Live A Hero From the Chocolate Volcano With Love Episode 8 (Abridged)

Type Salamander: REEEE
MC: Alex, look out!
Rexer: Got it! Dodging that swipe!
Rexer kicks off and evades!
Ganran: Whoa, stripping off that armor really made you faster!
Rexer: Dodging everything means no damage!
Rexer fires a shot as he lands!
Hitomi: You knocked it back! It's working!
Ryusei: Core's still up, not dead yet though!
Ganran: Right, that part's gonna be tough!
Type Salamander: REEEE
Type Salamander is curling up and...
MC: It's charging up for something big!

Rexer: So we should kill it before it bombs us, right? Okay got a new suit and all. What can I do with it...?
Rexer looks around and sees the magma.
Rexer: Got it! Guys, I need to use the magma to charge up! Buy me whatever time you can and break the big Monster's protection! I'll snipe it down from there!
The party is all in!
Ganran: Got it!
Ryusei: Right, let's draw its attention guys!
Hitomi: I'll do my best!
Rexer: Thanks! MC, back me up!
MC: Let's do it!

Rexer: Chat, y'all watching? Here I go! Charge up, go!
Rexer takes a firing stance and focuses. His drones start lighting up!
Ganran: Aww yeah, this is gettin' to the good part!
Ryusei: Gotta support him all the way!
Ganran: Right, still got our jobs to do!
Ganran smiles at MC.
MC: Ready? Let's go!
Hitomi: Understood! Ryusei, let's buff Ganran up!
Ryusei: Okay! MC, help us out!
MC VP Charges Hitomi and Ryusei, making their weapons glow up!
Hitomi: Hear me! Space Bardic Inspiration!
Ryusei: Shine, Athlete's Boost!
Double buffed Ganran!
Ganran: Awww yeeeaah.
MC: Hit it, Ganran!

Ganran jumps at the Monster! But it's sitting above the magma, so the environmental heat hits Ganran!
Ganran: Oof! (wipes sweat) But this ain't gonna stop me...! Space Giant Golden Axe!
Ganran smashes the Monster's armor off!
Ryusei: You did it!
Ganran: Dammit, didn't get any trample damage in. Oh well. Rexer, you're up!
Ganran uses his own attack knockback to jump away. MC readies VP Charge!
MC: This is from everyone watching, Alex! Go for it!
Rexer: ...charging complete! I'll surpass "Rexer" here and now!
Rexer draws his crossbow as a laser arrow forms!
Rexer: Locked and loaded! Overtake "Overlimit Execution!"
BOOM
Type Salamander: LOOOOVELLLLYYYYY
Type Salamander's Core is broken! Type Salamander starts breaking into bits of light as it falls!
Rexer: YEAAAAH! ...wait, what!?
Type Salamander slams its tail before it disappears, causing a bunch of quakes to happen!
Ganran: Oh goddammit. Agh!
MC: Oh no, it's gonna erupt!

Ganran: We're gonna get caught in the lava like this!
Hitomi: We need to get out now!
Ryusei: Y-yeah, but what about the village?
Rexer watches the Boss Monster die off completely, then turns to MC.
Rexer: Do we have any VP left?
MC: Some, yeah. What's your plan?
Determined Rexer.
Rexer: Can you give it all to me? I'll use my weapon to absorb heat out of the magma.
Ganran: What!?
Ryusei: C-can you even hold all that!?
Hitomi: Yeah, it's too dangerous!
Magma and heat levels, rising!
Rexer: I know... but please believe in me. You guys helped me in the setup of the boss takedown, so now it's my turn to do something about this now.
Rest of Party: ...
MC: Alex...

Beep boop
MC: I'll stay too. We'll make this work.
MC sends VP to Rexer!
Rexer: ...thanks guys. Back up a little.
Drones deployed!
Rexer: Here we go!
Rexer focuses on his weapon and has the drones focus the heat towards him! A burning hot wind blows.
Rexer: I... got... this!
...the party runs up to support Rexer!
Hitomi: Okay maybe we can't do anything here. But...
Ryusei: We're with you all the way!
Ganran: Yep! You got guts, kid!
Rexer: !!
Rexer: Right!
MC: Okay this is goddamn hot, but I'm in too!
MC runs in!
Rexer: MC! ...thanks! Hold on...!
A heat tornado is forming! The flames intensify!
MC: Alex!

Later
Rexer: ...we're alive? Wait, the volcano!
Heat levels back down to tolerable. The lava is starting to solidify, and Rexer's weapon made sure everyone's mostly okay!
Rexer: ...oh my god it worked!
Rexer starts to slump over, but the party holds him up!
Ryusei: Awesome job, man.
Ganran: I knew you could do it! Another part of the Forge Rules, always trust your friends and face forward! ...now go take a load off.
Hitomi: Thank you so much, Rexer!
MC: All good?
Rexer smiles at MC.
Rexer: All good here. Too tired to walk just yet... but I did it.
Rexer's hand tightens on MC's.
Rexer: Guys, I've told MC this already, but... (stands up slowly) when I'm in this suit, could you call me by my name Alex? I'm gonna surpass my dad in my own way.

