Valentine Snow Fight Episode 8 (Abridged)

[So I somehow blanked out on this section ever existing and was reminded of it, so here we are.]

Tiger Man: Ayyy, that was a good battle back there! So reminder, the winners of the Valentine Snow Fight? The WARMONGERS!
Players: YAAAAY
Tiger Man: A celebration for the winners and a commendation for the ones that participated! Gracias for the battle, amigos! Snow fight's done, but we still got chocolates and snow to enjoy!
Later
Tezcatlipoca: Great war, BRRRROTHER! Honestly I expected nothing, but things turned out way better than I ever thought!
MC: I had fun too! / Eh, not bad / pay me my money
Andvari: You'll get your dues, you made this a success! Kinda sucks the blizzard and stuff ruined our recordings, but we already blew up halfway through day one and people are calling like hell!
Tezcatlipoca: We're setting up the next snow fight. Things are going to be great for once!
Andvari: Hey MC, come again if you have time. We'll always need a cameraman!
Tezcatlipoca: Let's fight again whenever, BRRRROTHER!

Andvari: Oh wait I almost forgot. Your bonus! ...stop looking at me like that, there's no strings attached. This is actually meant for the winning team's bonus but Yoritomo declined his share.
Tezcatlipoca: Ha! He said "it wasn't just our victory."
Andvari: He didn't even blink, so I dunno what that was about. Whatever, yours. It's an invite ticket for the springs. Okay time to make some money!
Ryouta: Hi MC, we're finally here!
Shirou: I'm glad you're alright...oh, you didn't know?
Touji: The blizzard shut us out...
Ryouta: But now it just stopped so we're here. Time to eat all the sweets!
MC: I'm glad you're all okay. Stuff happened, I'll tell you while we eat.

Later
Ryouta: Huh, so that's why things cut out the second day. Also Girimekhala sounds amazing. I wonder if we can be friends?
Touji: I saw the first day videos. Very tactically informative, we should use them for counterguild strategies.
Shirou: We should join as a group next time. It'd help our cooperation.
Ryouta: Ohh! Next time let's ask Kengo and Moritaka to come with us! Mmm, hot springs and tons of sweets...
Touji: Wait we didn't come here to play, Yakush--
Shirou: Eh, it's okay sometimes. We should also invite the rest of the guild like Agyou. Having us all together makes things more fun.
MC: Yessss
Touji: ...okay I'm convinced.
Ryouta: Wow MC, you sounded like Jacob just now. Okay, let's all come as Team Summoners next time!
Shirou: Okay, I'll go talk to the managers for details.
Ryouta: Gonna eat all the sweets! Oh, I should go say hi to Chouji.
Touji: I'm going to the hot springs. Which reminds me...what did Master Hougen mean by getting along with both guilds in the springs?

Later
Tanetomo: Oh my. Took you long enough to come talk to me, MC. You didn't take my chocolate, but...well, let's say His Excellency foresaw it. Still, shouldn't you have come to me immediately after the game to adore me? Did you expect me to be a beautiful courtier just to wait???
MC: Congrats, you're the cutest! / OH NO / (pet)
(A) Tanetomo: You're still kind of late, but fine, I'll accept this.
(B) Tanetomo: (murder vibes) ...oh, is that your reaction after all my hints? You best remember this.
(C) Tanetomo: Don't you think this is a little too brazen of y--oh wait, I did the same thing to Yasuyori once. Never mind.

Yasuyori: Oh, MC! Advisor! Here you two are.
Shennong: Hey Problem Kid. You did it again. After I told you not to. Again. Do you know what could've happened to you if you got hit by a giant snowball unarmed?
Yasuyori: D-Doctor, they weren't hurt this time...
Tanetomo: Yes, simple nagging won't do anything to them. They just pretend to not hear it, just like SOMEONE who's a little slow around here.
Yasuyori: wait what
MC: You know me so well / I'm sorry... / I thought it'd work out somehow...

Shennong: ... (sigh) No shots or nagging today. But only if you promise to come see if you feel anything off about yourself at all. Got it? ...oh, with the snow fight over, I guess now's a good time for a physical break, huh?
Tanetomo: Yes, I think so too. Maybe a bit of relaxing would be fine.
Yasuyori: I shall try all the sweets since I usually don't see this many!
Tanetomo: Is this some backlash reaction to how our school is? Are you going to be even worse at the cafe...?
Yasuyori: No! It's our job to partake if our superiors treat us!
Shennong: Welp, Big Boy makes sense! Feels like a waste on me though since I always eat grass.
Tanetomo: ...so we may have been named the winners, but I'm slightly against calling it my win. But don't think that was our full power. If we face off, it'll be a real war. Okay, time to excuse us! Tell Tennouji Shinya I'm going to break his budding pride and show I'M truly the cutest in the battlefield here.

Later
Arslan: Cub, there you are!
Maria: Hello MC. I'm glad you're unhurt.
Zabaniya: Yes, just like Girimekhala. I am pleased nothing serious came of it all.
MC: Hi guys! Kinda sucks how it ended, but you all looked great!
Arslan: Haha, yeah we lost. It sucks, but it was really fun!
Zabaniya: Indeed. I did I best and that was how we did. But the journey has been more worth it than the destination of our efforts.
Azazel: Winning can be down to luck, but I'm satisfied with seeing all the sweaty bod--never mind me.
Maria: We usually don't get chances to get coop and competitive experience.
Arslan: Let's go apply for the next one!

Maria: wait next what now
Arslan: Snow fight! You didn't think we'd only do the one, did you?
Maria: B-but everyone's plans...wait, what about your own work?
Azazel: It should be fine, let us pretend it isn't there. Mmm, seeing someone throw themselves at a party is also lovely...
Zabaniya: O-okay?
Maria: No it is not! Excuse us, MC, I need to talk with them!
Girimekhala: Hey, camera man! I'm...kinda embarrassed I cried like that. I wasn't expecting to.
MC: That's just how hard you tried / I think I get it / (hug)
(C) Girimekhala: W-what? Uhh...I don't know what to do about this!

Gorozaemon: Haha, you sure move fast!
Girimekhala: Student Prez!?
MC: what / WHERE'D YOU COME FROM / Hey, long time no see Gorozaemon!
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(C) Gorozaemon: Aww, you remember me? Good to see you having fun.
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Gorozaemon: Ayy, I just came to meddle with check on our outbound transfer student. I went to Daikanyama to slack off see you when they told me you were up here at the Snow Fest. Sounded cool, so I rode my wanyudo ride and burned some roads!
Girimekhala: Oh. Thank you Prez. But sorry, it's already over. Maybe I should've invited you earlier.
Gorozaemon: It's cool! Even if you did, I wouldn't know if I'd come until the day of. ANYWAYS, I came to ask you something. Did you find your own road with the Missionaries? You used to be one of the Taoshis, so did you find anything to be proud of?
MC: what (Huh. He was a Taoshi?)

Girimekhala: Yeah! ...if only, right?
Girimekhala is hesitant in answering after meeting Airavata and confronting his role. He's hesitant because he's looking to the future after facing his present, but he still looks determined.
Girimekhala: I can't say for sure, but I do think I saw something like it for a second. And I did find something thanks to MC and the Missionaries. I'll tell you when I come back, so look forward to it!
Gorozaemon: Good answer! You've grown in the little time you've been away! Mediating with the guild and school was worth it, even if I left the paperwork to Li Chou. Enjoy the rest of the exchange period!
Girimekhala: Okay, thanks!
Gorozaemon: Cool, I'm off to enjoy the resort!

Shinya: Hello MC, I'm glad you're alright.
Jacob: Yes. I could've kept you safe and stopped the snowball if I had been faster. I must raise my love (and fists) to a whole new level.
Shinya: Y-you want to stop that giant snowball with one hand!? ...maybe I should train with Taromaiti and Kalki.
Girimekhala: NO! You wouldn't be able to do what Jacob did with just a little training!
Jacob: Nothing is impossible if you believe in love! Oh, I know! You should go fight with 100 angels and--
MC: Love can't do THAT much! / You can't just casually drop that! / (pretend to hear nothing)
Shinya: A-actually I think I'll work at it my own pace.
Girimekhala: Same. Gotta do things with what's possible for me...
Jacob: Indeed, love is different for all. I shall spare no effort so everyone can find their own expressions of love!

Jacob: In other news, I suppose I really don't want to leave with a loss. I must go discuss things.
MC: So you're the most upset with what happened? What are you going to do? I mean, this can only end badly but still...
Jacob: A no holds barred survival game! It'll be okay, no one will be hurt if we all use snow guns. I should go talk to the Warmongers and--
Yoritomo: What on earth are you going on about?
MC: oh no / Big Brother Get! / (grab on)
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(BC) Yoritomo: OH NO YOU'RE HERE!? L-let go, I thought I'd finally settle my ulcers!
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Jacob: Yoritomo: I believe we are friends now that we have traded blows three times.
Yoritomo: ...think what you like. Politician's promise.
Jacob: Oh, how about we further our understand by throwing hands some more?
Yoritomo: ...interesting. Such a casual taunt you make, just like someone else I know.
Jacob: It is the best I know how to do. But I dare say, if we're both unsatisfied with how things went, why not go again?

Yoritomo: ...hmm. What do you think, everyone?
Tanetomo: Inusaka Keno Tanetomo reporting, Sir. I shall gently dispatch the riffraff.
Yasuyori: I will do my best too! We don't have battlefields like this much!
Shennong: ...you are all hotheads. Just don't get hurt, okay?
Arslan: Good idea, Jacob!
Zabaniya: Thank you for another learning opportunity.
Maria: Wait what, really!? ...well I guess it's okay for today.
Azazel: Mmm, such uninhibited desire.
Shinya: This sounds like it'll be fun! I'll have so much to talk about when I go home!
Girimekhala: I'm in!
MC: WHAT / Everyone's going down! / (turn on app)
Tezcatlipoca: Awesome!
Andvari: Send in the drones, get those bangers rolling and kick ass people!
Later
Players: YEAAAHHHH
Tiger Man: And suddenly we're having an anything goes snow fight! Shoot them all! Let's go, game start!
The End

Valentine Snow Fight Episode 7 (Abridged)

Yoritomo (narrating): I don't remember when I started being scared of my brother's smile. Maybe the first time I saw him by the Kise River when he was a boy? We knew of each other, but never met each other until then. He smiled inscrutably and said all he wanted was to be helpful to me. I just thought he was a giant burden at the time since he'd probably be a future political rival. There's only room for one head of the Genji, but he look so happy as he reached out to me. I just thought he didn't know what was coming.
Yoritomo (narrating): I sent him on suicide battles...and somehow he came back alive! Totally fine! He rode horses down cliffs and turned every situation around! He'd bring back enemy commander heads in his hands as samurai do looking all excited. I couldn't praise him, but samurai MUST reward or punish everything. I tried keeping him away, but he kept coming back smiling. With heads.
Yoritomo (narrating): How was I supposed to believe he actually died? He didn't come back for once? That doesn't mean anything. I sent an army of hundreds to surround him? Pffft, like that would work. They brought back his head? It must be fake! He's the one I feared most in the world! Great timing though. When you finally disappeared, I completed my political system. I divided the emperor and the shogunate, influence and real power, and set us up for an eternal future. I guess you had to go so I could finish this.
Yoritomo (narrating): I'm utterly scared. What if you died knowing all this? You did tell me you wanted to be helpful to me. And if you left to do that, I'm obligated to give you something, whatever you want.

Present
Airavata: Entertain me? Why?
Barong: My job is to entertain lonely guests watching from outside!
Airavata: Your role? Oh okay then. Shouldn't you be doing that for my pitiful other side Girimekhala then? He's why I'm here.
Barong: Oh, so you see him as pitiful.
Airavata: ...well yes. In Deva Loka his unrewarded life of this reality is a tragedy. He's going to slip when he's looked at by others, so he's never going to be helpful to anyone.
Barong: I see. You'd be right if it weren't for us.
Airavata: What? You plan on interfering?
Barong: Oh no we can't do that YET. I'm just here to make the show more exciting.
Airavata: what
Barong: Yeah, a role can keep its ending but changing the direction of things can turn a tragedy to a comedy. It's gonna be great, I promise!

