okay? / lots of new dishes I see
(A) Jiraiya: You think so too? That's good for flexing our skills, huh Suidocho guy?
(B) Jiraiya: It's cool! Most of this is made by a Suidocho student so it's like school training!
(C) Jiraiya: You're right! Most of this is made by a Suidocho student so it's like school training!
MC: Where's that? Someone in the Summoners go there?
Behemoth: That's that one business school!
Suidocho is also in Shinjuku to the northeast. They teach bartenders, sommeliers, and casino employees (Nobuharu, Agyou, Gandharva, Thunderbird, Gyoubu). Also businesses that relate to water (Typhon).
Jiraiya: Suidocho students are also here for seaside school, even during a shark attack. They're doing business! They came after Andvari invited you guys over.
Nomad: Yeah, they're all working the shops around here for food and customer service. I kinda feel bad about making you test our dishes, but Behemoth liking it so much is making me wanna try harder.
Behemoth: I'm glad I can taste things now! Thanks!
Taishakuten: You're cool! But hold up on that.
Tetsuya: Wait until dessert first.
MC: Huh. You're both Suidocho students?
Taishakuten: Hey MC! ...what, it ain't weird of me to go to school. Neighborhood development, right Tetsuya?
Tetsuya: (awkwardly looks away) Ugh, I'd have stayed in the kitchen if I knew MC was here.
MC: tee hee oh you / you two are friends? / wow you aren't cussing for once
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(A) Tetsuya: shut the fuck up, you always have people drooling over you. Anyways...
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Tetsuya: Eh, we at Kabukicho just can't have Taishakuten turn against us.
Taishakuten: Meh, if I cared about guild battles I'd do it through Shibamata's shopping district meetings.
MC: ah yes, the hometown lovers
Tetsuya: Do you ever listen, dammit? I just want to stay and die in Kabukicho, but I'm okay with helping out Tsukuyomi by going out and learning some new dishes at least.
Taishakuten: True love for your home!
Tetsuya: BACK OFF WITH YOUR STATIC! Anyways, no touching the employees here. Some firefighter's actually been going around doing that.
Taishakuten: oh yeah him
MC: who? wait, is that Ulaan--
Taishakuten: okay cool, check out our sweet desserts!
Taishakuten and Tetsuya dump food onto the table.
Behemoth: Yay! Which one first?
MC: This one looks like a normal matcha shaved ice? / Melon shark, one of the event currencies!
(A) Taishakuten: Wait for the surprise!
Behemoth: Oh my god it's filled with Japanese sweets!
Taishakuten: Yesss! All straight from Shibamata!
Behemoth: Awesome!
[If you haven't seen B if you haven't already]
MC: So what did Tetsuya make?
(B) Tetsuya: Meh, figured people like you like limited time local specials so I figured I'd do this.
Behemoth: Pretty! It's got fruit punch inside! Awesome!
Tetsuya: Uh thanks, it's not THAT impressive.
[If you haven't seen A already]
MC: So what did Taishakuten make?
Behemoth: Reprobus, Gullinbursti, you gotta try these! Sweets help with thinking!
Reprobus and Gullinbursti: (snaps out of it) what?
Reprobus: I'm okay.
Gullinbursti: Sorry to worry you. I'll have the shaved ice with this black syrup!
Taishakuten: Wait that's the wrong bottle!
Gullinbursti puts soy sauce instead of brown sugar syrup on his shaved ice.
Reprobus: I know how to eat watermelon! (starts chomping the watermelon to bits)
Reprobus and Gullinbursti: Awesome!
Tetsuya: ...are they high or just brainfried?
Taishakuten: YOU RUINED MY--wait mixing soy sauce and vinegar with shaved ice is actually a thing so maybe...?
MC: welp
Ziz: ara ara big sis can help if you're in trouble!
Shirou: Hi MC, everyone. I see something just happened. Let's clean up all that watermelon juice.
Taishakuten: Thanks Shirou!
MC: Our advisor is awesome! / Thanks Shirou / I'll help too
(A) Tetsuya: Yeah that's helpful but why are you acting so proud
Taishakuten: I know that feel, MC!
(B) Shirou: Thanks MC, this is just like regular dorm cleanup. Like when Kengo gets into food fights or Ryouta cries over dropped food...
(C) Shirou: Thanks, but I'm okay. You're on break, right? No worries, it's just like dorm stuff.
Shirou: Don't worry, this is part of my job. Happy to serve...kidding.
Reprobus: wait what (starts looking at all the beach house workers)
Reprobus: You aren't a servant, but you still serve visitors?