Hitomi: Sure, Alex!
Ryusei: Hi, Alex!
Ganran: Cool name, Alex! So Rexer's your dad's name?
Rexer: His hero name from when he still existed. He also used it as a pro gamer and game dev... then Monsters ate him, so I took up the name.
Rexer looks at a pillar of light off in the distance.
Rexer: I'm still not THAT good... but Rexer's the kind of hero I want to be. And I'll still be Rexer and Alex.
Rexer smiles and takes MC's hand.
Rexer: ...you think Dad saw me be cool?
MC: Yep. He's proud of you.
MC grips Rexer's hand harder.
Ryusei: Good goal, Alex. I gotta work hard too!
Ganran: And I gotta be ready when Barte comes back!
Hitomi: I'm sure you'll do great!
Rexer: Thanks guys. Kinda shaky here, but I'll be fine. I can--
Tremor!
Hitomi: Did the Monster do this!?
MC: ...I don't sense anything. Must be some other reason.
A wall collapses!
Rexer: We should go.
Ganran: Yeah. Careful, Ryusei.
Ryusei: I will. Wait, isn't that light from--!?
The party looks at where the wall collapsed.
Rexer: Wait, is that all rock cacao!?
Ganran: I never seen that much before!
Hitomi: Wow!
MC: Pretty...
Sparkling!

Title Card: Thank You, With Love

Villagers: CHEERS TO OUR HEROES!
Surprised party! The village center area has been turned into party area with tons of food!
Rexer: U-um, feels weird but thanks.
Hitomi: That is a lot of food...!
Ryusei: Well we DID have plans to take footage of the local food...
Ganran: Feels weird sittin' alongside you guys, but welp! Villagers said to! They really wanted to throw a party for y'all.
MC: okay wow / glad they're fine / we can have all this!?
Obsidius: Haha, yep! You guys smashed a big problem, so it's all good.
Obsidius walks over while eating.

Hitomi: Obsidius! Thanks for coming to the volcano to help us!
Obsidius: Too bad I missed out on the big boss fight!
Ganran: You still helped us get out!
Ryusei: Yeah, what with all the walls breaking and stuff.
Obsidius: Not quite my specialty, but glad it helped. I don't think the volcano will blow, at least, but I'll call someone who studies them to check for sure.
Rexer: You also evacuated the villagers too.
Ganran: That too!
Obsidius: Eh, the Neo Talents staff did most of the running around!
Obsidius turns to Rexer.
Obsidius: MC, Rexer! You guys are the real heroes this time! Oh wait, should I say Alex?
Rexer: Thanks. Either's good.
Obsidius: Oh okay. You've grown fast.
Rexer: Heh, thanks. I'll figure my stuff out my way.
Rexer smiles. A cool evening wind blows.
MC: Job done!

Rexer: Feels like spring. Wind's nice after all that heat.
Ryusei: Things were cold when we left. Maybe it'll be warming after editing?
Hitomi: Maybe! Feels like a whole season passed already.
Reflective party. Obsidius sees a signal from the villagers!
Obsidius: Guys, they're gonna do fireworks! Also they said they had a present.
Rexer: Really!?
Rexer turns around to see so much chocolate!
Obsidius: Lotsa chocolate Earth style and Garundera style!
Hitomi: Wow!
Ryusei: Aw, they're giving love to us again!
Ganran: They love throwing a party for anything, haha! Might as well join them!
Rexer: Sure! MC, let's record this on camera!
MC: It's BEEN on. This way, Alex!
Rexer: O-oh! Edit that out then! Haha!
Ryusei: Look up, guys!
Pretty fireworks~

Later
Danzo: Ayoooo peeps!
Kouki: Wow, sounds like a big surprise happened at Garundera!
Danzo: But the crew kicked ass and made sure it's all cool!
Kouki: And now they're back along with the special guest guide Ganran and cameraman/Operator MC!
Spotlight rolls over to the party.
Rexer: Hey chat it's me, Rexer! AKA Alex! Lots to talk about, but the quest line's complete!
Ryusei: We wrote down how to use the rock cacao in the flour for baking!
Hitomi: And this is how it turned out!
Shiny flour!

Danzo: The Phantom Chocolate is real, got it! Welcome back, tell us about the big battle later!
Kouki: Now it's time to actually make something with it!
Hitomi: Okay Ganran, MC, if you have any advice for cooking tell us!
Ganran: I'm a smith, but sure! Keep it hot since it cools quicker than Earth chocolate!
Rexer: Oh okay. Hey Ganran, you make some too!
Ryusei: Let's do this!
Party: YEAH!
MC: at last the time has come
The party gets stuff together. Danzo and Kouki smirk.
Kouki: Surprise twist!
Danzo: Yep, a video message from Someone Special!
Kouki: Have a look while you cook!
Rexer: Huh. Who's it from?
Hitomi: I wonder what it says?
Danzo: Okay cooking time's over! Part of the surprise but oh well. Anyway, the video!

beep
Boy A: um, are we on?
Ryusei: Hey, it's Village Boy A who told us about the rock cacao!
Hitomi: Oh yeah! Did he ever make his chocolate?
Boy A: Okay, um. Hi everyone! I'm sad you went home, but more people started visiting. And...
Boy A pulls out rock cacao from behind him.
Rexer: Wait, he didn't make anything with it?
Hitomi: O-oh, did he give up?
Ryusei: Actually, wait.
Boy A: I thought about it, and I decided to just be brave and speak up! And I'll keep this rock cacao as a present you guys gave me! I'll do my best, so thank you everyone!
boop
MC: Aww, Ryusei, I think he'll be fine!