Elsewhere
Girimekhala: OH NO (whump) Social anxiety is making me choke up and trip ag--(trips again) AAAA
Shinya: Oh no, Girimekhala!
Bugs: Get them! For the Advisor!
Tiger Man: ¡Ay dios mio! Girimekhala fell over and now the Warmongers are firing!
Girimekhala: Oh no, we're surrounded! We lost already!?
Shinya: It's okay, I can handle this.
Shinya walks up.
Shinya: Ahem, please shoot me first if you have to. I'm so sad you'd look at anyone else now that we're here. Please...look at me?

Bug A: A-AN ANGEL
Bug B: Forgive us, Advisor!
Bug C: S-Shinya, please go out with me after this game!
Shinya: ...sorry. Right now, I must not show mercy. (BANG)
Tiger Man: ¡Híjole!
Shinya: Let's go, Girimekhala.
Girimekhala: T-thanks. Sorry you had to cover my sorry ass...
Shinya: I saved you because it was you...please let me be. If you can get up again, I feel like I can face my power too.
Girimekhala: Oh...well thanks. I can't just give up yet then!
Shinya: I'll do my best too!
Girimekhala: YEAH!
Shinya: Cupid! No holding back for today! I didn't want to be a Charming Flower, but I'll act the part just for now!
Tiger Man: Wow, look at the Missionaries go!

Tanetomo: (stares in plotting murder)
Shennong: H-hold up, Advisor! Don't just go charging solo!
Yasuyori: H-he's right! We should focus on the flag!
Tanetomo: I am perfectly calm, thank you. Look!
Angel A: OH NO
Angel B: TOO FAST
Tiger Man: Wow, look at the Warmongers fighting back!
Tanetomo: Tee hee I feel great. Now you two go be decoys, I'm expecting more casualties than I predicted.
Shennong: Uh, okay but are you sure? What if you get taken out?
Yasuyori: Yes! Isn't His Excellency's order supposed to be perfect?
Tanetomo: That's exactly why I'm doing this. I can't be leaving the stage without finishing my dance, and I will fulfill my orders.

Shennong: ...okay then. Don't get hurt out there.
Yasuyori: ...understood. May fortune bless you.
Shinya: Girimekhala, I'll be okay. You find MC.
Girimekhala: Wait what? You sure?
Shinya: Yes. Figuring out where they are in itself will swing the game in our favor.
Girimekhala: Oh! Okay then, I'll call if I find them.
Shinya: I'm looking forward to everyone giving MC chocolate.
Tanetomo: Well well, Sir Shinya. I apologize for yesterday. It hasn't even been a day and you've done well in using your looks to ambush people.
Shinya: Thank you. I decided if doing something would help even a little bit I'd do my best at it.
Tanetomo: How wonderful. I think I hate you even more now. Dance!
Shinya: Go easy on...actually, come at me with everything you have!

Somewhere else
Jacob: Lord, forgive my weak self control.
Bug A: (punched) OOF
Bug B: My eyes can't keep up wi--(pow) AGH
Jacob: Aww, going up against so many opponents reminds me of when I first formed the guild by punching every angel into submission.
Tiger Man: Can no one stop this man's amor!?
Jacob: Okay I've warmed up. Now to deliver the chocolate!
Arslan: Oh good, you're alright. Not that I was worried.
Zabaniya: Girimekhala just found the flag. Please leave this place to us.
Jacob: Thank you, you two. I will be sure to give the chocolate of love! (runs off)
Arslan: Welp, I suppose it's time to follow fate to its end!
Shennong: Oh man, we're too late to help?
Yasuyori: Such is fortune's folly. There's only one thing left to do.
Shennong: Yep. Out of the way you two, we gotta get our advisor through.
Arslan: Ha! Good one!
Zabaniya: We shall do things, Missionary style!
Tiger Man: ¡Ayy! So many things happening now!

MC's Location, wherever that is
MC: So you're first Jacob. Figured. / (square up)
Jacob: You honor me. I came to take you away, MC.
Yoritomo: Perfect timing. Get out.
Jacob: (dodges) THERE! I won't fall for the same trick you keep using.
Yoritomo: You don't say? Allow me to spice things up.
Mob Squad deployed and firing!
Jacob: OH SHIT
MC: Hey, shooting me is against the rules here!
Yoritomo: Those are stray shots. These things just happen.
Jacob: Your insight is as sharp as ever. But I am enjoying this trail because I am not alone.
Girimekhala: I am here to help(?)!
Jacob: Yes, I am indeed counting on you to help!
Shinya: It's too bad we couldn't settle things, but we can't let the team win go!
Tanetomo: Inusaka Keno Tanetomo present, Your Excellency. I shall fulfill your orders and bring us victory.
Yoritomo: You do that. I suppose it's time for us to show off our own strength.
Tanetomo: Yes Sir! Shinya, I can't our team win slip by either!
Tiger Man: ¡Ay dios mio! The whole event cast is here to fight over MC!

Girimekhala: ...guys, mind leaving this to me?
Shinya: Are you planning to meat shield or something?
Girimekhala: No! I've been thinking about what I could do, so I got something I wanna try. If it works, I can take out some of them.
Jacob: ...okay then.
Shinya: Wait, aren't you going to ask him any questions!?
Jacob: I swore to stay by him until the end, so I must believe in him.
Shinya: ...oh, that makes sense. Okay I trust you too, Girimekhala.
Girimekhala: I got this! Hehe, I can finally say it!
Girimekhala: (Okay I dunno if this will actually work...but I wanna be able to say I tried everything I could.)
Girimekhala: Out of the way if you don't wanna trip with me, punks! GANESH IMPACT!
Tiger Man: ¡Híjole! Girimekhala turned himself into a giant rolling snowball!
Warmongers Mobs: NOOOO

Jacob: Thank you, Girimekhala! Now's the time to give of our love! Please accept this, MC!
Shinya: Me too! I hope even a bit of my feelings reach you.
Yoritomo: How dare you mock conventional warfare strategy. Advisor, we must keep up!
Tanetomo: Yes Sir! Oh, MC~? Please take my cute chocolates first.
Yoritomo: Clichés it is. Take your reward, MC!
MC: EXCUSE ME WHAT
Girimekhala: (Elephant bowling ball act done! Now I just gotta get up there with everyone else and...)
Girimekhala: Oh no, my social anxiety will act up if I go over there and everyone starts looking at me!
Somewhere Else
Amduscias: Oh I get what you wanted me to do over here now Senpai.
Amduscias's eyes start playing visualizations like Windows Media Player.
Amduscias: Quick sneak peek at some of my info! Look over here everybody! Mystic Eyes Noble Phantasm, Grimoire Charm Eyes: Gaze of Beautiful Greenery!
Battlefield
Wrestler: Why is there a spotlight and music playing!?
Angel: Manager's show? The miracle of Jacob's Ladder???
Girimekhala: Hey wait, everyone's looking away all of a sudden...MC, please take my chocolate too!
BATTLE START (more happens after)

Shinya Tennouji is a Tokyo native who became Olympus's Spare World Representative for Reasons. He has the power to forcefully create bonds with anyone and everyone, a power just as strong as the other Representatives. He can totally form a guild army and fight against the Representatives if he felt like it. But he doesn't, and he's looking for some other way as he joins different organizations.
Present
Tiger Man: It's the war zone of love!
MC: What am I supposed to do here!?
The four press in.
???: MC...!
Tiger Man: Hey wait, what's that?

Girimekhala: AAAAAAAA
Tiger Man: ¡Ay dios mio! Girimekhala is rolling towards everyone!
Girimekhala: (I can't stop! I can't even SEE!)
MC: Oh no!
???: What are you doing!?
MC: W-whoa, someone pulled me in and saved me? / Uh, I feel something warm beneath me
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(C) Yoritomo: (frowns) Will you step away now? My stomach can only take so much!
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Yoritomo: Get up already if you're back to your senses. I can't BELIEVE you'd try to stand in front of that without a weapon. You are a stupid little brother, but rather splendid as well. I'd never stand for you dying to something like this.
MC: Thanks Yoritomo! / I'll be more careful next time! / Can I get another hug?
(B) Yoritomo: You didn't even blink over that empty promise. Are you planning on being an agitator?
(C) Yoritomo: STAY BACK

Yoritomo: ...why are you smiling? You just put yourself in harm's way for nothing. Actually, stupid question, don't answer that. I wouldn't understand anyways. On another note, let's leave the reckless ideas to him.
Jacob: Girimekhala! I shall come help you! Jacob Punch! (punches Snowball Girimekhala)
Girimekhala: OOF! ...o-oh, I stopped now.
Shinya: Girimekhala, you're okay!
Yoritomo: ...you would give up on victory and risk yourself for your friends? This is rather anticlimactic and unfulfilling as Tezcatlipoca would say, but...we win. (holds chocolate out to MC)
MC: ...oh.
Tiger Man: (gasps in Spanish) Yoritomo just captured the flag. Game over, Team Warmongers WIN!
Mobs: AAAAAAAA

Yoritomo: ...may I ask you a question, Tennouji Shinya?
Shinya: Yes?
Yoritomo: You are quick enough that you could have shot my chocolate out of my hand. Why didn't you?
Shinya: ...that would go against the Missionaries' beliefs. Jacob pulled back to help Girimekhala. He would step away from his own role to bring love to another, even if he doesn't deliver it himself. I don't need to get in the way of that as another Missionary.
Yoritomo: Oh, such skill in invading the Missionaries.
Shinya: Well if you'd like one more explanation, what MC wanted most was to save Girimekhala earlier. So was MC happier with your chocolate, or...?
Yoritomo: I won the battle but lost the war? Who set up this plot? Heh, we are going to settle this one day, Tennouji Shinya.

Later
Girimekhala: ...oh, I lost.
Shinya: ...yeah, it's over.
Girimekhala: ...dammit! (cries)
Shinya: ...yeah, I'm upset too. Every time the Game ends, I keep wondering if there was some other way out.
Jacob: You two can let it out. Giving your best makes your tears a sign of wonder and love as well.
MC: You guys...you guys did great all the way to the end!
Girimekhala: MC, I...! I dunno if I was any help, but I did everything I could! And I helped for once! It's a personal miracle... I had friends with me sharing in things good and bad, so I'm never gonna give up no matter how much I mess up and trip!
MC: Awesome! / I'm cheering for you! / I'm with you
Girimekhala: ...heh, somehow that hits different this time compared to before. Thanks MC, we're besties!
Jacob: Girimekhala, you were impressive with how you threw yourself literally to deliver your love.
Maria: Let us welcome you to the Missionaries all over again!

Elsewhere
Airavata: ...good show. I'm leaving now.
Barong: Thanks for watching! Happy with our production?
Airavata: Yes. The results were the same, but Girimekhala has found something all new. He is no longer another me anymore, so I can leave peaceably seeing that smile on his face.
Barong: Nice! Exit's that way.
Airavata: ...okay one last word before I go. You said your role was to entertain, and you believe it doesn't have to be you that is any help. I feel a different kind of pity...actually, fear towards your way of life than I do Girimekhala's. I hope the spotlight falls on you one day. (leaves)
Barong: Geez, tough crowd. (beep beep) Oh, hello? New Guy? Saw your playing! You barely pass. Get back to the hotel, we got a party to put on!
Game Field
Tiger Man: Finale time, amigos! Time to end things with a bang!
End of Episode

Valentine Snow Fight Episode 6 (Abridged)

Hotel
Amduscias: So busy...but Gabriel is here! She so smol...I wish I were cute and smol like her, not a big lunkhead.
Barong: Sup new guy! Look alive!
Amduscias: Senpai! Please stop calling me new guy.
Barong: Wow you learn quick for someone who just started, New Guy. ANYWAYS, did everyone in the two guilds head out already?
Amduscias: Yeah.
Barong: Did you manage to sneak that note I gave you to the event organizers?
Amduscias: Yep...also I have a question.
Barong: Lemme guess: "is this work gonna help me become an idol?"
Amduscias: !!