Shirou: That's not just a master/servant thing, you know. Customer service workers try to do better by thinking about what people want. Sometimes they say it, sometimes they don't, so it's hard.
MC: You're thinking that sounds like being a servant, huh?
Reprobus seems surprised.
Reprobus: I never thought about that before...
MC: wait really? / (say nothing)
(AB) Gullinbursti: I know how he feels, MC.
Gullinbursti: I was made to protect and serve the Shining One and had no doubts about my role. I wanted to be used, so not thinking what they wanted was faster. Is that what you think, Reprobus?
Reprobus: (nods) Yeah. Like why should scissors cut something their user doesn't want to cut? But if servants are how MC and Shirou said, I should rethink that.
Only the best servants get picked!
Reprobus: But how do I think of my master's desires without being ordered to...? (thinks)
Typhon: Hey y'all I sold all my juice! Break time, don't mind me~!
MC: Hey Typhon! / SHARK / We do mind, go away~!
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(B) Typhon: OH GOD WHERE oh you mean me yeah I do look like one
(C) Typhon: 'kay~! Hey what the hell man!
[After B or C] Typhon: Haha oh you
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Typhon: Long time no see, MC! I've been sad it's been so long.
MC: Figured you're busy with the band / I saw you on video / aww poor baby
(A) Typhon: Yeah Benten would flip her gourd if I said so. But we're popular now! Lots of stuff to do now!
(B) Typhon: Wow thanks! School and band keeps me busy, but I'm glad you're watching!
(C) Typhon: Yay, body contact~! Wish this could go on forever, but I'll share with everyone.
Typhon: So anyways I'm selling drinks as part of Suidocho's seaside activity. I sold out so I came to get more and--(notices staring)
Behemoth: Bruh???
Ziz: That's impossible. But maybe...?
Typhon: Can I help y'all?
Ziz and Behemoth: oh
Typhon: :D (bishie sparkle)
Ziz and Behemoth: wrong one
Typhon: WHAT
Ziz: Oh sorry, you just really look like someone we know.
Behemoth: Yeah dude! We thought he was here now!
Ziz: Such a strong resemblence.
Typhon: Wow, coinkydink. I feel like I know y'all already! I'm Typhon with Suidocho Business School and I run a stall!
Behemoth: I'm Behemoth from Shinjuku Academy and this is Ziz! Nice meeting ya!
Jiraiya: Sorry to cut in, Typhon can you deliver?
Typhon: Sure! Where to? Is it for a hottie?
Jiraiya: Um, literally on the water. Just use Surf!
Typhon: That's not how surfing works! I mean I could swim, but then the stuff'd get wet.
MC: Gullinbursti, go!
Gullinbursti: (stares)
Gullinbursti: THAT'S IT!
Typhon: Damn you're loud
Gullinbursti: My dwarven construction gives me Free Movement to run anywhere, even on water and air!
MC: Well he sure perked up. This is gonna be a disaster.
Gullinbursti: Yes, character differentiation from Agyou and Tanngrisnir! Where do I go?
Typhon: This cannot end well.
Jiraiya: I like him. Let's give him a chance!
At sea
Dagon: Sunbathing is nice. I'm not even getting sunburn.
Arslan: Haha, holy oil magic! Anyways, you think our lunch delivery will make it alright? They said it was fine, but still.
THUNDERING NOISE
Arslan: WHAT
Gullinbursti: Delivery! Sorry to splash you from stopping so suddenly but the food is okay! ...Arslan, Dagon? What an honor to deliver to the ones watching over my friend/master on my first job!
Arslan: I didn't know you could run on water.
Dagon: You seem happier today. Did this job help?
Gullinbursti: You noticed!?
Dagon: ...yes.
Flashback!
Gullinbursti: Oh no, how do I differentiate my character?
Dagon: MC, we are thirty feet away and we can still hear him. Does he always talk to himself that loudly?
MC: I wish I could help... / Let's just ignore him... / I like his voice
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(A) Dagon: It's his problem to solve, but you can still offer advice. And you can ask me for advice too if you like.
(B) Dagon: I suppose he has to figure it out himself. He probably won't ask for help, but I'll keep watch.
(C) Dagon: More than mine? Get permission to stay out and come by next time.
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Present
Dagon: Anyways, I'm glad you feel better. Feel free to talk to my students too.
Gullinbursti: Okay, I wanna talk to Reprobus. Thank you for calling, bye!
Gullinbursti runs off, splashing Arslan and Dagon's lunch delivery.
Arslan: ...welp. I guess this is my fault for asking it to be delivered here.
Arslan and Dagon go back to sunbathing.
End of Episode part
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