Ryusei: Yeah...!
Happy Ryusei.
Kouki: So how was the surprise?
Danzo: Yoooo, cultural exchange! Speaking of, how's the Phantom Chocolate?
Kouki and Danzo walk over to see.
Rexer: We've been practicing!
Hitomi: And researching!
Danzo: Oooh (claps)
Kouki: Okay Choco Hunters. The moment of truth! Who will you give the chocolate too?
MC: Hmmmm
Hitomi's first!
Hitomi: I'm giving mine to my parents! Love you, thank you for all your support!
Ryusei's turn!
Ryusei: Hmm. Me! For getting to a point where I like myself and actually working to get there!
Ganran next.
Ganran: To my idiot of an apprentice. Whenever you get back, I'll have to make a new one for you!
Finally, Rexer!
Rexer: To my dad, with all my thoughts and feelings.
The party stands up.
Danzo: Cool! Hey Director, maybe this should have been longer split sections. Also you guys finish writing that one thing?
MC: what

The party takes out envelopes.
Danzo: wait we asked you guys for just one letter with your feelings in it
Rexer: One wasn't enough for me!
Hitomi: Same! There was someone else I wanted to give one to, and this still might not be enough!
Ryusei: We're supposed to give a chocolate and a letter to someone, right? But we only got told after filming finished, so you didn't know MC.
Ganran: The TV staff asked me too. Since everyone else wrote two letters, I guess we all had the same idea.
Rexer: Right! One for the person we said we'd give the chocolate to...
The party nods at each other.
Party: And the other...
Hitomi: We couldn't have done this without you!
Rexer: Proof we survived together!
Ryusei: For all your offtime support too!
Ganran: I'm glad we met!
The party gives their letters to MC.
MC: wait what
Party: Please take accept our chocolate and feelings!
Danzo: Niiice.
Kouki: So whose do you accept!?
The End 

Scramble World Trophy Epilogue (Abridged)

Carbuncle: Doot do do~
Trophy cleaning.
Flashback!
Carbuncle: You guys take it.
Carbuncle holds out the sports fest trophy. Surprised party!
MC: but why tho
Carbuncle: Because I thought I was the trophy. And I realized I never actually wanted this anyways, so...
MC: um / no thanks / (check party)
Agreeing party.
MC: You keep it, Carbuncle.
Carbuncle tears up!
Carbuncle: Oh fiiine, I'll take it.
Present
The trophy's been put up in Gargoyle's museum. No VIPs have been bothering Carbuncle since the fest, but Carbuncle stays at the church.
Carbuncle: Where in hell did Gargoyle go while dumping the cleaning on me? Today's the victory party! Okay fine, I'll look for him.

Carbuncle finds Gargoyle in the hall.
Gargoyle: Here to join me in posing?
Carbuncle: NO??? We have a party to get to!
Gargoyle: Pffft, we still have time. Wanna try a pose I thought up for you?
Carbuncle: You expected me to say yes!? ...I'm cool with sitting here and watching though. Maybe I'll outshine you.
Gargoyle: Hmm, you seem different lately.
Carbuncle: !!
Gargoyle: It's probably nothing. But anyways are you a believer in my beauty now!? I'll do whatever pose you like!
Carbuncle: This is what I get for trying to be nice. Don't be late to the party!
Business as usual, if a bit closer than before.
Gargoyle: Oh him. Maybe he's grown up a little?
Someone approaches.
Gargoyle: Are you asking for an anatomy model? I'll do it! Stare and be amazed!

Some pool
Otohime: Swim like that!
nyoom
Durga: Oof, how was that!?
Otohime: Impressive.
Durga: All thanks to you. This should help my track and field performance too!
Otohime: Cross training? I heard it helps.
Masashi's learning to swim too.
Masashi: How did I do, coach?
Otohime: Much better. It's hard to believe you couldn't swim earlier. Just don't expect it to be enough against me or Aegir in the water.
Masashi: Aww... but this is for my protagonist training! Let's keep going.
Otohime: Very well.

Aegir's here too.
Aegir: Faster, you little sardines! You think that's good enough to win the trophy next time!?
Jocks: SIR NO SIR
Mineaki: Thank you for coaching our students, Aegir. I'm impressed you can keep up with high school athletes.
Aegir: It's cool, I live for this shit. Alright pebbles, protein time!
Jocks: YAAAAY
Mineaki: ...the carrot and stick, I see.
Aegir: Gotta keep that motivation running.
Later
Otohime: Lord Aegir, I believe it is time we got going.
Aegir: Oh, okay. Class is over for the day, boys, 'cuz I got plans!
Aegir and Otohime walk off as the Yoyogi jocks thank them.
Aegir: Think the others got bored since the sports fest?
Otohime: It has only been a week. That said, I think I understand the concern now. I look forward to seeing everyone again.
Aegir: Pffft, I just don't want MY stuff getting all rusty and junk.
Otohime: Whatever you say, Lord Aegir.

Yoyogi Clubrooms
Girimekhala: S-sumo stomp!
Yasuyori: Hmm, so you do have a talent for sumo.
Girimekhala: Really? This isn't just you buttering me up to get me to join?
Ashigara: Pffft, this is a sports school. We got plenty of people interested! You'd make a great sparring partner.
Girimekhala: O-oh. Didn't expect that since I trip all the time. Thanks.
Ashigara: So, wanna join? All you can eat stew!
Girimekhala: Oof, tempting. I'm a Umamichi punk... but I can join the sumo team too? Sounds fun.
Ashigara: You can join whenever!
Yasuyori: Agreed! You can visit whenever you like!
Girimekhala: Oh, well that doesn't sound too bad. Oh wait, I gotta go! Thanks, see you later!
Yasuyori: He's going dressed in sumo getup? ...oh he's coming back.

AndvaResort
MC and Chernobog are setting up for the party.
Chernobog: Thank you my brave. This would be a bit much for one person to carry.
Lots of barbeque supplies!
MC: It's cool, I wasn't doing anything! / you got most of it / this will be fun!
Chernobog: Shopping for the party has its side benefits. And I must thank Andvari for hosting us as well.
MC: yessss winners' perks / he can't say no to you / I'll call him later
Chernobog: I must begin the prep cooking. Would you assist me?
Chernobog starts grabbing food from the fridge on site.
MC: Nice! Wait, did Andvari provide us with that?
Chernobog: Perun sent the food. Volos raised the vegetables, and Yamasachi brought some mountain forage. Make whatever shish kebabs you like.