Barong: You came to our talent agency portal since you wanted to be an idol, right?
Amduscias: C-could you keep that quiet, please?
Barong: You specialize in composing, performing with instruments, and acoustic directing, but you're wondering why nothing we assign you relates to that, huh?
Amduscias: N-no, well...I know I'm being pushy for a new guy. I got mad respect for you teaching me and for musically jiving with me. All those dance lessons and voice coaching! I just...wonder if I really can become an idol like this.
Barong: Oh, haha! Oh whoops I shouldn't be laughing. But everything in the entertainment world relies on backend prep work and we know that the most. Singing and dancing are important, but they aren't the most important things. Neither is your appearance. We gotta check our egos as Entertainers. Like you're still embarrassed about people finding out you wanna be an idol. That's proof you haven't let your ego go, and why I'll keep calling you New Guy.
Amduscias: ...what DOES entertaining people mean?
Barong: Well...Christine and our playwright Oscar will give you different answers, but I think it's making things exciting enough that people watching will say this is a good time to end things. And when that happens, I personally think it's fine if I wasn't any help at all on stage. (puts on mask)
Amduscias: You put your mask on! Just like when everyone else gets serious about their work and--
Barong: We're going into the last act, New Guy. On the job training showtime!

Game Field
PA System: Weather's cleared up, game's back on schedule! Last round, places everybody!
Shennong: We're starting the second you guys got back. You don't look hurt, but anything wrong?
Girimekhala: I'm all good! Thanks Shennong! I mean, Doc!
Shennong: No thank you for listening to me. Man, I wish SOME PEOPLE in my guild would come quick to my office when they get hurt. Anyways, you seem fine to participate...but tell me if you feel off at all.
Girimekhala: Okay. Time to trip over my two left feet!
Shennong: You what. Bleh, you are just like some of the other Missionaries. You fit right in.
Girimekhala: ...thanks. I'm a new guy though, so after this game I--
MC: Haha, Shennong nagged you / I'll try not to be too crazy out there / *(listen quietly)*
(A) Shennong: Don't think you're getting out of this! You go too crazy, and I will stab you with my syringe!
(B) Shennong: You do that. If you get hurt, it's a big fat shot and lecture time for you.

Girimekhala: ...I'm gonna trip, later and probably forever. I've been thinking about a lot of things after talking with Airavata. I always wanted to be someone who didn't trip...I felt like I had to be, or I couldn't look the people who were nice to me in the eyes. That I had to be helpful somehow to repay them. But I started thinking differently after meeting you, MC. I was part of the Asakusa Taoshis, and now I'm a Missionary. Both are me, and now I feel like I can sorta see an answer to my questions. So I wanna do everything I can! And that means I'm gonna trip SO HARD in this matchup!
MC: Break a leg!
Girimekhala: Yeah!
Andvari: Hey guys, looking good! We're on as planned, like the announcement says. Now MC, about your placement...you were on both teams and the team you were on won that round, right?
Tezcatlipoca: War involves luck sometimes, though your group placement meant little BRRRROTHER...
Andvari: Yeah, you're a strong one.
Tezcatlipoca: In this round, we want you to be on neither side.
MC: uhh...what? / I'M BEING FIRED!?
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(C) Andvari: No, not that!
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Andvari: We're gonna throw in a new rule involving you for this last game.
Tezcatlipoca: I'm certain a doctor I know brought this idea in...but we think it sounds great!

Later
Tiger Man: Testing, testing, 1-2-3... ¡Hola amigos! Show's back on, time for the final round of the Valentine Snow Fight!
Players: YEEEEAAAAHHHH
Tiger Man: Yeeessss, the cheers! I'm your host, Tiger Man, and for a brief recap: round one winners, the Warmongers! Round two winners, the Missionaries! And round three will be starting soon! Who's gonna win!? I'd send you all on your strategy meetings now, but we gots a new rule in play! This game's gonna be a flag battle. You'll still be out if you get hit and give points, but we got one player acting as the flag and give out a ton of points to whichever team gets them! Except getting them isn't shooting them with a snowball. You get them by giving chocolate!
Jacob: :)
Rest of Event Cast: !?
Tiger Man: We'll be giving three chocolates to the special leads soon, but anyone can hold onto them! Just give them to the flag! Go aggressive, pull sabotage, it's all good! Okay, strategy time!

Warmongers meeting area
Yoritomo: I shall now go over our plan. This may be a lot of chocolates to us, but we really only need one. The Missionaries will be planning to capture the flag, so focus fire on their main units, stall them, and capture the flag in the meantime. Tanetomo, you go get the flag. Take this chocolate.
Tanetomo: Yes Your Excellency.
Yoritomo: ...that is all. Now win.
Shennong: This is a pretty simple plan coming from you, Sir. Usually they're a lot more complicated.
Yoritomo: Our problem lies in how to handle Jacob...
Tanetomo: Well I have a plan. He's only ever done one thing so far, so let's send out decoys to mislead his love vision while I go capture the flag. The main thing is to keep it from helping, okay everyone?

Tezcatlipoca: BORING!
Yoritomo: Pardon me for disappointing you, but I do no wish to enjoy war. Victory is just setting things up, and once that's done I leave since there's nothing left to do. I did go up front in the second game, but this is what suits me.
Tezcatlipoca: Haha, you really think this will get you the win in the big picture?
Yoritomo: ...what are you saying, General?
Tezcatlipoca: Okay, it's true Jacob will charge for the flag solo himself. But it's about time for Olympus's Spare World Representative to show his stuff. He has the power to create bonds, and doesn't that sound conceptually advantageous against your style of keeping distance?
Yoritomo: (stares in paranoia)
Tezcatlipoca: And the flag is BRRRROTHER! You honestly think Tanetomo alone will be enough to catch them? Are you truly saying you don't want to approach BRRRROTHER?
Yoritomo: ...oh, is that why you made them the flag? Dick move.
Tezcatlipoca: HAHA, whoops I've been found out! Oh wait, you aren't going to RUN now, are you? You should at least take one of the chocolates with you. I can take the third one. Don't worry, it won't affect the game!
Yoritomo: >:(

Missionaries meeting area
Jacob: I shall deliver the chocolate of love!
Missionaries: ...
Arslan: Are you really committing to that plan?
Jacob: It is the only plan I am capable of planning. I joined this event because I wanted to share love through snowballs (and fists), but I have no way of knowing if they will reach. But I still wish to try! Straight Hook of Love, straight forward!
Shinya: Um, I'd like to join in with you on that plan. A frontal assault sounds fun, and I want to try things Missionary-style.
Maria: Did you have to put it that way

Zabaniya: But it's true! You're just like Jacob in how little you fear getting hurt, Lady Maria.
Arslan: You too, Zabaniya! You oughta learn some self-preservation.
Maria: Arslan, how long has it been since you DIDN'T get caught because you charged in solo?
Shinya: ...haha, you're all alike. I wanna join in and say I did everything I could.
Girimekhala: M-me too! ...but I'm just gonna get in the way again. But I still wanna try!
Jacob: Ahh, such love and determination. Together then, and take this chocolate.
Arslan: Ahaha! Welp!
Zabaniya: I will give all that I have to pave your way.
Girimekhala: ...alright, I gotta finish this proud!
Tiger Man (offscreen): Meeting time over! Come to the field, amigos!

Outside
Barong: A game's no fun if it's just split between the approachers and the keep aways, and that's why we need Entertainers. On that note, we're splitting up New Guy. Make the show awesome and I'll stop calling you that. Bye!
Amduscias: Wait, where are you going? And what am I supposed to do!?
Game field
Tiger Man: Okay guys, game time!
Players: YEEEEAAAAHHH
MC: whoa / I'll do my best! / I'm gonna have a blast!
Tiger Man: ¡Gracias! Time to get the show on the road then! 10! ...5! 4! 3! 2! 1! GO GO GO!

Jacob: All I need is to spread love! Now catch these hands!
Tiger Man: Yep, Jacob's first to move again!
Jacob: Lord I thank you for my participation in this game and getting so excited in such a long time. I swear to bring love to everyone('s faces) here!
Tanetomo: So predictable. Fire!
Yasuyori: Yes, Advisor!
Shennong: Sorry, you're stopping here!
Jacob: I saw this coming and yet I'm still surprised everyone's come!
Shinya: I-I can go all out too! Cupid!
Arslan: Now is our time! Rise, everyone!
Zabaniya: Full power!
Maria: I'm with everyone until the end too!
Azazel: Hehe, such foolish passion...so entertaining.
Tiger Man: Wow, both sides are bringing everyone to battle! Awesome!
Girimekhala: I-I can do this! I feel great! I! Can! Win! (trips) OH NO
Shinya: Girimekhala!
Elsewhere
Airavata: ...did you need something?
Barong: I came to entertain you!
End of Episode

Valentine Snow Fight Episode 5 Part 2 (Abridged)

Airavata (narrating): Deva Loka is the world of eternal reincarnation. The ideas of near and far mean nothing because there's no goal to strive for. I was given the job of sucking up water and turning it into rain, making the world turn in one big cycle. I did it over and over, and I was happy I was helping.
Airavata (narrating): Deva Loka isn't the only world with reincarnation though. There I was despised as my opposite, so we were split off into the helpful to the world side and the not helpful side. And all because of a difference of faith and worlds. We walked very different paths, so I will save you and work in your place.
Airavata (narrating): You've been struggling with the illusion of finally succeeding in your efforts, and you get mad respect for that Girimekhala. But you'll never get anywhere. Things will always be the same and go the same way, but there is meaning in knowing. Salvation can come from knowing you'll always fail. You can stop, and I'll turn your tears into a rain of blessing.

Present
Airavata: Girimekhala will disappear from Tokyo.
Girimekhala: Urgh!
MC: NO
Airavata floods Girimekhala with light!
Girimekhala: I get it...I'll always be this way.
Airavata: I'm showing him the future. His fate won't change, so nothing will change if he gives up. He's decided to push the quit button on his time here.
MC: He's disappearing...?
Girimekhala: MC...I always wanted to be helpful to someone. I wanted to stand proud, not trip over my feet, and say it's okay to leave things to me. It never happened. When Airavata said it wasn't my fault, I thought it was great that it wasn't because I didn't try hard enough! But now that I thought that, I can't face my old master or my Umamichi friends anymore!
Airavata: ...it's okay, I'll fulfill your role for you. You can stop now, and leave it to m--
MC: STOP, we aren't done here!

Airavata: ...why do you stop me? Why make him suffer any more? No one can live in an unseen future without hope, and Girimekhala can't even progress towards or away anything.
MC: You're wrong, there's more choices than that.
Airavata: ...you shouldn't just say these things. False hope is cruel.
MC: I'm not talking out of my ass. (thinks back to Barong)
Airavata: Hmm. I see you aren't completely shooting in the dark, but you aren't completely sure either.
Shinya: Girimekhala...can I speak with you?
Girimekhala: S-Shinya? Well okay, but you can just forget me...
Shinya: I can't, because I'm just like you.
Girimekhala: What? But you're amazing.
Shinya: No, we're the same. I've kept making the same mistakes over and over again too.
Girimekhala: ...what?