Later
Aegir: S'up bitches, I got presents!
Otohime: Hello, please allow me to help.
Aegir and Otohime brought seafood!
Chernobog: You two are quite early.
Otohime: Many hands make quick labor. Lord Aegir said being earlier is better.
Aegir: I feel like treating for once. You like seafood better, right MC?
Chernobog: No wait, you prefer mountain fare, do you not?
MC: no comment / both / stop acting like Zao
Girimekhala: Hey guys I--damn y'all are already here!?
Otohime: Only just.
Girimekhala: Oh okay. I'll help too! How about I set up the charcoal?
Aegir: Forget that. Hey Girimekhala, you like the sea better too, right?
Girimekhala: I like being on land. (bonk) I MEAN YES, SEA COOL. Oh right, the Asakusa peeps gave me sweet stuff for the party.
MC: aw, nice of them / yay, sweets! / punk bro Aegir

Food preference arguments while cooking.
Carbuncle: Goddammit Gargoyle, we're last because of you!
Gargoyle: They're just super early. Chernobog said he'd set up.
Carbuncle: Eh, it's faster and more fun doing it together.
Gargoyle: By the way I'm on your side, Chernobog! Look at these mountain sized pecs!
Chernobog: That isn't quite what we were talking about?
Aegir: Hey Carbuncle, whose side are you on? Mountain or sea?
Carbuncle: Um, both sound like fun. Maybe we'll have a party on a mountain hike next time, then a beach party after that. So maybe we could... hang out again?
Chernobog: Of course. I shall introduce thee to our hiking club then.
Aegir: Okay cool, whatevs.
Aegir pets Carbuncle. Carbuncle is mildly embarrassed.
MC: smooth / I'll take you wherever! / I'm Team Stay Home
(B) Carbuncle: Heh. You better then.
(C) Girimekhala: NOOOO, no fighting!

Gargoyle smiles at Carbuncle enjoying himself instead of being dead inside from constant projection.
Gargoyle: Ha! Fine, I will help prepare food as well then!
Chernobog: I shall teach thee the ways of kebabs.
Girimekhala: Hey Gargoyle, do you breathe fire like dragons do?
Gargoyle: I breathe Petra Breath if you want to see.
Girimekhala: NO, NOT THE FOOD
Gargoyle: No worries, I can still eat it!
BBQ prep done!
Carbuncle: Okay then! Cheers!
MC: Good game, team! Thanks again!
Chernobog: Help thineselves to whatever pleases.
Girimekhala: Oh my gods this is amazing!
Aegir: Yeah, the fish and the veg are awesome.
Otohime: I shall not be outdone in terms of hosting and entertainment. Banquet Lady, activate!
Gargoyle: Heh, I shall join in the show then!
Carbuncle: STOP TAKING YOUR CLOTHES OFF
MC: no keep doing it / great cooking, Chernobog / Wanna dance with me, Otohime?

Later
Girimekhala: Sumo clubs from other school keep asking me to join them! ...I mean maybe joining would be fine?
Otohime: Indeed. I have signed up as a swim instructor myself.
Aegir: Hey Carbuncle, you wanna join? ...hey, I'm talkin' to ya.
Carbuncle: Huh? Oh, I was just thinking how this is... nice. At first I was asking for help, but now we're friends. So if you need help, call me!
MC: nice / same / omg so dashing~
---
(C) Carbuncle: Hey! I-I'm not handing over any prizes next time if you keep that up!
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Aegir: wait where's my fish kebab
Girimekhala: (chomp) sorry bro
Aegir: Heh, screw you too then.
Girimekhala: I'MSORRYI'MSORRYI'MSORRY
Gargoyle: Who made these ribs? I applaud you!
Chernobog: Oh, thank you. If thou likes, I can cook another to thine liking.
Gargoyle: O-oh! Are you wondering how I work out!?

Carbuncle: Hey guys let's play volleyball in a bit! Bet you can't beat me and Gargoyle.
Aegir: You can't pull the shit you did back in the sports fest.
Gargoyle: And disappoint the audience!?
Otohime: Worry not, I have downloaded all volleyball rules into my memory bank.
Girimekhala: I brought a watermelon for a beach game.
Carbuncle: Rigged!
Girimekhala: N-no, I just thought it'd be fun to play together!
Otohime: How about the beach flag game for lifeguard training?
So many beach toys.
Carbuncle: oh my god are we really doing sports fest 2.0?
Aegir: Is that a challenge?
Carbuncle: No!? But I guess it'd be more fun to do something.
The party looks at MC.
MC: wait what / fiiiine / I gotta cover my ass
Carbuncle: It'll be fine, it's just a game!
MC: oh okay cool! / but we got hardcore people here
Carbuncle: Winner picks next party place?
Aegir: Sounds good! I'mma drag y'all to sea!
Chernobog: I insist on a mountain hike.
Gargoyle: I'm picking a gym trip.
Carbuncle: Goddammit we have to stop him! So, what should we play?
Time passes, but memories stay. The sports fest has ended, but things go on. And as sweat gets wiped away, people laugh as they enjoy their days.
The End 

Scramble World Trophy Episode 5 Part 2 (Abridged)

Flashback!
Carbuncle: (gets ass kicked) ow. Thanks Jacob.
Jacob: You're getting better. So why are you training so hard?
Carbuncle: To protect myself and fight my own battles.
On that day, when that one priest told Carbuncle to never come back, Carbuncle was alone again.
Carbuncle: I never had anyone who saw me for me until then. Or couldn't. Whichever. It was nice to not be treated as someone else. Then he was gone. I always wondered why. But now I'm thinking of something else. I wanted to make him happy somehow. How did I want to be remembered became the question now.