Shinya: People keep liking me without me wanting them to. I hated my power. People's feelings intensify. It's fun at first, but then people want more than just being with me. They want my undivided attention and reject everyone else. I can't return those feelings, so it was hard. I tried distancing myself, I tried approaching first, but nothing worked. Just living was hard...so I ran. Nothing changed. I wondered why I had to live like this. Why did nothing work after all I tried, through no fault of my own?
Girimekhala: !!
Shinya: It's been a long time, and it kept happening. It never worked out...but then I came here and met you, Girimekhala.
Girimekhala: that's just like me fr
Shinya: Yes, it was encouraging to me when I learned you left Umamichi to try something new. It meant I wasn't alone. And here I also met someone who knew what power I had and said they hated me.
Tanetomo: (huffs)
Shinya: Now I feel like I can go on just a bit more. I know it's selfish of me, but would you persist with me Girimekhala?

Airavata: ...fine then. Show me this third option you speak of! Mine is the power of samsara from Deva Loka, letting no one approach nor leave!
Airavata sprays water to create a blizzard that blocks off the nearby area!
Yoritomo: I see, is this the System of another world I heard of? A part of System Deva Loka, specifically. This formation works as both offense and defense, but it's nothing to a World Representative's power like mine or--I should stop talking about that. Let sleeping dogs lie as they say. New plan Advisor, can you set up for me?
Tanetomo: Yes, Your Excellency. You're in for it now, Dumbo! The one who gets the most attention around here is ME! Also, Girimekhala? I admire your struggles to be useful. You struggle facing others after failing? Does it really matter? I can just make you look at me.
MC: Girimekhala! (holds hand out)
Girimekhala: I...I don't wanna give up if there's still hope! Sorry Airavata, gimme some more time! ...I'm really glad you said it wasn't my fault...so I wanna try one more time. I'll do it, even if I trip and fall!
Airavata: :angry:
MC: Let's go!
BATTLE START (more happens after)

Girimekhala (narrating): Every time I trip I think to myself I'm gonna quit this time. But every time there's someone with me who helps me get up to try again. Then I live on. I'll probably keep on doing this: trip, meet someone, live on.
Present
MC: Stand down Airavata! Girimekhala, come on!
Airavata: ...fine, I'll pull back for now. I haven't actually accepted your argument though, so I will be making my judgment after you show me this choice you speak of.
Girimekhala: Well I trip all the time so it oughta be fine. MC, you brought it up first so I'm counting on you!
MC: wait what / eh we'll figure it out / watch the game!
Airavata: You may not leave until you convince me, so you best try hard. (leaves)
MC: Girimekhala! / Welcome back, Girimekhala / (hug)
(C) Girimekhala: What, no I might trip if yo--AAAA (WHUMP) ...s-sorry, you okay MC?

Girimekhala: ...MC, I honestly wondered if it was time to give up. Like, maybe it'd be better if someone else was here to do things. But then you all came for me...and that made me want to keep trying. So, thanks MC! You're my best friend now!
Shinya: Welcome back, Girimekhala...you okay?
Girimekhala: Thanks...oh right. Nothing's actually changed yet, and I'm gonna mess up again eventually. But I'm still gonna try some more until I pay you back!
Shinya: ...great. Let's keep at it.
Girimekhala: Yeah!
Jacob: So, nice talking back there MC. But...you have a specific plan for this?
MC: Uhh, maybe it'll work if you all help me.

Yoritomo: ...fine, I'd rather not lose my useful minions on a stupid drill like this.
Girimekhala: Thanks you guys!
Yoritomo: You should thank MC instead. Assuming this works, anyway.
Tanetomo: No need to thank me either, but I won't stop you if you want to fawn over me.
Andvari: YOU GUYS we are here to help! ...wait
Tezcatlipoca: HAHAHA, aww man you already finished! You took the good part BRRRROTHER!
Yoritomo: You have magic mirror powers, you must've seen that already. Anyways, Sponsor.
Andvari: Yeah, the field's opened up again but the blizzard's still up everywhere else. White Dumbo's keeping us here until we satisfy him, huh? Just in case MC, you aren't planning on staging the last game are you?
MC: Nope! It has to be real.

Andvari: Good, let's keep any refunds to a minimum! It's up to you guys, so please don't tell me you're hurt or whatever...
Jacob: I am okay. My love has not withered.
Shinya: I'm okay too.
Yoritomo: Heh, we're fine. We need not decide the outcome before ending it, but of course we will be winning.
Tanetomo: Indeed we shall.
Girimekhala: I-I'm gonna be in this too!
MC: Whoa wait, Girimekhala. Working hard out there isn't all to it here.
Girimekhala: MC...oh right, we gotta have all the fun with it too!
Andvari: Okay, plan set!
Tezcatlipoca: Time to send the Valentine Snow Fight off with a bang!
Andvari and Tezcatlipoca: GAME ON!
End of Episode

Valentine Snow Fight Episode 5 Part 1 (Abridged)

Barong: Welcome back, nameless mobs! Bad blizzard out, huh? Means we're all stuck up here. This is just like a murder mystery setup! Oh wait never mind me, don't catch a cold haha! New guy, hot towels for delivery!
Amduscias walks up.
Barong: But man, we were so slammed in here and now we finally got more help. Now I can finally get to my real job! Oh, you wanna know what it is? Oh you know, managerial stuff to keep people entertained. Nothing suspicious about that! As Entertainers we just want to keep you entertained, and that's all we think about. Plot twist incoming, enjoy the show!

Elsewhere
MC: Well damn.
Andvari: The weather report didn't say it'd be snowing like that. And now of all times!
Tezcatlipoca: If only this were a normal blizzard...
Andvari: What? ...no wait!
Tezcatlipoca: I can't prove it, so we should look into it.
Andvari: Okay. That said, MC I gotta go calm down the customers. Go wait in the lobby and ask around. You know like everyone here, you should find something out sooner or later!
PA System: Bad weather alert! Today's game might be cancelled, pending updates.
Shennong: Hey Problem Kid. Keeping warm?
Yasuyori: MC, are you okay? Such terrible weather outside.
MC: Morning / Doctor, warm me up! / I was looking forward to the match today, Yasuyori
(B) Shennong: Okay, herbal medicine for you! ...what? You wanted me to help some other way? Next time.
(C) Yasuyori: Me too! But we can't so long as the weather stays bad.

Yasuyori: It's a good thing we have plenty of food and fuel at least.
Shennong: ...yeah we're going around telling everyone we might be stuck here for a while.
Yasuyori: Now's the time to stay calm. We'll show the Warmongers' leadership here!
Shennong: Nice. I'm going on ahead. Call me if anyone sick turns up.
Yasuyori: I'll accompany you! See you later, MC!
Maria: Oh hello MC. Have you seen the weather outside?
Azazel: Unusual for it to snow this hard.
Maria: We can't call out, so all we can do is wait around for now. And do blizzards like this pop up that suddenly?
Azazel: Yes, something seems wrong. I didn't see any forecast like this last night. I generally keep quiet about how much I can see, but with the way we're closed in...
MC: (nod) / ...an overworld shift? / Explain pls
(AB) Azazel: You noticed too? Impressive discernment.

Azazel: Insert Overworld Shift for Dummies here.
Maria: Did a Transient cause this blizzard? Who had an artifact like that?
Azazel: No other changes in the area have been found besides the blizzard, so it's likely whoever became the core was here and has a relevant power. Not that I can prove it.
MC: ...we have to look into this / Yep, no idea what's up. / Time to think of what to do.
(A) Azazel: Yes, I will do my best.
(B) Azazel: That's okay. Recognizing you don't know is the first step to progress.
(C) Azazel: Yes, I love that impetuousness of yours.

Maria: We should do what we can. I'll go check on all our members and put them on alert.
Azazel: I will continue monitoring things and keep the sponsors looped in.
Shinya: Have any of you seen Girimekhala!?
MC: Not since last night?
Maria: I was about to go see him. Something wrong?
Shinya: He seemed sad after that last game so I wanted to talk to him...but I can't find him and I didn't hear anything inside his room.
Maria: Hmm...Azazel.
Azazel: The Eyes of Heaven...say he isn't here. We should hurry.
Maria: Okay, I'll go tell Jacob. Can the rest of you inform Andvari? I'll be there soon.
MC: Let's go!

Outside
Tezcatlipoca: BRRRROTHER! ...tell me we aren't having more problems.
Andvari: Yo. Still snowing here. All we've figured is that it's only the resort snowing out. Might have to cancel like this. I'm gonna miss out on all that sweet sweet cash!
MC: Oh. Have you two seen Girimekhala!?
Shinya: We haven't seen him all morning...
Andvari: I asked him to check on the snow guns. He's not back!?
Azazel: Indeed. Since you don't know, then...
Rest of event cast arrives.
Yoritomo: All Warmongers present and accounted for.
Jacob: One Missionary is unaccounted for...
Tezcatlipoca: Hmmmm...
Azazel: Yes it's still inconclusive, but Girimekhala is likely...
MC: The core? / We gotta find him! (runs)
(BC) Yoritomo: Stop foolish brother...I mean MC! Think about what could happen first.

Azazel: If Girimekhala happens to be the overworld shift core...finding him should help us figure out how to solve this.
Andvari: So, first we gotta find him...
Tezcatlipoca: Hahaha! My mirror will come in handy here!
Azazel: I will do my best too.
Andvari: You guys do that! Now onto the search team...
Shinya: P-please let me go! Cupid can help, and I want to talk to Girimekhala!
Jacob: I would like to join as well. Being anime blind might help me see something. (Also I noticed something at the end of that last game yesterday....)
Andvari: Okay! You going too, MC?
MC: Yep!
Yoritomo: We shall assist too. Objections, Advisor?
Tanetomo: No Sir.
MC: ...you sure? / Thanks Tanetomo! / Thanks Yoritomo!
(B) Tanetomo: I must because His Grace wills it...also if only you three are going things might get even worse.
(C) Yoritomo: !! ...calm down, deep breaths, and let go. Okay? (You must be plotting something! I know it!)

Yoritomo: ...why so surprised? We'd like this resolved ASAP too. If we're restricted to the resort area...
Tanetomo: Yes, the surrounding topographical data is all together.
Yoritomo: Having our bearings will make the shortest path clear. Also there's something I want to check based on what I saw yesterday.
Jacob: Yoritomo, that's...no I'd like to check too.
Andvari: Cool. We'll stand by until you find Girimekhala. Now get a hot drink before you go!
MC: Alright, let's go everybody!
Barong: YO hang on a second!
MC: WHOMST / Hey wait...Barong?
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(BC) Barong: That's me! Thanks for remembering.
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Barong: As someone who's also from Shangri La, I felt you needed to hear something about his other side.
MC: what
Barong: Uhh...oh, play metaphors! Change the stage, and you change how the actor acts. So if you change a Transient's world location, you change everything else even if their role stays the same. Shangri La values getting out of the cycle of reincarnation and suffering. It's mirrored by Deva Loka, the world that values continual reincarnation. Girimekhala's other side is worshipped as Airavata.

Elsewhere
Girimekhala: ...huh?
Airavata: Oh you woke up, my other self.
Girimekhala: Whomst!? Hey I can't move!
Airavata walks into view.
Girimekhala: IMPOSTER! You here to fight!? Come at me, bro!
Airavata: It's okay Girimekhala. I'm here to save you.
Girimekhala: what
Airavata: Why the surprise? I was called by all your gathered thoughts.
Girimekhala: I don't even know you!
Airavata: But you should know already. I am you, you are me, we're a shared identity~!
Girimekhala: (stares in klutz)

Girimekhala is unable to deny Airavata's statement due to being unable to sense the distance between them. So, an inability to delineate himself from him I guess.
Airavata: I'm you from another world, so I've watched you and felt your feelings. You felt bad about tripping in Shangri La, and then you came to Tokyo trying to be useful. You didn't, even as you tried to be as good as anyone else here.
Girimekhala: W-what!? No wait, you're just saying shit and seeing what sticks!
Airavata: I see your pain. It sucks not being any help, huh?
Girimekhala: N-no! I still tried!
Airavata: So when does all that trying finally pay off?
Girimekhala: !!

Airavata: You kept trying, and people keep telling you it'll be okay and that they support you.
Girimekhala: W-well...
Airavata: And I saw how much it hurt you every time it happened. Now I'm here to save you from that pain! You poor useless thing. Well you can't help tripping, since that was the only thing possible. That was your fate in that world.
Girimekhala: ...what the hell? Was everything not working right your fault!?
Airavata: I'm sorry I'm late. Yes, it is. You can stop feeling sad now, because I'll be Girimekhala now. I'll be useful to everyone!
Girimekhala: ...what? I always tried, but I couldn't be like anyone amazing...maybe I should just let someone better take over...
Airavata: That's fine. And I can even help in the event you're in. I'll turn things around and everyone will compliment you, and I can do this because I believe in the value of tripping up and turning things over. I'll take your thoughts and turn them into rain and--
MC: STOP

Girimekhala: MC? Guys? Why are you all here!?
Airavata: Oh hello everyone I have mad respect for. Nice to meet you, I am Airavata, another side of Girimekhala.
Shinya: That's nice. Please get away from him.
Tanetomo: We outnumber you.
Airavata: Oh you misunderstand. I'm not here to oppose you.
Yoritomo: Not our business. With how things are, we should just cut you down and be done with it.
Jacob: We may speak freely, with our hands.
MC: We'll save you, Girimekhala! / Wait, something's weird. What are you talking about?
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(BC) Airavata: Thank you for listening, MC. This is what Girimekhala wants. Look!
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Girimekhala: ...guys, stop. It's okay.
Shinya: What!?
Girimekhala: I get it now. It'll be okay, the blizzard will stop soon.
MC: ...what are you talking about?
Airavata: Simple. Girimekhala will disappear from Tokyo.
End of Episode half

Valentine Snow Fight Episode 4 Part 2 (Abridged)

Girimekhala (narrating): I remember the day everyone in Umamichi saw me off. That apparently includes Hotei. They said if I'm taking my own path even if I keep tripping, it's all cool. That place is like my second home. But it's too comfortable. I always had regrets about how this one time I wasn't any help and couldn't fulfill my role. I was supposed to threaten someone and I messed even that up! I literally tripped at the worst time! I wanna be helpful and prove it!
Present
MC: excuse me what
Yoritomo: ...I see, except not really.
Tanetomo: As His Excellency says. What is going on, General?
Tezcatlipoca: Hahaha, very well then!
Andvari: You did great hyping the event, you know?
Tezcatlipoca: I'm the one who said just giving it to you would be boring! (zing!) Wait, stop throwing snowballs at me!
Andvari: ANYWAY, we got something nice for you guys! Hidden capsules you can trade for fabulous prizes!
Tezcatlipoca: Find the capsules!
Andvari: Yeah!
MC: oh...is that really it?

Yoritomo: ...I see. I'm not one to get involved in such things, so I'm going to refrain.
Tezcatlipoca: Hmmmm, every man has his price!
Yoritomo: ...are you saying you have something that might interest me?
Tezcatlipoca: A certain shady butler got me front row ticket seats to this one sumo wrestler's championship match.
Yoritomo: !! Maybe I do have time to participate in your farce.
Tanetomo: W-wait, what!? Understood, I shall join too! ...also, what is this ticket business?
Yoritomo: That sounds like an invasion of privacy.
Tanetomo: I'msorryI'msorryI'msorry! (It can't be a literal ticket. What could that butler have gotten...?)
MC: I'll help, Yoritomo! / Let's bathe together, Tanetomo / I'mma enjoy the springs first
(A) Yoritomo: AHH! I mean, no thank you MC. If you are feeling so helpful you should go do so with the Missiona--stop running off and listen to me! Ugh, I'm leaving. I hope the hot waters can help with my stomach.
(B) Tanetomo: How interesting, but I shall pass for now. His Excellency is....anyways, excuse me. Don't catch a cold.

Shinya: MC, this place really is just reserved for us! That's amazing. I always thought being in a quiet hot springs with someone was impossible so...this is nice.
Jacob: Shinya, let us give thanks for the owner's kindness. Oh yes, could you two lie over there? Don't think about how odd it is for me to ask that. I can give you two some special massages from my boxing club.
Shinya: Um...massaging, with your strength?
Jacob: Yes. Being anime blind allows me to use the power of love to improve your love circulation. It's quite popular in the club! My hands are so amazing I can punch away your stiffness, fatigue, and memories.
MC: wait what was that last one / are you gonna hit my vital spots / Kinda interested...

Shinya: I'll pass, thank you. I'd like to do the treasure hunt!
Jacob: Oh okay, I'll just train and prep for tomorrow.
Shinya: Ahaha, maybe I should too...hey look, something's in the water.
MC: Oh, maybe that's it. Wonder what we can get?
Shinya: Maybe we all get something picked just for us?
Jacob: I'd like some of the sweets from this event in that case. I can give them out for charity to children.
Shinya: That's a great idea! Maybe I should get some too to research for my cafe.
Jacob: Let's go look then.
Shinya: Okay! Cupid, will you help? Oh, thank you! I'll go this way, MC you got that way.
MC: Sure!

Later
MC: No luck so far
Girimekhala: Hey MC! Having fun? What are you looking fo--oh, the treasure hunt?
MC: Yep, but nothing yet. Wanna join? Fab prizes!
Girimekhala: Nah, thanks. Here, I just tripped over this.
MC: Well thanks, but you sure?
Girimekhala: Yep. I'm not the kinda guy who has the things he wants falling into his lap from elsewhere. Go ahead, I'm not in this thing so take it. Also wow is the sponsor generous...it's amazing how everyone can stand on their own. Anyways, I'm heading back...what's up, MC?
MC: Girimekhala... / Are you pushing yourself? / I love you
(B) Girimekhala: Haha, nope! And even if I was, I wanna be helpful!
(C) Girimekhala: I hate myself for being useless...but thanks.

bwong
Girimekhala: Urgh. Dammit, I feel like my heart's gonna tear apart--ah!
MC: You okay!?
Girimekhala: Y-yeah, forget about me! I hope that capsule helps you!
Andvari (somewhere offscreen): Hey, private hot springs time is ending soon! Bring your capsules if you found one!
Later
Tezcatlipoca: Hahaha! You've returned!
Andvari: Okay one last hurdle: fight and take your prize from us!
Jacob: :)
Shinya: o.o
Yoritomo: :/
Tanetomo: :(
MC: what

Andvari: Say something dammit.
Tezcatlipoca: Maybe this plan was a bad idea.
Andvari: I thought it'd be great, but back to the drawing board I guess. Whatever, take this.
Jacob: Uh...?
Shinya: Aren't these our snow guns? Except different?
Tezcatlipoca: I still had some of the budget to custom order hot water guns!
Andvari: Now fight us with them!
Yoritomo: Is this going where I think it's going?
Tanetomo: Yes, we shoot him to hell.
Tezcatlipoca: Hey wait, you two. Don't just focus on me--(bang)
Tanetomo: Oh well, them's the rules. I don't make them.
Yoritomo: Indeed, I apologize this isn't the kind of war you like, General.
Shinya: Well this is surprising, but this seems like fun.
Jacob: Love, no matter the time and place!
Andvari: Yeeeah, we shoulda thought more about the team setup. More to reorganize with the plans.
MC: Shut up and dance!
BATTLE START (more happens later)

bangbangbang
Tezcatlipoca: Well done! But defeating me will not end thi--
MC: (finish him) / (let someone else finish him)
BANG
Andvari: ...time to rebuild the plan from scratch. Here's your prize, go hype things up tomorrow!
Yoritomo: ...finally it's over. I'm going now.
MC: did you just get a ticket or somethin--
Yoritomo: Oh yes, Missionaries. Do not think you will win the next game. It has already been decided before we even begin.
Jacob: Such trash talk. (The fists of) love will prevail because of the virtues in our hearts.
Yoritomo: I heard you people were relatively meek, but I should rethink that.
Jacob: I look forward to tomorrow.
Tanetomo: Shinya, you best not hold back against me out of a misplaced sense of friendship.
Shinya: I won't.
Tezcatlipoca: This is going to be great!
Andvari: Go rest up, can't have you collapsing tomorrow.
MC: See you tomorrow!
Everyone leaves. Girimekhala is having soul pains or something again.
Girimekhala: Urk
MC: ...Girimekhala? (follow him)

Hotel
MC: ...where is he?
Girimekhala: Mental. Breakdown. Imminent! Not that I recognize what this is!
MC: Girimekhala!
Girimekhala: MC!? Why are you here...?
MC: Because something seems wrong with you. What's going on?
Girimekhala: O-oh, I was asked to polish up our snow guns. I actually do great in solo jobs. I'm not as awesome as everyone else, so I wanna do what I can...seriously, mad respect for everyone else. A guy with crazy fists and a guy with crazy strategies, a guy who sticks with his role, and a guy who presses on even though he has no self-confidence...
MC: But you did great today too
Girimekhala: Haha, thanks. But I'm not really. You know, I fell into the snow, I fell on Jacob, and then I stuck with you and didn't really get much done myself. I tried to make things successful, but I didn't really contribute.
MC: You ARE amazing / Are you pushing yourself? / I wanna cheer you on at least
(A) Girimekhala: ...lots of people say that, and they don't really know what way I'm supposedly amazing. What's so special about me?
(B) Girimekhala: Well yeah, how else do I keep up with other people? I stay up late studying yet I still struggle in class. I secretly practice sports and then I trip in the big game. But then people tell me not to push myself so hard! What do I do then!?
(C) Girimekhala: Thanks, my school friends tell me that a lot too. But then I trip down the halls while carrying stacks of papers, I break lab equipment...I try so hard, but I still can't make it work!

Girimekhala: Uh...n-never mind! Ow, my chest! N-no, I mean don't tell anyone!
MC: What's wrong? / Let's go see Shennong! / Isn't this serious...?
Girimekhala: No I'm totally fine! And like...I still haven't been any help since I joined the Missionaries! I won't be able to stand it if I fall over and everyone looks at me with pity! ...sorry MC, I'm gonna go outside to chill out. You should go to bed soon.
MC: Oh...good night. Call me if something calls up.
Girimekhala: ...yeah, night.
Girimekhala (narrating): In Shangri La I had just one job and role: giving a trial to a certain Someone. And that someone was the Buddha, the only important person in the world, so that he could reach Nirvana. I was the mount of Shangri La's demon lord, and I was supposed to be scary. But then I choked and tripped. I had just one job and I failed. Everyone just told me "there's always next time," but then I keep messing up the next time too! Then that rainbow light came, so I crossed it to find something I can finally do.

Outside
Girimekhala: (sigh) I can't believe I did that. And MC didn't deserve that from me... this pain is so weird, it's like I'm not being myself anymore. Shit, I know already! Things will be fine without me, everyone else can carry it to success since they're so awesome. I just got carried away by being around them in the same uniform. Nothing's changed...I haven't been any help at all.
???: That's fine, isn't it?
Girimekhala: WHOMST
???: It's okay, I came to save you
Girimekhala: what the hell does THAT m--
???: It's okay, I'LL make your wish come true.
Girimekhala: W-what...? Dammit...MC... (Shadow Realm'd)
Morning, Hotel
MC: (yawn)
Andvari: MC, there you are! It's an emergency, look outside!
MC: Uh, that is a huge blizzard out there.
End of Episode

Valentine Snow Fight Episode 4 Part 1 (Abridged)

Andvari: Hey MC, nice work!
Tezcatlipoca: HAHAHA, that was an amusing war! Bringing you here was the correct choice, BRRRROTHER!
Andvari: The event's popping off on social media and we are killing our audience count expectations for tomorrow! Lots of people are asking about playing snow laser tag here, so I had to talk with him...
Tezcatlipoca: We're putting the snow guns up for rent. I don't really care what happens after a war.
Andvari: He wanted me to stick them all in storage! You better get some good use out of them then! Oh well, I'm earning a ton on this so good luck with that.
Tezcatlipoca: HAHA, that ought to put my advisor in a better mood!
MC: wow you guys are suddenly friends / let's talk pay bonus! / I should bring the gang next time
(A) Andvari: Eh, it's a good business partnership. He's actually a good businessman!
Tezcatlipoca: HA! I am the rising smoke, but this is a fine compliment. I don't want to be a merchant though, but I like how warlike you are in the marketplace. Call me if you ever tire of the Berserkers!
Andvari: Good one! Oh right, MC...
(B) Andvari: What? You signed a contract, you're not getting anything more! ...except...
(C) Tezcatlipoca: Ooh! That makes my heart sing, even though I--oh I wore that joke out? Oh well. But we Warmongers shall gladly face you then, BRRRROTHER! Oh yes, Andvari that thing.