Present
Gargoyle: Oh no! Carbuncle!
Gargoyle's used up almost all his energy and can't keep up with Michael! But something passes him!
Gargoyle: What!?
MC and Carbuncle step forward!
Michael: So, surrendering?
MC: Nah, we'll win.
Michael: Oh okay, I'll just have to beat you myself.
Carbuncle: No you won't! I'm gonna live freely!
Carbuncle thinks about everyone present and whispers to MC.
Carbuncle: So I was pissed at being the trophy at first, but it was nice not being what everyone in the team was fighting for. You know how it is?
MC: Yes / Sorta / Being a support was fun

Carbuncle: Heh, yeah. Everyone has their own fun. Girimekhala worked hard to stand proud. Otohime tried hard for the sake of it. Chernobog wanted to enjoy his time. And Aegir was in it for himself.
Carbuncle was happy they helped but still had their own things going on.
Carbuncle: What do you see when you look at me, MC? Cute, or...?
MC: (shrug) / Like you're having fun? / What if I said "sad?"
Carbuncle: Eh, whatever. I'm glad we did this together.
Michael: Fine, I can play along to make you feel better.
Michael raises his sword. He's determined.
Michael: What's so wrong with being a pet trophy?
Michael flashes behind Carbuncle and swings at him!
Carbuncle: OH NO
MC: Look out! (tank for Carbuncle)

Pow! MC is mostly out!
Michael: ...well I win, Brother.
Carbuncle: Sorry for fumbling things, MC... Plus he still has two teammates up. We're gonna be so cooked if they get here, so we gotta finish quick.
MC: Let's work together!
Carbuncle: But we'll lose in a stat contest!
MC: We're still in a sports game with sports rules!
Carbuncle: !!
Carbuncle gets an idea and pulls MC off on a run!
MC: wait what!?
Meanwhile
Michael: Wait, why are you running!?
Well this does make regrouping easier. But wait...
Michael: Oh right they still have stealth suits. Tsk.
Onyankopon was the team member with radar, and he's out.
Michael: Stall tactics? Then I just have to finish MC off first!
Michael flies after MC and Carbuncle!
Later
Michael: Did you really think you could outrun me?
Michael doesn't see Carbuncle anywhere.
Michael: I see through your petty tricks! Noble Phantasm, fire!
Anti-gravity aura deployed!
Michael: Now Carbuncle will get Zero Gravity'd if he gets close. Have at you!
BATTLE START (more happens after)

Michael: Really? Is that it?
Hmm, MC seems too weak to Michael. Suddenly MC charges at Michael!
Michael: What!?
Flashback!
Carbuncle: Okay so we can't win in a straight fight. But we still have a chance thanks to everyone's work.
MC: What? Oh!
Carbuncle: They have 51 points. We have 58. If we pull a double KO, then we still keep our lead!
Present
Michael: No! ...kidding.
Michael shoots MC!
Michael: Haha! Finally I have--wait, what!?

MC turns out to have been Carbuncle instead!
Carbuncle: Surprise.
Carbuncle tackles Michael and gets petrified by Gargoyle on the way!
Gargoyle: Haha, fooled you!
Michael: Then where is MC!?
MC: Hi. You lose thanks to our teamwork.
Michael: GODDAMMIT NOOOO
bonk
Game's over!
MC: did we win? / HELL YEEEEAAAAHHHH
Carbuncle: Oh my god MC, we won! I can't believe it like whoa my legs are giving out.
MC: (cheer with Carbuncle) / (hold Carbuncle up) / (hug Carbuncle)
(A) Carbuncle: Man, if we didn't have you...
(BC) Carbuncle: Whoa! Thanks MC, I'm glad we teamed up.

Aegir: S'up bitches, good game out there!
Carbuncle: OW did you just break something!?
Here comes the rest of the party!
Otohime: Congratulations.
Chernobog: I believed in thee.
MC: How was I, Aegir? / You're the star, Otohime / Thanks for guarding me, Chernobog
---
(A) Aegir: Brilliant. Now get over here and let me cherish you.
(B) Otohime: Oh... we were all needed for this victory. It has been... fun.
(C) Chernobog: Heh. I am glad I accepted your invitation. What should we do next?
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Girimekhala: Seriously, damn. So much pressure with the crowds here.
Gargoyle: Be sure to appreciate how I wore down Michael!
Carbuncle: WHAT? ...well you did help out.
Gargoyle: Your cheering earlier hit real good. Wish I recorded it.
Carbuncle: S-shut up!
MC: Your sumo game set us ahead / yep that's some good beef / great plan, Carbuncle
(A) Girimekhala: I-I guess, but it's thanks to everyone's cheering I placed second there.
(B) Gargoyle: Awww yiiissss. And... sorry for getting you involved. But I'll make you a great statue whenever you want!
(C) Carbuncle: Tee hee. I guess I see myself a little better. And... I have all of you guys now.

Crowd applause!
Carbuncle: Wow is this for us?
Girimekhala: OH NO I'M GETTING STAGE FRIGHT
Otohime: Would you like me to hold your hand so you won't trip? I am apparently just that strong.
Girimekhala: l-lewd. no thanks.
Chernobog: Wait I am starting to feel nerves too.
Aegir: Whoa, are YOU asking to hold hands? Bold.
Chernobog: N-no! My brave, I have no such ulterior motives!
Gargoyle: Is it time for me to petrify everyone!?
Carbuncle: Stop rubbing your fetish everywhere and start walking!
Announcements for all teams to assemble!