Andvari: Bonus for you MC! ...stop looking at me like that! We are making more money than expected, so you get something for your work! You and everyone in the event cast get to go to the private springs!
Tezcatlipoca: Don't look so disappointed, BRRRROTHER! We have a surprise for you there!
MC: oh no
Tezcatlipoca: Haha!
Andvari: C'mon, it's all cool!
MC: okay fine what else is new

Arslan: Hey cub, nice work out there!
Zabaniya: Indeed, your technique was enlightening.
Arslan: Come on, stop being a stick in the mud and celebrate the win!
Shennong: Hey you can't say in front of me, fellow teach.
Arslan: Oh my bad. But winning or losing all comes to luck. Don't students love to celebrate a win?
Shennong: Heh, well if no one gets hurt it's all good.
MC: You three together? / When'd you become friends? / Weird grouping
Shennong: Eh, we went at it hard the first day and now we're complimenting each other.
Arslan: You fight good for a noncombatant!
Zabaniya: Agreed. I'd like to learn from you too, so please allow me to speak with you.
Shennong: I'm just a medic, I ain't that good. I'm never getting used to the war front for pride's sake. Anyways, these sweets handmade? They're good.

Zabaniya: Yes, Chouji Iimori made them.
Shennong: Isn't he in Shinjuku? Wow, he works hard outside school!
Arslan: You know about cooking?
Shennong: I invented medicine in Hourai! Of course I know. Did you know chocolate has medicinal effects?
Zabaniya: Fascinating. I did not know that.
Shennong: Well you can't eat too much of it. Oh right, Problem Kid. Doctor's present! I'mma feed you myself, open wide.
Arslan: Aww, you could've just asked cub. I can do that too!
Zabaniya: I-I mustn't! Unless...
MC: C-calm down! / O-okay then (opens mouth)
(A): Shennong: My bad, kidding! ...but you look like you'd like it.
Arslan: Sorry! That was cute.
Zabaniya: You were joking!? I-I mean...
(BC) Shennong: I can't believe you did that. Oh well, you best only be like that with me.
Arslan: Cute! I can fawn over you too if you want.
Zabaniya: Here's one from me too...please don't look at me, thank you...

Zabaniya: W-we should stop! It's almost time...
Arslan: Oh, right...
Zabaniya: We are going to the hot springs now before it closes for the private party.
Arslan: We're here, we might as well see it. Bye!
Shennong: I can't get in, so I'm going to my room. See you tomorrow. Don't catch a cold!
Shinya: Hi MC! You did great again earlier!
MC: You too! Had fun?
Shinya: Thank you, and yes. I'm glad I came.
Tanetomo: ...well done earlier, MC. You clearly showed His Excellency how one can singlehandedly destroy organized tactics and exploit openings.
MC: Uh, haha... / Say that to Jacob / Think different of me now?
(AB) Tanetomo: ...now that I know that, I'll only announce my next plan.
(C) Tanetomo: Aww, how cute. Yes, I'm rethinking my next anti-MC countermeasures.

Tanetomo: Please remember, MC, that I...actually we will win in the big picture. If we can't stop you from approaching, we'll just do something else. If we can't stop your attacks, we'll nullify your effectiveness. Have fun in the third match! Also...what were you saying, Shinya?
Shinya: Yes...will you talk with me?
Tanetomo: Are you doing this deliberately? I've got dullards with me now.
Yasuyori: Why not talk? We aren't fighting, so talking with a rival would be good.
Tanetomo: Must be nice to be so carefree. Times like this--
Angel: Hello Master Shinya, might we speak about the earlier battle...?
Wrestler: S-Shinya, would you like to have chocolate with me!?
Bug: L-let's go to the hot springs together!
Shinya: Um, sorry I'm talking with him now.
Mobs: We'll wait!
Tanetomo: LOOK, RIGHT THERE
MC: welp / Don't tell Kalki / oof...

Tanetomo: Do you enjoy provoking me? Are you TRYING to pick a fight with me like this?
Shinya: I like that you're harsh to me like this.
Tanetomo: Don't make me your harem nag! I am the bratty cute one who is on top of things, get it right.
Yasuyori: I think your honesty is your biggest virture, Advisor.
Tanetomo: ugh. Well let me be clear Shinya: I hate you because it irritates me seeing someone else act like I do. Please go away, thank you.
Shinya: That makes me want to talk to you even more now. I want you to talk to me like that more, even from far away.
Tanetomo: (stares in shock)
Shinya: Why don't you come visit my cafe sometime?
Tanetomo: You sad, insolent thing. Fiiine, I'll come over and take your harem for myself. The riffraff will know who the really cute and lovely one is around here!
Yasuyori: I'll come too! I heard your cafe is fancy...
Tanetomo: Our school cafeteria is plenty fancy with me there. Oh whatever, be sure we get good seats. You too MC. You should be there to fawn over me.
MC: Awesome! / See you there, Shinya! / no fights pls
(C) Tanetomo: Then you better keep your eyes on me, okay?

Shinya: Thank you, I'll have the best table saved for you all...oh wait, I promised I'd call to check in on the cafe. Bye.
Tanetomo: Hmph, who does he think he is? Shameless.
Yasuyori: Haha, but that's why he can speak as an equal to you.
Tanetomo: ...
Yasuyori: That reminds me, have you been gaining weight latel--
Tanetomo: Did you say something?
Yasuyori: N-nothing!
Tanetomo: Excuse us, MC. We have...business to attend to.
Yasuyori: No please! Stop pulling my ear!

Mephistopheles: Hello my emperor and Faust!
Chouji: MC! Hi, you did great out there!
MC: Chouji, you're here! And Mephistopheles too!?
Chouji: Ahaha, the other members are doing something else in Aoyama. I was working there, but things being so much more busier than expected meant there weren't enough sweets. I came to help, and I'm kind of happy about that.
Mephisto: Sir Chouji has done well. I came to watch everyone indulge themselves into ruin, hehe. Oh, MC! Are you wondering why I'm here? Well I'm a Warmonger, so I was supposed to be in the snow gun fights. Watching everyone sacrifice themselves for their beliefs in this game is truly worth--I mean, never mind. Unfortunately I will not be participating. But I have been asked to help as hotel staff because a shortage of hands.

Front Desk or something
Barong: Hello, room service! Looking for a drink? Cleaning call? A knock up? Oh no, the phones are off the hook! New guuuuy!
Wherever MC is again
Mephistopheles: Yes, that. I'm managing some of the wait staff.
Chouji: You're doing a great job with the service work.
Mephisto: Oh thank you, it is an honor from such a famous dessert chef as you. They say it is good experience as well.
Chouji: That means I can make more dainty things? Awesome!
Mephisto: As much as I like watching the corruption of gluttony, I must ask that you not take too long to serve things up. Speaking of, would you like some MC?
MC: Thanks Chouji! / Whatever you suggest, Mephisto... / I hate sweets
(A) Chouji: Here you go! Hehe, sorry to everyone else but I'm glad I came here. I missed out on giving you some at school, but let me make something special for you later.
(B) Mephisto: I would be glad to serve. This one first, with matching drink of course. Give me any order at all. No need for payment until you are completely satisfied.
(C) Chouji: It's okay, I got that covered.
Mephisto: I shall go then. No need to worry, I will always be with you until you finally fall to ruin.

Mephistopheles: I am the shadow that serves you until the end. Give my regards to my useless other self.
MC: whomst / Don't call him that! / Glad to have you, never mind the end bit
---
(BC) Mephisto looks surprised but pleased.
---
Mephisto: For your sake, I hope he is never any help to you. I am only half-serious. If he is ever any help to you, it will be in hardships you have never seen before. Much like standing against a storm you cannot weather alone. As your humble servant wishing to serve you, I don't want to see such a gloomy future. Word of advice, you should consider the friend of that exchange student from Asakusa. Many things can help because they are useless, just like meaningless games. If they ever become helpful, then--oops that's all the time for ominous hints I have now! Excuse me.
Girimekhala: MC! I know you're eating, but it's almost time for the hot spring to be closed off for the private time. We got tickets to go, so might as well. And I wasn't any help earlier, so I need to make up for it! I still got work, so you go ahead first. Bye!
MC: Thanks! I might as well then. Come quick!
Girimekhala: Sure! Later!

Hot Springs
Yoritomo: ...why are you here? I was told this place was reserved.
MC: They didn't tell you? / He set this up...
Yoritomo: I see. I will need to speak with the manager then, excuse me.
MC: Why don't we stay together?
Yoritomo: No thank you...please don't take it personally. I've been shaking since just now, clearly it must be the cold. Now, enjoy yourself while I--
Jacob: Hello you two! Let's go into the water.
Yoritomo: Jacob, I am--wait, let go!
Jacob: Love...!

Yoritomo: ...may I have some space at least? From you, and...also MC.
Jacob: Don't be so cold! I'm happy we can be so close. Let us all go in together!
Yoritomo: You are as stubborn as my disgraceful brother!
MC: Love is amazing / Whoa, Jacob / Is Yoritomo gonna be okay?
Suddenly Andvari and Tezcatlipoca! Also Shinya and Tanetomo are here.
Tezcatlipoca: Hello everyone, and stop getting ready to throw your buckets!
Andvari: Come on, give us a second first!
Tezcatlipoca: Yes, indeed. We have something to say...
Andvari and Tezcatlipoca: Treasure hunt time!
Everyone Else: ...
MC: what I just want to get in
End of Episode half

Valentine Snow Fight Episode 3 Part 2 (Abridged)

Jacob (narrating): This happened back when we were both in the Missionaries. It was good times, bad times, and times of throwing hands of love at people. It felt like it went on forever...until it didn't anymore.
Jacob (narrating): I still remember how my hands couldn't reach you. The ground split between us, and you fell right in like in the Bible said its greatest angel did. I have Eden's Tree of Life and Knowledge and somehow it STILL wasn't enough to reach you. But I now know it was hierarchical conceptual fate. The light of my artifact was Uriel's (who by the way doesn't have an Islamic reading of their name unlike the other archangels), Uriel couldn't save the fallen angel, so therefore it couldn't save you.

Present
Shinya: Let's go, Cupid!
Tiger Man: HMM. Shinya is charging in alone! I thought that was kind of stupid, but he's off Bullet Climaxing against the guys surrounding him before they shoot him!
Shinya: We are going for the win this time. Also I'm curious about something now... Cupid, keep firing! We need to draw attent--whoa!
Tezcatlipoca: Hahaha! Hello, Olympus's spare World Representative!
Shinya: ...Tezcatlipoca. It's true my power doesn't work on you.
Tezcatlipoca: Of course! I don't have a body for it to work on. Even if I did, I already gave my heart to someone else! But what do you make of your power to steal hearts and have people give them to you?
Shinya: I didn't want this power. I'd give it up if I could...but still, I have to do this. And I won't yield to you!
Tezcatlipoca: Good! I'll take you on. Let's go to war!
Shinya: Fine. Cupid, double fire!