Later
Andvari: Mkay, awards ceremony speech time with Claude now.
Claude: Well done, everyone. I sincerely hope everyone enjoyed sweating it out like so.
Everyone seems to have enjoyed it all.
Claude: So maybe things may have sucked for some of you, but that just means you can work harder to do better next time!
Claude walks off. Audience applause.
Andvari: And now the awards part! 3rd place with 52 points, Team Eastern Tokyo!
Michael: I can't believe we only came in at third.
Michael seems okay.
Andvari: How was the fest?
Michael: I'm disappointed with myself at the end, but I'll win against Brother next time.
Andvari: Cool. Big round of applause, everyone!
MC: He might win next time / come at me bro / Heh. Loser.
(C) Michael: What's that look for!?
Horus: I wish Uncle would look at ME like that how infuriating!

Gargoyle: Heh, so the hero angel finally understands the value of training and working out?
Carbuncle: Not really? Like god I hope not.
Gargoyle: I'll find you a workout buddy if he joins the gym.
Second place is Team Yoyogi! Kyuma goes up.
Andvari: So like nice playing that last game.
Durga: I can't believe we lost first place in a sports fest! But it was fun playing against MC and Chernobog. Also Otohime, I'll race you in swimming sometime.
Otohime: Gladly.
Ashigara: In that case, I challenge Girimekhala! I'll bring Yasuyori for a rematch! Wanna join our sumo club?
Girimekhala: WHAT? ...I mean I'll check it out at least.
Wakan Tanka: Teach me your ways, Aegir!
Aegir: 'kay.
Gunzo: Senpai, I'm pretty sure he's gonna go hardcore.
Gargoyle: Come at me, Taurus Mask! I'll petrify you afterwards!
Taurus Mask: HOW DID WE GET TO THIS POINT!? But sure, I'll challenge you again!
Avarga: Hey, I'mma always be 'round to protect my students!
Taurus Mask: It's cool, I just have to win!
Gargoyle: Aww, how cute. I can just petrify you both.
Andvari: Y'all, we have awards to give out! Kyuma, say something already.
Kyuma: UHHHH great playing, guys! Sorry I sucked.
Supportive jocks.
Kyuma: I wanted to do better on my own, and failed even after tapping in, but I feel better for having tried. We lost, but it was nice going up against MC and their team. Let's play ball sometime.
MC: I suck at actual baseball / go easy on me / Sure!
(AB) Chernobog: I would like to try too, terrible as I might be.
(C) Chernobog: I look forward to it as well, even if I may be unskilled.

Kyuma: Anyways, go team! I'll do better if I'm in next time! Thanks for all your support!
Polite clapping! Now it's Team Carbuncle's turn! But first...
Carbuncle: MC, help. Stage fright.
MC: What!? / same / but you sang for this crowd earlier!
Carbuncle: I didn't have to think about it before! Now everyone's gonna be looking at me myself for once...
Girimekhala: Dude, just get out there.
Chernobog: Yes, we are here with thee.
Aegir: Yep.
Otohime: Has the time come for me to be the comic relief?
Gargoyle: Don't.
MC: everyone else seems fine / it's better together / wanna hold hands?
(AB) Carbuncle: Okay I feel stupid now. Thanks, let's go together.
(C) Carbuncle: I'm not baby. Besides, I'm not alone.

Andvari: And finally, the winners! Give it up for Team Carbuncle!
Lots of applause! MC and Carbuncle both go up.
Andvari: It's the MVPs! And bring up Otohime who got the most points!
Otohime: Excuse me?
MC: You did place first twice / thanks Otohime / hey superstar!
Andvari gives Otohime a medal.
Otohime: Oh. Thank you, I was just doing my best for the team. I'm more glad for everyone here who inspired me.
More clapping!
Andvari: Cool! Ehhh, Carbuncle how about you give us a few words?
Carbuncle: Uhhh... I figured you'd ask MC but I guess it IS my name on the team. Now I wish we picked something better. Not that we have any better commonalities. But um, thanks to everyone for joining!
MC: Don't cry! / Awwww / yeah
(A) Carbuncle: I haven't even started! Dammit, I feel something coming on!

Carbuncle: But yeah thanks! It's been a great time!
Even more clapping! Carbuncle looks happy.
Aegir: Okay gimme the mic. Thanks for having me, I have learned that big old cliché about the memories we made being the real treasure. And that memory is "hell yeah we kicked ass!" Thanks for asking me on, MC!
Girimekhala: Thanks for bugging me to join the team even though I said no at first!
Otohime: Thank you for the experience and friendship learning.
Chernobog: Thank you for including me in the party. I hope we do more.
MC: Yeah!
Gargoyle: ...what? Expecting me to say something too? Ugh, fiiine. I'd never have made it this far without you all.
Andvari brings the trophy over.
Carbuncle: So there IS a real trophy! Okay team, all together!
Group huddle!
Carbuncle: We did it!
To be continued in the epilogue! 

Scramble World Trophy Episode 5 Part 1 (Abridged)

Flashback!
Michael: I personally don't really care for Carbuncle.
Carbuncle's shine is changes all the damn time, and in Eden's faith high value is preferred. Michael in particular wants to always be on top, so he hates Carbuncle being seen for himself. Michael also looks down on Gargoyle. Gargoyle was made in Shaytan's image, and Michael will accuse anyone calling them indistinguishable as needing (new) glasses. Uncultured swines!
Michael: But maybe if we use Gargoyle and Carbuncle together I can tolerate that.
Gargoyle's Petrification Beam was actually intended to freeze perfect dominance for eternity. The stone thing is just a side effect. If it were to be used on Carbuncle under such conditions, then Michael could have a Halal Shaytan who would never go away. Of course all the other World Reps are onto him, so now it's a fight over Carbuncle's worth. And that's how Michael became part of the sports fest.

Present
Right, David-possessed Kyuma has taken out Teams Kudan and Bukuro. Three teams left in the game! Who will win!?
Solomon: (nyon) Hello Master, time for a status report! So your friends in Team Shinjuku all got eliminated. Amaterasu, Onyankopon, and Horus are also out, given them 42 points total! Amazing! Otohime took out all of Team Southern Tokyo, there was a three way battle where Q'ursha took out Shennong, and Ixbalanque shot down Juugo and Kagutsuchi, and they ended with 45 points! Anyways, good luck!
Team Waiting Room
Aegir: So Team Army Prison closed out next?
Otohime: Yes. Lord Tanetomo used Lord Yasuyori as a decoy to eliminate Lord Jagannath, and Lord Yasuyori took out Lord Tvastar.
Girimekhala: And Tezcatlipoca and Tiger Man took out Ashigara and Avarga when it started, right?
Aegir: I went down with Balor, and Tezcatlipoca took out Ikutoshi.
Chernobog: That means...they ended up with 45 points?
Otohime: There's also the points from their other members to consider.
Cthugha scored six points off Team Army Prison. Kamui and Mac Roich took down Volkh and Yamasachi. Bathym, Pollux, and Ikutoshi took out Taurus Mask, Gunzo, and Durga.
Girimekhala: Wait, they also have 45 points then!? Damn.
Chernobog: And they took out Captain Shiva? Impressive.
Aegir: Kyuma's the one I got my eye on.

Cyber Shinjuku Park
MC: So the other teams are down to Michael, Masashi, and Koropokkur and Wakan Tanka and Kyuma.
Carbuncle: Kyuma scored 16 points solo! They're at 57 points. Michael got Team Eastern Tokyo up to 45 points from 33.
Gargoyle: So where are we on the scoreboard? I'm bad at math!
MC: Uhhh, 50+8 equals 58?
Carbuncle: Survivor bonus is five, but we aren't safe at this point.
Gargoyle: So last team standing wins? Then leave everything in my perfect hands!
Carbuncle: you're just feeling guilty for dipping out the first round, aren't you
Gargoyle: UMMMM
MC: oh right that happened / stop! / whatever, we survive we win
Gargoyle: IT'S COOL I JUST HAVE TO CARRY THE TEAM
Carbuncle: Stop yelling, you'll give us away!
Kyuma: Too late, Captains get revealed when the team catcher goes down. Now it's rocket tag.
David Kyuma: Sorry Sempai, time for you to lose now.
MC: What? Wait, it's David!

Michael: Ah yes, David with Hamesh Avanim. The World Pillar told me you forced yourself over even though you're human.
David Kyuma: (stares)
Michael: Now back off of MC unless you want me to smite you.
David Kyuma: It's just a game. You're just as green as Kyuma. Haven't you noticed you've already burned yourself out against someone strong?
Michael: It's true but you shouldn't say it. Still, I have a plan. And what do you mean it's "just" a game?
David Kyuma: Ohh, I see how it is.
Michael: Yes, it is a game to me at least. Okay Gargoyle, join me.
MC: WHAT
Michael: Surprise, there was an ulterior motive to the sports fest!
Michael hates being a little boy and wished he had Gargoyle's growth and size if not that HERESY of an appearance. So he hatched a research plan with Gargoyle, Onyankopon, and whoever else!
Michael: You know about Gargoyle's power? We're researching a way to manifest it! That way I can use all the sweat and energy from this fest to make myself big!
MC: WHAT / wait did he say anything like that

Team Carbuncle Waiting Room
Onyankopon: So like, I heard Gargoyle's meant to be both an anti-demon dragon weapon and a creation patterned after someone the angels once knew. I researched him in case I'd find some way to make all humanity healthy and beefy.
Aegir: Wait is that what that asshole Loki was getting at? I shoulda beat it outta him more.
Onyankopon: Hmm. I guess Paradise IS possible one day.
Amaterasu: Would that have made me able to stop my brother by force back then?
Tsukuyomi: Please don't change Sister. Also you can win by force right now.
Moritaka: (uhh, would people stop calling me fat then? Wait, nothing is ever easy!)
Girimekhala: THERE'S TOO MANY PEOPLE IN HERE

Cyber Shinjuku Park
Carbuncle: Gargoyle, what!?
Michael: Heh. As a creation of Eden, Gargoyle is meant to destroy our enemies.
Gargoyle: So Michael, you said you want a body like your brother? Does that mean you want a body like MINE!?
Michael: NO!? You look nothing like him!
Gargoyle: So you don't want this bulk up juice then?
Michael: GIMME
Gargoyle: (pretends to look away) And after all those times you asked Carbuncle to be your brother...
Michael: Shut up! Brother, it's not true!
MC: do you want to sleep together with me? / ooh / wow he's getting played
(A) Michael: Don't say that NOW!

Gargoyle: Well if you want this bulk up juice, just admit you want a body like mine!
Michael: UGH. I-I... want... a body... like...
Gargoyle: Hmmmm, did you say something?
Michael: FINE! I want a body as beautiful as my brother's! Happy!?
Gargoyle: You didn't include me in it, but close enough.
Gargoyle throws the juice over.
Michael: I'll get you for this!
Carbuncle: WHY DID YOU DO THAT!?
Kyuma: ...wait.
Michael drinks the juice!
Michael: (spits) Wait, is this protein!?
Gargoyle: Don't drink it so fast! Good luck with your workout!
MC: this is getting sad / oh / I don't think that's happening, man

Team Carbuncle Waiting Room
Onyankopon: I mean, if you research to be fast you gotta pay. Michael thinking the protein is the bulk up juice is him misunderstanding things. It's not like anyone said it wasn't.
Cyber Shinjuku Park
MC: welp
Michael: How dare you trick me like this!
Gargoyle: It was funny.
Michael: UGH, you're like Brother that way too!
Gargoyle: Okay Kyuma, I did as promised. Now help us take him out.
Kyuma: What!? Uh okay, I think I get what's going on!
MC: what / oh!
Gargoyle: WITNESS MY PHYSICAL GLORY!
BATTLE START (more happens after)

So what would the trophy be to the World Reps?
Surt: Hmm. The way they shine standing against giants even without promised victory?
Perun: My jester, who brings a moment's spring to my frozen realm.
Amaterasu: My shameless brother who helps me forget my positional burdens.
Shiva: My enemy who made me forget my training.
Balor: My cute grandson.
Temujin: My only friend, who got away from me.
Ahura Mazda: Everyone has different answers? Well obviously. We all want different things, and war happens because more demand than supply.