Elsewhere
Mob A: I can't read him!
Mob B: What kind of sick joke is this!?
Mob C: Sorry, Your Excellency! We--got shot! Retreating!
MC: Okay so we got through the lines earlier, but there's still a ton of them!
Girimekhala: And yet you guys are kicking so much ass! I think I might convert and be a fan!
Jacob: Careful you two. I still sense people around.
Girimekhala: You can? But you're blind!
Jacob: My hands tell me where to send my love and which faces to put it in.
Girimekhala: Whoa. That reminds me, my old master said to go with love and desire instead of enlightenment. He was right!
MC: love seems OP pls nerf / Love! (shrug) / Can it find me too?
(C) Jacob: ...yes. It will look for you wherever you go.

Girimekhala: I haven't been any help!
Jacob: That's not true. Everyone has their roles and--
Girimekhala: It is! I can't even do mine right...
Jacob: ...my apologies for interrupting, but I sense many loveless people ahead. Must be a big ambush.
MC: What now? / So, nothing different. / (wait)
Jacob: Before we were already surrounded, but this time we are GOING to be surrounded. So...we should charge in with our fists of love for the knockout punch!
Girimekhala: 'kay...wait, I can't pull that off with how slow I am!
Jacob: I'll go alone then and create an opening for you two to back me up after that. Okay?
Girimekhala: ...Jacob, am I really no help?
Jacob: Of course not...I'm sorry, I don't have the words to say. Forgive my lack of self-control. I can't hold myself back when fighting together with MC.

MC: That reminds me...why do you care about me so much? What do you remember of me?
Jacob: ...well. It's natural you don't remember, but you need not worry about it. I see love as something you give...not something you seek from another.
MC: I don't really get it, but I get it means a lot to you.
Girimekhala: Wow...you have things you just gotta say, huh. But I can get doing wanting to do something but it not working out right! Let's go! I can at least be your meat shield!
MC: No meat shield! / Let's do it together! / I'm gonna do my best too!
---
(A) Girimekhala: What? Don't worry, I'll do what I can!
---
Girimekhala: Okay, let's do this thing! This time...this time!
Jacob: Yes! They shall see our beliefs as we strike! With love!

Later
Tiger Man: I see something! Jacob is...charging right into enemy territory!
Mob A: There he is! Operation is a go!
Mob B: Fire! We're gonna win this match too!
Mob C: He can't dodge ALL of us!
Tiger Man: ¡Ay dios mio! Jacob is now in a bullet hell game! But with snowballs!
Jacob: Oh this is nothing. I still have love to give as long as I am here!
Yoritomo: Allow me to give you something then, Missionaries Guildmaster.
MC: Wait where'd he come from!? Jacob, look out!
Jacob: It's cool, I don't fall for the same trick twice!
Yoritomo: ...huh, you actually dodged that. You remind me of a certain someone who always ran in the front lines trying to cut down the enemy leader to end things fast. Fine! Soldiers, focus fire on him! Forget the others!
Jacob: You two! Go now!
Girimekhala: O-okay! I can do this!
MC: Let's go! / Full power! / You can't just leave me out of this, Big Bro!
(C) Yoritomo: !! All hands, do not let MC near me!
BATTLE START (more happens after)

Jacob (narrating): There's been so much suffering in Tokyo, but I could keep going like this because I saw you smiling while tumbling to your doom. Yes, you read that right. You were smiling until the very end. I don't know why, but I believe it's because there was love there. I remember it all, even if you don't. And one day...I want to give back all the love I've received.
Present
Jacob: Love Fist!
Mobs: AAAAA (blown away)
Jacob: Let's go!
MC: YEAAAHHH
Yoritomo: Unfortunately for you, only my foolish brother can reach me. I shall cut you down her--
Girimekhala: CHAAARGE! (trips) OH NO (literally snowballs in)
MC: Oh no! / oh this again / ...wait what?
Yoritomo: Wait, what was that Shadow I just saw!?
Jacob: GOT YOU NOW

Tiger Man: Yoritomo is down...THE MISSIONARIES WIN! GAME SET!
Players: SCREAMING
MC: W-we won! / (hug Jacob) / (hug Girimekhala)
---
(B) Jacob: Oh MC you are always filled with love.
(C) Girimekhala: H-hooray! (cracks bones) OH NO ARE YOU OKAY
---
Azazel: Well done everyone. I can't believe that actually worked.
Zabaniya: You were right, Azazel!
Arslan: You could stand to have some doubt, Zabaniya...eh, leave it for now!
Maria: Great work, Girimekhala. How'd you do?
Girimekhala: I didn't do anything again. Jacob did most of the heavy lifting.
Jacob: That's not true. I can't see, but there was something at the end with...
Girimekhala: what?

Shinya: Nice fighting, MC!
MC: You too! How'd it go?
Shinya: I tried. I didn't win...but I didn't lose either? Oh right, I need to thank you. For believing in me. It was kind of fun going all out...I was wondering if it was okay for me to be here at first, been then I found out there were people here who don't like me and won't go easy on me. It sounds weird, but I was happy about that. And I found a new side of myself.
MC: Had a good time with everyone? / Fight me next time / Let's spend time together later?
(A) Shinya: Yes.
(B) Shinya: Haha, go easy on me?
(C) Shinya: What!? W-well if that's what you want!

Shinya: Let's enjoy everything! I need to thank everyone else.
Jacob: A new side of himself, he says? Then maybe with Girimekhala, that was...
Girimekhala: what? ...oh wait someone's calling me! See ya!
Jacob: ...MC. As I've said, I don't have much to say verbally. Have I confused you? I just wanted to give you my thanks, even if you don't remember.
MC: Okay? / I get it, somehow. / T-this is kinda awkward
(A) Jacob: I-I'm sorry. Personally sharing love is the first thing I try to do...
(B) Jacob: I'm so glad!
(C) Jacob: I am aware, just think of it as a me thing. I try not to bother you, so I hope you can simply accept it.

Jacob: Okay, we are 1-1 and have no idea which side you are on for the last game. However that goes, I hope I can fight with you with all my love.
Girimekhala: (walks back) Oh hey, there you are Jacob!
Jacob: What is it?
Girimekhala: The sponsors are calling. There's something after this or whatever. Can you come with?
Jacob: Okay. See you later, MC.
Shennong: Hey Problem Kid! Nice work again out there!
MC: Yeah, but Jacob did the most work here...
Tanetomo: Yes, he did. What nonsense does he do to get like that? What kind of madman charges and wins against several ambushes solo?
Yasuyori: N-now now, it's nice to have a rival.
Tanetomo: It must be nice to be so carefree as a foot soldier. All that thought I put into those formations...
Shennong: Haha, let it go. Just think about the next match. Right now--
Tiger Man: ¡Hola amigos! We're going into the last match scored 1:1! But that's gonna be tomorrow. Now we are having the best sweets and outdoor hot springs! Time to relax!
End of Episode

Valentine Snow Fight Episode 3 Part 1 (Abridged)

Jacob: Let's rush the Warmongers!
Missionaries: ...
MC: what
Maria: May I say something?
Jacob: Of course.
Maria: Isn't this the strategy we took last time?
Jacob: Indeed it is since I can't do any better.
Shocked Missionaries panning shot!
Jacob: The Warmongers are good at organized warfare, so we should respond with what we are best at. And by that, I mean love! Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also! And he was right! They can beat on us all they like, but they will fear us if we charge fearlessly ahead! We will evade their attacks, and punch them with the full force of the Lord!
MC: Who could do that!? / What movie did you walk out of / YEAH
(C) Maria: No MC, don't follow his example!

Angels: YEAAAHHHH
MC: wait what
Azazel: Jacob walks the walk and has punched out all those angels. Many are meatheads who follow might makes right, and Jacob has asserted dominance.
Arslan: Yeah he made a mountain of KOed angels.
Azazel: I suppose the main problem with this plan is that only Jacob can pull it off.
Zabaniya: Perhaps I can suggest an alternative plan for--
Azazel: No, Zabaniya!
Zabaniya: Why?
Azazel: This is a trial for the Missionaries.
Zabaniya: GASP
Azazel: We shall go with this ~~amusing~~ bewildering strategy and win because it will open a new road to love.
Zabaniya: So, we are picking the more difficult path? Fascinating.
Azazel: Let us strive together.
Arslan: Damn, Azazel...
Azazel: Well it is working surprisingly well, isn't it?
MC: ...did this happen last time too?

Shinya: Ahaha...it was mostly like this. I wasn't too fussed about winning, so...
Girimekhala: Me too! Then again, I dunno if I could keep to a plan if we had one. I always trip when I try...
MC: I suck at tactics too... / Let's do better next time, Girimekhala / well, let's just have fun
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(A) Shinya: Really? Wow, I thought you'd be great since you do so well in events.
(B) Girimekhala: ...yeah!
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Jacob: Oh! MC, Girimekhala, Shinya! Thanks again for your efforts last time. Let's do even better next time, with even hotter and intense (fists of) love!
MC: You did great too! / Hope to work well with you guys! / Must...shoot...more...
(C) Jacob: I am so glad we can share feelings like this.

Jacob: (gets close) I will throw hands, and this time they shall reach!
MC: TOOCLOSE / (boldly approach)
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(C) Jacob: (blush) Oh I am so happy we feel the same.
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MC: Why are you so focused on me? Were we that close? (thinks)
Elsewhere
Tezcatlipoca: (SNEEZE) ...hmm. Maybe it's too cold.
Yoritomo: (shivers) Ouf. I should go warm up.
Hotel again
Jacob: I remember, even if you don't. I may be a normal person born in Tokyo, but this artifact... (summons a light that reaches the heavens)
Shinya: That light!
Jacob: ...MC, I once saw you fall to the earth and--
MC: wait what?

Girimekhala: Jacob! I-I...!
Jacob: ? What is it?
Girimekhala: I'm sorry I messed up that last round! I always choke when it's important!
Jacob: ...please stop blaming yourself. I did all I could and I just happened to lose. It's fine. I'm happy actually that my thoughts and your love came together.
Girimekhala: Jacob! But, I...!
Jacob: Stop. Why don't we punch away your regrets then?
Girimekhala: O-oh. I don't get it, but okay! I'm gonna make this event a success this time!
MC: Yeah! / Let's win! / Do you talk with your fists too...?
Girimekhala: I'm getting excited! Is this what a surge of love feels like?
Shinya: A-ahaha, maybe...? I'm glad you're more optimistic now though.
Tiger Man: (on PA) Strategy time over, amigos! Come on over to the field!

Later
Tiger Man: Round 2, everybody! Good luck to you all, and now the introductions again!
Players: YEEEEAAAAHHHH
Tiger Man: Bueno! Rules are the same, except this time it's a forest field! Bad footing, bad visibility! This oughta be GOOD! Ready? Counting down! 10! ...5! 4! 3! 2! 1! GO GO GO!
MC: YEAH!
Tiger Man: ¡Vamanos! First up is...
Jacob: Love. Listen to my fists!
Tiger Man: It's Jacob again!
Rangers: Target confirmed!
Rangers: Begin the operation!
Rangers: Fire! Keep him away!
Jacob: Oh shit, not bad!
Tiger Man: Look at all that snow focused on him!
MC: Jacob, get back! / Hmm...
Jacob: Thank you for the warning. I got too excited there, how embarrassing.
Shinya: Whoa, that's so many people focusing on Jacob. Such coordination...
Girimekhala: I-is this military tactics!? Mad respect, even if they're ops!
Tiger Man: The Warmongers are taking the lead!

Elsewhere
Tezcatlipoca: Hmph. Nice strategizing, Yoritomo.
Yoritomo: Thank you.
Tezcatlipoca: They're too perfect!
Yoritomo: So you romanticize even the battlefield, General? I just do what I must, even in a game. And here, there are two people who must be cut. You know that much, yes?
Tezcatlipoca: Yes. And how am I supposed to enjoy something we're guaranteed to win!?
Yoritomo: Are we? My brother is over there.
Tezcatlipoca: ...oh? Maybe I CAN enjoy this. If anyone could turn this around, it would be my BRRRROTHER! I should go see him this time!
Yoritomo: You do that. That way.
Tezcatlipoca: HA! There you go, casually sending me off a totally unrelated direction! But okay, I'll play your game!
Yoritomo: Yes, around this time the--oh, he's gone. Oh well, hopefully this formation will give me enough time to take some stomach medicine.
Tiger Man: The Warmongers are focusing on Jacob! But now comes a new squad!

Somewhere Else
Zabaniya: Impressive focus fire tactics. Today is truly illuminating.
Arslan: Haha, stiff. I have to admit it *is* impressive. This is getting fun!
Zabaniya: Yes, I am ashamed at my inability to control myself. Now, what we should do is...
Arslan: Ambush their weaker point. It's all we can do.
Zabaniya: ...very well then.
Bug A: OOF! Ambush, ambush!
Bug B: Calm down! Regroup and--AGH
Tiger Man: Ooh, it's the Missonaries' counterattack!
Arslan: The tides are changing!

Zabaniya: If we can turn this in our favor, we can...Lord Arslan!
Arslan: !?
Tanetomo: Hi. I know what you guys were going to do. Ready to eat slush?
Zabaniya: Tanetomo!
Arslan: Deliberately leaving a hole open to draw in attacks. Impressive strategy!
Yasuyori: Advisor! Stay back, this location makes your gatling gun impractical!
Tanetomo: You make up for that, please. We need a little recklessness in this formation.
Shennong: Haha, yep! We're way too shorthanded to keep them down!
Yasuyori: This will be a good experience. I just need to follow orders.
Tanetomo: Good to see you learned a little bit at least. Let's go.

Commentator's Seat
Tiger Man: ¡Híjole! This is one hot battle, amigos! Such ingenuity! Such indomitability! Keep your eyes peeled! Oh look, something new is happening!
Field
MC: Yeah, we're kinda pinned. At least the trees provide cover?
Jacob: Hmm. Evading them all will prove difficult if this goes on.
Girimekhala: But we can't just sit here! Maybe I'll play decoy and...
Shinya: ...excuse me, may I be the decoy?
MC: WHAT / Really? / ...you don't have to push yourself.
Jacob: Shinya!? I could just push in and...
Girimekhala: N-no, I'll do it! I mean I'm huge! You guys can...
Shinya: Thank you everyone, but please let me do this. I have a plan of course. I should at least buy you some time to get to Yoritomo.

MC: ...alright, I trust you then.
Shinya: I'm having a lot of fun right now, being in the event with everyone and even feeling down about losing. So I want to do my best, so I can smile afterwards. Please go after I do. Let's win this one for sure!
Jacob: ...very well.
Girimekhala: ...damn, you're bold. Mad respect, raise some hell!
Tiger Man: Look, Shinya's coming out alone! Isn't that a bit much!?
Shinya: Are you all having fun? I'd like to know you all better. (Charm activate!)

Mob A: Oh no, I'm crushing so hard! The advisor even warned us against this!
Mob B: That smile is blinding me...
Mob C: S-Shinya! Just hearing your name excites me!
Shinya: Sorry, please lose to me. And to think I'm a Charming Flower...I've always hated this power, but I feel I can face it to some extent if you say you can hate me, Tanetomo. Cupid, let's go!
MC: Let's go guys! / Good luck, Shinya!
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(C) Shinya: :)
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Jacob: Love!
Girimekhala: We can't stop here!
Jacob: I finally stand alongside you MC. This match starts here!
End of Episode half

Valentine Snow Fight Episode 2 Part 2 (Abridged)

Tanetomo (narrating): My earliest memory is in Hakone Village. Much snow, very bright. A traitor or courtier had my whole family killed, my father I never got to saw died in a fight, my mother who was a concubine came here and then had me. We had to hide who we were, so I studied dengaku performance to get revenge.
Tanetomo (narrating): And then I did get revenge! By assassination plot via honey trap. And then I didn't have anything to live for anymore. I never really chose to live my life the way it turned out, it just happened that way because of circumstances.
Tanetomo (narrating): Can someone give my life meaning and give me orders, please? I can dance, but only if you order me to. Or you could just kill me now. That works too.

Present
Tanetomo: See how harsh the soldier life is, Warmonger style!
Shinya: So...you don't like me.
Tanetomo: I serve as a sword for my lord and I cannot waver personally.
Shinya: ...thank you. Oh, sorry for saying something weird. I'm starting to feel like I'm participating like everyone else now.
Tanetomo: I see you're good at confusing people! Now get shot like a good boy and give me a point!
Shinya: I-I'll do my best! Cupid!
Tiger Man: FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT
Tanetomo: Tee hee, you sure move a lot for someone who didn't move to shoot down your targets.
Shinya: U-um, I'm not that good at moving around!
Tanetomo: That was sarcasm!
Shinya: ...Cupid!
Tanetomo: Oh no, I'm getting cross fired!
MC: Tanetomo! (runs closer)

Yasuyori: ADVISOOOOR
Tiger Man: Whoa, Yasuyori just chump blocked for Tanetomo!
Tanetomo: ...not bad, Shinya. But WE are better. (blapblapblap)
Shinya: Ah! Aww, I lost. Sorry everybody.
Tiger Man: ¡Híjole! Tanetomo turnabout!
Tanetomo: (sigh) You've never changed at all, Yasuyori. Well if you want to die for me, go ahead.
Yasuyori: You're right to be mad...but I'll do the same thing again next time.
Tanetomo: ...ugh. What do you think, MC?
MC: I agree with Yasuyori / He probably just did it without thinking / dunno

Tanetomo: ...both of you? Fine, I'll say this. If you're a pawn in war, you have your own role to play. I mean, Role. If you're dying to protect me, go open a hole for me. What's the point of shielding a fellow soldier instead of someone more valuable? As advisor, I will abandon you if it comes to it, which is why I don't mind making you fall for me. At least get that through your head, thank you. And stop letting fake feelings push you to action.
MC: Okay, Yasuyori's turn to talk!
Yasuyori: ...I'm too dumb to make plans, so I act according to how my heart feels.
Tanetomo: ...are you saying it's not worth manipulating you? Fool.
Shinya: (gets up) Whew, nice fight. You did great, and it was enlightening.
MC: Nice fight, Shinya! You okay?

Shinya: Thank you, MC. It was fun, but a little frustrating. I'm taking archery seriously so I'm getting into this more than I expected. So can I say something, Tanetomo? We can't live alone, like how I'd die without Cupid. So I always thank him for being with me. You can just thank Yasuyori too...if he chose to do what he did himself.
Tanetomo: !? ...hahahaha! Okay you got me...thank you Yasuyori, MC. And I'm going to get you for this, Shinya. Okay, it should be time for him to arrive soon. Don't forget to do your part.
MC: Got it! / Love shot! / I'm not confident about this...
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(C) Tanetomo: What? You can't possibly be saying you're scared now, are you?
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Tanetomo: We're winning, but we can't be sure with him running around. We either knock him out, or less ideally time him out to win...here he comes!

BAM
Jacob: MC! There you are! I found you even though I'm blind!
Tanetomo: Taking initiative to shoot!
MC: Thanks Tanetomo! Did we win!?
Jacob: Hmm, baiting me with MC and trying to go for a knockout blow? Such love. But... (Mind's Eye activate!) Boxer Punch!
Tanetomo: OH NO
Tiger Man: Oooh, Tanetomo is out! Is Jacob unstoppable!?
Jacob: Tanetomo your snow gun is lovely. But I'm sorry my eyes can only see one thing (even though they can't see).

MC: Tanetomo! / welp
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(A) Tanetomo: What is this absurd strength? You mock modern tactics? It's like you are a warrior from Myth with a capital M.
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Jacob: I've exchanged love (and fists) with many, yet I keep thinking about you. Forgive me, I cannot contain myself.
MC: o-okay / WHY / I accept your love!
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(B) Jacob: Because I remember your old love.
(C) Jacob: Let us let our hands speak, and please take my love.
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Jacob: Okay now. FIGHT!
BATTLE START (more happens after)

Jacob: Ahh, is this bliss? I wish this could last forever.
MC: I am struggling to hang in there!
Girimekhala: JACOB I AM HERE TO HELP
Jacob: Wait, what!? No!
Girimekhala: Everyone told me not to but I wanna help! Bang bang!
MC: Oh no, reinforcements!
Yoritomo: Okay now is a good time.
Jacob: OH SHIT, Girimekhala, evasive maneuvers!
Girimekhala: What? (trips) AAAAAA
Jacob: No not this way!
Yoritomo: All according to keikaku. (fires launcher)
MC: WHAT
Jacob: FUCK
Girimekhala: AAAAAA
Tiger Man: Ay dios mio... Team Warmongers win!
Players: SCREAMING

MC: Oh my god we won! / (Hi-five!) / (Hug!)
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(B) Yoritomo: What tengu sorcery are you trying to do?
(C) Yoritomo: How did this happen, I expected us being on the same team wo--STOPSTOPTOOCLOSE! I see your plot to turn me into a pretzel!
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Yoritomo: ...why are you so happy? This is no great surprise. I said everyone should act freely, which means this would turn into a free for all. That in turn means only the strong would be left eventually, which gives me free reign to move even if remembering how the Missionaries moved gives me chills. I figured Tanetomo would try to set you up, and then I just had to wait.
MC: ...okay? / So if I lost...? / ...you saw everything coming?
(A) Yoritomo: Stay silent if you don't understand, you give me PTSD flashbacks.
(B) Yoritomo: Impossible Yoshitsune MC. I'd stop having ulcers if I knew where your limits were.
(C) Yoritomo: I'll never tell.

Yoritomo: ...we're on opposite sides next. My stomach is going to kill me, but it's better than having you with us. MC, we Warmongers only do what we must. We win without extravagance or disdaining our enemies. If you wish to enjoy the competition, go speak to the organizer and relief representative, although I heard they lost as soon as the first game started. Okay bye now. Fingers crossed we win without ever having to see you.
Shennong: Hey Problem Kid, how's it feel to be on the winning side?
MC: Nice, except for Yoritomo killstealing at the end.
Shennong: Ha! But I get you. His Majesty's mean like that.
Tanetomo: To deceive your enemies, first deceive your allies and all that. How far does his discerning eye see...? Frightening.
Yasuyori: I'm bad with plans so this time my orders were easy.
Tanetomo: We need to do a debriefing of your shameful performance and make sure you don't fall for an enemy again.
Yasuyori: Oh no!
MC: Go easy on him... / Put the screws to him. / STEP ON ME TOO
(A) Tanetomo: Hmm. Maybe if you two remember who you should be focusing your attentions on.
(B) Tanetomo: You hear that? MC agrees, so we should take our time on that.
Yasuyori: What did I do to you!?
(C) Tanetomo: Well if that's what you want, okay!

Tiger Man: Hey amigos! It's time for prepping the second match, so get to your strategy briefings!
Shennong: Oh it's time. Let's all have fun, okay?
Tanetomo: Don't think you'll win. His Excellency has ordered us to do so.
Yasuyori: I'll do my best!
MC: Bye!
Later
MC: Okay so the Missionaries meeting should be around here...
Girimekhala: Hey MC, you're on our side again! I'll do better next time!
Azazel: Thank you for waiting everyone, time to begin.
MC: Okay! Last time it didn't go on for long so I'm weirdly excited for this one!
Jacob: Everyone, I recommend we go for one particular strategy. This is a gun fight, so clearly we must charge them!
Missionaries: ...
MC: ...what
Jacob: :)
End of Episode