Present
Gargoyle: What's wrong little boy? Petra BEEEEAAAAAM!
Kyuma: Hey you almost hit ME with that!
Gargoyle: My job is to corner him. Yours is to actually hit him with a ball.
Michael: The only parts of my brother you resemble are all his BAD sides!
Gargoyle and Kyuma are winning!
Carbuncle: how did this happen
David Kyuma: The Yoyogi jocks are here because this is a sports fest, and I promised to help if it stopped being a sports fest.
Flashback!
Gargoyle: Help us win and I'll give you the bonus prize. I'll throw in a favor if that isn't enough. I want Carbuncle to keep singing my praises!

Present
Team Carbuncle Waiting Room
Aegir: Oh, so he took out insurance by asking the jocks to help protect Carbuncle.
Otohime: Carbuncle has a special power, especially combined with Gargoyle's. The World Reps likely want him at some point, but him being protected by the church gave some protection. But perhaps that felt like being caged to him.
Aegir: What are you, his therapist or something? But changing perspectives does help sometimes.
Otohime: The point is, if we win then he doesn't have to join any of the Reps.
Aegir stares into space, remembering something.
Girimekhala: Maybe he's trying to make it easier for Carbuncle to choose? He's got guts going against his creators!
Chernobog: I don't know how Gargoyle spent his life, but I support him.

Cyber Shinjuku Park
Carbuncle: Why didn't you speak up, you jackass!?
MC: it be like that / kick his ass later
Carbuncle: !!
Carbuncle has flashbacks of his time with Gargoyle!
Gargoyle: Well you've been quiet. Don't you want anything?
Carbuncle: Pffft, you spent the budget on protein and gym stuff. All I want is somewhere safe to be. I can pretend to be someone you really want to see since that's all I'm apparently good for.
Gargoyle: Nah. The one I want to see most is me!
Carbuncle: Oh. Then I guess I can manage your museum as a tourist thing?
Some random day
Rando A: Oh my god [REDACTED] you're back!
Carbuncle: Back off whoever you are!
Gargoyle: Yeah. Pay attention to ME!

Later
Gargoyle: Why are you up so late? Scared to go to the bathroom alone?
Carbuncle: NO!? I-I'm just feeling nervous...
Gargoyle: Oh. So a nightmare, or is it the projection thing?
Carbuncle nods.
Gargoyle: Ah. Just refer them all to me.
Carbuncle: I know. But it feels weird with people being happy to see me...
Gargoyle: Just do whatever you want, like me.
Carbuncle: You're a menace!
Carbuncle still finds him comforting in his ways, even if he can't really express it to Gargoyle.
Carbuncle: What if you see your model in me one day?
Gargoyle: Pssshaw. Why would I ever not want to look at ME!?
"What was his model like as a person anyways?" thought Carbuncle, enjoying himself for once.
Some other day
Carbuncle: I'm getting better at singing!
Gargoyle: I'm sure everyone will be moved by it tomorrow.
Carbuncle: Stop listening in like a creep!
Gargoyle: But a huge crowd will be coming to hear you sing tomorrow. I can help you be bolder!

Present
Carbuncle thinks Gargolye kinda is like a god to him, even if he is a vain moron.
Carbuncle: Kick his ass, Gargoyle!
Gargoyle hears!
Gargoyle: Haha, I feel your support buffing me!
Gargoyle shines!
Gargoyle: Kyuma! Full power throw, now!
Kyuma: Got it!
Gargoyle flaps his wings to fire stone missiles at Michael!
Gargoyle: How do you like that!?
Michael: That's a thing you can do!?
Gargoyle: Yes, because I'm not your brother! I'm ME! Now stare and be amazed!
Michael gets cornered!
Kyuma: Got you! Hamesh Avanim!
WHIRRRR
Michael: ...damn. Well played.
Gargoyle: Heh. Finally you've been brought down.

Flashback!
Carbuncle is staring out a window like a sad sack. Business as usual.
Gargoyle: Would you like to go somewhere if you're bored?
Carbuncle: don't you have church work to do? Also last time we went out we ran into some World Reps and caused a scene.
Gargoyle: What, you think this is a pity trip?
Carbuncle: ...no. You just want to flaunt yourself.
Carbuncle never mentions wanting anything...up until One Day he heard about school life from some visitors.
Carbuncle: I wish I had friends like a normal person.
Hmmmm. Gargoyle thinks that if Carbuncle got friends and became happier, he'd be a better singer and therefore would glaze him even better. Win-win!
Gargoyle: Hmm. If you have no one to rely upon around here, then I will do that for you.
Present
SUDDEN PLOT TWIST! Just before Kyuma actually manages to bean Michael out...
PA System: Beep boop, Wakan Tanka has been eliminated. Kyuma is eliminated by proxy.
Gargoyle: NO!
Kyuma: I'm sorry Wakan-senpai!
Gargoyle: My sweet, sweet, highlight moment!
Michael: God DOES love me!
Michael charges!
End of episode part